1320 AM - WJAS Community Calendar

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	Event Description		Time / Location
7/20 - 7/31		CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE FOR THE MILLIONS LIVING WITH C-O-P-D, BREATHING BECOMES A STRUGGLE. C-O-P-D STANDS FOR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE; YOU MAY HAVE HEARD OF IT AS CHRONIC BRONCHITIS OR EMPHYSEMA. OVER TIME, YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE BREATHING THROUGH A STRAW. IT’S THE FOURTH LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE U.S. IF YOU’RE OVER 35 AND HAVE EVER SMOKED, YOU COULD BE AT RISK. THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR SYMPTOMS. JOIN THE MOVEMENT AT DRIVE FOR C-O-P-D DOT COM, TAKE THE SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE TODAY, AND TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR.	N/A, at C-O-P-D DOT COM
7/20 - 7/31		National Pest Management Association Pests like mice, cockroaches, termites and stinging insects pose real health and property risks. Learn how to protect your family at pest world.org. That’s p-e-s-t world.org. A public service message from the National Pest Management Association.	n/a, at pestworld.org
7/20 - 9/19		Do Something 101 More than 13 million kids cannot afford basic school supplies for back to school. For the third year, DoSomething.org, a national non-profit organization, is engaged in motivating teens (13-19) to get involved, take action and “do something” to help their fellow teens succeed in school. With help from Twilight’s Nikki Reed, DoSomething.org and Staples will arm youth and teens with the tools and resources they need to make a difference in their community this summer. Teens are encouraged to collect school supplies to ensure they get into the hands of thousands of deserving kids just in time to head back to school. All school supplies will be donated locally to educational and not-for-profit organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. Hi, I’m Nikki Reed from Twilight. We all know going back to school after summer vacation is tough. Now imagine being the only one without a pencil or a notebook. Not fun. So Do Something about it! This summer, join Do Something 101 to help students start the year off right. Collect new binders, pens, notebooks. Anything that teens need. Drop off school supplies at Do Something 101 collection sites at Staples stores nationwide. Go to DoSomething101.org to get started today.	n/a, at Dosomething101.org
7/20 - 8/31		The Allegheny County Airport Authority & Grant Oliver Launches Mobile Website for Pittsburgh International Airport The Allegheny County Airport & Grant Oliver Corporation launched a new mobile website flypittsburgh.mobi for air travelers who are looking for timely information for Pittsburgh International Airport: arriving and departing flights, parking, travel alerts, and promotions. The site works on any mobile phone with Internet access. Register today and get a chance to win a travel certificate valued at $400 from AAA Travel. Dave Paga, General Manager for Grant Oliver said, “As more and more people are using their phones to get information, we thought it was important to offer a new service that allows them to check on their flight information, as well as to get access to current information on the parking availability at the airport. Now customers can be anywhere and get the information they need. We are looking forward to growing this service to include more features and stay tuned for unique promotions.” Visit flypittsburgh.mobi through August 31, 2010, and register today and get a chance to win a travel certificate valued at $400 from AAA Travel.	n/a, at flypittsburgh.mobi
7/20 - 9/1		Lemonade Fights Childhood Cancer Did you know that lemonade has the power to cure? And you have the power to help. 2010 marks 10 years since childhood cancer patient Alex Scott held her very first front yard lemonade stand to find a cure for all kids with cancer. Though Alex lost her life to the disease in 2004, legions of volunteers have continued her legacy. To find out how you can help Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation commemorate 10 years of standing for hope, visit www.AlexsLemonade.org or call 866-333-1213.	n/a, at www.AlexsLemonade.org or call 866-333-1213
