October 17, 2009

Gordon Neidinger Young Mandolin player

Fourteen-year-old mandolin player, Gordon Neidinger, performs live for us!

Gordon is a Ben Avon resident and member of the Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra. He has made guest appearances with The Great American Gypsies. Gordon also studies acoustic guitar. He is enrolled in the PA Cyber Charter School.

October 10, 2009

Pittsburgh Author Florance W. Biros

Author Florence W. Biros discusses her book-turned-movie, “Dogjack”. The feature film is the story of a dog from Pittsburgh who became a Civil War hero. “Dogjack” makes its debut during a special screening at Soldiers and Sailors Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh’s Oakland community.

October 3, 2009

Sleep In For The Homeless

David King, volunteer coordinator, stops by to discuss Sleep-In for the Homeless, a fundraising event that assists Pittsburgh’s homeless population. David’s two sons, Aaron and Austin, are on hand to talk about their experiences from last year’s Sleep-In.

September 26, 2009

Three Rivers Youth: The Hub

Myrna Powell, Director of Three Rivers Youth’s The Hub, is accompanied by some past and present clients to share experiences and highlight services for at-risk and runaway youth. The Three Rivers Youth and Hub House has been offering shelter, food and direction for young people since the late 1800s.