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Pine Community Center

Friday, April 20, 2012

Readers' Choice Winner for Best Gym is Pine Community Center!

The center in Pine Community Park garnered 43 percent of the votes cast.

People are passionate about certain things in life ... like where they work out. In this week's Readers' Choice poll, they told us that Pine Community Center is their favorite gym in the Pine-Richland area. When voting ended at noon, 126 out of 285 votes had been cast for the center that is located in Pine Community Park. That is 44 percent of the votes cast. Commenter Rich Miller wrote: "My vote for the best place to work out is hands down the Pine Township Community Center. Beautiful new building, very large workout area and state-of-the-art equipment." Alexander's Athletic Club in Richland Township came in second with 23 percent of the vote and Oxford Athletic Club in Pine Township garnered 20 percent of the vote for third place. In an …

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Young Princesses are Invited to a Royal Tea Party

Pine Community Center is hosting the event for ages 4 to 6.

The fairest princesses in all the land are invited to a Royal Tea Party on Saturday at Pine Community Center.  Queen Joni Patsko—otherwise known as the parks and recreation director—says only a few spots are left for the 10:30 a.m. royal festivities for princesses who are 4 to 6 years old. The tea ends when the clock strikes 12. The royal tax is $25 for community center members and $33 for non-members. Belle of Beauty and The Beast fame and Cinderella will mingle and pose for photos with their fellow princesses, who are expected to stay quite busy making jewelry and painting their fingernails. The princesses will be served tea sandwiches and teacup-shaped cookies with pink icing that they will decorate. Yummy table centerpieces will be …

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Dads & Daughters Dine & Dance

Organizers of Pine Community Center's first annual Daddy and Daughter Valentine's Dance hoped that the night would be a chance for the dads and daughters to make memories that would last a lifetime.

It had all the makings of a special night—music, yummy food and even red carpet leading to a room covered in heart-themed decor. Party shoes, fancy dresses, suit coats and ties were the standard. Smiles were spotted on the faces of most of those present.  And for a bunch of little girls, Pine Community Center's first annual Daddy and Daughter Valentine's Dance was a special Valentine's treat with the main men in their lives.   According to organizers, the event was a hit.  "The tickets sold out in only a couple weeks!" Alicia Bercury, fitness coordinator at the community center said enthusiastically.  "It was very successful," Community Center Director Joni Patsko said in between admiring the littlest attendees, "Oh look at those little …

Friday, February 17, 2012

Dads, Daughters: PR Valentine's Dance Tonight

Tickets must be purchased in advance before Feb. 10 at Pine Community Center.

Daddy's little girl this year might receive a special Valentine's treat from the man in her life. Reservations are being taken for the Daddy and Daughter Valentine's Dance at Pine Community Center, which is for girls between the ages of 5 and 9 and dads who are, well, any age will do. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., dinner, refreshments and dance music will be provided. Tickets must be purchased in advance before Feb. 10 at Pine Community Center. The cost is $35/couple for community center members. If dads want to bring more than one daughter, they need to pay an additional $18 per child. For nonmembers, the cost is $47 per couple and $24 for each additional child.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Steely McBeam Helps Celebrate Third Anniversary of Pine Community Center

Check out video of Steely playing basketball.

On a cold, snow-laden Saturday, the turnout for Pine Community Center's birthday was not overwhelming. But a few braved the cold—including Steely McBeam. He was on the indoor basketball court with the Luellen family of Treesdale in Pine Township. Evan and Colin Luellen were shooting hoops with their dad, John, when Steely joined in the fun. Michele Luellen cheered on her family from the bench. See the video above for the action. Tours, demonstrations and special activities were planned from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the center in Pine Community Park. 

Friday, January 20, 2012

Pine Community Center to Celebrate Third Anniversary on Saturday

Festivities are set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Steely McBeam will be on hand Saturday to help celebrate the third-year anniversary of the Pine Community Center. The public is invited to festivities from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. that include tours, special activities, raffles, demonstrations, refreshments and kids' activities. The community center is located at 100 Pine Park Drive in Pine Township. For a full schedule of events, see the flier above.  

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Holiday Camp Planned for Children at Pine Community Center

Pre-registration required for recreation day camp for ages 6 to 12.

Are your children looking for something fun and active to do during the holiday break?  Pine Community Center is planning a Holiday Day Camp for ages 6-12 that will include gym activities, sports, crafts, group activities and more.  Campers will meet from 9 a.m. to noon daily, Dec. 26 to 30. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 16. The fee is $55 for a member of the Pine Community Center, $75 for a non-member. The registration form is included in the photo box on this page.   

Monday, November 21, 2011

Rain Did Not Dampen Spirits at Pine's Holiday Dazzle

Pine Community Center was packed for Sunday's festivities.

Santa arrived from the North Pole in a bright, shiny red fire truck Sunday at Pine Community Center for Holiday Dazzle. As he made his way through the crowd, Santa stopped to speak to a few children before he was led to his comfy chair inside the center. Once he plopped down there, his lap soon was full of kids of all sizes and ages. Wexford Volunteer Fire Co. provided the wheels for Santa's big arrival before a crowd that seemed to get larger when the rain came down and they all headed inside. In the meantime, 19-year-old Lincoln the Horse weathered the rain to provide carriage rides. Food vendors were outside also, cooking up kettle korn, pizza, hot dogs and more. A bonfire burned, its pit surrounded by straw bales for comfy seating. …

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Pine's Holiday Dazzle Festivities Start at 5 p.m. Sunday

Santa, lighting of special tree, fireworks and more are on tap at Pine Community Center.

Santa will arrive in a fire truck, fireworks will be synchronized to holiday music, horses pulling carriages will prance around and that's just a few of the things happening at Sunday's Holiday Dazzle event. Pine Community Center will be abuzz with activities from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and the cost of admission is just $3 per person. Come hungry -- vendors will be selling hot chocolate, kettle corn, funnel cake, hot dogs, french fries, fried Oreos and pizza. Live reindeer from Living Treasures Animal Park will be on hand for children [and adults] to view and wonder how they fly through the air. Santa is leaving Rudolph and the gang behind at the North Pole for Sunday's visit -- he will arrive in a Wexford Volunteer Fire Co. truck. Rep. Mike …

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Bring a Hat When You Come to Holiday Dazzle to Join in a Parade

Holiday Dazzle will be held at Pine Community Center.

If you bring head gear with you to Holiday Dazzle, plan on joining the Holiday Hat Parade. Holiday Dazzle begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and the parade starts 15 minutes later at Pine Community Center. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Hat. The public is invited to the festivities that include a visit from Santa, ice carving, horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts, cookie decorating, live reindeer, a tree lighting, bonfire and fireworks. Hot dogs, french fries, fried Oreos and funnel cakes will be for sale. Already, local businesses and nonprofits have lined the community center's front hallway with beautifully decorated holiday trees in advance of Sunday's event. The admission fee is $3 per person.

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