Meals-on-Wheels

Aspinwall Meals-on-Wheels provides service in O'Hara Township as well as Sharpsburg, Fox Chapel, Blawnox, and Aspinwall. We are looking for angels in our community. For less than $3 per meal, you can provide ten delicious and nutritious meals each week to someone in our community who could not otherwise afford it. Your donations are literally what keep our kitchen doors open. Aspinwall Meals-on-Wheels receives no other funding. Earn your wings by becoming a Meals-on-Wheels angel.

Did you know that for as few as three hours a month you can become a volunteer? Join an amazing organization, make new friends, and help make our community a better place. For more information, to donate or volunteer, please call (412) 820-8350. Aspinwall Meals-on-Wheels operates out of St. Edward Church, 450 Walnut Street, Blawnox, PA 15238.

Fox Chapel District Association

Summer is here and that can only mean one thing – the 2010 Follies are coming! Due to popular demand, this enchanting evening of entertainment will be held on six nights this year. The past two shows have completely sold out so be among the first to reserve your table for this hysterical look back at life in our district over the past three years.

The Follies will be held on November 11, 12, 13 and 18, 19, 20. For the first time ever, a pre-sale of full tables is being offered to current members of FCDA. For each Thursday night performance tables of 10 are $600; for Friday and Saturday shows, they are $750. Invitations will be sent to the general public in September, so if you’re a member of the FCDA, take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your seat at what surely will be the hottest ticket in town.

If you are not a member, use this as your chance to join an organization that is committed to enhancing the quality of life in our area. For an annual fee of only $35 per family, you can join the FCDA by sending your name and annual fee to PO Box 111595, Pgh., PA 15238. To further explore what FCDA is all about or to join on-line visit: www.foxchapeldistrictassociation.org.

Fox Chapel Area Land Trust

The Fox Chapel Area Land Trust plays a central role in conserving our community's natural heritage. Since 1978, we have been actively acquiring and preserving properties in their natural condition. The Land Trust has grown to become the third largest landholder in the Squaw Run Watershed.

The Land Trust is responsible for more than 200 acres throughout O'Hara Township, Fox Chapel Borough, and Indiana Township. Uniquely, our holdings consist of 26 properties and conservation agreements (easements) that literally serve as oases for our region's animals, birds and flora, and protect the sights and sounds that we associate with our home.

O'Hara Township continues to be a focus. The Land Trust already holds a number of properties in O'Hara Township and is interested in identifying and securing additional properties and conservation agreements (easements). As the Township grows, it is increasingly important to protect green space and sites of ecological importance for future generations.

As stewards of the land and executors of generously donated properties, the Land Trust volunteers and Board of Directors are fully committed to respecting these gifts by shielding these properties from encroachment, maintaining these sites in a natural state, combating invasive species and litter, and adding additional land holdings that complement existing sites.

In addition to preserving our environment for future generations, land donations may qualify grantors with significant income, estate, capital gains, or gift tax savings.

If you are interested in learning more about the Fox Chapel Area Land Trust, the benefits of land trusts and conservation, and how you can support the organization, please visit our website at www.fcalt.org.

Lauri Ann West Memorial Library

ADULT PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Program - Enter to win a prize in the summer reading program. You only need to read four books during the summer to qualify. Beginning in early June, sign up online by going to the library's web page at www.lauriannwestlibrary.org, or visit the library reference department.

Special Programs:

• September 16 at 7:00 pm - “Understanding Memory Loss” Presented by Lois Lutz of the Alzheimer’s Association.
• Coming this Fall - “Bach and Jazz” Live performances by Flavio Chamis and Tatjana Mead Chamis.
• Beginning in September - “UPMC Physicians Series” Various health topics discussed by UPMC Physicians
• Mondays(4)- “Food for Life: Nutrition and Cooking Classes” Presented by Janet McKee. For dates contact the library.

Computer Classes - The library offers classes on Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Basic Digital Photography and beginning computer classes year round. Contact the reference department at the library or go to the library website for more information.

Book Discussion Groups - Our Booked for Lunch group meets the second Friday of each month at 12:00 p.m. Our Evening Book Discussion Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Both groups read and discuss general fiction and non-fiction. New members are welcome. Book Group Services The reference department will customize a packet of information for your next book discussion for a small donation. Also, the library has 18 different Book Club to Go Kits available for checkout.

Good Reads on our Website - Are you looking for a Good Read? Please visit our website, www.lauriannwestlibrary.org, and see the Good Reads section. You will find recommended readings lists for Adults, Teens, and Children.You can also sign up for reading lists in your email.

