WHAT ’ S NEWS IN FOX CHAPEL AREA
AAUW WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
PAINTING WITH A TWIST HOSTS FREE SCAVENGER HUNT
LEGISLATIVE FORUM TO BE HELD BY FOX CHAPEL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FORUM
Seated ( left to right ): Jo McLean and Nancy Snider Standing ( left to right ): Kathleen Wendell , Stephanie Robinson and Rebecca Hebert Not pictured : Rene Painter Claypool , Kathy Keinholz , Susan Kosy , Alison Schleifer and Nancy Traina
The Fox Chapel Area Affiliate of the American Association of University Women ( AAUW ) recently welcomed several new members . AAUW is active in educational efforts for women and girls , especially in the STEM fields . With 10 new members , the group ’ s membership is nearly 100 women .
WESTERN PA MUSHROOM CLUB 2017 MONTHLY MEETINGS
The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club will hold meetings on Tuesdays : April 18 , May 16 , June 20 , July 18 , Aug . 15 , Sept . 19 , Oct . 17 and Nov . 21 this year . Meetings begin at 7 p . m . at Beechwood Farms ( Audubon Society of Western PA ) located at 614 Dorseyville Road , Pittsburgh , 15238 .
Painting with a Twist will be hosting a free local neighborhood scavenger hunt on April 29 . All studios in the western Pennsylvania region will be participating , making it a great way to meet your local studio owners as well as local businesses — and have fun doing it ! Each studio will have its own unique set of rules and prizes to promote the fun in their respective neighborhoods . An after-party will follow to keep the night alive ! Even if you ’ ve never Painted with a Twist , contact the studio nearest you to find out what all the fun is about ! What Twist will they throw your way ?
Teams will be groups of two , three or four , and drivers must be 18 years or older . Bring a person who has never before Twisted and score extra points ! Neighborhood knowledge will win you the most points , so contact your local studio for more information : Pittsburgh- North in Wexford , 724.426.2935 .
HOPE HOSPICE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Hope Hospice is looking for volunteers to visit hospice patients , either in patient homes or in a facility . To simply listen or reminisce with someone who is dealing with a lifethreatening illness can make a big difference ! A one-hour training program is provided , with an emphasis on compassionate care toward patients and their families , and the time commitment is flexible . If you are interested in joining Hope Hospice ’ s volunteer program , please call 412.367.3685 for more details .
The Fox Chapel Area School District Forum will hold a legislative forum event on Thursday , April 20 , at 5:30 p . m . in the LGI room of Fox Chapel High School . The District Forum has invited state legislators to come and dialogue with parents , community members and school district staff on issues related to education and its impact on the school district . The format will be a panel discussion .
District Forum is an association of parents , community members and school district teachers and administrators whose purpose is to come together to discuss districtwide topics of interests . The ultimate goal of this unified effort is to represent the needs and interests of all children in the district to provide them with the best education possible .
Four public meetings have been held this year . Topics included the superintendent ’ s vision for the district and the role assessment plays in reaching these goals ; facilities and buildings in the district ; and technology in kindergarten through grade 12 . An additional meeting was called on Jan . 31 to learn more about the Property Tax Independence Act , legislation proposed in the 2016 state legislative session that would alter how schools are funded in the state of Pennsylvania . The intent of the proposed legislation was to move control of school funding from the district level to the state . District Forum meeting topics are determined from surveys and input from the community .
To lean more about District Forum and upcoming events , visit foxchapeldistrictforum . com or visit the Facebook page , Fox Chapel District Forum .
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