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Events in Focus

MARCH

March 15 Annual Egg Hunt 9:30 a.m. Fairview Park
Photos with the Easter Bunny; egg hunts for all age groups (tots-age 12); clowns; candy; prizes. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Bring a basket and a non-perishable food item for donation to the Bridgeville Food Bank. Call 412-221-8700 for details.


March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Dance 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. South Fayette VFD, 611 Millers Run Road
It’s time again for the South Fayette Fire Department’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance. The $20 admission includes a dinner, dancing, and all the beer you can drink. B.Y.O.B. Must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, call 412-257-2755.


March 15 Hickory Wintery Golf Tournament Hickory Heights Golf Club
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bridgeville, this annual event (in its 21st year) benefits the Rotary and its charitable works. The tournament typically brings in $15-20,000 and includes more than 100 golfers. For more information or to register, call 412-221-7857.

March 23 Firehall Fish Fry 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. South Fayette VFD
The South Fayette Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual fish fry on Good Friday. For more information call 412-257-2755.

Ongoing – Mondays Oakridge VFD Bingo 7 p.m. Oak Ridge Fire Station, 1214 Oakridge Rd.
Early birds, regular games and specials. For more information, call 724-693-8880.

Ongoing – Tuesdays South Fayette VFD Bingo 7 p.m. South Fayette VFD, 611 Millers Run Rd.
$1,000 must-go jackpot, regular games, specials. For more information, call 412-257-2755.

Ongoing – Wednesdays Fairview VFD Bingo 6:45 p.m. Fairview VFD, 3326 Washington Pike
New computer-driven bingo machine and TV monitors in all corners. Nightly jackpot of $1,000. Full kitchen services. For more information, call 412-221-8134.

Ongoing – Fridays Sturgeon VFD Bingo 6:30 p.m. Sturgeon Fire Hall, 526 Main Street
Early birds, regular games and specials. For more information, call 412-926-9149.

Ongoing – second and fourth Mondays of the month Pittsburgh Toastmasters Club 5:45 – 7:30p.m. Shop ‘n Save, 3239 Washington Pike, South Fayette Township
For more information, call John Clarke at 412-884-8134 or visit www.pittsburgh.freetoasthost.com

Ongoing – second Thursdays of the month Bridgeville Small Business Networking Group 8 – 10 a.m. Kings Restaurant, Bridgeville
Bring business cards or flyers to distribute. Call 412-257-1980 for details.

March 20, 21 & 24 NO SCHOOL South Fayette School District
Spring Break


APRIL

April 12 Cash Bash 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. South Fayette VFD
The $20 admission includes food, beer, snacks, and best of all, the chance to win cash. The four-hour event will see cash raffled off every 15 minutes, with a $3,000 grand prize awarded at 11 p.m. Winners need not be present. For more information, call 412-257-2755.

April 10-12 Footloose 7:30 p.m. South Fayette High School Theater

South Fayette High School’s Spring Musical. Call 412-221-4542 for tickets.

COVER STORY

FEATURES

MAKING THE GRADE
Home RemodelingHome Remodeling 2008

As savvy homeowners remodel, they are doing so with an eye to the future.



Cover Focus
With its Asian-influenced wall and window treatments, this bathroom melds a contemporary and futuristic design comfort and simplicity of line. Courtesy of the Kohler Co.

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOS

Legal By Lynn R. Emerson, esq.
Fitness By Pam Kamensky
Life's Major Changes
By Aaron Beinhauer
Healthcare By Dr. Dennis J. Courtney
Home Remodeling
By Barry Novisel
Accounting
By Robert L. Omer
Physical Therapy
By Scott D. Schafer

Finance
By Philip C. Henry
Chiropractic
By Dr. Paul Kohler, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Interior Design By Kathleen Smithnosky & Ellen Diamond

Successful Women of the South Hills
How Kathleen Refosco has built a career out of creating inedible mirages

SF Basketball
No failure in trying

Serious Business
South Fayette has become one of Pittsburgh’s hottest commercial development locations

Pucker the Polka Man
His foot-stomping playing has brought smiles to generations of East European immigrants

Whatever Happened to High-School Wrestling?
SF senior Tammy Veneski finds that bowling success comes naturally

 

Message From the Superintendent

Footloose

SF High SchoolThink Spring with NJAHS

Student News

High School Student Makes CCAC Dean's List



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