Who Are We? Friends of Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission is a non-profit, tax-exempt Pennsylvania corporation created to provide funding for community organizations, including the Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission, to support community projects, recreational programs and activities, and community development projects.

What Do We Do? Friends of PTARC has established its initial goal to raise funds to complete the rehabilitation of the Level Green building into the PTARC Shelley Proskin Recreation Center. In 2008, the completion of the new parking configuration took place at a cost of $80,000. In 2009, Friends of PTARC commenced fundraising to develop the 22 acres of property adjacent to Sunrise Elementary School, the PTARC Park at Sunrise.

How Can You Help? Friends of PTARC is asking community-minded organizations and individuals to donate funds, materials, labor, and/or their time to assist in the completion of these projects.

Why Should You Help? The PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center provides:

• A place for families to hold birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, graduation parties, and anniversary celebrations.
• A facility for parents and caregivers to take pre-school children for fun activities and early childhood education.
• A place for after-school activities, homework supervision, club meetings, fitness, and fun activities for school-aged children.
• A facility for life-long learning, fitness, and wellness activities for adults.
• A place for senior adults to meet, eat, have activities, club meetings, exercise, socialize and do community service work.

Who Should I Contact? If you are interested in helping or desire additional information, please contact Cheryl Kemerer, Executive Director at 724-744-2171 ext. 205.

Public Meetings: Regular meetings of Friends of PTARC are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Penn-Trafford High School Warrior Center

Board of Directors: Linda Iams (chair), Eleanor Flannery (vice-chair), Celest Roof (secretary), Linda Iams (treasurer), Dr. Jason Cinti, Linda Novak

Friends of Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission
Cheryl Kemerer, Executive Director, 724-744-2171, ext. 205
P.O. Box 452, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA 15636

Got A Buck for the Recreation Center?

If every resident of the Penn-Trafford School District gave $1, we can raise $26,083 to go toward the renovation of the PTARC Recreation Center in Level Green. Just add $1 to your program registration fee.

Please give a $Buck$!

Or, donate using our PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center Pledge Form.

Wine Tasting Extravaganza

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Wine Tasting Extravaganza - Ages 21 & up
Sample award winning wines with complimenting hors d’oeuvres and decadent desserts.
Location: Greenhouse Winery, 10828 Guffey-Rillton Road, Rillton
Day & Time: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 7:00-9:00 pm
Donation: $20 per person
Call 724-744-2171 ext. 205 or 204 for information and tickets

Holiday Kickoff Concert
With the Penn-Trafford Community Band &
Community Ringers English Hand Bell Choir.
Location: Penn Middle School Auditorium
Day & Time: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 2:00-4:00 pm
Donation: $5 per person
Call 724-744-2171 ext. 205 or 204 for information and tickets

Bushy Run Trail Run 5K Race & Walk
Held annually in July through the scenic trails of the beautiful, historical Bushy Run Battlefield, Route 993, Penn Township.
View the 2010 results
View the 2010 brochure and registration form
For registration information contact 724-744-2171 ext 205 or ckemerer@penntwp.org.

Gary Proskin donates $25,000 in cash, materials and labor to name the former library/kindergarten building in Level Green the “PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center”.

The upper level of the building which contains a large multi-purpose room, kitchen, bathrooms, and offices will open June 12, 2006!

The Ralph Hiller Company donated office furniture to assist with the initial furnishing of the PTARC Recreation Center.

Keystone Premium Floor Coverings donated the installation of the VCT tile, linoleum flooring, and carpeting in the upper level of the PTARC Recreation Center.

With the continued support of community-minded businesses and individuals, the upper level of the PTARC Recreation Center should be ready to open in June 2006!

Landscaping donated by JPS Landscaping, Valley Club Drive, Irwin