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‘ Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror’ presented by Little Lake Theatre Dates: Check the website for a variety of October dates. Address: 500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg Contact: littlelake. org / mainstageproductions, or 724.745.6300
A despicable theatre critic has been murdered, and Holmes and Watson are soon visited by George Bernard Shaw, an aspiring Irish playwright who entices Holmes to take the case. As they cross swords with the most famous literary luminaries of the day— Oscar Wilde, Gilbert & Sullivan, Henry Irving, Bram Stoker, and a young H. G. Wells, Holmes and Watson come face to face with their own celebrity as they pursue the killer in this rollickingly funny whodunit. * Recommended age: 10 +.* Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and more details.
OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Bethel Park Fall Clean-up Day Date: Oct. 20 Address: Bethel Park Area Contact: bethelpark. net, or 412.831.6800
Keep Bethel Park beautiful! Call to register your group for a cleanup area, and receive supplies. Visit the website for more information.
Blue Heron Nature Skills hosted by Bridgeville Public Library Date: Oct. 21 Address: Chartiers Park, 1121 Chartiers Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary. org, or 412.221.3737( Registration is appreciated.)
Enjoy an autumn plant identification walk at Chartiers Park presented by Blue Heron Nature Skills and Bridgeville Public
Library! Visit the website for more information.
Bonfire Stories at Woodville Plantation Date: Oct. 26 Time: 7 p. m. Address: 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville Contact: woodvilleplantation. org, or 412.221.0348
Enjoy a family-friendly evening of stories around the bonfire at Woodville Plantation! All ages are welcome! Woodville, the John and Presley Neville house, is southwestern Pennsylvania’ s principal link to the late 18th century, interpreting the time period of 1780 to 1820. Visit the website for more details.
Jack-O-Lantern Jog 2018 Date: Oct. 27 Address: Canon-McMillan High School, 314 Elm Street Extension, Canonsburg Contact: eteamz. com / jackolanternjog
The 14th Jack-O-Lantern Jog will be held rain or shine. The 5k run and one-mile stroll will both start from the Canon-McMillan High School. This race is a fundraiser to benefit the Community Scholarship Foundation of Canon- McMillan. Enter the event and bring your friends and families. All 5k finishers will receive a medal.
Peters Township Chamber Chase 5K Run / Walk Date: Oct. 13 Time: Race, 9 a. m.; registration 7:15 to 8:45 a. m. Address: Peterswood Park on Arrowhead Trail, 750 Bebout Road, Venetia Contact: peterstownshipchamber. com
A family-friendly, USATF-sanctioned 5K at Peterswood Park on Arrowhead Trail! This race benefits the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce Community & Scholarship Fund. Visit the website for more information.
Public Star Party Date: Oct. 20 Address: Mingo Creek Observatory, Mingo Creek Park, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville Contact: 3ap. org, or 724.348.6150
Take a whole bunch of friendly, intelligent, telescope-toting
amateur astronomers anxious to share their hobby, put them in a large open meadow at the top of a gentle hill with excellent views to all horizons, add two large permanent telescopes, and invite the public— that is a Public Star Party! Donations appreciated. Visit the website for more details.
South Park Ranger Campfire Program Dates: Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 Address: Route 88 and Corrigan Drive, South Park( Check the website for the shelter location.) Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks / south-park( Pre-register for this program.)
Join the park rangers around a crackling fire for an evening of programming! Topics may include nature, history, or campfire stories. Come early and bring a camp chair to get set up around the fire.
Washington Cruisers Cruise-In 2018 Date: Oct. 6 Address: McDonald’ s – Racetrack Road, Exit 41, I-79, Meadowlands Contact: 724.263.3335
Featuring a drawing for costumed adults and trunk-or-treat for kids( please bring some treats for the kids if you wish to participate). Present adults in costume will be eligible for a special drawing sponsored by Wabellco Federal Credit Union. Car cruise is open to all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. Dash plaques, DJ, 50 / 50 and food! Call for more information.
MORE FALL FUN
Brentwood Presbyterian Church Fall Craft Vendor Show Date: Nov. 3 Time: 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. Address: 3735 Brownsville Road, Brentwood Contact: brentwoodpc. org The Brentwood Presbyterian Church Craft Vendor Show will have various arts, crafts and direct sales vendors. There will also be concessions, homemade crafts, quilts, sewing, stained glass, wreaths and more. Visit the website for more information.
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