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SPRINGtime Fresh
ARTS AND CHOCOLATE SPECTACULAR
Date: March 24 Address: Community & Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc. org
Calling all chocoholics! Keep it sweet this spring by sampling and purchasing tasty treats from local chocolatiers and bakeries. Enjoy live dance and musical performances from amateur artists, stroll through the student art gallery, or bring the kids for activities in the children’ s tent. Visit the website for more information.
SOUTH HILLS HOME SHOW
Dates: April 20-22 Address: Cool Springs Sports Complex, 1530 Hamilton Road, Bethel Park Contact: southhillshomeshow. com
You’ ll find fresh ideas and smart advice on home improvement, decorating and landscaping projects— all under one roof— at the South Hills Home Show. Featuring three actionpacked days of exhibits, seminars and demonstrations, it will educate and entertain anyone interested in information, advice and inspiration. Visit the website for more information.
THREE RIVERS QUILTERS 2018 QUILT SHOW
Dates: April 26-28 Address: The Meadows Banquets & Conference Center, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington Contact: threeriversquilters. org
Handcrafted beauty! This event showcases quilt-based products, as well as information and services related to the quilting and textile arts. Visit the website for more information.
TRAX FARMS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Dates: June( Check the website for the exact date.) Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms. com, or 412.835.3246
Spring is sweet at this two-day festival filled with delicious strawberry treats, children’ s activities, live music and more. Visit the website for more information.
UPPER ST. CLAIR COMMUNITY DAY
Date: May 19 Address: Community & Recreation Center in Boyce Mayview Park, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair, and other locations Contact: twpusc. org / events, or 412.221.1099
Celebrate what a great place Upper St. Clair is with friends and family! Community Day is a cooperative effort of the school district, township, students, parent volunteers, community groups and various businesses and professional organizations. There will be plenty of activities for the whole family! Featuring a 5k race, parade, food and craft booths and much more! Visit the website for more information.
Sights and Sounds of SPRING
ABRACADABRA, BY THE WASHINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Date: May 5 Time: 3 p. m. Address: Trinity High School, 231 Park Avenue, Washington Contact: washsym. org, or 724.223.9796
Maestro Yugo will trade in his baton for a wand to conjure up a magical end to another enthralling season. Enchantment will abound with classics including the Overture to Mozart’ s“ Magic Flute,”“ Neptune, the Mystic” from Holst’ s“ The Planets,” and Dukas’“ Sorcerer’ s Apprentice.” There will also be fun with magicians
Doc Dixon and Howard Mincone, music from the“ Harry Potter” films, and introduction of the Young Artist Competition Winner. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
AN EVENING WITH JOHN ADAMS
Date: April 6 Address: The Chapel at Old Main, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington Contact: bradfordhouse. org, or 724.222.3604
The Bradford House Museum and Washington & Jefferson College present The Symposium on Life and Customs in Western Pennsylvania. Meet John Adams, portrayed by Peyton Dixon, an interpreter with over a decade of experience. His goal is to bring to light the accomplishments and the imperfections of John Adams, as well as our other“ founding fathers”: to look beyond the statue, bring them off the pedestal, and see the everyman beneath. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
BETHEL PARK HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT
Date: April 17( Tentative – check the website.) Time: 7 p. m. Address: 309 Church Road, Bethel Park Contact: bpsdmusic. weebly. com
CASTLE SHANNON MEMORIAL DAY PARADE FEATURING THE KEYSTONE OAKS GOLDEN EAGLE MARCHING BAND
Date: May 28 Address: Route goes through Castle Shannon( Check the website for route and time.) Contact: kosd. org / MarchingBand. aspx
CHATHAM BAROQUE: THE THREE VIOLINS
Date: April 13 Address: Westminster Presbyterian Church Galbreath Chapel, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: chathambaroque. org / events
With virtuoso violinists in harmonious concert, Chatham Baroque explores the rarely performed repertoire
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