Sunday, April 14, 2013
Here are the top picks, as chosen by the Peters Township Public Library.
It's finally spring! A great season to sit and read a good book. But what to read? We enlisted the help of our friends at the Peters Township Public Library, and they gave us this top 10 list of best bets for children. On Saturday we shared the top 10 books for adults, while the top 10 books for teens was shared Friday. Without further ado, here are the top 10 picks for children! Thanks to Linda Esposito, children's librarian, for the recommendations! Preschool through Second Grade "And Then It’s Spring," by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Erin E. Stead "Bear Has a Story to Tell," by Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead "Black Dog," by Levi Pinfold and illustrated by the author "Creepy Carrots!" by Aaron Reynolds and …
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Here are the top picks from the Peters Township Public Library for great reads for adults this season.
It's finally spring! A great season to sit outside and read a good book. But what to read? We enlisted the help of our friends at the Peters Township Public Library, and they gave us this top-10 list of best bets for adults. Check back Sunday for the top-10 books for children, as well! On Friday, we shared the top-10 books for teens. Without further ado, here are the top 10 picks for adults (both non-fiction and fiction): Adult Non-Fiction "Until I Say Goodbye: My Year of Living With Joy" Spencer-Wendel, Susan "With or Without You: A Memoir" Ruta, Domenica "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead" Sandberg, Sheryl "Big Data : A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think" Mayer-Schönberger, Viktor "Betty Goes Vegan: Over…
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Looking for something to read this spring? Check out these top 10 picks for teens from the Peters Township Public Library
It's finally spring! A great season to sit outside and read a good book. But what to read? We enlisted the help of our friends at the Peters Township Public Library, and they gave us this top-10 list of best bets for teens. Check back this weekend for the top-10 books for children and adults, as well! Without further ado, here are the top 10 picks for teens: Th1rteen R3asons Why by Jay Asher (Peters Township Public Library Teen Book Club Book) Clay Jensen comes home from school one day and is surprised by a package he finds on his porch with his name on it. The package is from Hannah Baker, his crush and classmate who had committed suicide two weeks earlier. The package contains several cassette tapes that explains the 13 reasons why she …
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Monday, April 8, 2013
All winners will receive a 2013-14 membership to the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters.
The Peters Township Public Library and the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters are hosting an amateur photography contest this month. The contest is open to all amateur photographers to participate in three different categories—photographs of people, landscapes, or animals. The first-place prize in each category will be $25; the second-place prize will be $10, and third-place prize will be a certificate. All winners will receive a 2013-14 membership to the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Camera Club, which meets monthly at the library. But remember: The Deadline for entries is Thursday, April 25. There is a $3 fee per entry, and a maximum of three entries per person. Photographic prints must be no smaller than 5 inches by 7 inches and no …
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Thursday, April 4, 2013
The 10th annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival is scheduled for April 27.
The 10th annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival will bring together three of the best community bands in the western Pennsylvania region, plus an all-new festival band. The festival is scheduled from 2:30 until 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Upper St. Clair Theater, located in Upper St. Clair High School. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. The Three Rivers Community Band Festival is a showcase of the musically-talented individuals in the region, and the concert promises a medley of music that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. Community Band South represents the South Hills communities. The brass, woodwind and percussion band, comprised of more than 80 members, is co-directed by Dean Streator, …
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Dancers from Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance competed March 29 in the 2013 World Irish Dance Championship.
Dancers from Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance took their talents from a studio in Dormont Municipal Center to the world stage last weekend. The troupe performed at the 2013 World Irish Dance Championship in Boston, and placed ninth out of 13 groups. Instructor Sheila Shovlin created and choreographed the narrative drama the troupe performed—a unique performance, considering that many competitors at the Championship perform solo, rather than in a group. Shovlin's sister, instructor Liz Shovlin Grinko, said considering the level of competition the troupe was up against, ninth place is not bad at all. "They were very happy with that," she said. "We were competing with dancers from higher brackets who were there for solos as well, so you had …
Monday, March 25, 2013
The Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Camera club meeting will be held April 10—see who will be there to share his expertise! Did we mention there is a field trip planned, too?
Bob Agnew is a true artist when it comes to photographing flowers and landscapes with his camera. He will be the speaker at the next meeting of the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Camera club at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Peters Township Public Library. Agnew has traveled from coast to coast photographing the most beautiful parts of the country. He will share some of those images at the meeting. Members are encouraged to participate in the April photo theme assignment, "window light." Only one print per member, please. In addition, on Saturday, April 27 there will be a club field trip to photograph wildflowers at Cedar Creek Park on Route 51 just off Interstate 70. We will meet at the Peters Township Public Library parking lot …
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The fun kicks off April 14.
Visitors to the Peters Township Public Library April 14 will be invited to sing songs, play homemade musical instruments and explore Pennsylvania’s past as they kick off the library’s National Library Week celebration. The library will host Paula Purnell, an award-winning performer and educator, who will demonstrate a host of musical instruments while sharing songs from Pennsylvania’s past in “Homemade Music in Pennsylvania.” This program for the entire family will begin at 2 p.m. and invites audience to members bring along a sturdy plastic water/soda bottle to create your own personal instrument. A reception will follow the program. Purnell is an educator and musician from Greensburg. She is cofounder of Sense of Place Learning, an …
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The local casino has revealed its April entertainment lineup.
Representatives from The Meadows Racetrack & Casinorevealed its entertainment line-up for April which includes the return of Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers. All concerts are free admission. Silks Lounge: (All concerts star at 8 p.m.) April 5 - Good Guys (Classic Rock) April 6 - Jimbo & the Soupbones (Pop/Blues) April 12 - Lee Gantt (Country) April 13 - Elite Show Band (Dance Variety) April 19 - The Elliotts (British Invasion) April 20 - PGH Band April 26 - Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (Rock) April 27 - Da Phunk (Dance/Funk) Pacers Lounge: (All concerts start at 9 p.m.) April 5 - Sputzy - Unplugged (Varity Solo) April 6 - Mark Palmer (Variety Duo) April 12 - Hewlett & Anderson (Variety Duo) April 13 - AJ Fresh (Video…
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7:03 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
So proud of my cousin Morgan and her fellow dancers. They worked so hard to get there. Way to go ladies! more ›