Moon Supervisors Reorganize for 2011
| At its Jan. 3, Reorganization Meeting, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors appointed officials for 2011 and filled vacancies on several citizen boards and committees. Read the highlights here.
For more from the meeting, watch MCA-TV's coverage online at www.mca-tv.com.
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Meeting Minutes Available Online
| | Minutes from the November workshop and December regular meetings of the Moon Township Board of Supervisors are available online. Find them here. |
Moon Park Shelter Reservations Open in Feb.
| The Moon Township Parks & Recreation Department will begin taking reservations for Moon Park picnic shelters on Monday, February 14.
- Monday, Feb. 14 - Walk-in reservations for Moon residents only will begin at 9 a.m. at the Moon Township Municipal Building. Photo ID proving residency will be required.
- Tuesday, Feb. 15 - Reservations begin for non-residents at 9 a.m. at the Moon Park Office.
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News from MCA-TV
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Y our Opinion Matters to MCA-TV
Check your winter utility bill for MCA-TV's viewer survey and let station staff know your thoughts about programming and volunteer opportunities at MCA-TV. Return completed surveys with your Moon Township Municipal Authority utility bill or mail to MCA-TV, 1700 Beaver Grade Road. If you don't get a utility bill, take it online at www.mca-tv.com.
Free Television Production Training Class
Moon Community Access Television is offering a free training session beginning in January for anyone interested in learning the basics of television production and volunteering at the station. These hands-on classes provide an overview of camera operation, audio and lighting as well as an introduction to editing. The training session consists of four Thursday evening classes. The winter training session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17. To register, please call 412-269-1191 or e-mail mca-tv@moontwp.com.
Free Interview Opportunity for Local Nonprofits
For the 13th year, Moon Community Access Television is inviting Pittsburgh-area nonprofits into the studio to promote their cause during a two-day marathon of live interviews.
MCA-TV has set the dates for Public Awareness Weekend 2011, which runs from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 18 and continues from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
Public Awareness Weekend gives charitable organizations the opportunity to inform viewers about their mission, services, programs and volunteer opportunities during a 30-minute live interview. MCA-TV reaches more than 20,000 households in Moon Township and surrounding communities on Comcast channel 14 and Verizon FiOS channel 35.
Nonprofit organizations interested in participated in this year's Public Awareness Weekend should contact Meghan McNamara at mmcnamara@moontwp.com or 412-269-1191.
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Parks & Recreation Classes, Programs and Events
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Check the Parks and Recreation website for complete details, including class descriptions and registration information.
Zumba
Jan. 11 - Feb. 15 or Jan. 13 - Feb. 17 (Tuesdays/Thursdays)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Call for details
$45/residents; $50/non-residents
Pilates
Jan. 13 - Feb. 17 (Thursdays)
8:45 to 9:45 a.m.; Robin Hill Center
$45/residents; $50/non-residents
Kardio Hip Hop
Jan. 19 - Feb. 23 (Wednesdays- six-week session)
6 to 7 p.m.; Rhema Christian School, 1301 Coraopolis Heights Road
"Snapology" Lego Robotics Class (Ages 6-13)
Jan. 19 - Feb. 23 (Wednesdays - six-week session)
6 to 7 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$75/residents; $80/non-residents
Karate Classes (Ages 6 & up)
Mondays and Wednesdays through May
6 p.m. (beginners) or 7 p.m. (advanced)
Moon High School Wrestling Room - New location in late January
Class fee begins at $45/month
Yoga
Tuesdays in February 2011
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$40/residents; $45/non-residents
"Splash" Water/Mixed Media Art Classes
Feb. 10 - March 31 (Thursdays - eight-week session)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (returning students) or 1 to 3 p.m. (beginners)
Robin Hill Center
$74/residents; $79/non-residents (Fee excludes supplies)
Driver's Education instructed by the Kennedy School of Driving
March 1 - March 31 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
6 to 9 p.m.; location TBA
Registration fee: $25/residents; $30/non-residents
Course fee: $325
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| Moon Public Library News & Programs | 
There is always something going on at the library. Listed below are just a few of the upcoming events and programs. Visit www.moonlibrary.org for more information.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
412-269-0334
Tax Information Session
6:30 p.m. Jan. 11
Healthy Lifestyles: Decreasing your Risk of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
2 p.m. Jan. 14
Prom Dress Stop and Swap Donations
The library is accepting donations of gently-used prom dresses and formal wear, shoes and accessories through Feb. 25.Those who donate a dress will receive a ticket for the March swap, which entitles the patron to take a new dress home from the swap for free. If you do not wish to attend the swap, but still want to donate, your generosity would be greatly appreciated.
Doll's Winter Tea Party
2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 16
Register for any of the above programs online or by phone at 412-269-0334.
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RMU Athletic Events
|  Robert Morris University's Moon Township campus offers numerous educational, entertainment and athletic events that are open to the public. Listed below are some upcoming items of interest. For more information about any of the events, please visit RMU's website.
Alumni Reception - Men & Women's basketball doubleheader v. St. Francis
Saturday, Jan. 22
6 to 7 p.m.; Sewall Center, Executive Dining Room
Free admission/cash bar
Details
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Moon Beautiful Garden Contest
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 The Moon Garden Club and Moon Township Parks and Recreation are inviting residents to enter their garden in the 2011 Moon Beautiful Garden Contest.
Plan to have your garden ready for summer 2011 to compete in any of the following categories: Flower garden, Vegetable Garden, Container Garden, Water Garden Children's Garden and Special Attraction Garden.
To enter, send Name, Address, Phone, E-mail and Category to: info@moonparks.org or Moon Parks and Recreation Attn: Garden Contest 1000 Beaver Grade Rd, Moon Twp., PA. For details and contest rules, call 412- 262-1703 or visit ww.moonparks.org.
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| Community Calendar |
Free MCA-TV Training Class
Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 (Thursdays)
6:30 to 8 p.m.; MCA-TV studio
To register, call 412-269-1191 or e-mail mca-tv@moontwp.com.
| Find Moon Township public meeting times on the Calendar Page of the Township's website.
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Who Plows my Road?
Winter Weather Info
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Find the answer in the special winter weather edition of Moon Township Monthly, which hit inboxes last month.
| If you missed it, click here to get familiar with the Township's snow removal procedures, emergency communications and tips for a safe winter.
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Channeling Moon Township
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Access Television
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- Verizon channel 35-
Watch online at
mca-tv.com.
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School Board, Township News, Entertainment, Community Events and more
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What do YOU want to know about Moon Township?
| Submit your questions to mmcnamara@moontwp.com and, in addition to receiving an answer, your query could appear in an upcoming edition of Moon Township Monthly.
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