June 6, 2011 E News
June Events
Human Services Council Meeting
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The Human Services Council of Indiana County will be meeting on Thursday, June 9th at 8:30 am at Beacon Ridge, Wayne Ave. Indiana. The Community Connections Committee will be hosting and have arranged for a panel of speakers from the faith-based community. The speakers will be sharing outreach programs their entity offers. The presentation will run from 8:45 am to approximately 10:00 am with the following speakers: Rev. Bruce Shannon of the Presbyterian Church of Marion; Doris McAnulty, Pastor’s Administrative Assistant from Grace United Methodist Church, Indiana; Jim Froeilicher, from the St. Vincent DePaul Store in Indiana; and a representative from Catholic Charities(to be named later). Agency Directors and staff are welcome. Bring copies of your agency/organization brochures to share. We will have a table set up for the brochures. Please RSVP to Maureen at 724-463-8207, ext. 17 or to by Monday, June 6th before 12 pm.
Indiana County Humane Society 10th Annual Flea Market
The Indiana County Humane Society will be holding the 10th Annual Flea Market on June 10 and June 11, 2011 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and June 12, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (“Box Day”). This event will take place at the Indiana County Fairgrounds. Donations are being accepted at the fairgrounds Sportsmen’s Building beginning June 1. Please contact Kathie at 724-349-7847 for more information
Golf Invitational
The accessAbilities Foundation will host a Golf Invitational at Ligonier Country Club on Friday, June 10. All proceeds benefit accessAbilities’ programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Individuals and foursomes are invited to register at $150 per person by calling (724) 832-8272, ext. 1028, or visiting www.accessAbilities.org.
2nd Annual RONIN Lupus Awareness Ride & Cookout
The Lupus Foundation of PA will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual RONIN Lupus Awareness Ride & Cookout on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Highland Park, Lake Drive in the Rhododendron Shelter from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a benefit motorcycle ride for the Lupus Foundation. This is a family and community event and there will be refreshments and also activities for children. Donations will be $10 for riders and $5 for passengers. For more information, please contact Deborah Nigro, Executive Director of the Lupus Foundation of PA at .
Jimmy Stewart Airport/Museum Festival 2011
Saturday and Sunday June 11th and 12th will see Indiana come alive with the annual Jimmy Stewart Airport- Museum Festival. An extensive range of activities have been planned for the Jimmy Stewart Airport, Downtown Indiana and the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
Activities on both days will begin at 10 am and conclude at 4 pm. A FREE shuttle service will be provided by the Indiana County Tourist Bureau between the Airport and the Museum throughout the day.
Activities at the Airport include, at 8 am, a Pancake Breakfast both days; static aviation displays, a variety of plane rides ( fee) ; the EAA Young Eagles; aerial demonstrations; WW ll re-enactors; Airport tours and hay rides; and on Saturday night only: The Keystone Wing Air Force Hanger Dance (fee).
Activities at the Museum include: On Saturday, The Punxsutawney Antique Auto Club display of cars, and on Sunday, a display of Indiana County Emergency Vehicles, both along Philadelphia Street, which will be closed for the two day event. Also along Philadelphia Street, The Arts and Crafts Marketplace with over 27 vendors. Displays and hands-on activities presented by the Penns Wood Boy Scout Council on the Courthouse lawn. And, on the Music Stage, located at the 9th Street intersection with Philadelphia Street, a range of Music groups and performers throughout the day, both days. A number of great food vendors will also be on hand for the event. The Jimmy Stewart Museum will be open, with films, displays; and featuring two special exhibits: “918” on the Stewart family home in Beverly Hills; and “Happy Birthday, Jimmy” a photo essay on Mr. Stewart’s return to Indiana for his 75th birthday. Regular museum admission.
This event is brought to you with the support of: The Indiana County Tourist Bureau, Downtown Indiana, The Jimmy Stewart Airport and the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
New Story Summer Program 2011
The New Story Summer Therapeutic Activities Programs are run and supervised by staff who have additional training and / or certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis. New Story provides a highly intensive and therapeutic socialization program with consistency and structure throughout the day and camps are for children, ages 5 to 18, with a diagnosis of autism, PDD, Asperger’s, or other developmental disability. The session is from June 13th to August 19th, 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Contact Stephanie at 724-463-5390, extension 221, for more information.
