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Spread the word...

8/29/2012

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If you like a post on here and you want to help spread the word, you can click on the Facebook like button below to post it on your "Wall".

One of the purposes of this website is to inform the citizens of Clairton and other interested parties of community news and events.  Help us help others.  Please share.
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Castle in Clairton?

8/29/2012

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The following information was posted on Clairton Middle/High School Facebook page this morning.

Consortium to pilot 21st Century Learning Center in Clairton

Beginning in the fall, 5th through 8th grade students in Clairton City School District will be invited to come to The CASTLE (Clairton’s After School Teaching and Learning Experience). 

The program, which The Consortium will offer in collaboration with Clairton, is one of 12 in Allegheny County and 61 statewide to be selected under the Pennsylvania
Department of Education’s federally funded 21st Century Learning Challenge
Grant.

(A consortium is an association of two or more individuals, companies, organizations or governments (or any combination of these entities) with the objective of participating in a common activity or pooling their resources for achieving a common goal).
 
To launch the pilot, The Consortium organized a team of partners to provide a rich array of activities to reinforce student learning in STREAM (Science, Research, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). The CASTLE also will provide tutoring in reading and math and some evening programming focusing on health, nutrition and other topics for families of participating students.

“We’ve reached out to partners who can bring Clairton’s students opportunities that they can’t access in their community,” said Tricia Gennari, who is overseeing the pilot. “The CASTLE will provide a safe environment at the school and lots of adult support and mentoring. All of the activities we’re planning are the kinds of hands-on experiences that motivate kids and keep them engaged.”

Among partners are: Hip Hop on L.O.C.K.; Sense of Place Learning; Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab; MGR Foundation; Carnegie Museum of Art; PROGRESS(Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society); and Futures Without Violence.

Activities will range from science projects involving CMU’s Waterbot technology for
monitoring water quality, to learning the math behind hip hop music and exploring Clairton’s history, heritage and ecology through field  studies.

“We’re really looking forward to working with the kids,” said  Gennari. “These activities really help expand the outlets for self-exploration that we’re encouraging students to use as part of the partnership we began last year with Clairton to personalize learning and the learning environment.”

For information on the CASTLE PROGRAM FOR GRADES 5-8 please contact Greg Spotti at 412-233-9200 x.1103
 
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Clairton Memories

8/25/2012

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With the large reunion picnic approaching next Saturday, the Clairton Library has decided to open its Archives to the public on Friday, August 31st (the day before the reunion). 
Items will be on display from Noon to 3:00 p.m.
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Clairton Library...more than books!

8/25/2012

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While the library is noted for visiting to read and borrow books, it should also be noted that there are computers there
for use and activities for both adults and children!

The following information was provided by Odessa
Ellis; Odessa is in charge of the children's services at the library.  These are some of the events which are currently offered at the library.  Please visit the library website for future and on-going events at http://www.clairtonlibrary.org/

10 week Wise Walk Program begins on Sept. 8, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:00am

The wise walk group has been meeting together for about 3 years we still have several people from our core group and new people to join at any time during each session.

We meet as a group each spring and fall, but this last spring we decided to go continuous into the summer.

We meet at the library and we walk around the main streets in Clairton; we then come back to the library for a lite snack.  I pass out motivation quotes every week and other info. related to healthly eating.  Within our group, we have another group that like to walk the Montour Trail on State Street while we walk around in Clairton.

Book Clubs:

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at 1:00pm
, the book is The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani

Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at 9:00am, the book is the Dressmaker of  Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

The two book clubs are both adult book clubs and all women of different ages; we did have a few men, but not now.  We read the book and discuss it with coffee and snacks at the library.

Our book clubs don't just read the books, we like to go on field trips too.  We read the Frank Lloyd Wright book and then went to visit his place, Kentuck Knob, and had lunch. Our most recent trip was to a cute little tea shop that sold antiques in Monongahela, PA, and two house tours in Clairton...one of African Art and one that has been named a historical home.

Game Day for the children (every 3rd Sat. of the
month)

Game Day for the kids is ongoing all year, but I have more kids during the school year. We play board games and the Wii games with a lite snack; but when they get too antsy, I get the children to do exercises and racing games and they love it.
Well as you can see, we do have fun here.  I try to make the programs I run enjoyable so that the people will come back.


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Healthy changes to School menu

8/22/2012

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This school year all U.S. public school cafeterias will be making healthy changes to their cafeterias to comply with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act. For more information please go to:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/Legislation/CNR_2010.htm

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Don't forget to stop by the Library

8/21/2012

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Reminder:  Flea Market at Clairton Public Library Wednesday, August 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Box Tops for Education

8/21/2012

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You can help our school by simply cutting out the box tops of General Mills cereals and other items to earn money for education.


Each box top is worth 10 cents to the school.


More information about the program can be found at:
http://www.boxtops4education.com/

There is a mailbox in the Elementary School marked "Dorothy". She coordinates the effort. Please drop the box tops off when you get a few.

Below are products that have the box tops. Sometimes you can get items that have more than 1 point on them!!!

(You may not be able to see the file below on a mobile device)

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Reminder...1st Day of School is Aug 23rd

8/19/2012

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School Picture Cards

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Fireman's Fair

8/18/2012

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The Fireman's Fair was a success!   Great turnout, great food, and awesome fireworks!
I do have to say...Clairton puts off the best fireworks around!


