WHAT ’ S NEWS IN PLUM
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 .
BE A PART OF THE 2017 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP OF PA
The 2017 Great American Cleanup of PA will begin on March 1 and end on May 31 . During this period , registered events can get free trash bags , gloves and safety vests from PennDOT district offices , as supplies last . Events can be litter cleanups , illegal dump cleanups , beautification projects , special collections and educational events . To receive free cleanup supplies , you must register your event through the Great American Cleanup of PA website at gacofpa . org .
As part of this event , the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association are sponsoring Let ’ s Pick It Up PA — every day from April 18 through May 8 . During this time , trash collected at registered events can be taken to participating landfills free or have reduced-cost disposal with prior approval .
Help make your community clean and beautiful and register an event at gacofpa . org . For questions , call Michelle Dunn , Great American Cleanup of PA Program Coordinator , at 1.877.772.3673 ext . 113 or email mdunn @ keeppabeautiful . org .
BEVERLY ’ S BIRTHDAYS CHAMPIONS OF CHEER
On Saturday , Jan . 7 , at Gateway Hall in Monroeville , eight kids from four different school districts gathered to present their projects for Beverly ’ s Birthdays Champions of Cheer program . Over the past three months this group of kids , ranging in age from six to 12 , have been working on projects to benefit
the local nonprofit by raising awareness , gift donations and funds . Beverly ’ s Birthdays ’ mission is to spread birthday cheer and create positive memories for local children experiencing homelessness and for families in need . These Champions of Cheer presented their projects and received a special trophy and recognition for their dedicated work and compassion for fellow Pittsburgh kids . For more information , visit beverlysbirthdays . org .
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER !
The March 24 and 25 concerts of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic will feature Dvorak ’ s “ Serenade for Winds ,” the Warlock “ Capriol Suite ” and Sibelius ’ “ Finlandia ,” each highlighting smaller ensembles in the orchestra . Also appearing on the program and performing with the orchestra will be the winner of the Philharmonic ’ s annual Young Artist Concerto competition .
The performance on March 24 will be at Butler County Community College ’ s Succop Theater . Tickets are available online at https :// itkt . choicecrm . net / templates / BCCC or by calling 724.284.8505 . Tickets also are available at the door . Student and senior citizen discounts are available , as are group rates . Curtain time is 8 p . m .
The concert on March 25 will be held in Scotus Hall at
Mt . Alvernia . Tickets are available at http :// pghphil . org / tickets or for cash only at the door and are $ 12 for general admission , $ 8 for senior citizens and $ 5 for students . Children under 12 are free . To inquire about group rates call 412.223.7501 . Curtain time is 7 p . m .
Now in its 41st season , The Pittsburgh Philharmonic is southwestern Pennsylvania ’ s premier volunteer orchestra . Approximately 70 musicians from throughout the tri-state area , ranging in age from 15 to 80 , perform great works of classical music at various venues in the region . Members of the orchestra include business executives , retirees , students , teachers and other professionals , some who have been performing with the Philharmonic for over 20 years , several who teach or play music professionally , and some who have advanced music degrees .
The music director for the Philharmonic is Edward Leonard .
RUN FOR THE HILLS ! NHCO SEEKS 5K RUNNERS , RELAY TEAMS AND MARATHONERS
North Hills Community Outreach invites runners of all abilities to run one of the races of the Dick ’ s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 6 and 7 . Registration is free when you run for NHCO and help local families in need . Runners can choose the 5K , form a relay team or run the half or full marathon . Visit thepittsburghmarathon . com / charities or contact Harriet at hzgibbs @ nhco . org or 412.408.3830 x 3204 . n
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