Kids Kick Off Summer Reading Season at Moon Library

Radio Disney stopped by the local reading event.

Youngsters danced to the tune of Radio Disney Saturday at the Moon Township Public Library's summer reading program kick-off.  Families gathered for games, music and a day at the library during the annual event, where kids could register for the library's regular summertime reading program.  More than 400 residents were expected to attend the festival, which serves as the library's largest yearly event, said librarian Megan Goode.  Radio Disney DJs hosted games and showed off a few dance moves to kids in attendance.  Click through the gallery above for photos. 

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Five Things You Need to Know This Week

Patch gives you a rundown of the news you need to know for the week of Dec. 5.

The Moon Area School Board will hold its reorganization meeting at 7 tonight in the high school meeting room.   The Moon Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Moon Municipal Building.  Ring in the Christmas season at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 for the Woodland Ridge neighborhood's annual light-up night. Check back with Patch this week for more information on the event.  College-bound students can take this addition or alternative to the SAT exam at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the Moon Area High School. Go to the district's website for more.  The Moon Township Public Library's annual gingerbread contest is now underway. Confectionary creations can be dropped off between Dec. 5-12, when they will be displayed for library patrons. …

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Get Out: Handmade Gifts, Movie Night and Gearing Up for the Holidays

Check out our picks to explore this weekend and tell us about your plans.

Heritage Holiday Weekend When/Where: 10 a.m. Saturday, Heinz History Center. Why Go: Celebrate the Pittsburgh region’s diversity at the Heinz History Center with ethnic-themed food, dance and music just in time for the holidays.  Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children, and $9 for senior citizens.   A Christmas Carol at Moon Area High School When/Where: 2 p.m. Sunday, Moon Area High School. Why Go: Moon Area High School students present A Christmas Carol. The Christmas production will run throughout the weekend. Admission: $8 for students, $10 for adults.   Classic War-Era Movies When/Where: 2 p.m. today, The Sewickley Public Library. Why Go: The library will present a special viewing of the World War II-era film Bridges at Toko Ri. …

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Five Things You Need to Know This Week

From Halloween to Christmas festivities, Patch keeps you up-to-date with this week's happenings in Moon Township.

Halloween is finally here, and you know what that means—Trick or Treat! Moon Township and Crescent Township trick-or-treating hours are scheduled for 6:30 to 8 pm. Please be cautious of traffic and click here for extra safety tips. It's not winter quite yet, but Moon Park's winter hours will change beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1. The park will now be open from 8 a.m. until dark. Let the games begin! The Moon Rec Basketball Draft will be held Saturday at Moon Area Middle School gym. Boys and girls from third to eighth grade are welcome but must register first. Don't worry, everyone will make a team and get to play in the games! Click here to register and see the report times for each age group. Drop off your used books at the Moon Township …

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Get Out: Music Lovers are in Luck this Weekend

Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on this weekend in the area.

1.  WICKED Where/When: Benedum Center, Downtown, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Why Go: It’s the last weekend to see the wildly popular musical that puts a fun spin on "The Wizard of Oz." Pricing: Tickets start at $40.25.  2. OPEN MIC NIGHT Where/When: Crazy Mocha, Sewickley, Saturday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Why Go: Show off your singing skills in a friendly performing atmosphere. Don’t worry if you can’t carry a note-- you can always stop by just to check out the local talent. Pricing: Free. 3. MUSIC MOSAIC WITH JENNIFER SAUNDERS AND FRIENDS Where/When: The Edgeworth Club Ballroom, Sewickley, Saturday, 8:00-11:00 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy a different type of concert this weekend. This music is an …

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Five Things You Need to Know This Week

A rundown of the week's soon-to-be big stories and upcoming events for Monday, June 20.

The Crescent Township Board of Commissioners will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Crescent Township Municipal Building. Check back with Patch Wednesday morning for coverage of the meeting.  Tune into Moon Township Public Access TV today to catch a glimpse of the Moon Area High School Class of 2011's senior projects. MCA-TV will air a series of senior project presentations at 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Comcast customers will find MCA-TV on channel 14. The Moon Area School District has announced its summer administrative office hours.  Residents may reach school staff from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. District offices will remain closed on Fridays. Summer hours are in effect from today through July 31.  The team will …

Township Library, Allegheny County Collecting Old Prom Dresses

Drop off old prom dresses at the Moon Township Public Library or the county's Human Services Building in Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County is collecting unwanted or gently used formal dresses to donate to underprivileged teens who crave something nice to wear to prom but otherwise couldn't afford the gowns. The county’s Department of Human Services is collecting the dresses from now until late March when it will allow the teens to browse the hangers for the dresses of their dreams. Spokesman Jonathan McKain said the department has helped more than 1,500 girls since the program began in 2003. It also has assisted about 300 boys with tuxedo rentals through gift certificates. “It’s been pretty successful,” McKain said. “It’s for people who may otherwise might not be able to go to the prom with the cost of some of these dresses. This allows them to be able to …

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Five Things You Need to Know This Week

Patch gives you a rundown of all the news you need to know for the week of Feb. 7.

1. Zoning hearing to take place Wednesday. The Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the township municipal building for its monthly meeting to discuss rezoning requests. Check out Patch Thursday morning for coverage of the meeting.  2. Robot tour comes to Moon.  The Carnegie Science Center's Rockin' Robots World Tour will stop by the Moon Township Public Library at 1 p.m. Saturday.  Kids and their families can meet Quasi, a childlike animatronic robot, interact with robotic technology, and see robots that work in factories, hospitals and homes. The event is free to attend, but you have to register. Contact librarian Megan Goode at 412.269.0334 or goodem@einetwork.net.  3. Petitions for local elections available Tuesday. …

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Township Library Adds New Materials to Collection

New books, movies and music available for members.

It's cold, snowy and the roads are treaded with black ice. What are you going to do with your Friday night? Luckily, the Moon Township Public Library recently stocked its shelves with a few new books, movies and CDs. So while township trucks are plowing and sprinkling roadways with with salt, you can curl up at home with a new best selling memoir or newly released DVD.  Memberships at the library are free for Moon residents, so if aren't a card-carrying member, sign up and pick up some of these materials:  Books:  Movies:  Music: 

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Local Cooks Compete for Best Gingerbread House

Library hosts annual baking competition

There's an art to making the perfect gingerbread house.  Just ask the half-dozen amateur cooks who entered their confectionary houses in the Moon Public Library's annual gingerbread contest.  Each house was displayed atop a library shelf for people to judge at the library's holiday open house Saturday. Each entry was created with detail in mind. Contestant Colin Jakiel said it takes a kitchen's-worth of imagination to construct the perfect gingerbread house. "Chex Mix makes a good roof, and licorice bites are good for bricks," he explained. He also included stained glass windows made from multicolored Gummi Bears  and ice cream cone trees topped with dyed frosting leaves.  Kate Panizza baked the winning entry, complete with candycane …

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