Board of Supervisors Highlights - February 6

Liquor License Transfer Approved
T he Board of Supervisors approved the inter-municipal transfer of a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board license to Los Mariachis LLC. Pending approval of the license application by the PLCB, the Mexican restaurant will locate in the new University Center.

Two Residents Appointed to Volunteer Committees
The board appointed Lynn DeLorenzo to the Historic Architectural Review Board and Jonathan Gott to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, filling all the vacancies on the various  volunteer boards and committees. For a complete list of committees and volunteers, visit the Boards and Committees web page

Watch the Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors regular public meeting is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Watch live on M AG-TV, Comcast channel 18 or Verizon channel 37. The meetings are rebroadcast throughout the month on MAG-TV.  Check the website for times. You can also watch a recording online . View the meeting agendas in advance here .
 
Winter Weather Reminders

The Moon Township Public Works Department reminds residents of the following:
  • The Code of Ordinances prohibits parking on township roads between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. This is extremely important during winter weather so that road crews can plow the streets without any obstacles. 
  • The code also prohibits plowing or shoveling snow from driveways, parking lots and sidewalks into the streets. 
  • Also according to the code, it is the responsibility of the owner and/or legal resident to keep sidewalks clear of snow, ice, mud and debris.
  • If your property includes a fire hydrant, kindly shovel snow away from the fire hydrant so fire crews can find it easily in the event of an emergency.
 
Travel to the Moon
Deadline: Thursday, February 28

Don't miss the chance to leave a lasting impression on the surface of the moon! Send photos of your family, special occasions or community celebrations! The fee is $2.50 per photo. Proceeds will benefit the township's 2019 effort to place military banners honoring our fallen veterans. 

Photos submitted to the  Moon Township Moon Museum will be deposited on the surface of the moon on board a rocket being launched in early 2020. This project is in collaboration with Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic Technologies and Louisville-based Project Mora

Upload your files at makeittothemoon.com . Everyone who submits a file is invited to share it on our Make It to the Moon Facebook post so we all can see what's being included in the Moon Township Moon Museum. Simply visit the Moon Township Facebook page  and look for the pinned post to add your files.
Add Your Child's Artwork to the Moon Park Playground
Deadline: Monday, July 1

Support the Moon Park playground by purchasing a children's ExpressionArt tile.  Preserve your child's artwork on  a 4x4" ceramic tile that will be set into a wall being built on the playground. Tiles are warrantied for 50 years!

The cost is $100 each, and the deadline to submit orders and artwork is Monday, July 1. 

Visit the Moon Township website to download the order form and art submission form or pick up a copy at the Moon Parks & Recreation office at Moon Park, the Municipal Building lobby kiosk, the Moon Township Public Library, or Robin Hill. Please contact Amy Ottaviani with any questions at 412.262.1703 ext. 402 or [email protected] .
2019 Park Pavilion Rentals
Monday, February 11
8:30 a.m.
Municipal Building

The first day of pavilion rentals for the 2019 season for Moon Township residents is Monday, February 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building. Thereafter, reservations will take place at the Parks and Recreation office at Moon Park. Non-residents may reserve pavilions beginning Tuesday, February 19. All pavilions and fees are listed at moonparks.org .
Robin Hill Center Rentals
Robin Hill Center reservations may be made up to one year to the month in advance. Reservations must be made in person. To receive the resident rate, the contract must be signed and payments made by a Moon Township resident. All fees are listed on the Moon Parks and Recreation website at  moonparks.org . To schedule a tour of Robin Hill Center, please call 412.262.1703 or email  [email protected] .
Parks & Recreation Summer Job Opportunities

The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for enthusiasticenergetic, creative and reliable employees for 2019 summer positions available for the summer playground program, mobile recreation unit and customer service in Moon Park. These positions require background checks. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 412.262.1703 or email Bob Brozovich at [email protected].

Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Wednesday, February 13
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Robin Hill Center

Don't be late for this very important date! Hop on down the rabbit hole to our lovely Mad Tea Party. Children ages 5-12 will enjoy some treats and solve some riddles between sips of tea. Our surprise special guest will enchant us all with her WONDER-ous tales.  Children should be accompanied by at least one adult. Please make sure that everyone attending is registered, adults and children. The fee is $10 per person for residents, $15 for non-residents. Visit moonparks.org to register.

Teacher In-Service Day: History's Mysteries
Monday, February 18
Program 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Early drop off at 7:00 a.m.; late pick up by 6:00 p.m. (included)
Robin Hill Center

Come spend the day searching for clues, decoding messages, and solving puzzles! From the Egyptian pyramids and hieroglyphs to Leonardo da Vinci's coded notebooks, history holds many mysteries for us to rediscover. Please bring a lunch and two snacks. This program is for children ages 5-12. The fee is  $35 for residents; $45 for non-residents. Visit moonparks.org to register.
Senior Connection Socials
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Carriage House at Robin Hill

Come and enjoy fun and friendship every Wednesday! Open to anyone 55 and older. Join us for complimentary beverages, coffee, snacks, popcorn and conversation. Many activities to suit many interests. Lunch is also available for purchase. No registration is required. Drop by and stay all day! Visit moonparks.org to see a listing of all seniors events.

