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Hello Spring! High School Special Olympics Club. Events run the gamut—from bocce to track and field. Visit the website for more information on the games, donating or volunteering. Bark For Life Date: May 4 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: South Park Museum Building and Fairgrounds, Brownsville Road, South Park Contact: main.acsevents.org, or 724.222.6911 The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a non-competitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. So bring your best canine friend and join in a fun-filled day, starting with a walk and continuing with demonstrations, contests and games. Visit the website for more information. Mon Valley Dye Hard Challenge Kids Fun Run Date: April 21 Address: Mon Valley School, 555 North Lewis Run Road, Jefferson Hills Contact: runsignup.com/ Race/PA/JeffersonHills/ MonValleyDyeHardChallengeRun All abilities welcome, with a wheelchair- friendly, all-asphalt course. Participants can choose to walk/run one lap or two and will be sprayed with color. Afterward enjoy entertainment, Chinese auction, and refreshments. Benefits Mon Valley School, a special education school operated by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. TRPIL Capital Campaign Walk- Run-Roll 2019 Date: April 27 Address: Floral Hill Drive, Washington Contact: trpil.com, or 724.223.5115 Take part in the fourth annual Transitional Paths to Independent Living Walk-Run-Roll! This event is being hosted to help fund the TRPIL Capital Campaign’s effort to renovate the former YWCA building at 42 West Maiden Street, Washington, to become TRPIL’s brand- new headquarters. Visit the website for more information on registration and other details. 28 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Other Spring Events Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry Dates: Biweekly March 6–April 18 Address: Bridgeville VFD Station 117, 370 Commercial Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillevfd.com Support a local fire department and enjoy a great meal! Visit the website for more details. Healthy Kids Day at Spencer Family YMCA Date: April (TBA) Address: 305 Church Road, Bethel Park Contact: ymcaofpittsburgh.org/spencer This free community event features fun, active play, and educational activities! Visit the website for more details. Mt. Lebanon Public Library Speaker Series: An Evening with Erik Larson Date: April 29 Address: Mellon Middle School Auditorium, 11 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org Erik Larson will be the speaker at the sixth annual Mt. Lebanon Public Library Speaker Series, an event to honor the memory of Joe Wertheim, a longtime library patron and board member. Larson is a master of narrative non- fiction. His vividly written bestselling books have won several awards and been published worldwide. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Kennywood Dates: Opening in May (Visit the website for the exact date.) Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 Kennywood is one of the oldest and most beloved amusement parks in America, and a top destination for family-friendly fun and excitement. Visit the website to see what’s new before planning your next excursion. icmags.com 2019 PAP Scholarship Benefit Luncheon Date: March 30 Address: South Hills Country Club, 4305 Brownsville Road, Whitehall Contact: pghalumpanhel.org For 103 years, the Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic has been awarding annual scholarships to collegiate women in the Pittsburgh area. To support this effort, PAP will be hosting its annual Scholarship Benefit Luncheon. This year’s theme is “Sisterhood Over the Rainbow” to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1939 classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. 3 Rivers Comicon Dates: May 11 & 12 Address: Century III Mall, 3075 Clairton Road, West Mifflin Contact: 3riverscomicon.com 3 Rivers Comicon has set out to be a convention for comic fans and creators alike. With over 100 artists/writers/creators and almost as many vendors of everything nerdy, this show is one not to miss. The show is dedicated to cultivating the comic culture and community by bringing in some of the bigger names in the industry. Spring Festivals & More in Pittsburgh EQT Pittsburgh Children’s Theater Festival Dates: May 16-19 Address: Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District Contact: pghkids.trustarts.org/kids/ about Bringing extraordinary and unique experiences to young people, the EQT Children’s Theater Festival is dedicated to continuing the tradition of theater for children. Live performances from professional international artists engage children of all ages from various cultures and perspectives, showing them different ways to express ideas. This year, the 33rd annual festival celebrates another year in the vibrant Cultural District with exciting performances, free activities, and family-friendly art. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.