and character homes and get ideas and
inspiration, all to benefit Mars Area
Public Library. Visit the website for all
of the details along with information on
purchasing tickets.
Stewart/Schlag Log House
Tours
Face painting by Face Paint Pittsburgh,
WSHH 99.7 Street Treat Patrol, Richland
Township Volunteer Fire Department,
Northern Regional Police Department
and more!
Zombies of the Corn
Dates: Check the website for dates.
Address: 282 Rochester Road, Freedom
Contact: zombiesofthecorn.com, or
724.775.6232
Attention zombie fans! This Halloween
season, go on an adventure to hunt
zombies, or walk through a zombie
compound. Listen to ghost stories around
the campfire while you roast a hot dog,
or marshmallow, or get your face painted
zombie-style. Visit the website for more
information.
Ideas & Inspiration
The History of Pennsylvania as
Told Through ‘PA Books’
Date: Oct. 21
Address: Northern Tier Library,
4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia
Contact: northerntierlibrary.org
(Registration is required.)
Brian Lockman, President and CEO
of the Pennsylvania Cable Network, has
hosted more than 800 episodes of PCN’s
popular television show “PA Books.”
For more than 20 years, authors have
appeared on the program to discuss their
books covering the state’s history, people,
and culture. Lockman will share some of
his favorite books and stories from the
authors and will tell of some lesser-known
scenes from Pennsylvania’s history.
Mars Area Home Tour
Date: Sept. 14
Address: Mars and surrounding areas
Contact: marsarealibrary.org
Dates: The first and third Sundays of
every month through September
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Address: Evergreen Community Park,
3430 Evergreen Road, Ross Township
Contact: ross.pa.us
Take a step back in time this fall by
taking a tour of a historic cabin that offers
a view of how two early Ross families
lived. A docent from the Ross Historical
Society will be available to assist
visitors and answer questions. For more
information visit the website.
Outdoor Activities
Kayaking Discovery Course
Dates: September and October dates
available (Check the website.)
Address: 10400 Babcock Boulevard,
Gibsonia
Contact: llbean.com
L.L.Bean’s Kayaking Discovery Course
is a great way to learn the basic paddling
techniques and safety skills of this popular
sport. All necessary paddling equipment is
provided. Visit the website for information
on reservations, fees and other details.
Because there is so much to see
Lake Arthur Fall Foliage
Cruises
Dates: Visit the website for dates.
Address: Moraine State Park, 118 North
Shore Drive, Portersville
Contact: morainepreservationfund.
org/category/nautical_nature, or
724.368.9185
Get inspired by the beauty of fall foliage
reflected on water by participating in
a cruise that includes a 1.5-hour fully
narrated tour of Lake Arthur. The captains
and first mates will talk about park history,
fascinating points of interest and answer
questions. Visit the website for more
information on making a reservation, fees
and other details.
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• Comprehensive vision and
eye health evaluations • Fashionable eyewear for
the entire family
• Complete contact lens
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lens fits • New patients welcome
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