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more than half a century, winning 13 Grammy awards and selling more than 40 million albums. In celebration of her 100th year, this tribute presents many of her original big-band arrangements, some of which have not been heard in concert in more than 40 years. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details.
SPRING Social
BALLROOM DANCING AT ORCHARD HILL CHURCH
Date: April 6 Time: 7 p. m. Address: 2551 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: orchardhillchurch. com
Certified instructor“ Bobby D” teaches waltz, swing, cha cha and more. Come for the entire evening or just join in for social dancing in a gym that has been transformed into a festive ballroom. Walk-ins welcome; $ 10 per person at the door. Visit the website for more information.
BOARD GAMES – EVENING OF GAMING AT COOPER-SIEGEL LIBRARY
Date: April 26 Time: 6 to 8 p. m. Address: 403 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: coopersiegelcommunitylibrary. org, or 412.828.9520
Get your retro board games and rip the plastic off the new ones for an evening of gaming! Game lovers meet monthly at the library, so if you’ re interested, just show up! There are snacks and drinks too. Visit the website for more information. hello spring
FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH’ S PARKS AND RECREATION BLUEBERRY HILL GANG
Dates: Second Thursday of every month Time: 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Address: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, Blaine’ s Way, Franklin Park Fee: $ 15 yearly dues, and $ 2 for lunch at each program Contact: franklinparkborough. us, or 412.364.4115
Seniors ages 55 and older are invited to enjoy this fun monthly program for socializing, meeting new friends and enjoying a variety of delicious foods. Visit the website for more information.
NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT’ S SENIOR CITIZENS PROM
Date: May 11 Time: 7 p. m. Address: 10375 Perry Highway, Wexford Contact: northallegheny. org, or 412.369.5445
Relive your high school days at the Senior Citizens Prom! North Allegheny Gold Card members and seniors over the age of 62 are invited to dance the night away with free admission, great music, a free prom photo, light refreshments and more. It’ s sponsored by the North Allegheny High School junior and senior classes. Call, or visit the website for more information.
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FOURTH ANNUAL SPIN YOUR WHEELS
Date: April 7 Time: 9:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Address: Aspinwall Riverfront Park, 285 River Avenue, Aspinwall Contact: Register at crowdrise. com / spinyourwheels2018, Questions: 412.720.3687, or jenevash1 @ gmail. com
Benefiting“ Riding for the Handicapped of Western PA,” don’ t miss this fun outdoor fitness party. Riders can choose anywhere from 1 to 4 hours of spin classes and / or participate in at least 8 different group fitness classes such as Kick It, HIIT Bootcamp, Dance Cardio, Piyo and more. There will be a basket auction, refreshments, food, a DJ and many other activities for all ages. Visit the Crowdrise page to register.
THE ACHILLES PITTSBURGH HOPE AND POSSIBILITY ® RACE
Date: April 7 Address: North Park Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: achillespghrace. com, or 412.326.9110
Support athletes with disabilities this spring! The Hope and Possibility ® Race is open to everyone – runners, walkers and hand cyclists of all ability levels are welcome. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, or the 1-mile Family Fun Run / Walk is a great way for families to show their support. All proceeds from the event benefit the Pittsburgh Chapter of Achilles International in its support of athletes with disabilities. Visit the website for race registration, the course description and other details.
NORTH HILLS SPORTS CAR CLUB AUTOCROSS
Date: Seasonal – check the website for the dates. Address: North Park Pool Parking Lot, South Ridge Drive, Allison Park Contact: nhscc. com, or facebook. com / NorthHillsSportsCarClub
Rev it up this spring! Autocross is a low-budget, low-pressure sport in which almost anyone can participate, usually in the same car they drive to work. It is a safe, fun way to experience the thrills of competition driving. Visit the website for information on membership fees, rules and regulations, and other details.
1ST ANNUAL PENNIES PEDAL
Date: June 10 Address: Great Allegheny Passage starting at Hyatt House, Pittsburgh’ s South Side Contact: penniespedal. redpodium. com / 1st-annual-pennies-pedal, or Mike Rhoten, race organizer, at michael. rhoten @ concordhotels. com
Save the date! Pennies Pedal is a casual fun ride that allows both casual and avid cyclists to come together to support Pennies from Heaven while enjoying the world-famous Great Allegheny Passage( a Rails-to-Trails bike trail). The finish line festival
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