Father’s Day Breakfast
Take your favorite guy out for breakfast! Aging Services, Inc. will be hosting a Father’s Day Breakfast on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Saltsburg Social Center, located at 212 Point Street, Saltsburg. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon and toast for only $2.50! This event is open to the public and reservations are not necessary.
Community Guidance Center’s Summer Treatment Program (STP) 2011
The Summer Treatment Program provides a highly structured setting in which children develop problem-solving skills, develop the ability to follow through with instructions and improve social skills and self-esteem. The Summer Treatment Program is being held at 3 area locations for children ages 5 to 15, with a diagnosis of ADHD or another behavioral disorder. The program runs from June 20th to August 12th, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Indiana and Dubois site and 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Dayton Elementary site. Contact Shelley at 724-465-5576, extension 293 for more information.
Meet The Grantmakers
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh'sFoundation Center and Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania present "Meet the Grantmakers" onWednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Regional Enterprise Tower, 31st Floor from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. This program will provide an opportunity for grantseekers to enrich their understanding of funding support from our region’s private foundation community. Representatives from several local foundations with strong family leadership will provide an overview of their initiatives, briefly describing their giving priorities, types of grants, application guidelines, how and when grantmaking decisions are made, and other details. A question and answer session will follow. The panelists include:Tony Macklin, Executive Director, Roy A. Hunt Foundation;Chris Smith, Executive Director, Weiner Family Foundation; andEric Stoller, Program Officer, Heinz Endowments. There is a fee of $10 per person, which is payable at the door, and registration is required by calling the Foundation Center at 412-622-6277.
FORE the Kids
A Four-Man Scramble Golf Tournament will be held June 25, 2011 at Indian Springs Golf and Country Club, located at 824 Indian Springs Road, Indiana. Registration starts at 11:00 AM and Tee-Off is at 1:00 PM. The cost is $200 per team. The proceeds from this event will Benefit Evergreen Boys & Girls Club’s Keystone Club.
Hopeful Hearts Golf Tournament
Hopeful Hearts invites you to a Golf Tournament at the Indiana Country Club on Monday, June 27, 2011. Registration begins at 11:00 AM and a Shotgun Start at 12:30 PM. The entry fee is $150 per person and that includes 18 holds of golf and a cart, a cookout at lunch and dinner, beer, soda, or water, a custom score card and a course description and maps. Plenty of prizes and gift bags and a Hole in One wins a car! Indiana County District Attorney, Tom Bianco will be the dinner guest speaker. Please see the attached invitation and sponsor form for more details.
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July Events
Women Veteran Conference: Exploring Your Pink Soul
PACareerLink-Indiana County is excited to invite you to attend our Women Veteran Conference: Exploring Your Pink Soul on July 8, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Dining Room at Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1989, located at 824 Indian Springs Road, Indiana. The focus of the event is to connect women veterans, area healthcare providers and VA healthcare providers. We hope to increase understanding of the healthcare options available to women veterans and the process for obtaining proper medical care inside and outside the VA healthcare system. Additionally, we will offer the opportunity for women veterans to discover local area veteran specific services and organizations. If you wish to attend, or have any questions, please contact Jackie Barto, Local Veterans Employment Representative at 724-471-7234 or Stefanie Doyle, Veterans Outreach Assistant at 724-471-7220, ext. 251.
The Open Door Announcements
Reality Tour
The Indiana County Reality Tour is held the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY month starting at 6:00 PM at the new Indiana County Jail. The next tour will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Register by visiting our website: www.theopendoor.org; stop by The Open Door (walk-in hours daily from 8AM to 9PM) or call the Reality Tour Registrar at: 724-465-2605 ext. 18.
The Open Door Family Education Support Group
The Open Door Family Education Support Groupis a FREE on-going support group scheduled EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM TO 7:30 PM at The Open Door (334 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA). Participants should be 18 or older. Pre-registration is suggested by calling 724-465-2605.
