An excerpt from the August 2011 edition of the Voice

We're having some trouble with the link to the August newsletter. Please bear with us and we'll get that up as soon as we can. In the meantime, here's an excerpt:

President’s letter

Hello All,

We are at the height of summer and heading into another season ... perhaps sooner than we think.  At the moment, we have vacations, visitors and many social events on our minds and on our calendars.  Before you travel to seek adventure and relaxation, think about exploring a bit in our community.  Take a moment to consider the locations, sights and sounds that can be found near your familiar pathways.  You might be genuinely surprised, and become an adventurer in and around Polish Hill.

Walking or biking gives us a completely different perspective of our community.  I know, there are hills.  But trust me, it's worth getting out there without an automobile.  Take part of a day and schedule a purposeful little journey in and around our borders.  Long-term residents may be surprised by discoveries on streets they have not visited before.  Newer residents can delight in discoveries as they map out their personal Polish Hill routes and destinations.  Be sure to check out our budding business community that offers residents shopping and entertainment venues within blocks of home.

And hardly a week goes by without a yard sale or an event to spark your interest.  Perhaps your basement clean-out is pending, and its resulting sale will be the next point of interest for everyone.  Have you visited the West Penn Recreation Center yet?  Did you know there's a pool tucked away and surrounded by trees?  If you need a way to cool off, there is always the sprayer in the playground area.  Take a minute and let your inner five-year-old out to play in the mist.  This City-run facility is a fantastic resource for our community.  You can always find a place for your own entertainment and have a picnic. 
Our festivals have come and gone this year.  I believe the Polish Hill Arts Festival is becoming one of the best anywhere.  I must admit I am already looking forward to July 2012.  It was so wonderful to have the streets filled with smiling faces of people enjoying music, food, creativity and companionship.  This is really the joy of getting out there and exploring -- to make new discoveries and connections, and meet a friend or two.

The seasons will change ... and so will the events.  Yet we can always find a way to venture out and about, and enjoy the life our village.  Take a moment to participate in the Polish Hill experience by being a fearless explorer, then sharing what you find with the rest of us!

Terry Doloughty
PHCA president