The Highland Park Community Council is hosting a kid's Earth Day Celebration at the Super Playground! On Saturday, April 20, families are invited to celebrate the holiday and play games, make crafts, listen to music, and more! Visit HPCC's website for more information.

Three local students are headed to the Gene Kelly Awards at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh on May 25,2024. The Gene Kelly awards are an annual awards show highlighting excellence in high school musical theater. The students attend Westinghouse Arts Academy which is a tuition free public charter school. Jocelyn Emrock from the Apollo Area is a senior dance major at Westinghouse Arts Academy. Grace Visconti and Marley Shick are freshmen musical theater majors at the school. Westinghouse Arts Academy was nominated for 8 Gene Kelly Awards for their 2024 production of CHICAGO- TEEN EDITION. 2024 GKA Nominations: Best Musical (Budget III)Best Supporting Actress (Addy Janicki)Best Vocal Ensemble (Budget III)Best Dance Ensemble (Budget III)Best Student OrchestraBest Lighting Design (Budget III)Best Costume Design (Budget III)Best Crew/Technical Execution Westinghouse Arts Academy is currently accepting new student enrollments for the upcoming school year. Programs available include Musical Theatre, Dance, Vocal, Theater Arts, Studio Arts, Visual Arts, and Instrumental Music. You can sign up for tours and additional information at the link below. https://westinghousearts.org/admissions/ Photo credits

An afternoon of great music and fine spirits is in store at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center Sunday, May 5 with Whiskey and Weavers. The screening of a live concert film featuring the Tannahill Weavers (recorded at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center in October 2023) will be preceded by a Scotch whiskey tasting to benefit the Balmoral Classic: U.S. Junior Solo Piping & Drumming Championships, an annual event held in Pittsburgh each fall. "Scotland's Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric," says the Boston Globe. "The quintet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock 'n' roll intensity or haunting introspection." The event is presented in partnership with Pittsburgh's Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming. The Scotch tasting begins at 2 p.m. and the film at 3 p.m. Tickets are available for the film alone, or for both events. Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers are internationally known for their unique take on Celtic music, blending beautiful traditional melodies with powerful modern rhythms. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. From reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits. The Weavers concert at the Pittsburgh Masonic Center "was a highlight of our year," says Balmoral executive director George Balderose. "The May 5 screening is a great way to share that experience and spread awareness of traditional Scottish music to the community." The Lindsay is an independent nonprofit theater located at 418 Walnut St., Sewickley.

As we age and get older, our needs for a functional, happy life change. That being said, so do our homes as well. One of the most important areas of the home that needs to be adapted for people getting up into their seniors is the bathroom. The bathroom is a space in the home where people spend a lot of time, and it needs to be safe and easy for them to use. Here are some home remodeling tips for a senior-friendly bathrooms in Greensburg. Install Grab Bars Grab bars are a must for any senior-friendly bathroom. These bars provide support and stability for seniors when getting in and out of the shower, tub or even when using the toilet. Installing grab bars will instantly increase the safety in any senior's bathroom. Consider a Walk-In Bathtub Walk-in tubs were originally designed for seniors and people with other disabilities. These types of tubs have a low threshold for an easy entry and exit. The tubs also come equipped with built-in seats, meaning a seat will not need to be added on after the tub is installed. Walk-in Tubs are a safe and comfortable option for seniors, along with people with other disabilities, who have trouble getting in and out of a traditional bathtub. Install Non-Slip Flooring Slippery surfaces can be dangerous for seniors, especially in the bathroom and around their shower or bath. Installing a non-slip floor, such as vinyl or even a cork floor, can prevent slips and falls from happening in the bathroom. Install a Raised Toilet Seat As people get older, it becomes more difficult to get up from a low seat, whether that be their seat at the kitchen table or their toilet in the bathroom. Installing a raised toilet seat can make it easier for seniors to use the toilet without straining their knees and hips. This will create a better bathroom experience for them without sacrificing safety. Consider a Curbless or Low Threshold Shower Curbless and low threshold showers can be another safe and accessible option for seniors as well as people with other types of disabilities and movement issues. The curbless shower has no threshold while the low threshold has a little bit of a threshold, which makes it easy for seniors to get in and out of the shower safely. It is also safer for people with disabilities and other movement issues. Contact Mt. Pleasant Window & Remodeling Today! In conclusion, a senior-friendly bathroom should be safe, accessible and comfortable for seniors to use. Installing grab bars, a walk-in tub, non-slip flooring, a raised toilet seat, and a curbless/low threshold shower are all great ways to make your bathroom senior-friendly in Greensburg. With these tips, you can create a bathroom that meets the needs of seniors and provides peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. We service Greensburg , Latrobe , Irwin, Washington, Belle Vernon and many other locations in Western Pennsylvania. Contact us online or call us today at 412-816-8485 or visit mtpleasantwindow.com to get your bathroom estimate started!

Join us for an enchanting afternoon at the Bradford House Historical Association Museum, as we celebrate a time-honored tradition with our annual Ladies Tea event on May 18. This special gathering ...

Celebrate Arbor Day in Mellon Park! TO: News Media FROM: Margy Whitmer (412) 527.4877 margyw@friendsofmellonpark.org DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2023 (rain or shine) TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Mellon Park (south side) 1047 Shady Avenue 15232 SUBJECT: Friends of Mellon Park 4th Annual Arbor Day Celebration WHO: Friends of Mellon Park, in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree PIttsburgh and WQED, media sponsor Arbor Day in Mellon Park is a family-friendly event sponsored by Friends of Mellon Park, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree Pittsburgh, and WQED, the media sponsor. The goal is to create an opportunity for people to get to know Friends of Mellon Park, celebrate the environment, educate kids about the importance of caring for trees, animals, and greenspaces, and to bring people and community groups from the surrounding neighborhoods together to have fun in the park! Bring a blanket and have a picnic! A few highlights of the event include: Guided Tree walks and table activities from Tree Pittsburgh;Lots of Science and art activities for kids;Planting of a new tree in the park, honoring well known and loved longtime advocate for Mellon Park, Joy Sato;Music by the Obama Academy Eagles "P.E.P" Drumline and Dance Team, and Miguel Sague III and the Trio Corazon performing music from Latin America and ff=offering Conga and Salsa lessons;Yard games from Playful PIttsburgh;And Food from the LaPalapa food truck and sweet treats from Sandy's Boo Delights at Dana's Bakery.

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