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Be the Next Wayne Drop!

The Special Events Commission is looking for a new person to be the Rain Day Wayne Drop mascot! Enhance the fun atmosphere of the Rain Day festival and other local events by interacting with attendees of all ages. You’ll get to encourage folks to take selfies, dance, and enjoy the festivities, while promoting Rain Day.

Requirements include: an outgoing, friendly, ENTHUSI- ASTIC personality; a valid PA Driver’s license; 18 yrs. Old or older; fit into the Wayne Drop costume and be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and in hot conditions; find, drive to and attend events to promote Rain Day. To apply, submit a letter of interest and return it to the Waynesburg Borough office. Special Events Commission will contact you to set up an audition and interview. You will be asked to try on the costume and interact with a few people. Bring your driver’s license and comfortable shoes.

Conservation Leadership Scholarship

The Conservation District is offering a full scholarship to Penn State University’s 2019 Conservation Leadership School. This is a weeklong camp for high school students interested in the environment. Students will learn about nature and the outdoors through fun, hands-on activities like canoeing, hiking, bird watching, and fishing.

Any Greene County student aged 14 – 18 that has completed thir freshman year is eligible.

To apply, write a 500 – 1,000 word essay that describes the student’s interests and experience with the environment, why he or she would be the best recipient, and discuss how the school would benefit their future plans. Essays must be received by April 12.

Essays may be mailed to the office on 22 W. High Street, Suite 204, Waynesburg 15370 or emailed to gccd@co.greene.pa.us. FMI, call 724- 852-5278.

Now Hiring Lifeguard Positions

Greene County’s three public pools are in need of qualified individuals to work as lifeguards during the busy summer swimming season. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and possess current lifeguard certification issued by an authorized organization, or be able to attend and pass courses in professional lifeguarding, first-aid, CPR/AED training and required background checks.

A Lifeguard Certification course will be offered, as well as a Water Safety Instructor course, for those who want to teach swim lessons. The Water Safety Instructor certification is also needed for lifeguards seeking more hours of work and more hourly pay. Lifeguards hired for the summer will need to attend a mandatory training session, which will be scheduled prior to the start of the swim season during Memorial Day weekend.

To sign up for the lifeguard and/or water safety instructor course, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323.

Ryerson Station State Park is now hiring lifeguards for the 2019 season with positions starting at $12.02 per hour. Swimming areas open the Saturday before Memorial Day. Applicants must obtain lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR certificates before employment starts in May. Positions are subject to three child clearance background checks per Act 153 of 2014. Additional information and the application process can be found at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ or call the park office at 724-428-4254.

Easter Craft Classes

The Greene County Department of Recreation will be conducting two Easter craft classes on March 31. The classes include a children’s Easter Bunny Painting Class and an adult Easter Wreath/ Lighted Glass Block Painting Class.

Casey Clark, of Off the Wall Arts, will lead the children’s class for ages 5+, and held in the 4-H building upstairs at 2pm. Cost is $25, and includes supplies and a treat. Children will be shown step-by-step how to create their very own Easter masterpiece.

The adult Easter craft class will be held at 3pm in the 4-H building downstairs.

Class Fee is $35 and includes supplies. Ashlee Grandstrand will instruct participants on their choice of either an Easter wreath or a lighted Easter glass block.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Minimum participation also required. FMI, call 724-852-5323 or go online at www. co.greene.pa.us.

Poster & Coloring Contest

The Greene County Conservation District is holding a poster and coloring contest for Greene County children ages pre-K to 8th grade in celebration of Soil and Water Conservation Week. This year’s theme is “Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper”.

The poster contest is for Greene County students K-8th enrolled in public, private and home schools. The top 3 entrants in each age category will win a prize of wither $50, $75, or $100. Posters created may be completed in school or at home but must be the work of the individual student. Posters should be 14’x22’ and should be flat. Entries will be judged on their conservation message, visual effectiveness, originality and universal appeal.

The coloring contest is for Greene County pre-K children. The top 3 entries will receive new bicycles and helmets. Stickers, markers, crayons, etc. may be used on the coloring page obtained from the Conservation District.

Entries can be submitted to the Greene County Conservation District at 22 W. High St., Suite 204, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Entries must be received by Friday, April 5. Call 724-852- 5278 for more information.

6th Annual Greene Cuisine

Greene County United Way is excited to announce the 6th Annual Greene Cuisine - Greene County’s Ultimate Taste Test - where you can sample food from the area’s most talented chefs, mingle with community members and try some local wines. The evening will offer delicious food as well as musical entertainment, a Chinese and Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle and

more!! This year’s event will be held at the Army National Guard Readiness Center on Monday, April 29 beginning at 6:00 pm and is expected to draw more than 200 attendees, various eateries and local businesses. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of 10. Contact MaChal Forbes at 724-852-1009 / mforbes@greenecountyunitedway.org FMI.

Submit Your Classic Vehicle!

Interested in having your vehicle be considered for the 50s Fest magnet or T-shirt? Admissions are now being accepted! Send a photo of your car, along with contact info to danielle@directresults.us or drop them off at Direct Results, 185 Wade St., Waynesburg, PA 15370.

Annual Poetry Contest

The Bowlby library is inviting patrons/ citizens to submit original poems to the library beginning Monday, March 25 through Saturday, April 13. The competition will be broken down into the following categories:

• Kindergarten - Second Grade

• Third Grade - Fifth Grade

• Sixth Grade - Eighth Grade

• Ninth Grade - Twelfth Grade

• Adults

Entrants can enter up to 5 original poems; submission forms are available at the Circulation desk. Join us for the Poetry Reading & Awards Ceremony on Monday, April 29th, at 6:00 p.m. where we announce the winners from our Poetry

Contest, and invite participants to read their original work. Light refreshments will be served; this event is free and open to the public. FMI, call Bowlby Library at 724-627-9776.