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~You Are Invited~

Please join us Thursday, May 15 at the Diesel Club Lounge (16th Street, South Side) as we “Rock F.O.R. the Arts” to benefit the Father Ryan Arts Center renovation efforts in McKees Rocks. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with door prizes and a silent auction.
Concert begins at 8 p.m.

This all-ages show will feature four local bands including:
Meeting of Important People (opening act); Triggers; Donora; and School of Athens (headliner) with McKees Rocks natives Johnny Naples and Drew Fogle;
also performing is mistress of ceremonies and comedian Gab Bonesso.

Tickets are on sale now for $10 through the Exchange (call 412.488.7001)
or the arts center (call 412.771.3052). Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $12.

Show your support for the arts while listening to some of the best rock music in Pittsburgh! For more information visit our Web site at http://forstorox.org/RockFORtheArts.html. Thank you and hope to see you there.

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CALL FOR YOUTH ARTISTS
If you are between the ages of 15 to 18 you could be selected to paint murals this summer and receive $1000.00 for your contributions. If you would like to participate, please submit two reproductions of artwork you have created (cannot be returned).
Submissions must be mailed by May 15 to:
MLK Community Mural Project
7008 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

For more info call 412-607-0000 FAX 412-362-8200

Drink Nestle's Water, Help Fund Our Kids School Trip, and even a new Playground!

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STO-ROX Mural

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This mural titled 'The Many Pieces of STO-ROX' was done by Artist in Residence, Laura Jean McLaughlin, the STO-ROX High School students and art teachers Daniele Livingston and LuAnn Prill. It was sponsored by 'Gateway to the Arts'. It is a magnificent display of artwork and was unveiled at the STO-ROX High School Fine Arts Department Benefit Concert.

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Rock F.O.R. the Arts

Support the arts during an all-ages benefit concert Thursday, May 15 at the Diesel Club Lounge, 1601 East Carson Street, on Pittsburgh’s Southside featuring four local bands that include School of Athens, Donora, Triggers and Meeting of Important People. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. For ticket information, call the Exchange at 412.488.7001 or Pat Moran, Father Ryan Arts Center Director at 412.771.3052. All proceeds will benefit the Father Ryan Arts Center renovation effort in McKees Rocks, 420 Chartiers Avenue, which is scheduled to open fall 2008. Visit http://www.forstorox.org/RockFORtheArts for more information

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ATTENTION STO-ROX BAND ALUMNI

The STO-ROX Marching Band will host a Festival of Bands and are looking for alumni who would like to participate. The Festival will be held on September 13 at the STO-ROX High School. If you are interested in participating, please email Dawn Debold at dadebo4@aol.com or Karen Burkholder at karenmbugs@comcast.net.

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STO-ROX Class of 1988 The Sto-Rox Class of '88 is planning a 20 year reunion this fall, and we're looking for classmates. They can send their contact info to abrown342@comcast.netAngie (Skender) Brown

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For information on the following Class Reunions, see Upcoming Events.

STO-ROX Class of 1968

St Francis deSales Class of 1963

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McKees Rocks Musings

It's time to sign up for the Summer Arts Experience here in the Rocks.Some of the classes that will be offered are: Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Dance, Youth and Adult Drumming (I'm thinking about that one!), Adult Acting, Puppetry, Kid Krafts, Clay Works and Painting for Adults. Wow that should keep us all busy this summer. For more info contact: Pat Moran, Director, 701 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Phone: 412.771.3052.
The Historical Society is having T-Shirts made so I know you all will be wanting one. I'll let you know how much they are and how to get one as soon as we get all the details together.
We are still looking for old pictures and newspapers so when you're doing your spring cleaning and you find these items - DON'T THROW THEM AWAY! Contact me at mckeesrocksnews@yahoo.com and we will come and get them and be forever grateful.....better yet - bring them to our meeting on May 20th.
I know you don't want to hear this, but - yep - I'm going back to Cancun for a few days. I just can't stay away. Talk to you when I get back....

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