You're Invited: Taste of the Township Preps Under Way

The event showcases food samples from nearby restaurants.

Tickets are now available for the 12th annual Taste of the Township. More than 20 restaurants will be participating this year in the fundraiser for Peters Township Public Library from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Valley Brook Country Club. There will be food samples from nearby restaurants, live entertaingment provided by Lucarelli Jazz and hundreds of silent and Chinese auction items. Tickets are available at the library's circulation desk for $50 per person cash or check made out to "TOT Friends of the Library." Also offered for sale at Taste of the Township will be the library’s new R.E.A.D. Cookbook (RECIPES: ENTICING AND DELICIOUS!) which includes 225 recipes from the library board, library staff, volunteers, club members and …

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Annual Taste of the Township Has Record Year

Nearly 400 attendees and 26 food vendors gathered Friday night in Peters Township for what was the most successful Taste of the Township to date—an event in its 11th year.

With nearly 400 Peters Township—and nearby—residents in attendance, the 11th annual Taste of the Township on Friday night was a huge success. Peters Township Public Library committee Chairman Harry Verlato reported that the event made more than $41,000, the highest total earned in its history. The food selection featured a record 26 vendors that donated their signature dishes and servers to benefit the library. “We even had to turn a few away this year because we were out of room,” said Margaret Verlato, library board member and committee vice chairwoman. The money will help the library maintain its high standard of service and programs for the community despite several years of state funding cuts. “The committee and board set their …

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Get Out: Baseball Recognition, Taste of the Township, Drug Take Back

Here are 10 events in Peters Township definitely worth checking out this weekend.

1. “Whale of a Sale” Flea Market Where/When: Center Presbyterian Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday Why Go?: Center Presbyterian Church is hosting a flea market this weekend. Proceeds will go toward the mission projects of Presbyterian Women.   2. Car Cruise & Oldies Dance Where?/When?: St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, 4 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: St. Benedict’s and Ben’s Men will host the third annual Car Cruise and Oldies Dance this Friday. The Car Cruise will be in the church parking lot from 4 to 7 p.m. and is free and open to all. The Oldies Dance will be held in O’Brien Hall from 7 to 11 p.m. and will feature DJ Jeff Allen of FM 103.9. The cost of the ticket includes a hamburger or hot dog, fries, shakes and soft …

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Get Out: Night at the Races, Scott Blasey & Saturday for Sofia

Place your horse bets, back a local preschool and support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Harry's Pizza—among other events—this weekend in Peters Township.

1. Night at the Races Where/When: St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: The Peters Township High School Track and Field Booster Club is sponsoring a Night at the Races. Place your bets for a fun-filled evening! Cost includes dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks and entertainment. Call 724-941-4492 for ticket information. Pricing: $30 entry fee; $10 for horse ownership; $5 to sponsor a jockey 2. Noah’s Ark Preschool Spring Fling Where?/When?: Valley Brook Country Club, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: Scott Blasey, lead singer of The Clarks, will emcee the sixth-annual event featuring Chinese, silent and live auctions. Blasey will be performing at the event in addition to action painter, George Williams, …

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Invest in Our Library's Future with Your Local Appetite

More than 25 Peters Township, and surrounding area, restaurants have committed to this year's 'Taste of the Township' in April.

Tickets are on sale now for the 11th annual "Taste of the Township." A staple in the Peters Township community, the event's proceeds benefit the Peters Township Public Library. It's a fun night of food, festivities and mingling with township officials, friends and neighbors.  Library director Pier Lee confirmed last week that more than 25 Peters Township, and surrounding area, restaurants will be offering good eats and tasty treats—Atria's, Bella Sera, Bethel Bakery, The Capstone Grill, Dinner Tyme, Franco's, Harry's Pizza, Juniper Grill, Penny's Diner, Table and Bean Curd, just to name a few. Music will be provided by Lucarelli Jazz and three-time Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champion John Banaszak will be a special guest. The night …

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Get Out: Weekend Planner

Symphony of Food, Peters Township Middle School's first-ever Hot Chocolate Cafe and the high school's annual cheer clinic are just a few events happening this weekend.

1. Symphony of Food: A Chef’s Showcase Where/When: Bella Sera, 6 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: The best chefs of Pittsburgh join the 5th Annual Symphony of Food sponsored by WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. A Parade of Chefs will be held at Bella Sera in Canonsburg. Four fabulous 2011 Pittsburgh Magazines’ Best Restaurant Chefs will each prepare one of their signature courses. The chefs include: Kevin Sousa, Salt of the Earth; Brian Pekarcik, Spoon; Chet Garland, Toast Kitchen & Wine Bar, BRIX and Rumfish; and Dominic Branduzzi, Piccolo Forno. Chef John Gruner of Giant Eagle’s Market District will provide the luscious appetizers both charcuterie and passed. Each chef comes with a litany of fine-dining successes and the recipe for a fun-filled, …

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Canonsburg General Hospital to Host Golf Event

The event has been scheduled for Sept. 12 at Valley Brook Country Club.

Canonsburg General Hospital’s 27th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament has been announced. The event has been scheduled for Sept. 12 at Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Patient Gateway Project at the hospital.  The event, cosponsored by the Canonsburg General Hospital Medical Staff and Angelo Falconi’s Moon Township Dealerships, includes brunch, dinner, raffle and skill prizes. For more information about corporate sponsorship or to register to play, call Becky Biddle, director of development at 724-745-3913.

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Summer Solstice is Official Tuesday

You may have been to the pool or had a family barbecue, but summer officially starts June 21.

Whether it’s the beach or a porch-view vacation, everyone is ducking out of work early to spend a little more time in the sun. It’s Pittsburgh. We have to take what we can get. The summer solstice reminds us, “If you haven’t started celebrating summer yet…get cracking!” Sources say the summer solstice is a Latin word which breaks down to sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). When the sun hits its southernmost extreme it appears to be standing still.  It’s all about the suns path (or rather Earth’s rotational path around the sun). This year, it will happen precisely on June 21 at 5:16 p.m. It’s winter solstice in Australia, but on Dec. 21 it will be flipped; they will have summer while we have winter.  It’s recognized worldwide as an …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today

Volunteers needed at hospital's snack shop, deadline for senior award information and overdue library books, and CGH to sponsor annual golf tournament—register now.

Volunteers Needed at the Outpatient Care Center—The hospital is in need of adult volunteers to work in the hospital's snack shop at the new Outpatient Care Center. Those interested would help by serving refreshments and selling merchandise. Volunteers are welcome to attend the initial meeting and orientation Tuesday, May 31 at 9 a.m. For more information click on the link above. Information Needed for Upcoming Senior Awards & Commencement Program—The deadline to submit information is Tuesday, May 31. On June 7, 2011 the Senior Awards Ceremony will take place to recognize all seniors who have earned scholarships or other special academic awards. The school is asking this form to be completed and returned to the counseling office. In the …

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Video: 10th Annual 'Taste of Township' a Delicious Treat

The people of Peters came out to eat, drink and raise money for the library, a community jewel.

The Peters Township community, local restaurants and businesses united at Valley Brook Country Club on Friday night for the 10th annual Taste of the Township to help raise funds for the award-winning Peters Township Public Library.

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