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Friday, May 10, 2013

Get into the Groove: ‘Let’s Dance’ at Pine Community Center

A new ballroom dance program is being offered at the community center.

You don’t have to be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars to be able to shake your groove thing like a pro. The Pine Community Center is offering a new ballroom dance program for residents. Juliann Tasick, of Cranberry Dance, will teach the classes. The summer program begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14with the East Coast Swing, following by the waltz at 8 p.m. Throughout the four-week session, participants will learn the basic steps to become as good as the stars. Tasick also will teach a variety of other styles, including the cha-cha, rumba, foxtrot, hustle, salsa, and country two step. No partner is required for the classes. There is a $32 fee per dance style for community center members. The cost is $45 per person, per dance style for …

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Register Now for ‘A Taste of Style’ at the Pine Community Center

The fun, fashionable event includes a runway show.

Calling all Pine-Richland area fashionistas. Grab your girlfriends and come out to the Pine Community Center for a night of fashion, hair, make-up, jewelry and more. Doors for ‘A Taste of Style’ open at 7 p.m. May 17 and the Jockey Person-to-Person Style Show begins at 8 p.m. at the community center on Pine Park Drive. The event includes light appetizers and refreshments as well as prizes from a number of vendors. The cost is $10 per person and registration must be received by Friday, May 10. To register call the Pine Community Center at 724-625-1636 ext. 3 or email mqauail@twp.pine.pa.us Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Check out some of today's other top stories here.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Easter in the Pine-Richland Area: Hop on Over to These Events

Easter egg hunts and festivities are taking place around the region.

The Easter Bunny makes his way to the Pine-Richland area Sunday, but first, several Easter festivities are taking place around the region this weekend. For the first time, the Pine Community Center is hosting a unique “flashlight” Easter egg hunt for youngsters ages 12 to 17. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, outside the community center, located at 100 Pine Park Drive. Using flashlights, participants will search in the dark for eggs that will be filled with candy as well as coupons, gift cards and prizes donated from local businesses. Refreshment, games, and activities will be provided at the event. The annual Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunts will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 29 and again from 10 a.m…

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Reminder: Hop On Over to the Pine Easter Egg Hunt

The annual event takes place at the Pine Community Center.

The Easter bunny is on his way to Pine Township and here’s to ‘hoppin’ he brings some warmer weather with him in the near future. The annual Easter Egg hunt for those ages 1 through 9 takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Pine Community Center. The event is free for residents. There is a fee of $3 per child for non-residents. Participants should bring a basket to collect the eggs as well as a camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Here’s a breakdown of the Easter Egg Hunt times: Are you attending the East Egg hunt? Share your photos with readers by clicking the "Upload Photos and Video" button at the top of this article. Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter Check out some of today's other top stories …

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Not Your Typical Easter Egg Hunt: Pine Hosting ‘Flashlight’ Hunt for Teens

Registration is now open for the outdoor event at the Pine Community Center

If you thought your teen was too old to search for eggs on Easter morning, think again. For the first time, the Pine Community Center is hosting a unique “flashlight” Easter egg hunt for youngsters ages 12 to 17. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, outside the community center, located at 100 Pine Park Drive. Using flashlights, participants will search in the dark for eggs that will be filled with candy as well as coupons, gift cards and prizes donated from local businesses. Refreshment, games, and activities will be provided at the event. The cost for the event is $3 per person. Preregistration is required by Friday, March 22. Are you planning to attend the flashlight Easter egg hunt? Tell us in the comment section …

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Tickets on Sale for Daddy-and-Daughter Valentine's Dance

Dinner and dance will be held at Pine Community Center.

Daddy Alert. If you want to take your little girl (ages 5 to 9) to a special Daddy-and-Daughter Valentine's Dance, then you need to get your tickets this week. Dinner and refreshments will be provided at the dance, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Pine Community Center. But the deadline to buy your tickets is Friday, Feb. 8. Community center members pay $35 per couple; non-members pay $50 a couple. __________________________ Please help us get to 1,000 Facebook “likes” by clicking here and “liking” us. Check out some of today's other top stories here.  

Monday, November 19, 2012

Dazzled! Crowds Flock to Pine Community Center's Holiday Event

Santa, a reindeer, camel, crafts, singers, dancers, trees, fireworks and more come together to attract huge crowd to the third annual Holiday Dazzle at Pine Community Center.

Moms, dads, grandparents and children flocked to the third annual Holiday Dazzle on Sunday evening at the Pine Community Center. Check out the photo gallery to get a glimpse of the festivities.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

The Reindeer is Back for Holiday Dazzle ... And So Are A Ton of Activities

The third annual Holiday Dazzle will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Pine Community Center.

Santa Claus is coming to town and so is a reindeer. They are making special appearances at Holiday Dazzle, a family-oriented event at Pine Community Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. The cost at the door is $5 per person. Santa will arrive via fire truck with "elves" from the Wexford Volunteer Fire Company. If the weather cooperates, he will wend his way to The Gazebo behind the community center, where he will greet girls and boys and hear their holiday wishes. Otherwise, look for the Jolly Old Elf inside the center if the weather is yucky. Bring your camera—Santa is very photogenic in that bright red suit. Also outside you will find a reindeer, a camel, an ice carver and horse-and-carriage rides. Hungry for s'mores? Look for the bonfire. By…

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

What's The Name of the Camel Coming to Holiday Dazzle in Pine?

Reindeer names are easy, but a camel? He/she will be making a first appearance at the annual event at Pine Community Center.

When it comes to reindeer names, some immediately jump to mind—Rudolph, Dancer, Prancer ... But a camel? Nothing sticks out. So we're asking our readers: What do you think is the name of the camel that is coming to Holiday Dazzle at Pine Community Center? What do you think it should be? We will let you know after the Holiday Dazzle event Sunday. Holiday Dazzle is Pine Township's three-hour extravaganza to celebrate the holidays. It starts at 4 p.m. The admission price is $3 if you buy your ticket in advance at the community center and $5 at the door. Buses will run continually to shuttle people from the parking areas in Pine Community Park to the community center. Santa will be there, so will an ice carver, entertainers, horse-and-carriage…

It's Beginning to Look Like ... Holiday Dazzle at Pine Community Center!

Local businesses and organizations are starting to trim holiday trees in the center's hallway in anticipation of Sunday's Holiday Dazzle celebration.

White lights here. Homemade ornaments there. Pretty ribbons. Trimming holiday trees at Pine Community Center has become part of the tradition leading up to the annual Holiday Dazzle. Local businesses and organizations—including Patch—started decorating those trees this week, lining the grand hallway at Pine Community Center with holiday cheer. The third annual Holiday Dazzle will be celebrated from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday in and around the center. A camel and reindeer along with horse-and-carriage rides will be part of the outdoor portion of the celebration.  Santa will arrive on a fire truck and then take a seat in The Gazebo to greet boys and girls, weather permitting. Holiday Dazzle is Pine Township's three-hour extravaganza to celebrate …

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