Wilkins Community Center

  Wilkins School Community Center
                                    7604 Charleston Ave
                       Swissvale, PA 15218-1265
                                  412-244-8458

Programs:

Six weeks

Dance

Welcome to Wilkins School Community Center!
A 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization

	Programs
	Winter classes are scheduled to begin the week of January 7^th. Classes meet for 6 consecutive weeks at WSCC located at Charleston Avenue and South Braddock Avenue in Regent Square unless otherwise noted. Call (412) 244-8458 for more information about upcoming classes and other community events held at the center.
	Events
MOVING-FORWARD INFORMATIONAL MEETING 2/20/08 WSCC is at an exciting point in its history. In order to be sure that the center continues to grow well into the future, it is time to consider a paid program director along with other moving-forward initiatives. We are in good shape financially and have several permanent renters as well as maintaining a regular class schedule. We need enlightened board members and willing interested parties to help plan this transition to the next level. We invite you to attend an open, informational meeting. Wednesday, February 20th at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 412-244-8458 if you plan to attend or are at all interested in serving the community at WSCC..	BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP A book discussion group meets at WSCC on the first Thursday of every month. January 3^rd Discussion: “Ella Minnow Pea” by Mark Dunn. February 7^th Discussion: “The Devil Wears Prada” by Lauren Weisberger. For more information call Bonnie Egli at (412) 351-4540. Donation: $1.	PROJECT LINUS Project Linus is an on-going, international sewing group to make blankets for ill and incapacitated children in hospitals. There are about 50 agencies in the Pittsburgh area that get these blankets. They are all used an appreciated very much and the thank you notes literally bring tears. The Wilkins School Community Center officially became the Eastern Chapter of the Pittsburgh Branch. There are 375 chapters worldwide and the organization has provided blankets since 1995. There are a variety of ways to get involved in the organization: · Provide a monetary donation. · Provide a donation of new fabrics, yarns, or even gift certificates to fabric stores. · Provide a donation of time by becoming a “Blanketeer”, working from home or at one of the monthly Project Linus ‘gatherings’. For more information and meeting times contact Judy Werner at (412) 241-8126.

	Support WSCC
You can support WSCC through United Way or Employer-Matching! WSCC is a member of United Way. You can select WSCC as your "contributor's choice" agency - indicate agency code 124 on the form you receive at work. Also, choose WSCC as the site of your Day of Caring project. Many employers offer matching contribution programs. This can double the amount donated to WSCC.
	Rentals
Looking for great space to hold a birthday, reunion, graduation, or retirement party? Need a place for a conference, meeting or educational event? WSCC has classrooms approx. 32ft x 24 ft. and an activities room with a nearby kitchen area for rent. Our location offers convenient access to I-376 (Parkway East) at the Edgewood/Swissvale exit. Contact us at 412-244-8458 or e-mail for available dates. Classroom or kitchen hourly rate: $15.00 Activities room hourly rate: $25.00 Call to discuss daily, weekly or long-term leases.
	Membership
The Wilkins School Community Center is a not-for-profit ALL volunteer-run meeting place for year-round classes, community events, and civic organizations. By becoming a member, you can help us preserve the Center as an important neighborhood asset. In addition to knowing that your contribution benefits the community, you will receive a discount of $2 on all 6-week classes or $1 off mini-classes. Membership levels are: $20 (individual), $35 (family) and $50 (patron). See the membership or registration form to join!

Updated September, 2007