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Clairton Bears Football

8/18/2012

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Clairton vs Keystone Oaks (scrimage)

Clairton  3-0

Visit Clairton Bears Football FB page: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clairton-Bears-Football/203907057891

2012 Varsity Football Schedule

*  Saturday, August 18 Keystone Oaks
 Home 10:00 a.m.

*  Friday, August 24 Allderdice
Away 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 31 Chartiers Houston
Away 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 7 Carlynton
Away 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 14 California
Home 7:30 p.m.

# Thursday, Sept 20 Monessen
Away 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 28 Fort Cherry
Home 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 5 Brentwood
Away 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 13 Bishop Canevin
Away 7:00 p.m.

** Friday, October 19 Serra
Home 7:30 p.m.

*** Friday, October 26 Imani Christian
Home 7:30 p.m.

# - Root Sports Game of the Week

* - Scrimmage

** - Homecoming

*** - Senior Recognition Night



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Featuring Clairton Business

8/17/2012

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Hacker Shack Computers
430 N State St
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 945-3165

Our company was established in 1991 to provide fast, honest and affordable computer sales and service to residential and business clients. Our founder started working with computers in 1978 as a hobby. In early 1984, he started a computer club in the Mon Valley for Commodore users. In 1985, he started a BBS (dialup Bulletin Board System) and authored his first published program - ClearTerm. In 1989 he started managing a computer store in Fairfax, Virginia. 2 years later, in 1991, he opened the first Hacker Shack Computers in Woodbridge, Virginia. In 1995, a second store was opened in Stafford, Virginia. With the birth of his daughter in 1999, he decided to move back to the Mon Valley and bring the business home. In 2000, the Monongahela, Pennsylvania location was established. In February 2012, we opened a second location in Wilson, Pennsylvania.
Since 2000, Hacker Shack Computers has been a member of the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. We have supported many local charities and initiatives including; donating computers and services to local churches, participating in local parades (1st place float - 2006 Monongahela Halloween Parade), technician internships from Ringgold High School and ITT, donating money for Monongahela's first K9 Officer for the Police Department, donating historical artifacts to the Monongahela Historical Society and maintaining vacant property on Main Street to keep our business district looking good.
For the last 21 years, Hacker Shack Computers has provided the newest technology for our customers, both in the tools we use in our service centers and the products we offer our customers. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, we beta-test all Microsoft products before they are released to the public, ensuring we can offer the best level of support. We have over 20 years of association with our vendors, allowing us to maintain fair pricing and guaranteeing our parts are available when you need them. Our Technicians are CompTia A+ Certified and have a minimum of 10 years experience before they are allowed to work on your computer. We offer a 1 year warranty on every new product and a 30 day warranty on every refurbished product we sell. And, unlike national chains, OUR TECHNICIANS SPEAK ENGLISH!
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Free Gospel Concert

8/17/2012

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Free Gospel Concert
Who:  All welcome
Where: Morningstar Baptist Church (Shaw Avenue)

When:  Sunday, August 19

Time:  4 pm to 6 pm

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More events

8/16/2012

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Friends of the Library and Clairton Library are having a Flea Market
Where:  Clairton Library
When:  Wednesday, Aug 22nd  10 am to 2 pm

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All Moms are Blessed welcomes young families in the community to join us in Family Fun Night.

Friday, Aug 17 4:30 to 6:30

AME Church 177 Mitchell Ave.

Uno, Scrabble, Monopoly, Jacks, or bring your own games.

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Upcoming events

8/15/2012

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Class Reunion Picnic classes from 1934-1972
For Details of the Class Reunion Picnic, click on the CHS photo.
(Picnic on September 1, 2012)

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For Details on the Fireman's Fair, click on the fireworks. (details available until after the fair)
Aug 16, 17, 18

Fireworks on Saturday

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School starts August 23.

For more school information, click on the pic which links to the school website.

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New Look to website

8/14/2012

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Hello everyone.  I hope you are receiving some benefit from this website.  

I've added a new tab called "Clairton Forum" for you to be able to communicate with others and us (RCT), about ways to better our community.  It is also a way to meet others.  Many of us already communicate on Facebook, but it has come to our attention that some don't use Facebook.  This is a way to pass on information to the non-FB users.  :)  Not quite sure how we will tackle the ones without computers, but I'm sure in time we will find a way.

I've also added picture icons to link to other pages/pictures rather than just word links.  For example, when you see the picture of the calendar and click on it, it will take you to the calendar page.
 
We are collecting information for this website to be used as a tool for RCT as well as other organizations so that we don't have to waste time re-doing/duplicating efforts in the future.
We will also be able to see where we are missing resources. 

We hope this helps bring the community together by informing them of events taking place and how to participate.  

I envision this to be the "Hub" to get to other places easily, a resource for rebuilding the city, and an avenue to bring Unity to Clairton.

We welcome feedback and suggestions...and hope that you spread the word to those who have access to a computer.

As we work with the different current organizations and learn what their needs are and what they offer, we hope that by sharing that information, it will spark interest in you to join in some of the initiatives.

Also, if you haven't already signed up to receive an email anytime this page is updated, you can do so by entering your email address in the box in the right column.  You will receive a confirmation email for you to confirm this request.

May God bless this city and its people, and may we once again prosper and our city be alive with His Spirit.
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