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| − | == Cornfest returning to Carrick in August == | + | == [[Cornfest]] returning to Carrick in August == |
| − | The Community Cornfest is coming to Carrick’s Phillips Park on Saturday, Aug. 21 from noon to 8 p.m. | + | The Community [[Cornfest]] is coming to Carrick’s Phillips Park on Saturday, Aug. 21 from noon to 8 p.m. |
The name "Community Cornfest" was chosen this year because the neighborhoods of Carrick, Overbrook and Bon Air, "COB," have joined to make this one of the best late summer festivals in the southern neighborhoods. Started in the late 1970s, the Cornfest has been a late summer tradition celebrating local communities, schools and institutions. | The name "Community Cornfest" was chosen this year because the neighborhoods of Carrick, Overbrook and Bon Air, "COB," have joined to make this one of the best late summer festivals in the southern neighborhoods. Started in the late 1970s, the Cornfest has been a late summer tradition celebrating local communities, schools and institutions. | ||
| − | The Community Cornfest will be held mostly within the park’s facilities and has commitments from more than 40 groups including the Carrick Library, faith based institutions, school organizations, senior citizen groups, city organizations and many more. Topping the list of attractions is the Carrick Library Appraisal Fair which will appraise family jewels and keepsakes. Proceeds will benefit the Carrick Library. | + | The Community [[Cornfest]] will be held mostly within the park’s facilities and has commitments from more than 40 groups including the Carrick Library, faith based institutions, school organizations, senior citizen groups, city organizations and many more. Topping the list of attractions is the Carrick Library Appraisal Fair which will appraise family jewels and keepsakes. Proceeds will benefit the Carrick Library. |
The Cornfest committee continues to accept any and all nonprofit groups and individuals to this event. This doesn’t mean businesses should feel left out since tremendous volunteer opportunities are available along with free advertising and promotional material. Contact the Carrick Community Council at carrickcommunitycouncil@gmail.com for details. There is no charge for booth area and outdoor venues are also possible. | The Cornfest committee continues to accept any and all nonprofit groups and individuals to this event. This doesn’t mean businesses should feel left out since tremendous volunteer opportunities are available along with free advertising and promotional material. Contact the Carrick Community Council at carrickcommunitycouncil@gmail.com for details. There is no charge for booth area and outdoor venues are also possible. | ||
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Answers to questions about the Cornfest or more information can be found by contacting the Carrick Community Council at carrickcommunitycouncil@gmail.com. | Answers to questions about the Cornfest or more information can be found by contacting the Carrick Community Council at carrickcommunitycouncil@gmail.com. | ||
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== The PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION together with the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society would like to thank all who participated, donated time and money, and attended our dedication.== | == The PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION together with the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society would like to thank all who participated, donated time and money, and attended our dedication.== | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 7 July 2010
Contents
- 1 2010 Community Corfest
- 2 Cornfest returning to Carrick in August
- 3 The PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION together with the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society would like to thank all who participated, donated time and money, and attended our dedication.
- 4 NOTICE
- 5 NOTICE
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2010 Community Corfest
The Cornfest is an annual event in Carrick.
Click "here" following to access the article that appeared in The South Pittsburgh Reporter:
Cornfest returning to Carrick in August
The Community Cornfest is coming to Carrick’s Phillips Park on Saturday, Aug. 21 from noon to 8 p.m.
The name "Community Cornfest" was chosen this year because the neighborhoods of Carrick, Overbrook and Bon Air, "COB," have joined to make this one of the best late summer festivals in the southern neighborhoods. Started in the late 1970s, the Cornfest has been a late summer tradition celebrating local communities, schools and institutions.
The Community Cornfest will be held mostly within the park’s facilities and has commitments from more than 40 groups including the Carrick Library, faith based institutions, school organizations, senior citizen groups, city organizations and many more. Topping the list of attractions is the Carrick Library Appraisal Fair which will appraise family jewels and keepsakes. Proceeds will benefit the Carrick Library.
The Cornfest committee continues to accept any and all nonprofit groups and individuals to this event. This doesn’t mean businesses should feel left out since tremendous volunteer opportunities are available along with free advertising and promotional material. Contact the Carrick Community Council at carrickcommunitycouncil@gmail.com for details. There is no charge for booth area and outdoor venues are also possible.
Eight full hours of entertainment is planned and begins with the traditional opening ceremonies by the award winning Pittsburgh Carrick High School Band at noon. The full entertainment schedule is being finalized with full details in a few weeks. The Cornfest Committee commented, "You’ll want to come for the great food and interesting crafts, but you’ll want to stay all day just for the entertainment."
Answers to questions about the Cornfest or more information can be found by contacting the Carrick Community Council at carrickcommunitycouncil@gmail.com.
The PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION together with the Carrick-Overbrook Historical Society would like to thank all who participated, donated time and money, and attended our dedication.
We cordially invite you to review the ceremony for the John M. Phillips Marker Dedication of the Pennsylvania State Historical Marker for Former Carrick Resident John M. Phillips that was held on October 31st, 2009 at 1 pm. ==
John M. Phillips lived in Carrick all his life. He was a conservationist, industrialist and engineer and he was among the first to introduce Boy Scouting in Pennsylvania. His home, located at this site, was a distribution point for thousands of tree seedlings and bird houses to the children in our neighborhood. He also was the creator of the State Game Lands which was a model for the nation. He was instrumental in the preservation of Phillips Park, named after him, and in the formation of Carrick as a Borough. Phillips Elementary School, on the South Side, is named after him and his wife Harriet Duff Phillips.
NOTICE
The Carrick Overbrook Historical Society is meeting occasionally for a few hours every Saturday at the Carrick Carnegie Library around 11 AM. The library is located in the 1800 block of Brownsville Road, Carrick, PA 15210. Summer vacations are over so call or write us for personal sessions.
I will show anyone who wants to learn how to scan, size, and input material into the wiki. Although I don't know everything, I can show you what I know. Kevin Barsotti has shown me how to download the sizer for making scanned photos correct sizes. We are using Irfanview Software which is free to download at click here for link to download. The more people we have inputing the better the site becomes.
NOTICE
The Carrick Neighborhood Block Party has been postponed. Check the details at the Block Party page here.
NOTICE
The first Thursday of each month at 7 pm is the meeting of the South Pittsburgh History Group. We meet at the Overbrook Community Center at Route 51 and Maytide Street, parking in rear of location. For more information contact Carol Anthony at occbee@aol.com.
NOTICE
The Three Rivers Postcard Club meets on the third Thursday (except holidays) of each month at 7:00 PM at the Fairhaven Methodist Church at 2415 Saw Mill Run Boulevard (Route 51) Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Richard (Dick) Gaetano at ragaetano@webtv.net. Questions or inquiries can be directed to carrickhistory@gmail.com.
NOTICE
If you are new to the Carrick Overbrook History web site and wish to be a contributor, as a courtesy please contact carrickhistory@gmail.com. We would like to meet with you to discuss our web site and instruct you on how to contribute photos, files or information.
Thank you for your interest and contributions to our website and Carrick Overbrook history.