7/20 - 9/30		Trauma Prevention, Summer 2010 Did you know that trauma or injury is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 18? Trauma can be a fall, vehicle crash, sports injuries, as well as many other injuries. The Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society reminds you to be safe while out and about these summer months. Take caution while walking on a staircase or on slippery surfaces. To avoid a car crash, eliminate distractions. Stay off your phone while on the road – no talking or texting. Before sports activity, stretch and stay hydrated. Be smart and trauma free this summer. For more information on trauma prevention, call the American Trauma Society at 1-800-822-2358.	n/a, at 1-800-822-2358
7/20 - 9/30		Lawn Mower Safety, Summer 2010 Did you know that 68,000 people get lawn mower injuries each year? More than 9,000 of those injuries affect people under 18. The Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society reminds you to be safe while mowing the lawn. While on a riding mower, never allow children to be passengers. Injuries usually involve children falling off someone’s lap. Never leave a mower unattended while it’s running. Remember that young children should never operate a lawn mower and should be at least 16 before operating a riding mower. Keep your family safe this summer. For more information on lawn mower safety, please call the American Trauma Society at 1-800-822-2358.	n/a, at 1-800-822-2358
7/20 - 9/30		Heat Stroke, Summer 2010 Heat stroke is a serious condition that has both physical and neurological symptoms that could result in death. The body temperature rises over 104 degrees, and there may be difficulty breathing, confusion, and even hallucinations. During these hot, summer months, heat stroke is a subject you should know about. The Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society reminds you to limit strenuous outdoor activity to mornings and evenings during hot and humid days. Also, drink water or sports drinks before exercise or sports activities, and wear lightweight clothing. Stay cool and safe this summer. For more information on heat strokes, please call the American Trauma Society at 1-800-822-2358.	n/a, at 1-800-822-2358
7/20 - 9/30		Bicycle Safety, Summer 2010 Did you know that wearing a helmet reduces risk of death by more than 50 percent? It’s no secret that not wearing a helmet is dangerous, but during these active summer months, it could turn tragic. So before you leave for your next bike ride, the Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society reminds you to take time out for safety. Make wearing a helmet mandatory, not just for your kids, but for you too. Make sure your helmet covers your forehead and fits snugly and securely. The helmet should not be able to move from side to side or front to back. For more information on bike safety or helmets, please call the American Trauma Society at 1-800-822-2358.	n/a, at 1-800-822-2358
7/25 - 8/15		New Kensington Free Summer Concerts July 25 - Don Aliquio Jazz Experience, August 8 - Rick Farinelli Big Band and August 15 - Second Time Around Combo	Sundays - Time: 2:30 P.M., at Memorial Park, Stevenson Blvd., Route 56, New Kensington, PA
7/28 - 7/31		St. Alexis Catholic Church will be celebrating its Eighteenth Annual Parish Festival The Festival will feature dinners, farmers market/cafe , games of chance, outdoor games, food booths, and rides by C&L Shows, kiddieland, raffles, nightly entertainment, and other activities. For further information call (724) 935 – 4343.	6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at Church grounds at 10090 Old Perry Highway, Wexford
7/29 - 7/31		Transfiguration Summer Festival 2010 Food, Attractions, Cash and Super Raffles and Entertainment. Everyone Welcome!	Thursday - 5pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday - 4pm-10pm, at Chess Street Park 7th and Main Street, Monongahela, pa
7/31		Gilda’s Summer Party! Cocktails, live piano and local band. Food from local restaurants. Juggling and fun entertainment! $1,000 Prize Raffle. Chinese auction with gift cards and quality gift baskets. $30/person before July 4, $35/person after July 4. Purchase your ticket today at www.gildasparty.com or contact Helen Auckland to pay by check/cash. Raffle Tickets! $5 per ticket and top prize of $1,000 (winner need not be present). Contact Helen directly to purchase your raffle ticket and/or party tickets: 412 657 5367 or hrauckland@gmail.com. All funds raised will go to Gilda's Club - a wonderful organization, providing hundreds of people each year with free cancer support. http://www.gildasclubwesternpa.org/	7-10pm, at Gilda’s Clubhouse & Patio, 2816 Smallman St.
