CONTENTS
38 features
spring 2017
16 West Hills Art League Celebrates 50th Anniversary The West Hills Art League has supported local artists for a half-century .
18 Special Section : Home Improvement Get inspired with these amazing smart home , outdoor kitchen and bathroom makeover ideas .
29 All Things Spring ! Shed your winter coat and get started on this list of fun ways to enjoy the spring season — right in your own backyard .
34 Parks & Recreation Whether you love to bird-watch , picnic , bike or fish , there ’ s a perfect park nearby to help put some spring back in your step . departments
4 From the Publisher 10 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Chartiers Valley 12 IN Good Taste : Buzz , Sushi Chef , Umai 14 IN Person : Sydney Martin 38 IN Events : CTA Presents ‘ Footloose ’ 40 IN Focus : Chartiers Valley at a Glance
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Industry Insights 9 Fitness : Fitness Fanatics 13 Saving Money : Visionary Federal Credit Union
Business Spotlights |
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Torrente of Upper St . Clair |
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Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center ( PVSEC ) |
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PEAK Research |
Dining Out 27 Burgh Bites - Brick ’ n Mortar Kitchen and Catering
IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Chartiers Valley area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here . Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . on the cover
The Center for Theater Arts presented its annual high school musical , “ Footloose ,” at the Upper St . Clair High School Auditorium . The cast included more than 80 students from the South Hills including those living in the Chartiers Valley School District . Pictured ( l to r ): Harrison Burgess , Tyler Pintea ( not seen ), Nick Karla , Will Aracri , Tommy O ’ Brien , Sam D ’ vorin , Richard Magyan , Jack Silverman and Jacob Malizio . See story and photos on page 38 . Photo by Donna Zang .
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