The voice of the Regent Square Civic Association (RSCA),
a not-for-profit 501(c)3, all-volunteer community organization,
serving Regent Square’s diverse residential and business community.
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
NEWSLETTER
MAY 2015
VOLUME 35, NUMBER 3
Join us…
RSCA meetings are typically held the
first Tuesday of each month at 7:00
p.m. at the Wilkins School Community
Center, 7604 Charleston Avenue.
FYI: Municipality Council Meetings:
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Edgewood -- First and Third Monday
of the month at 7:30 p.m.
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Pittsburgh District 5 -- Every Tues.
and Weds. as a part of the
council meeting at 10 a.m.
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Swissvale -- First and Last Weds.
of the month at 7 p.m.
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Wilkinsburg Council Legislative
Session -- Second Weds. of the
month at 7 p.m.
Registration for the Yard Sale
Ends May 10
The annual yard sale, which will take place Saturday, May 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is
almost here! Registrations for the yard sale are due by the end of the day Sunday, May 10.
The registration forms and address can be found below or on the website at
www.regentsquare-rsca.org. Remember, registering your yard sale (and hot list items!) gets
you included on our directory and map that is distributed on the website and the day of
the sale in flyer form. Also, make sure your friends and neighbors register their sales! The
block with more registered sales tend to attract more shoppers! Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 16th for a wonderful sale! 
-Chris Swab, RSCA Board Member
“Drive Like Your Kids
Live Here”
See Form
on Page 3
Dangerous driving behavior, particularly at excessive speeds, can be a problem on our
streets. Though Braddock Avenue is a major arterial route, it is also primarily residential and
not designed for speeds over 25mph; likewise, the side streets of Regent Square are often
narrow and have limited sight lines, and even 25mph is too fast. A gentle reminder for drivers to slow down can help keep everyone safe. To that end, we’d like to call your attention to
a helpful yard sign. The nonprofit organization Drive Like Your Kids Live Here offers
18”x24” weather-resistant signs with this message at drivelikeyourkidslivehere.com for
$11.99 each. An alternate version, Drive Like Your Pets Live Here, is also available.
The members of the South Braddock Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee have
been working diligently to make Regent Square safer and more pedestrian- and bicyclefriendly. You can help by promoting the message that driving responsibly can save a life. 
MORE UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
FOR REGENT SQUARE RESIDENTS,
BUSINESS OWNERS & NON-PROFITS:
-Karen Brooks
To receive Regent Square notices
between issues of this newsletter, you
can register for the:
• RSCA General Email List and/or
• RSCA Business Email List
Visit www.regentsquare-RSCA.org and
follow the “RSCA Mailing Lists” links
and instructions. (You don’t have to be a
RSCA member to subscribe.)
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Wilkins School Community Center Garden Tour and ‘En Pleine
Air’ Art Competition
Visit an enchanting array of gardens throughout Regent Square on Sunday, July
12 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Start your day at the WSCC where you will pick
up a tour book and enjoy a light brunch and mimosa before setting out for the
day. This year we added something new- artists will be painting in the gardens!
All artwork will be on display at the WSCC at 2:00 p.m. for judging. Prizes will
be awarded. Artists of all skill and experience levels are invited to participate. Contact us if you wish to be an artist, underwrite an artist award or
place an ad in the tour booklet. Limited space is still available. Sponsorship is
also welcome. There are also volunteer opportunities for all ages. Advance
tickets are $17, after July 6th $20. Tickets can be purchased via our website or
you can mail a check to; WSCC, 7604 Charleston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
15218. Visit www.wsccpgh.org for more information. This is a wildly popular
event not to be missed! 
-Patricia Doody
Events Calendar
Friday, May 8 – Saturday, May 9, 8:00 p.m.
Waverly Opera House
Waverly Social Hall, 590 S. Braddock Avenue
This year's production, "Rascals Under the Big
Top or The Ring's Around Miss Rosie" features
the unscrupulous Ringmaster, Conrad Mooch,
and his partner-in-crime, Patty Larceny, in their
dastardly plan to take over the Pampermouse
Circus. Come join in the boo's, hisses and
cheers as the hero, Jim Nasium, battles the villains and saves the day for his sweetheart, Miss
Rosie, granddaughter of the circus owner. Great
fun for the entire family! Tickets are $8 and all
proceeds benefit the Waverly Camp Scholarship
Fund. For more information, visit
waverlychurch.org or call 412-242-0643.
Sunday, June 7, 2:00pm
Circle of Faith
Regent Square ConversationDiscussion Group
Do you enjoy interesting, stimulating conversation that matters? Do you
enjoy discussing current events, social-cultural issues, ethical questions and
other substantive topics? If so, please contact Norm Wien (Regent Square
resident and RSCA member) to explore the possibility of establishing a Regent Square Conversation-Discussion Group. Norm has helped to establish
many other conversation-discussion groups that meet around Pittsburgh,
and would like to bring such a group to the Square. If you are interested,
contact Norm at: 412-242-3481 or [email protected]. 