7/31		Oldies Dance. Join Terry Lee for Magic Memories of drive-in movies, high school football games, and West View Danceland Tickets available at the door for $10.	8:00 - Midnight, at West View VFW
8/1 - 12/31		POWER OF 32 HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD AS PART OF THE LARGEST REGIONAL VISIONING PROJECT, POWER OF THIRTY-TWO. POWER OF THIRTY-TWO IS A REGIONAL INITIATIVE INVOLVING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THIRTY-TWO COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND, OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA TO CREATE A SHARED VISION FOR THESE THIRTY-TWO COUNTY REGIONS. TO GET INVOLVED OR ATTEND A POWER OF THIRTY-TWO MEETING IN YOUR COMMUNITY VISIT POWER OF THIRTY-TWO DOT ORG.	N/A, at POWEROF32.ORG
8/2 - 8/9		Adoption, Foster Care and Respite Care Information Meeting Learn more about Project STAR, the parent certification process, and waiting children. Information meetings are the first step in the process toward certification to be a resource family. The two-hour meeting counts toward the required total 24 hours of training. Families who have scheduling conflicts with the published meeting dates may request a private orientation at a time convenient to both the family and the recruiter. To attend an information meeting, contact Project STAR’s Family Recruiter at 412.244.3048. August 9, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Project STAR: Beaver County, 1598 Virginia Avenue Monaca, PA. Pittsburgh: August 2, 2010 - Project STAR: Pittsburgh, The Children’s Institute (room 218), 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA	Varies, at Varies
8/6 - 8/8		“Ragtime, the Musical” “Ragtime, the Musical” a "Tony"Award Winner" is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. The musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families, as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to be an American. Ticket proceeds will help support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Pittsburgh Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $20.00 adults, $15.00 for seniors and students with ID. Free Parking available. BUY TICKETS online. Click on this Link: http://www.newhazletttheater.org/ Click on CALENDAR OF EVENTS Or call 1-888-71-TICKET (842538)	Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm, at New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
8/7		Make-A-Wish Foundation will be hosting its 10 th Annual Walk for Strength Please register before July 30, 2010, to receive a discount rate and a free walk t-shirt. Discounted rates are $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 5-12 and $65 for a family of four. Children under 4 years of age are free. Late registration runs from July 31 – August 7, 2010. Late registration fees are $25 for adults, $20 for children ages 5-12 and $85 for a family of four. Children under 4 years of age are free. Registration on the day of the event is from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at the park’s Middle Road Entrance. Walkers will be entered into drawings for a 5-piece patio furniture set for every $100 donated and a touch iPod for every $50 donated. For a registration form or more information, please visit www.wishgreaterpa.org or call (412) 471-9474. Proceeds will help make wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.	9 a.m., rain or shine, at HARTWOOD ACRES
8/12 - 8/15		"Ragtime, the Musical" "Ragtime, the Musical” a "Tony"Award Winner" is not only a powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America, but a relevant tale for today. The musical intertwines the stories of three extraordinary families, as they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to be an American. Ticket proceeds will help support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Pittsburgh Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $20.00 adults, $15.00 for seniors and students with ID. Free Parking available. BUY TICKETS online. Click on this Link: http://www.newhazletttheater.org/ Click on CALENDAR OF EVENTS Or call 1-888-71-TICKET (842538)	Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:00 pm., at New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
8/17		North Pittsburgh Mothers of Multiples Club Meeting If you are a mom or mom-to-be of twins, triplets or more, please join us for a fun and informative evening. First timers should arrive at 7 p.m., and the general meeting featuring Twin Talk Q&A discussion time, begins at 7:30 p.m. For more www.NPMOMS.org.	7:00pm for first timers and meeting starts at 7:30pm, at North Hills Community Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Rd., Pgh, 15237
8/19 - 9/25		Irwin Community Events Third Thursday Art and Jazz Night, August 19, 2010. Location: Downtown Irwin 5-9 p.m. Join us for great music, dining, Shoppe crawl and prizes. Go to IrwinPa.Org for more details. Artist wanted-email IrwinPa@comcast.net for entry form, it's FREE! Saturday, September 25, 2010, Fall Craft and Wellness Show Location: Downtown Irwin 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Downtown Irwin hosts this annual event. More details and vendor info. available at www.IrwinPa.org. Concert in the Park, August 1, 2010 at 6:30 Pure Gold August 22, 2010 at 6:30 Hard Day’s Night, Location: Downtown Irwin. Come join us for a fun filled evening of free entertainment at Irwin Park. Bring your favorite lawn-chair and enjoy! More info. available at www.irwinpa.org.	Varies, at www.irwinpa.org
8/28		The Aliquippa High School Class of 1970 is having it's 40th Class Reunion For information and/or reservations please contact Peggy Beraducci Gynn at pagynn@yahoo.com.	n/a, at American Serbian Club, Aliquippa, PA.
