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Highlights from the Feb. Supervisors meeting
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New time set for monthly workshop meeting
At its Feb. 2, regular public meeting, the Moon Township Board of Supervisors voted to amend the time of the board's monthly workshop meeting from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. The time of the board's monthly regular meeting will remain at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
Moon Supervisors updated on proposed commissary
The Moon Supervisors received an update at their Feb. 2, public meeting on plans to construct a military commissary at the corner of University Boulevard and Business Loop I-376. Read more here.
To catch up on the Feb. 2, meeting, watch it online at www.mca-tv.com.
Moon Supervisors recognize MCA-TV volunteers
The Moon Township Board of Supervisors presented proclamations to Moon residents Linda Francis and Ron Potter for 25 years of service to Moon Community Access Television at its February regular meeting. Francis and Potter have been volunteers and community producers for the station since its inception in January 1985. Francis produces a long-running fitness series that has evolved over the years into its current format, "Senior Workout," and Potter has produced a number of historical and educational programs focused on Moon Township and surrounding areas.
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Meeting minutes available online
| | Minutes from the December workshop and January 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. Or, take the survey online at www.mca-tv.com.
Moon Resident Premieres Vintage Movie Series
From his fireside armchair at Moon Township's stately Robin Hill Mansion, Tony Banks is to MCA-TV's new Saturday night move series what host Alistair Cooke was to Masterpiece Theater - albeit on a smaller scale.
As the host of "Vintage Films Revisited," the Moon resident will select and introduce a variety of public domain films-many of which are classics - to offer historic and stylistic context for viewers. Beginning with the series premiere at 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, the movie specials will air regularly on Saturdays at 10 p.m. 
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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
Next sessions start Feb. 22 and Feb. 24 (Tuesdays/Thursdays - six-week session)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Visit www.moonparks.org for location details.
$45/Moon residents; $50/non-residents
Pilates
Next session starts in March
8:45 to 9:45 a.m.; Robin Hill Center
$45/Moon residents; $50/non-residents
Mad Science - Crazy Chem Works (Children/Youth ages 5-12)
Feb. 22 - March 29 (Thursdays - six-week session)
6 to 7 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$75/Moon residents; $80/non-residents
Salsa/Latin Dancing (Adults)
Mondays March 7, 14, 21 & 28
7 to 8:30 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$50/Moon residents; $55/non-residents
"Splash" Water/Mixed Media Art Classes
Feb. 24 - April 14 (Thursdays - nine-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)
Brain Fitness Exercises (Adults/Seniors)
March 2 - March 30 (Wednesdays)
10 to 11:30 a.m.; Robin Hill Center
$50/Moon residents; $55/non-residents
Driver's Education instructed by the Kennedy School of Driving
March 1 - March 31 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
6 to 9 p.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building
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
Love and Loathing at the Library - Anti-Valentine's Day bash (Teens)
6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10
Bad Movie Bingo
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17
Cupcake Decorating for Teens
6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22
Father and Daughter Craft and Movie (Children)
2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 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.
Diversity Speaker Series: Patricia Roberta Rashid
Friday, Feb. 11
11 a.m.; Rogal Chapel
Details
The Business of Music Panel Discussion Tuesday, Feb. 15
2:30 p.m.; Sewall Center, International Suite
Find RSVP and event information here.
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Moon Township In the News...
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Township Offices Closed for Presidents' Day
| Moon Township offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 in observance of Presidents' Day.
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Save the Date for Spring Events
Earth Day at Robin Hill Sunday, April 17
1 to 3 p.m.; Robin Hill Park
Bunny Trail Saturday, April 23
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Moon Park
Moon Township Recycling Day
Saturday, June 4
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building
| 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 in December.
| 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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Moon Beautiful Garden Contest
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 The Moon Garden Club and Moon Township Parks and Recreation are inviting residents to enter their gardens 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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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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