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Kennywood Date: Opens in May (Visit the website for the exact date.) Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 Kennywood is one of the oldest and most beloved amusement parks in America, and a top destination for family-friendly fun and excitement. Visit the website to see what’s new before planning your next excursion. 2019 PAP Scholarship Benefit Luncheon Date: March 30 Address: South Hills Country Club, 4305 Brownsville Road, Whitehall Contact: pghalumpanhel.org For 103 years, the Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic has been awarding annual scholarships to collegiate women in the Pittsburgh area. To support this effort, PAP will be hosting its annual Scholarship Benefit Luncheon. This year’s theme is “Sisterhood Over the Rainbow” to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1939 classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. 3 Rivers Comicon Dates: May 11 & 12 Address: Century III Mall, 3075 Clairton Road, West Mifflin Contact: 3riverscomicon.com 3 Rivers Comicon has set out to be a convention for comic fans and creators alike. With over 100 artists/writers/ creators and almost as many vendors of everything nerdy, this show is one not to miss. It is dedicated to cultivating the comic culture and community by bringing in some of the bigger names in the industry. Yinzers for Bethel Park Library Fundraiser Date: April 27 Address: Bethel Park Public Library, 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park Contact: bethelparklibrary.org/yinzer.htm Grab your babushka and Terrible Towel because this Pittsburgh-themed night is going DAHN! Get in the yinzer spirit with foods inspired by our ethnic, blue-collar history including pierogies, chipped ham, and kielbasa and sauerkraut. Grab an Iron or a glass of wine and buy a few tickets for the raffle baskets as you roam through the revered stacks of the library. What’s a yinzer event without a cookie table? There is a Pittsburgh Cookie Table contest where you can vote on your favorite cookie table entry. Visit the website for more details and for information on purchasing tickets. Spring Festivals & More in Pittsburgh RICH’S TIRE SERVICE FAMILY OWNED Full Service Garage Offering: Auto and Truck Tires Inspections Alignments Brake Services Plus Much More 412.831.1810 richstireservice.com 5375 Progress Blvd., Bethel Park (Bethel Industrial Park) Phipps Spring Flower Show: Gardens of the Rainbow Dates: Beginning March 23 Address: Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or 412.622.6914 A celebration of new hope and inspiration arrives with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ spring flower show, Gardens of the Rainbow. Be inspired by a kaleidoscope of colors in this vibrant display, featuring thousands of lilies, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and more spring favorites throughout the glasshouse. Visit the website for more information. aily at D Gre ecials, ch Sp s t, Lun r, kfa a e Br & Dinne to o! t Ou Take 2019 Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day Parade Date: March 16 Address: Downtown Pittsburgh Contact: pittsburghirish.org/parade “The 2nd Largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the World!” Pittsburgh’s very large and active Irish community comes together each year to produce a family- oriented celebration of Ireland’s patron saint. n Bring in your chilly self & warm up with our great homemade food! a Didn’t see your favorite spring event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. a We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information. Bring this ad in for 20% OFF of your meal! 412-595-8451 2840 South Park Rd., Bethel Park BETHEL PARK ❘ SPRING 2019 21