Library News:
11th Annual Wine and Cheese Gala
The Annual Wine and Cheese Gala was a huge success! We'd like to thank those who attended and the following sponsors and donors:
- Clearview Federal Credit Union
- Attorney Mary P. Murray
- Marv Eicher and Andrew Gibben
- Peggy Bell and Craig Swen
- State Senator John Pippy
- Cathy Tress
- Roberta Weissburg Leathers, Southside
- Cheers, Sewickley
- Martin's Salon, Sewickley
- Robert Morris University Island Sports Center
- Andy Warhol Museum
- City Theater
- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
- Fun Fore All
- Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
- Heinz History Center
- Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley
- Pittsburgh Ballet Theater
- WTAE-TV 4 Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Public Theater
- Montour Heights Country Club
- John R. McAllister, Hairstylist
- Garvin Boward Beitko
- Pitt ISP Sports Network
- Mario Lemieux
- Moon Golf Club
- WPXI
- Wal-Mart
- Pittsburgh CLO
- C.J.'s Salon Spa
- The Village Shoppe
- The Ultimate Pastry Shop
- Bill and Ellen Northy
- Fran and Joann Matten
- Samantha Pursglove
- Library Staff
New Moon Celebration for Teens
On November 10th starting at 6pm all teen fans of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series are invited to come and prepare for the upcoming movie with some discussion, games, and food! There will also be a prize for a lucky participant! This event is free, but you must sign up in advance online!
Remember the Scrabble Club
Don't forget about the Scrabble Club held at Moon Township Library the last sunday of each month! The next game session starts at 1pm on November 29th. For additional information, you can contact Suzy at the library.
Featured Web Links for November:
Current Weekly Observance
National Fig Week
Recipes4us website
Facts about figs
Food Network fig recipes
Monthly Observances
Addiction Awareness Month
National Counil on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence website
Adolescent Wellness and Recovery Education (A.W.A.R.E.) website
Locate addiction recovery resources in Pittsburgh
November is Addiction Awareness Month. Substance abuse and addiction is feared to affect at least 1 in 8 people in America. Addictions to drugs and alcohol can lead to occupational, legal, family, and emotional problems and must be taken seriously. Be sure you know how to identify substance abuse and know what to do about it. The links above are a few of the many online resources devoted to addressing the issue of substance abuse.
Drum Month
Percussive Arts Society website
A little bit of drum history
Famous drummers at drummerworld.com
Percussive instruments have been with mankind since 6000 B.C. For such a long-lived musical instrument, it's only proper that November is Drum Month! The links above will give you an appreciation for the drum by way of history and the celebrated performers who are known for their talents and skill in using the drum to musically entertain countless listeners.
National Novel Writing Month
National Novel Writing Month website
How to publish a novel
So you want to write a book? Click here!
"If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison. November is National Novel Writing Month! Ever wonder what it would be like to write a novel? Or maybe you have but don't know how to go about getting it published? Wonder no longer and peruse the above links to learn more about how you can write a novel! Imagination is a powerful tool - use it! Write a book!
These observations and more can be found at: Earth Calendar , Brownielocks and Healthfinder National Health Observances
Timely Topics
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Job & Career Education Center
CareerBuilder.com
Monster.com
WorkPittsburgh.com
The economy is the worst it has been in years. Unfortunately, many jobs have been lost because of this, including thousands in the region. These are only a few job resources that are available. You can also consult our web guide's Job & Career links for more resources.
