Here are just some of the recreation opportunities available in the borough this summer.
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But cheaper, half-season and half-day passes will be available.
UPDATES and CORRECTIONS published below in italics (Thursday, April 18, at 10:05 a.m.). After toying with the idea of raising Baldwin Borough Swimming Pool rates by $5 per season pass for 2013, the Baldwin Council decided on Tuesday night to keep the pool's rates mostly the same as they were in 2012. The proposed rate increase was considered as a way to offset the pool's increasing expenses, but the council opted instead for the implementation of half-season passes that will become available in mid-July. Half-day passes will also be available at a cost of $3 per day. (A full-day pass costs $6.) The discounted price will be available at or after 4 p.m. but only on weekdays. The idea is to entice buyers with a prorated price. "When you get …
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Also on the table are discounted half-day and half-season passes.
Rates to use the Baldwin Borough Swimming Pool may rise in 2013 by $5 per season pass. At the same time, rates to use the pool for only a half-day or a half-season may fall. Borough Manager John Barrett told the Baldwin Council at its meeting on Tuesday night that he and borough pool Manager Chris Milius spoke recently and came up with those suggestions as ways to raise revenue for the pool, which officials say is losing money. "It wasn't built to make money off of," Councilman John Ferris said. "You're never going to make money off of that pool. A swimming pool is nothing but for the residents, for their convenience." Nevertheless, the council agreed informally that setting its sights on ways to offset the pool's increasing costs is a …
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10:42 am on Friday, March 15, 2013
MLR, Whitehall Pool passes are available for both Whitehall Borough and Baldwin Township residents. Whitehall residents have early-bird and half-season rates available to them. See here: http://www.whitehallboro.org/recreation/pool.html. Baldwin Twp. residents must pay $50 per pass no matter when, and they must pay for those passes at their own municipal building. Guest passes (no matter where … more ›
We will reveal the answer on Monday.
The Baldwin-Whitehall Patch has partnered with the Baldwin Historical Society to bring you a weekly trivia question that delves into our area's colorful past. Pat Lombardi and Patty Woehler, co-presidents of the society, generously write the questions and provide the pictures. Here is this week's question: Above is an old illustration. This recreational facility has a clubhouse, a swimming pool and a challenging golf course with a putting green and practice area. It also has a complete dining hall, where many events are celebrated. The swimming pool is large, with a wading pool and patio lounge area, and the clubhouse has dining facilities, a bar & grill, a pro shop and locker rooms with a summer snack shop. Which country club is this? …
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4:47 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012
Good work, folks. Yep, that was the now-closed Towervue Country Club. more ›
Move coincides with the start of classes in Baldwin-Whitehall's public schools.
When area children return to school for the fall semester, demand to use the Baldwin Borough Swimming Pool goes down. In response, Baldwin Manager John Barrett has adjusted the pool's remaining schedule for the summer. Its last day will be Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. The Baldwin-Whitehall School District resumes classes on Tuesday, Aug. 28, and that's when the pool begins to have its normal hours pruned. Wednesday, Aug. 22-Saturday, Aug. 25 Noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Noon-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 Noon-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28-Friday, Aug. 31 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1 Noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2-Monday, Sept. 3 Noon-6 p.m. --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.
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Passes will be good for admission to home sports events throughout the academic year.
In an effort to make admission to scholastic sports events at Baldwin High School easier and more affordable, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District will debut the "Baldwin Highlander Pass" this fall—a one-time-pay ticket that will allow access to events year-round. A Highlander Pass includes general admission for all home Baldwin High football games, soccer games, basketball games, swimming & diving meets, wrestling matches, lacrosse games and volleyball matches during a given school year (approximately 80 total events). The passes cannot be used, however, for WPIAL or PIAA playoffs games or for any team tournament events. Nevertheless, the passes should create a significant cost savings for many families, especially those that take …
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9:52 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012
Good idea! I hope it's a huge success and look forward to being able to utilize this pass in the future. more ›
Some activities start before classes do. Do you have your paperwork done?
Students interested in competing on sports teams at J.E. Harrison Middle and Baldwin High schools this coming fall season have some paperwork to complete. Although classes for the Baldwin-Whitehall School District's 2012-13 school year won't start until Tuesday, Aug. 28, some of the district's fall sports teams start activites as early as Aug. 13. But before athletes can begin any activities with district teams, they have to complete the required paperwork with their parents/guardians. That paperwork (also available in the media gallery above), in three packets, is available here: Packet 1 (11 pages) Packet 2 (one page) Packet 3 (one page) Included in those packets is paperwork for an authorized medical examiner to fill out upon completion…
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12:47 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
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A public meeting on Tuesday brought out various ideas for increasing participation and revenue.
Lack of attendance at its 2012 Community Day celebration led the Baldwin Borough Council to hold a public meeting on Tuesday night in order to generate ideas for drawing bigger crowds in future years. The council turned to the experts themselves—community members—to find out how to make the event better for everyone. And at the meeting, residents, council members and the Community Day committee brainstormed about several different solutions to the attendance problem, including adding new events like a carnival, a swimming tournament and/or performances by schoolchildren. "We all want it to be the best possible community function it can be," said Councilman Ed Moeller, who has been appointed to oversee the Community Day committee. "It's …
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2:46 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
I attended and volunteered for community day and even volunteers were shooed away by the parking police("members of the coucil" )who manned the parking lot assuring no one without a parking pass got in. This meant even though i was there a full hour and a half early to help and walk my team in the parade i had to park my car-leave my children - walk all the way up to the fire station and then … more ›
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Friends and neighbors from across Baldwin Borough and its surrounding municipalities descended on Churchview Avenue and the Baldwin Borough Municipal Complex on Saturday for the 2012 version of Baldwin Community Day. The daylong event—booths opened at 7 a.m., and fireworks went off at around 10 p.m.—featured the annual Baldwin Mile race, community parade down Churchview, free swimming at the Baldwin Borough Swimming Pool, food, amusement rides and a horde of other activities and performances to allow a large part of Pittsburgh's South Hills area to display some civic pride. Enjoy the photos and video found above, and click on "Upload Photos and Videos" to add your own! What the Community Day Schedule Looked Like: --- Follow the Baldwin-…
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3:07 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2012
cc, I'm sorry that this happened to you and your family. There are people out there that don't care about anyone but themselves. People shouldn't park in handicap spots unless they have a handicap tag or plaque. I wish they would of towed the cars for your sake so you and your family could of enjoyed the day. more ›
Pool passes for the 2012 season will be available for purchase at South Park's administrative office and pool starting on May 25.
Personal, family and senior pool passes for the 2012 season will be available for purchase at South Park's administrative office and pool starting on May 25. You can also purchase the passes at Boyce, North and Settlers Cabin parks. Officials from the Allegheny County Parks Department said that the fees for county pool passes are $60 per individual, $110 per family of four ($15 per each additional family member) and $30 per senior (aged 60 years or older). There is a $20 fee to replace a lost or stolen pass. Each family member must be present at the time of application in order to receive his or her individual photo identification pass. Proper proof of identification, which includes a driver's license photo ID or Pennsylvania …
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2:50 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Fellow Whiteheads, If there was any doubt that we are the best community in the land, this article should dispel that! Frank – I read through the lines of your comment and believe that you are asking if anyone has ever blacked out from the excitement of summer in Whitehall. Well sir, I can confirm the answer to be yes as this just happened to me. Bob – I hope that Mr. Healy enjoys the summer sun… more ›