Friday, November 30, 2012
The 34th annual Eat'n Park campaign raises funds for children's hospitals with a chance to win a 2013 Ford Escape—at the Edgewood Towne Centre restaurant and others in region.
Just a few weeks remain in the 34th annual Eat’n Park Caring for Kids Campaign to raise funds for children’s hospitals throughout the region. Through Dec. 18, guests can purchase a $2 raffle ticket at any Eat’n Park restaurant, including the one on West Liberty Avenue in Dormont, for the chance to win a new 2013 Ford Escape. The goal is to top last year’s record-breaking raffle ticket sales, which totaled more than $140,000 in donations. New 2013 Ford Escape SE 4WD vehicles, provided by the Neighborhood Ford Store, are parked at Eat’n Park restaurants to help promote the campaign and remind guests to purchase their raffle tickets. A patient at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh will draw one lucky raffle ticket on Dec. 19. The Neighborhood …
Monday, January 23, 2012
The first raffle winner was picked Monday, and will get to chose a movie that will be shown in March.
One lucky person a month will have the chance to pick what movies go on the Hollywood Theater’s marquee. Friends of Hollywood Theater will sponsor a monthly raffle that will give patrons a chance to participate in the Hollywood’s business. “We want to do this every month,” said John Maggio of the Friends of Hollywood Theater. “We’re ready to start the next one.” The first drawing was Monday afternoon, and the winner was Nick Wagner of Dormont. Wagner said he went to the theater last weekend to see a movie with his wife, and bought about five raffle tickets on a whim. "I thought it would be cool if I won, but I figured I wouldn't," Wagner said. "I don't usually win things." Winners get to pick a movie to be shown at the theater. In addition…
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Is there a ghost of a chance you'll catch the Halloween spirit?
Halloween is happening now, even though the official holiday is more than a week away. Oh, there's still the traditional trick-or-treating on Oct. 31 that will take place from 6-8 p.m. in Dormont and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Brookline. But there are a number of events leading up to the actual holiday. DABA Adult Halloween Dance The dance for those 21 and older is scheduled from 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 to midnight at the Dormont Recreation Center, above the pool. The cost is $15 per person with advance tickets, $20 at the door. The dance, sponsored by Dormont Athletic Boosters Association, will feature a Chinese auction, 50/50, door prizes, food, beer and mixers. Costumes are optional, though prizes will be awarded for best costume. For …
Erin Faulk
9:44 pm on Monday, January 23, 2012
dormonter - yes, I believe that's true. Maggio told me there are limits to which movies can be shown, based on availability, but movie sponsors and raffle winners get to pick the movie. It's a cool thing! more ›