Library Delivery to Homebound Residents - The library has begun a new outreach program specifically designed for homebound patrons within the Fox Chapel Area School District.

For more information or to register to participate, please call the library at 412-828-9520 ext. 28.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Toddler Story Times - This story time features songs, stories, rhymes, counting and music for children ages 24-36 months. Mondays or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. from January 11th - May.

Preschool Story Times - This story time includes a simple hands-on activity for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. from January 12th - May.

Baby Lap-sit - Miss Christine shares finger plays, songs, books and rhymes with children ages 12-24 months. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. from January 15th - May.

Just for Kids Book Club - Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Program - Read through the summer months and earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize. Registration begins the first week of June. Register in person at the library.

Special Programs:

• July 2 at 1:00 pm - Water Fun (age 6 and up)
• July 10 at 11:00 am - Lego Days July 17 at 1:00 pm - Make a Splash (age 4 and up)
• July 17 at 7:00 pm - Just for Kids Book Club “Flush”
• July 19 at 6:30 pm - Family Game Night July 21 at 6:30 pm - Bingo and Ice Cream Social
• July 22 at 10:30 am - Make a Splash (age 3 and up)
• July 23 at 11:00 am - Make a Splash: Whales (preschool/up)
• July 24 at 11:00 am - Lego Days
• July 28 at 11:00 am - Make a Splash (preschool and up)
• August 28 from 11:00 am - End of Summer Reading Party"

TEEN PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Program - Read through the summer months and earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize. Registration begins the first week of June. Register in person at the library.

Special Programs:

• July 8 at 6:30 pm - Craft Night (Necklaces, Picture Frames)
• July 22 at 6:30 pm - “Percy Jackson” Party
• July 24 at 6:30 pm - Book Group Discussion
• August 5 at 6:30 pm - Craft Night (Bath Salts, Other Mixes)

Stop by the Teen Room for a fun place to relax after school or study with friends.  Enjoy our magazine collection and great selection of new fiction titles.  

Registration is required for most programs. For further information or to register, contact the Reference Department at 412-828-9520, x15 for the Adult programs; the Children’s Department at x18 or the Teen Department at x10 or check the website www.lauriannwestlibrary.org.

Senior RollCall, a free progra.m. sponsored by Stephen A. Zappala, Jr., Allegheny County District Attorney, allows you the comfort and security you need to maintain your independence. As a subscriber, Senior RollCall checks on your personal safety through a computerized telephone system.

Every morning you will receive a phone call from Senior RollCall. When you answer the phone, you will hear a prerecorded message asking if you are OK. Just hang up the phone, the computer will note all is well.

If your line is busy, or no one answers, the phone will try calling again in a few minutes. If no one answers after several tries, the computer will signal an alert. A volunteer will then contact the people you have previously designated to check on your well being. In emergencies, the police are dispatched immediately.

For more information on this progra.m. please contact the District Attorney’s office at 412-350-3931.

The Newcomers’ Club is open to residents of the Fox Chapel Area School District, Forest Highlands and Forest Manor who have lived in the area for five years or less.

Discover Pittsburgh through Ladies Day Out, Couples Night Out, and Social events. Enjoy activities offered monthly such as Book Club, Moms and Tots, Tennis and Bridge.

Monthly meetings are held September through May usually on the second Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. We meet in the Fox Chapel Episcopal Church.

For more information and meeting dates, visit our website www.foxchapelnewcomers.org. We look forward to meeting you.

The American Association of University Women

The AAUW (American Association of University Women) is a nationwide organization of over 100,000 women graduates holding associate or college degrees. It was founded in 1881 and is dedicated to promoting equity in education, lifelong education, and positive social change.

The Fox Chapel Area branch holds its monthly meetings and programs at 9:30 a.m. at the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Chapel from September through May on the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings are free and open to any interested person.

In addition to the monthly meetings, the branch offers members a wide variety of interest groups as well as numerous opportunities for community service involvement. The branch will welcome Keith Rothfus on Tuesday, September 14 and Jason Altmire on Tuesday, October 12 the two candidates who will meet at the polls this November in a race for the US Congress to represent our district.

AAUW will meet again on November 9 with a speaker to be determined and on December 14 for the holiday social and luncheon. As always, Branch meetings are open to anyone interested in attending. For childcare, call the Presbyterian Church at (412) 963-8243 and speak to Little Blessings, a curriculum-based program for 1-5 year olds at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church to ask if space is available. Reservations are a must.