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Moon Township to Remember September 11 with Dedication of World Trade Center Steel
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In remembrance of the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company and Township of Moon will dedicate a steel segment from the World Trade Center to stand as a public memorial to the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks.
All are invited to attend the dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the Moon Township Memorial Garden, 1000 Beaver Grade Road. Find an invitation here.
During the September 11 ceremony, the mounted steel will be unveiled and dedicated in its place in the Moon Township Memorial Garden. The fire company and township also will honor the occasion with musical tributes, a memorial wreath laying and guest speakers representing the emergency response, military and airline communities.
Memorial Garden Brick Campaign
Moon Township also is inviting community members to add their own lasting message to the Memorial Garden by purchasing a commemorative brick to remember a loved one, honor a friend or family member or recognize a milestone. Find details and order form here.
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New Board Member Appointed to Moon Township Board of Supervisors
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At a public meeting on Sept. 7, the Moon Township Vacancy Board appointed Nancy Patton Mills to fill the fifth seat on the Moon Township Board of Supervisors, which was left vacant by former Supervisor Tim McLaughlin's August resignation.The Vacancy Board convened following the Sept. 7, regular Moon Township Board of Supervisors meeting.
Patton Mills will fill the remainder of McLaughlin's term, which expires in January 2012. A longtime resident of Moon Township, Patton Mills currently serves as the vice chairperson for the Moon Township Planning Commission, and is a managing partner of Roselea Farm in Moon Township.
Patton Mills earned a B.A. in Communications from Chatham University in 1989 and a Ph.D. in Communications and Rhetoric from Duquesne University in 2006. In addition to her service on the Planning Commission, Patton Mills is a member of the board of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden serving on the Strategic Planning Committee and the Marketing committee. She also serves on the board of Settlers Cabin Park, and the Women's International Club of the University of Pittsburgh.
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MCA-TV and RMU Unveil New Production Trailer
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Moon Community Access Television and Robert Morris University unveiled the station's new television production trailer Wednesday, representing an ongoing partnership to connect Moon Area viewers with local event and athletic coverage. Find details here.
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Don't Miss the Final Robin Hill Lunchtime Concert of the Summer
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Join Moon Parks and Recreation for the final Robin Hill Lunchtime Concert of the season on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m. Suzanne Laughlin-Varitek will be performing an Anne Murray Tribute at the gazebo in Moon Township's beautiful Robin Hill Park. Find updates at www.moonparks.org.
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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.
Zumba for Kids (Ages 8-12)
Sept. 20- Oct. 25 (Tuesdays)
5:15-6:15 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$45/Moon residents; $50/non-residents
Zumba Fitness
Sept. 27- Nov. 1 and/or Sept. 29 - Nov. 3 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: Robin Hill Center
Thursdays: Moon Township Municipal Building
$45/Moon residents; $50/non-residents
Yoga Basics (Ages 15+)
Sept. 13 - Oct. 4 (Tuesdays) 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Robin Hill Center $40/Moon residents; $45/non-residents Salsa/Latin Dance (Ages 15+) Sept. 12- Oct. 17 (Mondays)
7:30-8:30 p.m.; Robin Hill Center
$50/Moon residents; $55/non-residents
Driver's Education Instructed by Kennedy School of Driving (Teens) Oct. 4- Nov. 3 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
6-9 p.m.; Moon Township Municipal Building
Registration Fee: $25/Moon residents; $30/non-residents
Course Fee: $325 |
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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
Moon Township Library Booksale
September 16-24
Moon Township Municipal Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road
Adult hardcover books are $1.00; adult softcover books are 50¢. Children's hardcover books are 50¢; children's softcover books are 25¢. Below is the schedule of hours for the booksale:
- Thursday, Sept. 15, 4-8 p.m.: $10 admission for Preview Night
- Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Monday-Friday, Sept. 19-23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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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 Theatre presents "Spring Awakening"
RMU Colonial Theatre presents "Spring Awakening" Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. Show time is 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Oct. 1. A matinee takes place on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. |
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September 11 Memorial Dedication
Sunday, Sept. 11
10 a.m.
Moon Township Memorial Garden
1000 Beaver Grade Road
Robin Hill Lunchtime Concert
Wednesday, Sept. 21
12-1 p.m.; Robin Hill Park Gazebo
Anne Murray Tribute (Suzanne Laughlin-Varitek performing)
Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show
Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, 2011
911th Airlift Wing
2475 Defense Ave.
www.wingsoverpittsburgh.com
| 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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