Author: Paula & Mike

The 4th annual Suite Cafe 2013 was held on May 11, 2013 in the Cafeteria at Norwin High School.  This marked the third year a new venue was chosen since the event keep growing!  Our thanks go to Dr. William Kerr, Superintendent of the Norwin School District (who also attended the event along with his wife Debbie), the Norwin High School custodial staff, …

A benefit to support the Norwin Play It Forward Fund, Inc. will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 6:30 – 10:00 PM in the Cafeteria at Norwin High School! Yes, indeed, the location has been changed because the event just keeps on growing as we celebrate our 4th annual Suite Cafe!! It will feature live musical performances by Norwin …

What a night!  About 80 people had a great time at the 2012 Wind Up/Wine Down in support of The Norwin ‘Play It Forward’ Fund, Inc. on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at The Greenhouse Winery in Rillton, PA.  Music provided by jazz guitarist Ken Karsh and Friends (Chris Pangekis on keyboard and John Schmidt on drums) added a special ambiance to …

A benefit to support The Norwin Play It Forward Fund, Inc. will be held Saturday, November 24, 2012 at The Greenhouse Winery in Rillton, PA at 6:30 until 10:00 PM (wine sales until 9:00), featuring an evening of jazz with Ken Karsh and Friends. Wine tasting and sales will be provided by Hazuza’s Greenhouse Winery, along with prizes, raffles, a …

This event just keeps on growing!  Over $7,000 was raised to subsidize private music lessons for students with need in the Norwin School District who participate or are planning on participating in the Norwin Band. The first two years, it was held at the Shafton Fire Hall, but this year, the even was held in Mack Hall at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish. Since …

A benefit to support the Norwin Play It Forward Fund, Inc. will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 6:30 – 10:00 PM at Mack Hall at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in North Huntingdon! It’s a new location for the 3rd year of this event, as we’ve outgrown our previous location! The “Suite Café” will feature live musical performances …

While news reports tell us that our nation’s economy is struggling to recover, it’s amazing to see the generosity of people that are engaged with a vibrant cause. The Wind Up/Wine Down of 2011 was a sell-out almost a week before the event! While this was only the second year of the event, it’s clear that friends are telling other …

The Suite Cafe 2011 is now history, and what a success it was! It’s amazing to us, that even in this most difficult economy, there are individuals willing to roll up their sleeves and help, businesses that contribute their products and services, parents and relatives that support the organization, and friends and community members that contribute gifts of time, talent …

We’ve all heard the news, watched the television reports, and read the blogs and the news services about the difficult economic times our nation is experiencing. But we’re now also hearing about signs of hope. For the people of Irwin, North Huntingdon, and North Irwin, Pennsylvania, hope is found in the young men and women that comprise the Norwin Band. …