The Friends group has gifted to South Park a solar-powered light and pole on Corrigan Drive, which adds to the existing two lights and poles that were installed in previous years.

The Friends group is encouraging the continuation of the lights and poles on the walking path, and has decided to pay for light as a way to support for the project and offer a good-will gesture for the people that walk the path.

This light was made possible because of the community involvement in Friends activities and events throughout the years. A special thank you goes to Don Stewart and Frequency Electric for the installation and to the county for their support of the Friends group. 

The Friends group, in the past, has gifted to the park a 20-station fit trail, a lighted fountain on Maple Springs Drive, and three outdoor cement chess and checker tables.

The Friends hopes for continued community support and attendance in 2016! If you would like information about the lighting project or to purchase a light, please contact the lighting chairman, Bruce McGlothlin, at bmcglothlin@hotmail.com.

For additional information on Friends, please contact Sharon Adams at sadams6528@verizon.net. The next Friends meeting will be Wednesday, February 17 at the Buffalo Inn.  Council at 7 p.m. (open to the public) and assembly at 7:30  p.m.

Upcoming Friends of South Park Events:

Oldies Dance – March 19, WEDO radio- Candy and Mike are DJs. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Home Economics Building.  $25 per person, catered event, BYOB (mixers will be provided).

Princess/Prince Ball – April 17, Home Economics Building. Noon - 3 p.m. $10 per child (adults free, limited to 3 adults because of space). Tickets go fast!

Golf Outing – May 14, 9 a.m. start at the South Park Golf Course. $100 per golfer includes golf, cart, lunch and catered dinner. Many skill prizes and a silent auction are included. Tees and greens are available with your logo for still only $100 per tee or green. Dinner only is $30.

Music for Mt. Lebanon announces its fourth concert of the 2015-2016 season. The Dukes of Dixieland will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Mellon Middle School in Mt. Lebanon.

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is accepting applications through March 1 for its annual Director’s Choice Award, which includes a $10,000 grant. Read more...

“The Good Ol’ Days House,” a private vacation house rental located at 914 Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon, is happy to announce another local community event, inviting residents from all over the Mon Valley to participate in an afternoon of fun decorating handmade valentines for vets on Sunday, February 7 from noon - 3 pm.