In brief: Young Writers Institute, gas pipe replacement, Movies in the Park and more in Pine Creek
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Ninth annual Young Writers Institute
The Fellow of the Western PA Writing Project is holding its ninth Young Writers Institute this summer for rising fifth through seventh graders.
The Institute will be the week of July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Wexford at Atlas Art Studio, 75 Shenot Road.
It will feature guest writer Cameron Barrett from Pittsburgh, who has won numerous awards as a poet. The Westmoreland Museum also will visit, and participants will write about some art.
To register, visit AtlasArtPress.com/shop/ywi. For more information, email Kathy at kathyanngiegel@gmail.com.
Pipe replacement
Columbia Gas will be replacing more than 4,500 feet of underground pipe impacting customers along portions of Oak Park Drive, Poplar Lane, Black Oak Court and Warrendale Road in Pine.
Work is expected to last through the summer of 2021 and will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists can expect lane restrictions during working hours, and Saturday work also is possible.
All company and contract employees carry photo ID badges identifying them as Columbia Gas employees or contractors. Customers are encouraged to ask for ID before allowing anyone into their home, or they can call 888-460-4332 for Columbia Gas employee verification.
Movies in the Park
Pine Community Center will host Movies in the Park at 9 p.m. on June 9 at the Gazebo behind the community center, 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford, PA 15090.
The featured movie is “Scoob!”, and admission is free.
If you’ve tested positive for covid-19 or are awaiting test results, do not attend. Social distance from people you did not arrive with. Fully vaccinated people do not have to wear a mask.
Mobile shredding event
There will be a mobile shredding event June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full) at Richland Municipal Building’s parking lot, 4019 Dickey Road.
Fleece to shawl demonstration
The Weaver’s Cabin of Harmony will be hosting a Fleece to Shawl demonstration June 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds on the Weaver’s Cabin in Historic Harmony.
Three teams of five members each will be participating in what is normally a competition that kicks off with each team working with a sheep’s fleece.
Spectators can watch as team members work against the clock in preparing the fleece by carding and spinning the fiber into yarn. Looms will be set up, and each team will weave the yarn into beautiful shawls of each team’s design. Teams will display their own themes, and their attire and colors will follow their chosen themes.
Spectators will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite shawl and team and bid on their favorite shawls during an auction at the end of the demonstration and throughout the following week.
The shawls will be displayed at Wunder Bar of Harmony from June 8 to 13. Partial proceeds benefit Historic Harmony.
For more information, contact Ann Malick at Annsmalick@aol.com or call 412-378-4509.
Garden club volunteers
The Richland Township Garden Club is looking for a group of volunteers who are interested in starting a Richland Township Garden Club to manage four areas at Richland Community Park. These areas will include the barn planting beds, pavilion planting beds and two new areas located near the new concession stand.
If interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Melissa Williams mwilliams@richland.pa.us or call 724-443-5921.
Camp registration open
Registration is open for Camp Cranberry, which runs June 7 to Aug. 20 for children ages 5 to 15 from any community.
The camp focuses on developing physical, social and decision-making skills; promoting self-confidence and having fun. There will be weekly themes for younger campers, such as outer space, dinosaurs, animals, science and storybook classics. Older campers will learn about their natural surroundings, how to express themselves creatively and inventing games and activities.
Full-day camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There also are half-day camps for younger children. Lunch and extended care also will be available.
Cranberry also is offering swimming lessons for all age groups. There are group lessons, Saturday classes, sessions for preschool kids and parent and child aquatics. Private lessons also are available.
For details, visit cranberrytownship.org.