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and a fantastic fireworks display. Visit the website for more information. Green Tree Borough Fourth of July Celebration Date: July 4 Time: Noon Address: Wilson Park Pool, 825 Poplar Street, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro.com, or 412.921.1110 Celebrate Independence Day courtesy of Green Tree! Featuring music, raffles, swimming, All-American cookout, and fun with friends and family and more! Visit the website for more information. Independence Day Celebration at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Date: July 4 Time: 1 p.m. Address: 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella Contact: heinzhistorycenter.org, or 724.587.3412 Celebrate the spirit of America with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft on Independence Day. Visit the website for more information. Kidsfest at Kennywood Dates: June 28 & 29 Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 It’s always good to be a kid at Kennywood, but it’s taken up a notch, or five, for Kidsfest! Your little ones can meet their favorite superheroes, royalty, puppies and pals! Enjoy character meet-and- greets, fun activities, and the Kennywood lineup of fantastic family rides. Check the website for more details on activities and discounts. Mt. Lebanon’s July 4th Community Day Celebration South Fayette Community Day North Strabane Community Day Strawberry Festival at Trax Farms Date: July 4 Time: Noon Address : Mt. Lebanon Park, Cedar Boulevard at Greenhurst Drive, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanon.org, or 412.343.3409 Celebrate July 4th with games, amusements, food and other activities. Visit the website for more information. Date: Aug. 4 Address: North Strabane Municipal Park, 1929 Rt. 519 South, Canonsburg Contact: northstrabanetwp.com, or 724.745.8880 Featuring food, crafts, kids’ activities, games, live music and entertainment and fireworks! Visit the website for a schedule of events. Pleasant Hills Community Day Date: Aug. 11 Address: Mowry Park, 400 Mowry Drive, Pleasant Hills Contact: pleasanthillspa.com, or 412.655.3300 Bringing family, friends and neighbors together for a parade, festival with food, vendors and games, entertainment, live bands and a spectacular fireworks show. Visit the website for more information. Peters Township 40th Annual Community Day Date: June 30 Address: Peterswood Park, 750 Bebout Road, Venetia Contact: peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000 Celebrate with friends and neighbors with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, vendor booths, food, fireworks and more. Visit the website for more information. Scott Township Community Day Date: July 4 Address: Scott Township Municipal Park, 448 Lindsay Road, Carnegie Contact: scott-twp.com, or 412.276.5300 A fun-filled day with American Legion flag services, food and game booths, pool activities (must have a pool pass to participate), live music and fireworks. Visit the website for the schedule of events. Date: Aug. 25 Address: Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette Contact: southfayettepa.com, or 412.221.8700 Featuring fun for all ages, including live entertainment, children’s and adult activities, petting zoo, food and beverages, vendors/exhibitors and more! Visit the website for the schedule of events. Dates: June 9 & 10 Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms.com, facebook. com/TraxFarms, or 412.835.3246 Sweet summer fun down on the farm! Create a garden craft and enjoy a bounce house, Rainbow Express train rides and live entertainment. Partake in Belgian waffles, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes, bowls of strawberries, hand- dipped ice cream, strawberry slushies, milkshakes and more. Visit the website for the schedule of events. Washington County Fair Dates: Aug. 11-18 Address: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington Contact: washingtonfair.org, or 724.225.7718 Celebrating western Pennsylvania’s heritage, culture and community by providing wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competition and educational experiences for the whole family. The fair is where agriculture, industry, education and recreation unite in a cooperative effort to dynamically portray the resources and accomplishments of the Washington County area. Visit the website for more information. Whiskey Rebellion Day at Oliver Miller Homestead Date: July 15 Time: 1:30 p.m. Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: olivermiller.org, or 412.835.1554 The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 was the most significant domestic disturbance until the Civil War. The Miller family’s involvement in this historic event is reviewed with the aid of three short skits, Continued on next page > CHARTIERS VALLEY ❘ SUMMER 2018 27