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Meeting Minutes Available Online
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Click here to view minutes from the May 4, regular meeting of the Moon Township Board of Supervisors.
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Rain Gardens Enhance Township Memorial Area
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On June 30, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania led volunteers from FedEx Ground in planting three rain gardens in front of the Moon Township Municipal Building.
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If you're driving by the Moon Township Municipal Building this week, you'll notice that the dirt moving around township flagpoles has given way to three beautiful new rain gardens circling the township memorial area. Read more here. |
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Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join Moon Parks and Recreation tonight for a Pittsburgh Philharmonic concert as part of the 2011 Family Fun Nights series. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the ARL Amphitheater in Moon Park. Moon Parks and Recreation is hoping for clear skies this evening, but the event is weather-dependent, so please check www.moonparks.org or call 412-262-1703 ext. 10 for the most up-to-date event advisories Visit www.moonparks.org for the full Family Fun Nights schedule through August.
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Moon Township Celebrates Fourth of July
|  Independence Day 5K About 300 runners and walkers jump started their holiday weekend at Moon Township's third annual Independence Day 5K on Saturday, July 2, at the Cherrington Corporate Center. Moon Parks and Recreation thanks Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, AmeriHealth Casualty and all other event sponsors for their support. Results and race times will be made available through the Moon Parks and Recreation website at www.moonparks.org.
Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Moon Township's Annual Fourth of July Celebration, sponsored by Clearview Federal Credit Union, brought upwards of 12,000 attendees to Moon Park for music, fun and fireworks. National performing artist Chuck Wicks, Moon Township's own Sarah Marince, Brooke Annibale and Arena's Performing Arts Centre entertained the crowd at the ARL Amphitheater, and the event wrapped up with a fireworks grand finale from Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. |
Earned Income Tax Information
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Representatives from Keystone Collections Group, Moon Township's earned income tax collector, will be available at the Moon Township Municipal Building on Friday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. For more information about Keystone Collections Group, or to file online, visit www.keystonecollects.com.
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MCA-TV Launches Redesigned Website
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Check out MCA-TV's newly- redesigned website at www.mca-tv.org. While you're there, view the program schedule, watch a program online, submit a community bulletin board message and find out about volunteer opportunities at the station. Also find results from MCA-TV's 2011 Viewer Survey, which was distributed in to Moon residents over the winter.
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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.
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
Senior Workout with Linda Francis (Adults/Seniors)
July 13 - Aug. 17 (Wednesdays) 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building, auditorium $18/Moon residents, $22/non-residents
Summer Tennis Lessions
July 18-August 14 Moon Park tennis courts Find details for a variety of ages and skill levels here. Art and Nature: Photo Journalism at Robin Hill Park (Ages 12+) July 19 - Aug. 9 (Tuesdays) 6-7:30 p.m.; Robin Hill Park $60/Moon residents, $65/non-residents 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
North, South, East and West Armchair Travels
2 p.m. Friday, July 22 Film: "China: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong & Tibet"
Mixed Media Totebags (Teens)
6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11
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.
Colonial Golf Classic Friday, July 15 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. tee-off; Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley Find registration information here. |
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Community Calendar
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Family Fun Nights
Concerts at 7:30 p.m., Movies at dusk
Free admission; ARL Amphitheater, Moon Park
July 8 - Pittsburgh Philharmonic
July 15 - KardaZ (Classic rock) July 22 - Legend of the Guardians (PG) July 29 - Despicable Me (PG)
Concerts and movies continue on Friday evenings through August. Find the complete schedule here.
Robin Hill Lunchtime Concerts 3rd Wednesday of each month through September
12-1 p.m.; Robin Hill Park Gazebo
July 20 - Groove Merchant (Hits from the '60s to '90s)
| 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.org.
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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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