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PETERS TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JUNE EVENTS Peters Township Park and Recreation Department is offering summer events in Peterswood Park and classes at the Community Center. Pre-registration required. Registration starts on June 19 for session 4 (8 weeks - July / August). Classes begin July 5 unless otherwise stated. For more information, visit www.peterstownship.com.
treasures, create a craft, and search for Captain Pete’s hidden treasure! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Day: Thursday, June 15 Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee: $5 Member / $8 Non-Member Location: Peters Lake Park SUMMER CAMPS
GRAND OPENING OF PETERSWOOD PARK AMPITHEATER ALL SUMMER CONCERTS ARE FREE Sat. June 3 (6 p.m.) - Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers (Rock) Opening acts by students of Peters Township High School. Food Trucks: Oh My Grill & Caustelot Creamery Sun. June 11 (1 p.m.) - See the Summer (Folk-Rock) Kona Ice Truck Wed. July 5 (7 p.m.) - Jeff Jimerson & Airborne (Variety/Dance) Franktuary Food Truck 39TH ANNUAL PETERS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY Saturday, June 24, 2017 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 160 food, craft, games and vendor booths, music, character visits, balloon art, airbrush tattoo art, face painting, games and more! Take a chance in the Community Day Raffle with a winner picked every five minutes. Bring your family for the day and don’t forget the evening fireworks display. Limited parking available at Peterswood Park. Shuttle service is available from the Peters Township Middle School A special thank you to MedExpress for your generous sponsorship! FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS “OUTDOOR MOVIES” June 30 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (rated PG-13) Enjoy a movie under the stars at our amphitheater in Peterswood Park! All movies are free and will begin at dusk. PRESCHOOL “ONE DAY EVENT” PIRATE ADVENTURE (AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS) Set sail on a pirate adventure at Peters Lake Park! Explore the lake for natural
NZONE SPORTS MULTI SPORT SUMMER CAMP (AGES 4 TO 6 YEARS) Minimum 6 / Maximum 25 Soccer, Flag Football, t-ball, kickball, golf and more! Come learn the basics of each sport and develop new skills in a friendly environment. Instructor: Sean Carney Day: June 26 to 30 Time: 9:30 to 11:45 am Fee: $175 Resident / $263 Non-Member SUMMER DAY CAMPS (AGES 6 TO 11 YEARS) Minimum 10-Maximum 35 Three 1-week sessions for children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy sports, crafts, hikes, games, special visitors and more at Peterswood Park! Days: Monday – Friday (weeks of July 10, July 17, and July 24) Time: 9 a.m. – Noon Fee: $55 Resident / $83 Non-Resident (per week) Location: Peterswood Park, #4 Pre-registration required. PLAYGROUND PALS (AGES 4 TO 8 YEARS) Minimum 10 – Maximum 35 Three 1-week sessions for children who enjoy games, sports, crafts and using their imagination. This is a great introductory camp for our littlest campers. Held at Elm Grove Park. Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (weeks of July 31, August 7 and 14) Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon Fee: $35 Resident / $53 Non-Resident (per week) Location: Elm Grove Park Pre-registration required online or at the Community Recreation Center
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South Park’s Oliver Miller Homestead Hosts Frontier Military Encampment Event By Christen M. Stroh During the weekend of May 20 and 21, the Oliver Miller Homestead in South Park hosted their frontier military encampment event. In addition to being able to tour the homestead, those in attendance were also able to learn about the lifestyle and duties of the Western Pennsylvania frontier militia with militia drills, firing demonstrations, and camp cooking. Members of the Mingo Militia Historic re-enactor Joe Hancsak, who prepare for their militia drills. has been involved with the Oliver Miller Homestead since 2003, lead his militia through a series of line drills, asking them to present, load, and fire their rifles. He then had newly enlisted militia members – visitors to the homestead who wanted to learn how to drill – participate in the same series of line drills using toy wooden rifles. Hancsak explained to the crowd that every man was required to be a part of the militia for a three-month duration Joe Hancsak, right, instructs his militia and that this particular group, the Mingo members to fire! Militia, was drilling to prepare for Dunmore’s War, a 1774 conflict between the Colony of Virginia and the Shawnee and Mingo American Indian nations. On July 2, The Oliver Miller Homestead will host ‘Liberty Day,’ where the Millers will recall the family’s service in the Revolutionary War. The Declaration will be read and celebrated, and George Washington is expected to visit.
Save the Date! ‘Where’s Laura?’ Authors Will Attend Meet-and-Greet in West Newton on June 25th On June 25, 2017, the West Newton Library will be hosting the authors of "Where’s Laura?" at Gary’s Chuck Wagon Restaurant, 109 S. Second St., West Newton from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 for the luncheon and author meet and greet. Tickets can be requested by phoning the library 724-633-0798 or by purchasing them at the restaurant. Eight ladies that reside at Longwood at Oakmont and have lunch together, naming themselves the Tuesday Table Ladies, decided to join forces and write and publish their book. Come and join us for a wonderful authors’ luncheon!