WHAT’ S NEWS IN MARS AREA
VISIT THE WEEKLY MARS FARMERS MARKET
If you’ re searching for a weekend tradition that combines local flavor, community spirit and fresh finds, look no further than the Mars Farmers Market.
Held every Saturday from 9 a. m. to noon through October, the market is located in the Advance Community Church parking lot— right across from the Post Office in the heart of Mars.
Shoppers will find an array of locally grown produce, artisan foods and handcrafted treasures. With rotating vendors and new finds each week, the Mars Farmers Market is always full of surprises.
Arrive early for the best selection, and enjoy the chance to connect with neighbors while supporting small-scale farmers and local makers.
9YARDS GOLF LOUNGE EXPANDS TO THE NORTH HILLS
Century Realty announced that a second location of 9Yards Golf Lounge is slated to open at The Block Northway in August.
On the shopping center’ s second floor next to Dave & Busters, the new venue will feature cutting-edge golf simulators, cocktails, food and private event space. 9Yards is currently hiring for this location. Check online for information.
TRY A FAMILY FOOD RESCUE!
Looking for a meaningful( and free) activity with your kids for the remainder of the summer? Sign up to do a food rescue through 412 Food Rescue, Pittsburgh’ s award-winning nonprofit that connects places with surplus food to volunteers who can deliver it to local nonprofits that feed people in need.
Using an easy-to-navigate app, families can choose quick, one-hour rescues that work with their schedules. It’ s a hands-on way for kids— from toddlers to teens— to learn about food waste, hunger and community impact. Bonus: older kids can earn volunteer hours or build experience for school, jobs or driving requirements.
As CEO Alyssa Cholodofsky puts it,“ It’ s never too early to show children the power they have for good.”
Since 2015, 412 Food Rescue’ s“ Heroes” have relocated more than 25 million pounds of fresh food— helping people and the planet.
Learn more or sign up at 412foodrescue. org.
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY AWARDED $ 450K GRANT
Point Park University’ s School of Education has received a $ 450,000 PAsmart Advancing Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support career and technical education( CTE) across the state.
The grant— one of fewer than 20 Innovation Grants awarded from nearly 200 applicants— will fund efforts to expand access to high-quality STEM education by strengthening the preparation and certification of CTE educators.
Led by Dr. Linda Hippert, the project focuses on faculty development, outreach, in-practice learning, and collaboration with regional CTE directors. The initiative aims to ensure that Pennsylvania’ s teaching workforce is ready to train students for growing careers in fields like engineering, computer science, AI, and health care.
“ This grant affirms our commitment to building a strong, innovative teaching workforce in Pennsylvania,” said Point Park University President Dr. Chris W. Brussalis.“ It’ s about giving students the skills they need to succeed in today’ s evolving job market.”
Learn more at pointpark. edu.
STEP INTO THE ICE AGE AT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO & AQUARIUM!
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is transporting guests back in time with its newest temporary exhibit,“ Ice Age: Frozen in Time,” on display through Sept. 1.
The immersive experience brings the frozen world of the Pleistocene epoch to life with more than 50 life-like, animated creatures, including mammoths, sabertooth cats, woolly rhinos and dodo birds. Realistic sights, sounds and movements help recreate what life was like millions of years ago— right down to snorts, grunts and mammoth-size rumbles.
The 12-foot-tall animatronic mammoth serves as the exhibit’ s showstopper, but visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring how prehistoric animals survived extreme conditions and how their evolution connects to modern wildlife and biodiversity. For more details, visit pittsburghzoo. org. n
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