Shaler High School Spring Choir Concert
Date: May 17 (Tentative; check website)
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Shaler High School Auditorium, 381 Wible Run Road, Shaler
Contact: sasd.k12.pa.us/shalerareahighschool_home.aspx
More Spring Events Just
a Short Drive Away:
Civil War Living History Day
Date: Apr. 16
Address: Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall,
300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie
Contact: 412.276.3456, or carnegiecarnegie.org
Enjoy tours of the Captain Thomas Espy GAR Post, exhibits,
re-enactors, live music and more. Visit the website for more
information.
Great Amazing Race Pittsburgh
Date: Apr. 17
Address: Settlers Cabin Park, 1225 Greer Road, Oakdale
Contact: greatamazingrace1.info/pittsburgh.html
Take part in some family-friendly competition that is modeled after
the TV show “The Amazing Race,” where two-person teams complete
a one-mile course speckled with fun team-oriented challenges. Visit
the website for more information.
Old Economy Village Spring Garden Workshop and Garden Mart
Date: May 7
Address: 270 Sixteenth Street, Ambridge
Contact: 724.266.4500, or oldeconomyvillage.org
Enjoy presentations and lectures on the many amazing aspects of
gardening. The garden will be filled with vendors selling plants, garden
tools and ornamentals. Visit the website for more information.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens May Market
Dates: Throughout May
Address: Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh
Contact: 412.622.6914, or phipps.conservatory.org
Stock up on unique plants and gardening accessories while talking
with the experts at Phipps’ annual May Market. View the inspiring
gardens at a discounted rate during the event. Visit the website for
more information.
Pittsburgh Bonsai Society Spring Show
Dates: June 4-5
Address: Phipps Garden Center, 1059 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh
Contact: pittsburghbonsai.org
This free event highlights the work members put into developing
these small works of art. Purchase trees, starter material, tools, pots
and accessories in the vendor area. Bring in your own trees for expert
styling and care advice. Visit the website for more information.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Plant Sale
Date: May 21
Address: 1082 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale
Contact: 412.444.4464, or pittsburghbotanicgarden.org
Purchase native plants and get advice from experts, tour the garden
and take part in many fun and interesting garden-related activities!
Visit the website for more information. n
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