Senior Connection
Bus Trip: Snow White Ballet
Sunday, February 17
Bus departs Carriage House at 12:30 p.m.; returns around 7:00 p.m.

This would make a wonderful Valentine's Day gift for someone special, or even yourself! Enjoy an enchanted performance of Snow White on Lincoln Park's Main Stage Theatre with a backstage tour complete with a take home gift. Afterwards, enjoy a sit down rotisserie chicken dinner and dessert at Bert's Wooden Indian Restaurant in Beaver, PA. The cost is $61 per person. Register by calling 412.262.1703 or visiting moonparks.org.  
Senior Connection Mardi Gras Party
Wednesday, March 6
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Carriage House at Robin Hill

During this regular Senior Connection Social, we'll celebrate Mardi Gras with a fun party complete with beads, masks, and games! Lunch is available for $2 per person. Register by Monday, March 4 and pay at the event. Call 412.262.1703 or visit moonparks.org to register.
Share Your Hobby or Talent with Senior Citizens

The Senior Connection is seeking individuals who can spend an hour or two a week with our active and vibrant 55+ community. We're looking to fill a weekly schedule with quality activities. If you have a special hobby or interest, we need you! Exercise, crafting, dancing, jewelry making, painting, knitting/crocheting ... all interests are welcome! Please contact Celeste Fryz, Senior Citizen Event Director, at 412.952.1558 or [email protected].
MTVFC Lenten Fish Fry
Fridays
March 8 - April 19
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Public Safety Building 

Join the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company for their annual Lenten Fish Fry. Choose from fish, shrimp, chicken fingers and desserts. All dinners include fries and the special firehouse recipe coleslaw. Both sit-down and takeout dinners are available. To place a takeout order, call 412.262.5006.

MTVFC Sportsmen's Bash
Saturday, April 27
12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Building

Don't miss the annual Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company Sportsmen's Bash. Tickets,  which include food and refreshments, are available for a $30 donation. Contact a fireman  or visit one of the fire stations on Mondays at 7 p.m. to obtain a ticket.

MCA-TV Production Class Begins February 21

When you volunteer at MCA-TV, you never know what your next adventure will be. You could be on location filming a local sporting event or beer fest. Or you could be at Moon Park capturing all the excitement of July 4th. Or you could be in the studio helping produce one of our fitness or educational shows. You could even produce your own television show!

Get started by enrolling in our four-week television production training class. It's free to residents of any community. You'll learn the basics of camera operation, lighting, audio and editing.

Classes run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for four Thursdays beginning February 21 at the MCA-TV studio located at 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 140. To register, contact MCA-TV Director Allison Eastham at [email protected] or call 412.269.1191. Space is limited.
Promote Your Non-Profit Organization
on MCA-TV's Public Awareness Weekend

Join MCA-TV for the annual Public Awareness Weekend scheduled for March 29 and 30
. Public Awareness Weekend, is a two-day, 24-hour live television event featuring interview broadcasts with Pittsburgh-area nonprofits. Each group has an opportunity to speak for 30 minutes to educate viewers about their cause and encourage the community to get involved. All interviews air live during the event, and are rebroadcast periodically on MCA-TV, reaching approximately 45,000 households in Moon Township and surrounding areas. Any non-profit organization interested in participating in Public Awareness Weekend should contact Allison Eastham at [email protected] or call MCA-TV at 412.269.1191. Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Calling All Filmmakers!

The Kenny Ross Toyota of Moon Township Film Festival returns in June, marking the eighth year for the competition. Area filmmakers are invited to put their creativity to the test in the following categories: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Narrative Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary Short Film, and Best Narrative Short Film. Last year, thanks to monetary donations from local companies, MCA-TV awarded more than $3,500 in prizes.

Enter your original film before the June 1 deadline and watch the event live on MCA-TV on Saturday, June 15. Films will be judged by a panel of film experts from the Pittsburgh area. You do not have to be a Moon Township resident to participate.

For more information, visit mca-tv.org or contact Allison Eastham at [email protected] or 412.269.1191 ext. 603.
Waste Management At Your Door Recycling Program

Waste Management offers a residential 
curbside special materials pickup.  The  "At Your Door Special Collection" program allows most Moon Township residents to easily and safely dispose of household materials.  There are three ways to schedule a collection:  

     1. Online at
www.WMatYourDoor.com
     2. Call 800.449.7587
     3. Email [email protected]

After scheduling your collection date and time, a Waste Management representative will provide you with information and instructions for preparing your collection. More information on the program and a list of accepted materials can be found through the At Your Door website or by calling a representative at 800.449.7587.
 
In This Issue ...
Supervisors Meeting Highlights
Winter Weather Reminders
Join the Moon Museum
Children's Artwork Wall
Park Pavilion Rentals
Robin Hill Rentals
Summer Jobs
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
History's Mysteries In-Service Day
Senior Connection Social
Seniors Bus Trip: Snow White Ballet
Seniors Mardi Gras Party
Senior Connection Seeks Talent
MTVFC Fish Fry
Sportsmen's Bash Tickets
MCA-TV Production Classes
Public Awareness Weekend
Kenny Ross Film Fest
WM at Your Door Program
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Workshop Meeting
Wed., February 27
6 p.m.
Municipal Building

Board of Supervisors 
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Wed., March 6
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Municipal Building

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