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Moon Park's Newest Picnic Pavilion Unveiled
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Moon Township and Clearview Federal Credit Union cut the ribbon on Moon Park's newest picnic pavilion this week. Find photos and details here. |
2011 Family Fun Nights Kick Off Tonight
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The 2011 Family Fun Nights series kicks off Friday, June 3, with a live performance by Clem Rolin & The Pittsburgh Jazz All-Stars with Denise Powell (Lisa Ferraro is unable to perform). The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the ARL Amphitheater in Moon Park.
The entertainment lineup continues through August with family-friendly concerts and movies on Friday evenings at Moon Park. Visit www.moonparks.org for the full Family Fun Nights schedule.
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| Saturday is Moon Township Recycling Day | 
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8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011
Where: Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road Who: Moon residents only (Photo ID required) |
Do your spring cleaning the eo-friendly way and bring difficult-to-recycle items to Moon Township Recycling Day, sponsored by the Environmental Advisory Council. Accepted items include tires, construction materials, household appliances and electronics.Find a complete list of accepted recyclables here.
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Comprehensive Plan Committee Discusses Moon Township's Strengths and Weaknesses
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At Moon Township's second Comprehensive Plan meeting, steering committee members and resident attendees reviewed the plan's major components and discussed details for a community survey, which will be released to township residents to gather public input for the plan.
Project consultant D. Jeffry Pierce of Olsen & Associates also distributed the Comprehensive Plan project book, which is available for review at the Moon Township Municipal Building. An electronic version of the project book will be posted on the Comprehensive Plan web page.
Following the plan overview, attendees divided into discussion groups with the task of identifying Moon Township's primary strengths and weaknesses. The focus group findings will be presented at the next Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting, which is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at the Moon Township Municipal Building. Residents are encouraged to attend these public meetings.
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Moon Township 5K Run/Walk
|  Calling all walkers and runners: Moon Parks and Recreation is hosting its Third Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 2.The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates office, 725 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township.
Registration information is available at www.moonparks.org or by calling the Moon Park Office at 412-262-1703.
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Celebrate Fourth of July at the Park
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Join Moon Parks and Recreation for music, festivities and fireworks at the Annual Fourth of July Independence Celebration sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
This year's entertainment lineup will feature national recording artist Chuck Wicks, appearing courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pronto, as well as Moon Township fan favorites Sarah Marince and Brooke Annibale.
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. on Monday July 4, with children's activities and food vendors. Performers will begin taking the stage at 6 p.m., and the evening will wrap up with fireworks at dark. Find details at www.moonparks.org.
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MCA-TV Offers Free Television Production Classes
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 Moon Community Access Television is offering a free training session this summer for anyone interested in learning the basics of television production and volunteering at the station.
The spring training session consists of four Wednesday evening classes, which will be held at the MCA-TV studio, 1700 Beaver Grade Road, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on June 22, June 29, July 13 and July 20.
These hands-on classes will provide an overview of camera operation, audio and lighting and an introduction to editing. The training session is open to residents of any community. Upon completion, participants are ready to assist with any MCA-TV program.
To register, please call 412-269-1191 or e-mail mca-tv@moontwp.com.
Learn more about MCA-TV at www.mca-tv.com.
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Parks & Recreation Programs and Events
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 Visit moonparks.org for complete details, including class descriptions and registration information.
Special Events All events are free
Family Fun Nights
Bring your blankets and chairs to Moon Park's ARL Amphitheater for an evening of entertainment under the stars. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., and admission is free. Find the complete summer schedule here.
June 3 - Clem Rolin & the Pittsburgh Jazz All-Stars with Denise Powell
June 10 - Softwinds (Doo-Wop)
June 17 - Delaney's (Cover Band)
June 24 - Steven Vance - Electric Violin w/Band (Rock/Jazz)
Robin Hill Lunchtime Concerts
3rd Wednesday of Each Month, June-September
12-1 p.m.; Robin Hill Gazebo
June 15 - John Puckett (Acoustic Pop)
Find the complete schedule here.
Father's Day Fun Fair
Sunday, June 19, 2011
12- 2 p.m.; Moon Park Activities include Airbrush Tattoos, Pony Hops & Track, Safari Maze, free lunch, prizes, and a Ventriloquist Show at 2 p.m. Classes & Programs Driver's Education (Teens) July 11-22 (Monday-Friday)
9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building
Registration fee: $25/Moon residents, $30/non-residents
Course fee: $325
Art: Drawing for True Beginners (Ages 15+)
June 14 - July 19 (Tuesdays - six-week session) 1-3 p.m.; Robin Hill Center $85/Moon residents; $95/non-residents
Basic Dog Obedience Class
June 15 - July 5 (Wednesdays - four-week session)
7-8:30 p.m.; Moon Park
$90/Moon residents, $95/non-residents
Summer Tennis Lessions
Two sessions: June 20-July 17 and/or July 18-August 14 Moon Park tennis courts Find details here. Fitness Classes Find upcoming sessions of Zumba, Pilates, Kardio Hip Hop, Senior Workout and more here. Moon Park Summer Camps
Click here to learn more about sports, music and science themed summer camps. |
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Moon Public Library News & Programs
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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
Summer Reading Kick-off
10 a.m. Saturday, June 11
Exploring World Religions (Adults)
1 p.m., Sundays in June
Butterflies (Adults)
6 p.m. Thursday, June 16
Astology (Adults)
1 p.m. Saturday, June 18
North, South, East & West Armchair Travels
2 p.m. Friday, June 24
Film: Passport to Adventure Enchanting, Natural Norway Register for any of the above programs online or by phone at 412-269-0334.
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RMU Events and Programs
|  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.
RMU Night at PNC Park
4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9
Find details here. |
| Moon Township in the News |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Community Calendar
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Family Fun Nights
Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
Free admission; ARL Amphitheater, Moon Park
June 3 - Clem Rolin & The Pittsburgh Jazz All-Stars with Denise Powell
June 10 - Softwinds June 17 - Delaney's June 24 - Steven Vance
Concerts and movies continue on Friday evenings through August. Find the complete schedule here.
Moon Township Recycling Day
Saturday, June 4
8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building parking lot
Robin Hill Lunchtime Concerts 3rd Wednesday of each month - June-Sept.
12-1 p.m.; Robin Hill Park Gazebo
June 15 - John Puckett
Father's Day Fun Fair
Sunday, June 19
12-2 p.m.; Moon Park
Moon Township 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, July 2 9 a.m.; GPOA office, 725 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township Moon Township Independence Day Celebration Sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union Monday, July 4
Festivities begin at 4 p.m.; Moon Park
| Find Moon Township public meeting times on the Calendar Page of the Township's website.
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Channeling Moon Township
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Access Television
- Comcast channel 14 -
- Verizon channel 35-
Watch online at mca-tv.com.
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Board of Supervisors,
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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