Contributions: This edition was edited by RSCA newsletter editor, Monica
Cooney, and designed by Rebecca Doshi. Thanks go to the community members who
contributed articles or information for the newsletter.
RSCA welcomes the submission of articles and calendar events to this Newsletter, which
is published bi-monthly. Deadline for submission is the first Tuesday of each month for
the next month’s issue. Submission does not guarantee publication. RSCA reserves the
right to decline any submission or to edit for style, length and/or content. For detailed
submission guidelines, visit www.regentsquare-RSCA.org or email
[email protected].
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Schenley Plaza Oval and Tent, Schenley
Park in Oakland
Circle of Faith is an event for persons who believe that the Creator's love is inclusive of us all.
Individuals and Communities of Faith in the
greater Pittsburgh area are welcome for
comments from a diverse representative group
of people, music that will include an original
composition written for the day and performed
by a community chorus, followed by a symbolic
unifying activity and more.
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 9:00am12:00pm
Vacation Bible School at Mifflin
Avenue United Methodist
Church
Children ages 3 through 6th grade are invited!
For more information, visit www.mifflinave.org
or email the church office at
[email protected]
Regent Square Civic Association Yard Sale
Saturday, May 16, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Participant Registration Form
Due no later than 7:00 pm on Sun. May 10
You may also Register Online at www.regentsquare-rsca.org
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name:___________________________________
Address: _________________________________
Municipality:______________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________
Email Address: ___________________________
Please Check One: ____ Front Yard or ___ Back
Yard
____ Bake Sale or ____ Food Truck
Please send checks (payable to RSCA) to:
RSCA Yard Sale, 7604 Charleston Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Email Extended Hot List Items to: [email protected]
Yard Sale Fee
RSCA Member....................................................$7.00
Non RSCA Member.........................................$10.00
Unlimited Hot List Items*.........(Additional) $ 5.00
*Please email Separate List if choosing this option
RSCA Membership Fee
(You may also register to become a member using this
form)
Resident Member................................................$15.00
Business Member................................................$30.00
TOTAL..........................................................$_______
Hot Items to put on your yard sale listing:
(3 individual items included with registration)
1.
__________________________________________
2.
__________________________________________
3.
__________________________________________
2015 Membership
Dues
Have you sent in your 2015 RSCA membership dues yet? Dues are a very reasonable $15
per adult resident and $30 for business members. Membership fees are now tax deductible! You will receive a receipt for your records
with your 2015 membership card and window
cling. Dues can be mailed to: Regent Square
Civic Association, 7604 Charleston Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15218.
Join the RSCA Facebook Group
The RSCA has created a Facebook group to provide a positive, neighborhood resource for residents and business owners in and around Regent
Square to connect and share relevant community information. Use this
group as a resource for you and your fellow Squares in ways such as sharing
upcoming community events and news, posting about lost pets or items,
asking neighborhood questions, connecting with your neighbors, etc. By
joining the group, those who use, post, or comment on the Regent Square
Community Group agree to abide by the terms outline on the group page.
To join the group, visit www.facebook.com/groups/regentsquare.
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Run Around the Square Planning Underway
It’s almost time to register for the annual 1.5 Mile Run/Walk and 5K Race scheduled for August 22. Watch your email for notification
that registration has opened. Or check www.runaroundthesquare.com for everything you need to know.
Residents on the race course are reminded that vehicles must be removed from the street before 5:30 a.m. on race day or they will be
towed. This is important for the safety of the participants. Notifications are hand delivered well in advance, but mark the date on your
calendar now and share the information with your friends and neighbors. Please refer to the race map included with this issue to see if
your house is on the course. The race organizers thank you for your cooperation. 
-Donna Bour
Shady Lane School Gets Playground Update
A group of parent, staff and teacher volunteers met on a
beautiful Saturday in April to update the Shady Lane School
playground.
Kindergarten. There is a special summer program for children up
to 3rd grade. The school is NAEYC accredited and has a Keystone Star 4A rating.
Led by school Facility Manager R.W. Ripley and Educator Susan
Cooper, projects ranged from gardening and painting to pouring
concrete for a bicycle track.
Families interesting in enrolling their children can contact the
school at (412) 243-4040 or visit www.shadylane.org to learn
more.
Planning for the playground update began months ago, gathering
input from the children of Shady Lane School on what they
would want in an outdoor play space. Then teachers, parents,
and a playground specialist built on those ideas to dream up a
developmentally-appropriate playground.
There is still work to be done, but the children are already enjoying the handiwork of the volunteers.
Established in 1966, Shady Lane School provides quality early
childhood education for children age two until they enter
To contact the RSCA:
Regent Square Civic Association
7604 Charleston Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1265
Email: [email protected]
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Regent Square Civic Association. All rights reserved.
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