WHAT’ S NEWS IN CHARTIERS VALLEY
CHARTIERS VALLEY GRAD AT THE 2026 OLYMPICS! When Scott Township native Tom Wallisch won gold at the Winter X Games held in Aspen, Colorado, in 2012, it was the highest score in Slopestyle skiing history. He also set a world record in 2016, for a 424-ft. rail grind.
Slopestyle skiing looks almost like CGI( computer-generated imagery) with moves seemingly impossible for any human being to perform. The skiers do twisting jumps off of ramps and then“ ride the rails” doing even more amazing tricks.
Wallisch was a master at the sport and his notable expertise landed him a career as a color commentator, including at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics with NBC. We look forward to hearing more of his expert commentary for future events!
EVERYTHING SCOTTISH!
Many area residents have Scottish roots that run deep. You can celebrate this heritage at the Pittsburgh Tartan Day event on Saturday, April 11, at the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park.
It is sponsored by St. Andrew’ s Society of Pittsburgh and commemorates the signing of Scotland’ s Declaration of Independence. This year’ s event will also celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and of Bethel Presbyterian Church.
The fun begins at 10 a. m. and runs until 4:30 p. m., with free admission and parking. There will be many vendors selling Scottish memorabilia, information on clans, workshops, great food, raffles, and entertainment, including of course, bagpipers!
The proceeds benefit the St. Andrew’ s Society Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit standrewspittsburgh. org.
EVENTS AT THE SCOTT TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
It’ s a busy season at the Scott Township Library, with four great events in the spring to support the library!
A birthday celebration will be held March 26 to celebrate the 25th birthday of the Scott Township Library. The Open House will be held from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m., and light refreshments will be served. From 5 to 7 p. m., a Family Birthday Party will include games and activities for kids ages 3 – 12. Registration is requested for both events at scottlibrary. org.
The Spring Vendor Fair will take place on March 28 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Scott Township Municipal Building. This event is free and includes raffles, a food truck and various vendors.
Trivia Night will be held April 24 from 7 to 9 p. m. at the Scott Township Community Room in Scott Park. Tickets are $ 15 before March 31 and $ 20 thereafter or at the door. Light refreshments will be served and outside food and drinks are welcome. This will be an adult-only event. Tickets are available at the library.
The Friends of Scott Township Public Library will host a Spring Book Sale, April 30 through May 3. There will be a variety of used books, games, puzzles, DVDs and CDs available for purchase. Thursday will the Friends of the Library Members-Only Night. The hours for the general public are: Friday, May 1, Noon to 4 p. m. Saturday, May 2, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Sunday, May 3, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.($ 5 Bag Day) The event is cash or check only. Get some great books and media for your family or as gifts!
HOLLOW OAK FUNDRAISER
The Hollow Oak Land Trust preserves tracts of natural land, many of which are in our area.
This is the 10th year for the organization’ s Brewhaha event, which will be held Saturday, March 28, from 6 to 9:30 p. m. at the Mayernik Center, located in Avonworth Community Park.
This fundraiser is widely attended by lovers of craft beer, fine wine and gourmet food. Ten local breweries will be bringing a selection of their craft, and chef Chaz Smith of The Culinary Artists will present a five-course tasting menu. For tickets, visit hollowoak. org and click on“ Events.” n
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