IN Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Spring 2019 | Page 26

Hello Spring! More For Families Baldwin Public Library presents Remake Learning Days – ‘Nature in the Neighborhood’ Date: May 18 Address: 5230 Wolfe Drive, Baldwin Contact: baldwinborolibrary.org (Pre-registration is required.) For students in third grade and up. Nature in the Neighborhood is a two-hour program centered on transforming an empty space on the new library grounds into a butterfly garden to attract local species of butterflies and pollinators. Visit the website for more information on pre- registration and other details. Healthy Kids Day 2019 at Spencer Family YMCA Date: April 1 Address: 305 Church Road, Bethel Park Contact: ymcaofpittsburgh.org/ spencer This free community event features fun, active play, and educational activities! Visit the website for more details. Kennywood Dates: Opening 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. Spring Basket Weaving at Scott Township Library Date: April 13 Address: 301 Lindsay Road, Scott Township Contact: scottlibrary.org, or 412.429.5380 (Pre-registration is required.) For grades K through 5! Join Scott Township Library for a fun hour of basket weaving and create baskets perfect for carrying things—especially eggs! Younger 24 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ children may need assistance from a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Visit the website for more information. Whitehall Public Library presents Critical Hit – Dungeons and Dragons Date: March 29 Address: 100 Borough Park Drive, Whitehall Contact: whitehallpubliclibrary.org (Pre-register for this event.) For ages 13 to 20. It’s back! Whitehall Public Library has brought back its tabletop gaming program called Critical Hit. The program features gameplay and campaigns from Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition books. Travel around once again with your old friends in groups of 4-8. Dive back into those tricky mazes filled with jelly monsters and sand dragons. Tackle the horrors of archery contests and ski ball tournaments. Continue exploring the abandoned house filled with scurrying creatures and queens. The world you started awaits your return. Bring your dice, your friends and your trusty DM (Dungeon Master) and prepare for things to get dicey all over again. More Events Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department Cash Bash Date: May 4 Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; drawing starts at 7 p.m. Address: Chartiers Room, 370 Commercial Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillevfd.com, or 412.221.1711 Tickets go quickly! Don’t miss this fun evening that benefits the Bridgeville VFD. A $500 winner will be announced every 15 minutes and there will be a $5,000 winner announced at 11 p.m. Call for more information, or to order your tickets. icmags.com Pittsburgh Tartan Day Date: April 6 Address: Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park Contact: standrewspittsburgh.org This free event includes entertainment from bagpipers, fiddlers, and dancers. Food, raffles, Celtic workshops, and a variety of gifts can be purchased. Proceeds from the celebration benefit the Tartan Day Scholarship Fund. This fund provides assistance for students of the Scottish arts. The St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that preserves and promotes Scottish heritage. Visit the website for more information. 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. n 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.