Friday, November 30, 2012
Need a Christmas tree? The Keystone Oaks Christmas tree sale is happening now.
If you're looking for that perfect Christmas tree to bring holiday cheer to your home, Keystone Oaks Band is ready to help. The Keystone Oaks Marching Band's annual Christmas tree sale is happening now, at the tennis and basketball courts in the Dormont Pool parking lot. Scotch Pine, Balsam, Spruce and Frasier Furs are available for prices ranging from $25 to $65, and Christmas wreaths are $20. New this year, table-top Christmas trees also are available. The sale is open on weekdays from 4 to 9 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds from the sale will help fund the marching band's yearly band trip. This year, the band will be marching at Disney Land in the beginning of April. Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Dormont Council voted earlier this month to allow dogs in the borough's parks. Have you taken your pup for an adventure yet?
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- Erin Faulk
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Dogs—previously banned from Dormont's parks—are now free to explore the areas, provided their owners follow a few rules. Dormont Council voted earlier this month to allow dogs in borough-owned parks, as long as they remain on a leash and are kept on walkways, roads or trails, or immediately adjacent to those areas. Dogs still are not allowed on or near playground areas, and are not allowed on baseball or sports fields. Owners must clean up after their pets. On Saturday, a number of playful pups could be found walking their humans in Dormont Park. Have you taken your dog to explore new territory yet? Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our email Newsletter.
Friday, August 3, 2012
The tournament at Dormont Park is a way for friends to remember Eugene Swogger, who coached the Chartiers Valley boys' varsity basketball team in the 1970s.
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Eugene Swogger was a man who loved playing horseshoes with friends, coaching varsity basketball games at Chariters Valley and teaching social studies classes in the school district. The long-time Scott resident spent years with the Dormont Horseshoe Club and later helped form a similar organization in Carnegie. Sadly, Swogger died in 2010 after battling illnesses for more than a decade. But his friends have organized a tournament Saturday in Dormont Park to remember him and celebrate his life. “He was just so gracious about how he handled himself that I thought he was worthy of having this tournament in his honor,” said friend and Scott Township resident Ron Richards. “It’ something Dormont is glad to do for what he’s done for the sport.” …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Scott Township officials are asking for the public’s feedback on whether or not to build a $600,000 skateboarding facility in Scott Park.
Scott Township officials are asking for the public’s feedback on whether or not to build a skateboarding area in Scott Park. Residents and others interested in the skate park should attend the township commissioners’ Aug. 14 meeting at 7:30 p.m. Those who wish to speak on the issue will be allowed to offer their input on the proposal and whether the township should pursue building the facility. Mary Pitcher, who lives in Scott Township, has said she would like to build the skateboarding and BMX bike facility at Scott Park, Carnegie or Mt. Lebanon. Pitcher initially proposed that the skate park be built in Dormont Park, in memory of two of her sons, who grew up in Dormont. Dormont Council voted against the project earlier this year. Pitcher…
Thursday, July 5, 2012
July 4 was also Dormont Day. Did you take photos? Share them!
It was a year shy from there being a centennial celebration of Dormont Day on Wednesday but the Dormont community gathered at Dormont Park once more with families and friends. “It’s like Groundhog Day for us,” said Diane Veri, chairperson of Dormont Day. “Once a year we all come out to celebrate.” For some children, this was their first Dormont Day celebration. Others, however, have celebrated this event on a number of times. The events held at Dormont Day included grab bags, foot races, game and food booths, live music by “Daniels and McClain,” “Silent Partner,” and “No Bad Ju Ju,” Zambelli International Fireworks, and the Dormont Volunteer Fire Department Raffle. Dormont Day has always been a community effort, going strong for nearly 100…
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Fourth of July—and Dormont Day! Here's a schedule of events.
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- Erin Faulk
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Americans across the nation are celebrating the Fourth of July today, and if you're in Dormont, today is extra special. Today is the 99th annual Dormont Day celebration, and we've got your schedule of events right here, attached to this article as a PDF. Stop by Dormont Park today to check out the vendor booths in the Dormont Pool parking lot, listen to some great live music Stick around for fireworks at dusk—and find out who won the Dormont Volunteer Fire Department's annual car raffle. It's a great day to be in Dormont. Enjoy! Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our email Newsletter.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The Zambelli family dazzles Pittsburgh with their pyrotechnics.
Zambelli fireworks have lit up the Pittsburgh skyline for years. Whether it was shooting fireworks off the United Steel Workers building, creating excitement at Beaver County BOOM! or diverting us at the Steelers games—whatever the occasion, they’ve been the center of our celebrations. But they aren’t just Pennsylvania’s little secret. In fact, over 800 skies will be illuminated by Zambelli Fireworks this Fourth of July season. The New Castle-based company started out small in the 1800s as the hobby of Antonio Zambelli, an Italian immigrant, who wrote down his recipes for fireworks in a little black book and worked in the steel mills by day. He shared his passion for his art with his sons who passed their knowledge to their sons. Over a …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Dormont youth are invited to become Olympians this Saturday.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
On Saturday, all of Dormont's youth can become Olympians. Dormont Athletic Boosters Association and the Dormont Recreation Department will hold the Dormont Jr. Olympics for children between ages 6 and 12. Registration is at 9 a.m. at Dormont Memorial Stadium. Several events will be held at the stadium, including the Baseball Throw, Football Kick, Long Jump and Obstacle Course. At 11 a.m., the fun continues at Dormont Pool. Participants will be admitted to the pool free of charge. Parents and other guests will be charged $3 each. A flier for the event is attached to this article as a PDF document. For more information, see the Dormont Borough website. Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
A Scott Township resident wants to build a multi-use skateboarding facility in Scott Park.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
A Scott Township resident wants to build a multi-use skateboarding facility in Scott Park so it can become an attraction for youths of all ages in the South Hills. Mary Pitcher told Scott Township commissioners during their Tuesday night workshop meeting that they’re pitching the skate park to other South Hills communities, but Scott Park would be ideal. “I’ve got to admit; Scott Park is absolutely beautiful,” she said. Pitcher and Alexis Aggazio-Bach, who is helping with public relations on the project, presented details of the park so the commissioners could decide if they want it in the township. Mt. Lebanon and Carnegie officials have also expressed interest in building the $600,000 skate park, which would be fully funded through …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Innerbeat Drum School instructor is teaching trial lessons, and said summer is the best time to start.
On one wall of InnerBeat Drum School, instructor George Guest proudly displays pictures of student drummers. Some have been drumming for years and are headed to college and careers in the arts. Others just got started, and are mastering the basics. In either case, each student started with one lesson, and that lesson is available to anyone who wants to find his own beat. “These (lessons) aren’t high pressure, but I keep my points pretty clear,” Guest said. “Right away, when students see themselves becoming better drummers, they stick with it more. It has to be fun, too.” The school draws students from all over the area, and trial lessons are a chance for parents and students to see if drumming is for them. If the student commits to lessons…
Josh
4:27 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Anyone have any when they might take down the "No dogs in park" signs? I still feel weird when people see me in the park with my dog. more ›