Fun day set
Uniontown is planning a variety of activities for its annual “fun day,” which marks the end of summer parks program, at Bailey Park on Thursday. The event will begin at noon and will end following a fireworks display at 10 p.m., said Councilman Francis “Joby” Palumbo, director of parks and public property.
An inflatable bounce house, a clown, cotton candy, face painting and other activities will be provided for children, Palumbo said, noting that the concession stand will be open.
Other activities will include a disc jockey and a three-on-three basketball tournament.
The summer basketball league championship games for the junior high school and senior high school divisions will be played under the park lights.
The junior high game starts at 8 p.m. and the senior high game starts at 9 p.m.
Palumbo said he and park directors will be wearing memorial T-shirt honoring longtime park director Sam Lee, who recently died.
“He really helped me a lot,” Palumbo said about Lee. “He was really dedicated to the kids.”
Exhibitions planned
Fallingwater, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house, is hosting two exhibitions of work created by the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh’s (AAP) members in celebration of AAP’s 100th anniversary.
The juried exhibitions feature artwork created in a variety of media, each inspired by Fallingwater’s architecture and natural environment.
The first exhibition is under way and will conclude on Aug. 31; the second exhibition will take place between Sept. 11 and Nov. 2. The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Wednesdays.
“During the past year, members of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh were given the unique privilege to work on the grounds of Fallingwater, gaining inspiration from Wright’s organic architecture,” says Justin Gunther, curator of buildings and collections at Fallingwater.
“The result is a series of exhibitions being held at Fallingwater this summer and fall. Created by more than 25 local artists in a variety of media, artwork examines the interaction of art and nature, presenting fresh perspectives of one of the world’s most celebrated buildings.”
The exhibition is located at the Fallingwater Visitor Center Gallery.
Admission for the event is included with any standard Fallingwater grounds pass, which can be purchased at the gate.
Visitors who also would like to tour Fallingwater are advised to call and make a reservation beforehand. Fallingwater is closed on Wednesdays.
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh AAP consists of almost 500 artist-members who live within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh and are creators in all media of the visual arts.
The purpose of the association has remained the same since its founding: “to foster a love of the fine arts and inculcate a true appreciation of the contributions Pittsburgh artists make to the advancement of the arts.”
For additional information about the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, visit its website at www.aapgh.org.
Meeting scheduled
The Greene County Integrated Children’s Service Planning (ICSP) Committee will hold a public meeting to present its ICSP plan for 2011-12 at the Fort Jackson Building in Waynesburg at 2 p.m. Sept. 2.
The meeting will be held in the Human Services Department’s third-floor conference room. The ICSP plan identifies goals, strategies and outcomes that the county plans to use to support healthy child development.
Volunteers sought
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia is in need of people in Fayette and Greene counties to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship to assist with wish fulfillment.
As members of “wish teams,” volunteers are an important component of fulfilling wishes, the foundation said in a press release.
Working together, the “wish team” meets with the wish child’s family, acts as a liaison between the foundation staff and the family, and aids in determining the most suitable wish for the child. Through their empathy and warmth, volunteers help to make the wish process as carefree and unforgettable as possible for every member of the family.
To become a wish volunteer, you must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a criminal background check.
Volunteers also help at special events such as golf tournaments and dances. They have the opportunity to help implement fundraising programs at schools and in work places with the guidance of the Make-A-Wish staff.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization,” said Judith Stone, the foundation’s president and chief executive officer.
“They are the ones who work with our wish children and make their dreams come true.”
Attendance at one four-hour training session is mandatory for all those interested.
The training is designed to familiarize the prospective volunteer with his or her duties to the foundation and the families.
For more information about the upcoming fall training, call Kelly Wilson at 412-471-9474.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children ages 2 1/2 to 18 with life-threatening medical conditions.
Currently, the foundation is one of the most active chapters in the country, having fulfilled more than 11,500 wishes.
For more information, call the Make-A-Wish Foundation at 800-676-9474 or visit its website at www.wishgreaterpa.org.
Fruit recalled
Following a recall by Goya Foods Inc., Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets, including the one in Connellsville, announced it had removed from sale Goya Mamey Fruit due to the potential for salmonella contamination.
The following product was removed from sale:
n Goya Mamey Fruit, 14 oz, UPC 4133109080. This recall includes all “Best Buy” product dates.
To date, Goya Foods Inc. has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product.
Customers who have purchased the affected products should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to the store for a full refund. Consumers may call Goya Foods Inc. at 1-800-275-4692 with any questions.
The phone line is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.