{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvoice-of-the-arts.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fits-be-my-neighbor-day-IRBMyypw","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"It's Be My Neighbor Day! ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/494cf6d9-ee8b-4343-8e48-df0716e6167a/dfc1a743-a214-40e7-881e-fd4d65a7cb4d/cropped_1789577758567.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"It's that time of year again for Be My Neighbor Day! This free event celebrates a community in Pittsburgh and the kindness we all share. This year, it is in McKees Rocks, where the organization Focus on Renewal is a big part of connecting everyone in the community. \n\nArts Coordinator at Focus on Renewal and author Tamika Huffman, and WQED Learning Neighborhood Manager, Abha Vaishampayan, talk about the activities available on March 22nd. \n\nTamika shares FOR's mission, and what they do for their McKees Rocks community. With services for children, families, and the community, FOR is a pillar of kindness. Abha discusses what Be My Neighbor Day is all about, and where you can find Daniel Tiger. There will be hands-on activities, including painting cookies, interactive theater, and line dancing lessons. You can also find a historical exhibit showcasing the McKees Rocks neighborhood by the Historical Society. \n\nCome celebrate kindness on March 22nd from 11 am to 1 pm at Focus on Renewal's Father Ryan Arts Center and the McKees Rocks Borough Council Building.\nYou can find more information at https://www.wqed.org/bemyneighborday/. \n\nAlso, find more about Focus on Renewal at https://forstorox.org/.\n\nBe My Neighbor Day is supported by PNC Grow Up Great and Fred Rogers Productions."}