Breathe Easy
Quit Tobacco for Love. Quit for you, your friends and your loved ones. Picture yourself spending more years with your family and friends. If you do, tobacco doesn’t belong in any of these pictures. “Breathe Easy” is a series of six tobacco counseling sessions designed to help those who want to quit any tobacco (smoke or chew). Quitting tobacco is part of the class; no need to quit beforehand. Our coaches provide counseling, education, support and personal plans to help you quit and stay quit. Must be 18 or older. Pregnant women welcome!**FREE NRT’s available for a limited time OR $50 voucher to receive others (*limited time, quantities, restrictions apply). Enroll TODAY, classes fill quickly! Call The Open Door, 724-465-2605, press 7.
2011 Grant Application Announcement
United Way of Indiana County is pleased to announce that funding is available through its grant program for eligible 501c(3) organizations that demonstrate a solid programmatic plan for meeting critical human service needs in Indiana County. Applications may be obtained by contacting the United Way Office at 724-463-0277. The deadline for applications is July 29, 2011. United Way provided 10 grants in 2010 with an average grant amount of $1,264. These grants were utilized for services that included health initiatives, literacy programming, asset building, building parenting skills, Veterans support, and back to school programming.
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Other News and Announcements
You Don’t Have to Deal with a Layoff or Closing Alone
Having to close a location or let employees go is among the most challenging situations that employers or families can ever face. To make employers more aware of the benefits, the Indiana County Department of Human Services has partnered with the Department of Labor & Industry’s Rapid Response Coordination Services (RRCS) to share information available to employers, labor organizations and the workforce which can help your business and help workers find new jobs or receive training for new careers. There is no fee for these services. Contact a Regional RRCS Field Representative with the PA Department of Labor & Industry’s Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership. Contact Carol Hull at 724-434-5627 ext. 148 or email at
Temporary Address
Due to significant facility issues (leaking roof, damaged walls, ceilings and carpets, etc.), the Office of Planning & Development will be temporarily relocating to Townplace Victoria, 699 Philadelphia Street, Suite 200-A, Indiana. The best way to access the temporary offices is to enter the building through the Atrium, either use the steps or elevator to the second floor, proceed up the ramp (technically above the Finery), first door on the left. If you find anyone looking for us, please send them our way! We will have the same phone and fax numbers, although we will have access to less than half of the actual phones that we have now, so when calling, it may go to voice mail more often.
Welfare to Work Transportation Program
ICCAP has funds available to help individuals obtain reliable transportation in order to get back and forth to employment. The Welfare to Work Transportation Program can help individuals who are employed, have a child under age 18 and income qualify (for example, a family of four may have an income no greater than $4,377 a month). It can help financially with vehicle repairs or auto insurance payments. Please contact Mary Ann Buterbaugh at ICCAP at 724-465-2657. Program hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Housing Authority of Indiana County
SPREAD THE WORD!! Apartments are currently available at Schoolhouse Square in Saltsburg for anyone 55 & over!! Rents are $390 & $435. Income limits apply. We also have family communities in Blairsville, Robinson, Saltsburg, Indiana, Clymer and Commodore.
With locations throughout Indiana County we are sure to have an apartment that’s right for you! Apply now even if you’re not quite ready to move -be assured that quality housing will be there when you need it!! For more information, please call 724-463-4730 x120.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Do you have some free time throughout the month to help Indiana County residents who are new to Medicare make the best healthcare choices?
If you do, then the APPRISE Program needs you! The APPRISE Program provides assistance with Medicare benefits, PACE/PACENET Applications, Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms as well as program that are available to people with limited incomes. Join us at Aging Services APPRISE Program by contacting Lisa Gazda at 724-349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
Indiana County Career T.R.A.C.K.
The Indiana County Career T.R.A.C.K. Center has funding available for Indiana county residents who are receiving unemployment compensation benefits, and are interested in attending classroom-training. Applicants must meet eligibility guidelines. Funding is limited. The Indiana County Career T.R.A.C.K. Center is located at the Indiana County CareerLink, 300 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, PA. For more information, please call 724-471-7220.