Burg Briefs
Featured Business: The Bar Association
Canonsburg has a new place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some libations. The Bar Association opened on North Jefferson Street across from the Frank Sarris Public Library on Nov. 27, and owner Harold Close says business has been great. “Canonsburg is transitioning,” he said. “We’ve got nice shops, and council is active in helping new businesses.”
You’ll find local beers from neighboring Rusty Gold Brewing, Washington Brewing Co. and White Horse Brewing on tap, and wines from Silver Mark Winery in North Strabane – where Close is also a township supervisor. In the kitchen, Chef Jared Moran preps everything from scratch, on a menu that is small but delicious. Apps like crab dip, house-made flatbread and a several different sandwiches are mainstays, and weekly specials rotate through.
The Terry Lee, named for a Canonsburg resident and Bar Association patron, is Tito’s Handmade Vodka, soda water and a splash of cranberry juice garnished with fresh cranberries.
When it’s warm outside, the garage doors can be opened, and you can even bring your four-legged friends – Close says they will have biscuits and water bowls available outside, along with al fresco seating. Speaking of dogs: Drink specials often feature Tito’s Vodka, because of the brand’s Vodka for Dog People initiative, which helps rescue and protect animals.
It’s a welcome addition to town, according to Mayor David Rhome. “Not only did Harold Close and his family bring a business to our town, they took the building and created a second one right next door (10x the Glam hair salon),” he said. “As we navigate together, we find that people want to stay in our hometown, and we are just so excited that The Bar Association represents what we want to continue to develop here.”
Mayor Rhome also said that additional lights are going to be installed in the parking lot right across the street from the establishment to make it even safer. “The borough officials are committed to making our town even better than what it is,” he said.
For more information, visit facebook.com/barassociationllc.
Canonsburg Armory Youth Center’s computer lab and homework assistance/tutoring center.
Armory After School
The Armory After School program offers a variety of regular activities. All are welcome each week as individual schedules allow, and there’s no need to sign up. If there is no school, there are no after school programs.
iCare Group, designed to take the focus off ourselves and on to the needs of others through cooking, baking and crafting. Mondays, 3-4:30 p.m. through March 4.
Campus Life includes fun, games and relevant discussions for middle school students. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Fitness Fun meets to encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle with strength, conditioning, speed, agility, bootcamp-style exercise and more. Wednesdays, 3-4:15 p.m. through March 6.
Open Armory features basketball, dodgeball and other indoor games in the gymnasium. The lower level is open, and the game room can be used to work on homework and hang out with friends. Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m. through March 7.
For more information, contact Erica Gardner at egardner@yfcmp.org.
Easter Egg Hunt
Canonsburg’s Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 10 a.m. April 20. Sponsored by the Canonsburg Volunteer Fire and Police Departments, it will be held at Town Park. For more information, visit canonsburgboro.com.