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fun. All proceeds benefit the Aspinwall Police and Volunteer Fire Departments and Foxwall EMS. Visit the website or Facebook page for ticket information and other details. Gardening for Pollinators and Butterflies presented by Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve Date: July 28 Address: 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel Contact: aswp.org, or 412.963.6100 (Pre-registration is required.) Butterflies are always a welcome guest in the garden. Using native plants and eco-friendly landscape practices provide essential elements that insects need to thrive. Participants will plant native seedlings to take home to their butterfly gardens. This event is free for ASWP members and Fox Chapel Garden Club members and $4 for non-members, thanks to the program being underwritten by the Fox Chapel Garden Club. Visit the website for more information on registering and other details. Marshall Island Gardens Tour Date: Aug. 4 Address: North Park Marshall Island Gardens, Pearce Mill Road, North Park Contact: sites.google.com/site/latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170 (Pre-registration is required.) Join Allegheny County naturalist Meg Scanlon as she identifies and discusses the wide variety of plants in each of the island’s garden sections, which showcase perennials and annuals that are drought resistant, deer resistant, edible, medicinal, great for pollinators, attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, and food for caterpillars. All individuals attending the program must be registered. Dress well for outdoor activity. Call for more information. Southern Butler County Garden Club 10th Annual Garden Tour Date: July 14 Address: Starts at Cranberry Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township Contact: southernbutlercountygardenclub.org/ content/10th-annual-garden-tour, or 724.272.0501 Southern Butler County Garden Club celebrates the 10th annual tour with “Art in Bloom.” Several private gardens in Cranberry Township and the surrounding area will be open for touring. Plein air artists will be stationed in each garden, capturing the spirit and beauty surrounding them. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Walking for Health presented by Marshall Township Parks and Recreation Date: Every other Friday in the Summer Months Time: 10 a.m. Address: Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road, Marshall Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us, or 724.935.3090 x115 (Pre-register for this program.) Get fit this summer with Marshall Township Parks and Recreation! Meet at scenic Knob Hill Park to experience the trails with your neighbors and friends. Visit the website to register for this free activity. Summer Performances The Ayers Foundation Concert Series at the James A. Ayers Sr. Amphitheater Dates: Various Dates Throughout the Summer (Check the website for the schedule.) Address: Zelienople Community Park, 402 East Beaver Street, Zelienople Contact: myzeliepark.org/our-current-amphitheater- events, or 724.452.0231 Pack up some folding chairs and blankets and take advantage of outdoor summer concerts at the amphitheater in beautiful Zelienople Park. Visit the website for more in formation. 6th Annual Band Jam Dates: July 13 & 14 Address: Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock Contact: 977rocks.com/band-jam, or 724.283.1500 Admission: $20 Family-friendly fun! Kids 17 & under are free! A weekend- long celebration of local music and artists. The festival was created to commemorate the yearly anniversary of the “Grass Roots Show” as a way to showcase the incredible talent featured on the show in a live setting for music lovers of all genres to enjoy. Visit the website for more details. n Chatham University Eden Hall Campus Summer Concert Series Dates: Various Throughout the Summer Address: 6035 Ridge Road, Gibsonia Contact: chatham.edu/edenhall, or 412.365.1600 Live music under the stars! Eden Hall Summer Series offers a variety of concerts and theater performances for every family member. They will help fill your summer evenings with great entertainment. Visit the website for the lineup of performances and other information. Continued on next page > MARS AREA ❘ SUMMER 2018 35