Morningside News Fall 2011
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Morningside News A publication of MACC Morningside Area Community Council Fall 2011 The Morningside Mile is a one-mile run/walk to promote fitness and build community through physical activity. The event will be held in honor of those who courageously serve our country and communities. September 10, 2011 at 8:30 am - (More information on page 2 or visit morningside-pa.org/race) Dear Neighbors, The Morningside Mile promises to be a unique event. Part community celebration, part fundraiser and part physical challenge, all in one day. Normally, these activities are separate, but by linking them together we hope to create a simple, yet effective way of celebrating and displaying our neighborhood to both residents and visiting participants in the race. The idea originated at MACC’s annual strategic planning retreat this January and has taken shape over the last few months. The purpose of the event is to recognize the men and women in uniform who serve our country each day through our armed services and as members of our public safety forces and to memorialize the tragedies of Sept 11th, 2001. The physical challenge consists of a one-mile run stretching from the Morningside business district to Heth’s Field. Why just one mile? Many neighborhoods host 5Ks or longer distances, so in order to carve out a niche we are crafting a one-mile run. Second, “the mile” is a standard measure of an athlete’s fitness and speed. So why not test yourself on the streets of Morningside? Plus, a one-mile run is short enough for walkers, families and recreation runners to enjoy themselves and to complete in a reasonable time. The fundraiser component of the Mile is designed to benefit a great cause, The Wounded Warrior Project. Working with our partners and neighbors at the Morningside VFW, we’ve identified a charity that recognizes the sacrifices of the men and women who serve our country. Proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and a small portion will go towards administrative costs incurred by MACC. Community celebrations are nothing new to Morningside, but we hope to share our community spirit with others on September 10th by welcoming them to come and compete and join in the fun. The race will culminate in Heth’s Field where family activities, food, games and music will be available. Like all Morningside celebrations it promises to be a good time for all members of the family. So, please mark September 10th on your calendars. Get your running shoes ready. Or, if running isn’t your thing, please let us know if you are interested in volunteering. We can always use an extra set of hands. In any case, the Morningside Mile will be worth your while. Grant Ervin MACC President Morningside Mile Race Course PO Box 40313 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 www.macconline.org Page 1 When & Where: Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 8:30 am through the streets of Morningside. Special Tribute: Each year the race will honor one individual from the Morningside area who has served our country and/or its citizens unselfishly in the face of crisis. This year, tribute will be given posthumously to Marine Gunnery Sergeant Justin Schmalstieg. He was killed in December 2010 by a roadside bomb in the Helmand Province in Afghanistan. Schmalstieg, 28, was a Stanton Heights native, a 2000 graduate of Peabody High School and the son of Pittsburgh police officers. Community Celebration: At the conclusion of the Morningside Mile, celebrate and honor those who serve in Heth’s Field. Current plans include a DJ, Bounce Castle and games for the kids. Come out, cheer on the runners and then join in on the fun. Watch the website for updates. If you are interested in helping with the plans, please contact Nan Pischke at [email protected] or 412-638-0963. How Can You Help Make this a Successful Race? Run or walk in the race! Volunteer with race preparations or on race day. To volunteer, contact 412-573-9689 or [email protected]. We are encouraging residents along the route to put out flags and signs to thank our heroes and recognize our runners and walkers. And, of course, cheering is always welcome! Gold Sponsors: Fees to Compete For those who register Patrick Dowd prior to August 21, Council Member 2011, the registration City of Pittsburgh is $20 for adults (16 Council District 7 years and older), $10 Post 3945 Morningside2011 for youth (15 years Bronze Sponsors: and younger) and $40 Pittsburgh Fire Fighters IAFF Local No. 1 for families (three or Silver Sponsors:JUNE JULY SEPTEMBER Thursday, 2 Saturday-Sunday, 2-10 Sunday, 11 Shear Sensations more individuals, must Facebook Fan Appreciation Night * Eat’n Park Family Week: National Grandparent’s Day Sponsored by UPMC Health Plan July 2 – Kids Kingdom Day Saturday - Sunday, 4-5 July 3 – Shark Day include one youth). Cubs & Pups: Now Playing Friday, 16 July 4 – Bear Day Pledge Sponsors: Sponsored by PetCo ZooBrew * July 5 – Monkey Around Day July 6 - Gorilla Day Registration fees in- Tuesday, 14 Sunday, 18 The Orpheus Singing Society Sponsored by Yellowbook Members Only Night Macy’s Elephant Day July 7-8 – Meet Your New Best Friend Sponsored by Pedigree, Whiskas, and State Representative Dom Costa crease to $25, $15, and Events Schedule 2011 Saturday-Sunday, 18-19 Consolidated Communications Dragon Renaissance Festival July 9 – PPG Aquarium Day OCTOBER July 10 – Polar Bear Day $50, respectively, on Sunday, 19 Sunday, 2 Father’s Day Celebration Wednesday, 13 ZooZilla 5K Gorilla Run/Walk * Sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank Members Only Night August 21st. Sunday, 9 Saturday, 25 Saturday, 16 RADical Day (free admission) Princess Party* Get in the Zoo Baby Day Sponsored by PPG How to Register: Sponsored by Children’s Hospital for Free of Pittsburgh of UPMC Saturday-Sunday, 22-23 & 29-30 KDKA Zoo Boo For Kids’ Sake Become a Member! Friday-Sunday, 22-24 • Pick up a form at the VFW,PPG State Festival of Water Representative Dom Costa’s office and select Morningside businesses NOVEMBER For more information Friday, 29 (evening) MAY Summer Safari * Saturday, 12 • Download thevisit our website form at from the website - Polarwww.morningside-pa.org/race Bear Birthday Party Saturday, 7 www.pittsburghzoo.org Saturday-Sunday, 30-31 Sponsored by Yellowbook Mother’s Day Brunch * or call our Bruster’s Big Chill Saturday, 19 • Sunday,Use 8 the Registerspecial events hotline Now button on the website* Animal Thanksgiving Mother’s Day Celebration at 412-665-3640 ext: 4. Sponsored by Yellowbook Sponsored by West*processing Penn Hospital fee may apply AUGUST and Town Planner Sunday, 15 Thursday, 11 PPG Green Marketplace Members Only Night DECEMBER Wednesday, 25 Saturday-Sunday, 13-28 Saturday-Sunday, 10-11 & 17-18 UPMC Health Plan National Senior Kids’ Zoofari Breakfast or Lunch with Santa * Health and Fitness Day Sponsored by CHIP, brought to you by UPMC for Kids Saturday, 31 Noon Year’s Eve Celebration * This event requires an additional fee, and With Radio Disney HOW WILLtickets must be purchased THE in advance. RACE AFFECT TRAFFIC IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD? If you live along the race course or on Villanova Road, Bossart Street, or north of the 6900 block of Greenwood Street (1800 and 1900 blocks of Chislett and Antietam, 6900 block of Greenwood, Bishop, Standish, Manistee and Witherspoon), you will be impacted by the street closures required for the race. Cars will not be able to park along the race course from 7:30am to approximately 9:00am on race day (Saturday, September 10, 2011.) If you live on Villanova Road or Bossart Street, you will be able to park on your street, but you will not be able to drive to or from your block during the race. If you live north of Greenwood Street, you will also be able to park on your street, but vehicles will not be able to pass through the intersection of Greenwood and Chislett during the race time. You will be able to exit along Gael Way. St. Raphael Church has graciously offered the school lot on Chislett as well as the lot behind the school (accessible from Bryant Street) for parking. In the case of any emergency at a home along the course or that is blocked by the course, the race will be paused and emergency vehicles will be allowed to proceed uninhibited. If you are disabled or a senior citizen and need assistance making arrangements or to be picked up, please contact the Morningside Mile Committee at 412-204-7410 or [email protected]. PO Box 40313 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 www.macconline.org Page 2 MORNINGSIDE...CLEANER & GREENER During the week of July 4th, youth volunteers attending the Mennonite Church USA Convention in Pittsburgh volunteered their time by cleaning up in Morningside. They were among nearly 2,900 teens and young adults at the convention who are donating 10,000 hours of labor to 47 local organizations and agencies. The teens who volunteered in Morningside moved three tons of debris and heavy waste from the Heth’s Run Watershed area. The Heth’s Run “adventure” was led by Allegheny CleanWays and its Dumpbusters crew of local volunteers who devote two to three days a week cleaning dumpsites in Allegheny County. The cleanup of Heth’s Run is a prelude to the massive, multimillion dollar Heth’s Run Ecological and Recreation Restoration Project, for which plans started in 2002. It includes a bridge restoration, a Councilman Patrick Dowd greets the volunteers organized by Allegheny trail system, access to the Allegheny River and a greening of what Cleanways and its Dumpbusters crew prior to the cleanup is now the parking lot of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.