Propel Homestead – 3rd Grade – It’s Cool to Care!

Propel Homestead third graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues. This project was designed to expose students to people making a difference, career opportunities focused on helping people, and the power of clear writing and speaking as a means of conveying information to others.

Propel McKeesport – 4th Grade – It’s Cool to Care!

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel McKeesport fourth graders identified social issues that concern them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements tp promote organizations working to address these issues.

Propel McKeesport – 2nd Grade – Original Stories and Adaptations

These 38 original stories and adaptations were created by Propel McKeesport second graders as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program which focused on storytelling, audio technology and the power of the human voice. These recordings, which are accompanied by handmade illustrated books, are scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program, slbradio.org and neighborhoodvoices.org.

Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Participants were asked to design eco-friendly bags. Listen as first place winners Leann Dase, Dave Morgan, and Aimee Ozarchuk from Woodland Hills, along with their teacher Dan Schuller, discuss their designs and processes, live on SLB.

The Fairchild Challenge fosters interest in the environment by encouraging teenagers to investigate, devise imaginative and effective responses, and to take action at many levels on environmental issues through a menu of Challenges.

Big Brother Big Sister of the Month: Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace. More information is available below.

Youth Expression Showcase: Western PA Young Writers Institute

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Dighan Kelly (8th Grade at CAPA), Rachel Dougal (5th Grade at Boyce Middle) and Zaire Smith (4th Grade at Frick Environmental Charter), all members of the Western PA Young Writers Institute, share selections live on SLB.

The Western PA Young Writers Institute is for young people who enjoy writing and who want to develop their craft in a community of writers.

Youth Expression Showcase: Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Kevin Silmore Skolnick, Claire Niederberger, Loleta Lee and Grace Stokan, all seniors in high school and members of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, performing live on SLB.

Youth Expression Showcase: Gemini Theater’s ‘Snow White’

New at Neighborhoodvoices: We welcome members of the cast of ‘Snow White’ as they preview their production of this classic story. Show runs through March 11, 2012.

The 6th Annual Father Daughter Dinner Dance

Alongside an evening of dinner and dance, fathers and their daughters joined us here at The Saturday Light Brigade to share memories of their fondest moments together.

YES: Center for Young Musicians Pianists

New from Neighborhoodvoices:

Pianists from The Center for Young Musicians. The Center for Young Musicians develops a community of students with a life-long love of music through a comprehensive, long-term curriculum.