BUSINESSES
For Your Eyes Only— a Summer Event
a t y o u r S e r v i c e
Mary Lynne Spazok
550 Sleepy Hollow Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
412.563.2858
www.MtLebanonMontessori.org PRESCHOOL (AGES 2-6) THRU 6TH GRADE OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR 2-AND 3-YEAR-OLDS AND ELEMENTARY
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“For Your Eyes Only” event committee members (left to right): Peggy Snavely (USC resident), Peggy Versaw, Allison Theis (USC resident who works for the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services), Elizabeth McCarthy, Connie Schwartz (director of development for the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services), Denise Gipson, Regina Callahan, Joan Siebart, Lynn Bainbridge, Michelle Antonelli, and Julie Giba (USC resident)
Spend Sunday, June 25 at a
Pittsburgh landscape party showcasing the works of renowned artist Ron Donoughe benefitting Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh. Peggy and Stephen Snavely cordially invite members of the Upper St. Clair community to celebrate at their Brookside Farms home. Gracious company, scrumptious cuisine, and en plein aire art will be enjoyed. A native of Cambria County, rural settings were Ron’s creative focus. After relocating to Pittsburgh in 1980, revealing the heart and soul of Pittsburgh through art is now his passion. For over 20 years Ron has explored the “in the open air” technique using canvas or birch panel, the easel, oil paints, and a variety of brushes. Originating in 19th century Europe, today’s impressionists celebrate the real world, free of minutiae. A vista collector, Ron departs his studio in Lawrenceville to pursue a painter’s
paradise. Some scenes are uniquely urban while others are familiar pastoral vistas close to home. Once at the destination, a field sketch is captured in just 45 minutes. On any given day, rain or shine, success is dictated by mood, the weather, and providence. Variety and texture assure that the spirit of the setting is distinctive. Ron captures the essence of our world without the burden of cumbersome detail. Whether intense and colorful or overcast with melancholy, en plein aire liberates personal thought and emotion. Enjoy fine art, fine food, and fine friends with hosts Peggy and Stephen Snavely at the “For Your Eyes Only” celebration. All proceeds benefit the visually impaired of our area through the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh. Telephone 412-368-4400, extension 2292 for tickets and information. Reservations are required prior to the event. Hope to see you there!
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Just Down the Road—continued from page 80 Side Note: E-coli bacteria transfer is a concern with regard to petting zoos. Keep in mind that the animals presented at the Washington County Agricultural Fair are cared for daily by competent farm workers who take pride in the cleanliness of their charge. Sanitation is paramount. The 2006 fair dates are August 12–19. Telephone the fair office at 724-225-7718 for additional information. Handicap parking is available. Summer 2006
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