8/28		Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Celebrating a NEW Beginning “Celebrate a New Beginning” with the re-opening of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – East Liberty! Experience the newly renovated library for the first time, and celebrate more than a century of literacy and learning with storytime, entertainment, crafts and other family-friendly activities.	10 am – 2 pm, Ribbon cutting at 10 am (Doors open by 11 am), at 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh 15206
8/28		Pressley Ridge Ice Cream Fundae Helping kids has never been sweeter. Join us at the Pressley Ridge Ice Cream Fundae, Saturday, August 28th at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Sample the variety of Hagan ice cream flavors at various stations throughout the zoo and vote for your favorite. Enjoy fun activities for the family. It's a very unique family event and it's for a great cause! General Admission Tickets Include: 15+ Hagan ice cream sampling stations, all with different delicious and fun flavors, Family activities like face painting, visits from Mr. McFeely and the Cookie Monster and collecting zoo animal "silly bands" throughout the zoo, Local celebrity ice cream scoopers like sports anchor Rob King from Fox Sports Network, Exciting and fun family silent auction packages such as our "CONSOL Energy Center Experience" which includes 4 hockey tickets behind the penalty box in the new arena, Photo opportunities with an elephant and Learn about the 12 principles of Re-Education, the heart of Pressley Ridge's services. VIP Patron and Benefactor Tickets Include: Delicious alfresco summer buffet, Cocktail reception with our celebrity scoopers and Special presentation. Visit pressley-ridge-dot-org for tickets and information.	6:30pm, at Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
9/11		Ligonier Highland Games For more than 50 years, the skirl of the bagpipes has drawn those of Celtic descent – and those who appreciate the Celtic culture – to the beautiful woods in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The event offers a piping contest, open to the public, on Friday, September 10, at the Four Points Sheraton. Then, on Saturday, September 11, more than 10,000 will gather to celebrate Scottish traditions including competition piping, fiddling, and drumming; athletic events including tossing the caber and the Scottish hammer throw; Highland dancing and Scottish country dancing; and a living history demonstration of the Scottish military. At 12:00 noon, welcoming ceremonies will feature performances by the Massed Bands (all competition and demonstration pipe and drum groups). Part of the day’s festivities will be an appearance by the Lord Lyon, the Chief Herald of Scotland to Queen Elizabeth II, the oldest heraldic office in existence. Visitors will also enjoy musicians from all over the world, Scottish breed dog exhibits, and the timeless tradition of Gaelic Mod, a competition involving Scottish Gaelic prose, poetry, and song. Vendors display Celtic wares including pottery, jewelry, tartans, Scottish food, and, of course, kilts! Regional clans host tents that allow visitors to explore the history and legend of each family group. The Games begin at 9:00 am and will conclude at 6:00 pm. This event allows those of Scottish heritage – and those who appreciate that heritage – to experience many facets of the Celtic culture. The Games will culminate with a traditional Ceilidh (a traditional Gaelic social dancing and dining event) at the Millcreek in Ligonier. ADMISSION: Adults: $18.00 Seniors: $15 (55 and over) Children (9-15): $8.00 Children under 9: FREE FREE PARKING For more information, visit www.ligonierhighlandgames.org. Send inquiries to ligonierhighlandgames@hotmail.com or call 814-931-4714.	9am-6pm, at Idlewild Park, located on Route 30 in Ligonier
9/19		3rd Annual HOGS FOR DOGS to benefit Orphan’s of the Storm a no-kill animal shelter Ride ends at Runt’s Roadhouse in Sarver, PA. $25.00 rider - $15.00 passenger. Dinner, prizes, 50/50, Chinese Auction, Entertainment by Knucklehead. Discount if registered by Sept 19th, dogsfordogs@comcast.net, For more information www.hogsfordogsride.com. 724-548-4520 - Orphan’s of the Storm or 724-351-3332 - Kimberly Gossett Organizer.	9am Registration, Ride leaves at 11:00am, at Riverview Park 1st Avenue, Tarentum, PA