Thursday, February 7, 2013
Secretary Barry Schoch spent Wednesday meeting with reporters at PennDOT’s District 11 headquarters in Collier Township to outline Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to uncap the state’s oil company franchise tax.
PennDOT Secretary Barry Schoch has a blunt assessment about the state’s aging transportation infrastructure and the government’s new plan to upgrade it. “Every year we duck this issue and every year the bill becomes bigger,” Schoch said. “It doesn’t go away.” Schoch spent Wednesday afternoon meeting with reporters at PennDOT’s District 11 headquarters in Collier Township to outline Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to uncap the state’s oil company franchise tax, which would increase the price gasoline, but would bring in billions in new revenue. “There are a lot of questions of the cost about doing this,” Schoch said. “There’s also a cost if we don’t do anything.” The cap on tax at the wholesale level would be lifted over five years in unison with a…
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Registration is open for numerous classes in the visual, performing, literary and culinary arts for both adults and children beginning at age 3.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts offers a selection of classes for learners of all ages, including classes and workshops for children beginning at age 3. Enrollment is now open for winter 2013 classes, which are offered from January through March. Classes include ceramics and sculpture, cooking, music, drawing, painting, photography, dance, jewelry, fiber arts and traditional crafts. Want to help a child age 3 to 6 explore the arts this winter? Sweetwater is offering the following classes: Monday Morning Art Club - AC01- Jan. 14 to Feb. 25 (No class on January 21). Winter Wonderland - AC02- Jan. 15 to Feb. 19 Welcome, Spring! - AC03- March 5 to March 19 Art from the Heart - AC04- Feb. 16 Busy as a Bee! - AC05- March 18 Appalachian Folk Art…
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Monday, May 7, 2012
The annual Sewickley Unleashed parade is open to individuals, groups and puppeteers.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
The big highlight of the annual Sewickley Unleashed is the Pet Parade. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the parade will move through the streets of Sewickley giving pets their day to shine. The cost is $5 per pet if purchased in advance, or $10 per pet if purchased on the day of the event. The parade is open to any animal that can be put on a leash and all proceeds support the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. There are different ways to enter the Pet Parade — as an individual, as a group, or as a puppeteer. There is no additional fee for group registration — as the cost is only per pet entered within the group. Prizes will be given to both "individuals" and "groups" in the following categories: If you don't have a pet, that's no problem. …
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
The August event in Butler promises more activities for Jeep enthusiasts from across the nation.
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Online registration is open for Jeep owners and volunteers who want to be involved in the 2012 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival in August in Butler. Last year’s inaugural event attracted more than 30,000 visitors to Butler, the birthplace of the Jeep. "Jeep owners have been contacting us on a daily basis for the past few months because they don't want to miss out on the opportunity to participate with their Jeep," said Patti Jo Lambert, event director. "We're excited to have registrationunder way and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Butler." Festival attendees can expect a few new additions this year, including: More Jeeps will be able to participate in this year's event. A "Maximum Jeep Capacity" has been established for each …
Friday, February 3, 2012
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend an orientation meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Edgeworth Elementary
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Prospective 2012-13 kindergarten students and their parents or caregivers are urged to attend the annual Kindergarten Round-up Feb. 20-24 at Edgeworth Elementary School. Adults are encouraged to attend an orientation meeting for parent/caregivers only (no children, please) at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Edgeworth Elementary to learn more about the kindergarten program. Attendees will receive a registration packet to complete and take to the Round Up appointment. District resident children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2012, are eligible for kindergarten registration at the Round Up event. Parents or caregivers and prospective students will meet a kindergarten teacher for preliminary readiness screening and tips for working with …
Thursday, August 11, 2011
CCAC classes start Aug. 22 and Sept. 6.
There's still time for anyone interested in attending the Community College of Allegheny County to register for the fall term. Registration will remain open through Aug. 20 for 15-week courses beginning Aug. 22. Students must enroll by Sept. 3 for the 13-week “late start” semester with classes beginning Sept. 6. Nationally, almost 40 percent of the college student population is composed of adults going back to school, compared to 6 percent in 1980. Another 3.4 million older students are enrolled part-time, many training for new careers or upgrading job skills in the current challenging economic climate, according to a CCAC news release. School officials said CCAC has options for everyone. “People can go to school to pursue their lifelong …
