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Wednesday Night Concert Series and Cinema in the Park Dates: Wednesdays through August 29 Time: Concert, 7 to 8 p.m.; movie follows at dusk Address: Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park Contact: pittsburghpa.gov/special- events/cinema/schenley.html, or 412.255.2493 Pack some chairs and a blanket and bring the whole family to enjoy a mid- week musical performance by a band followed by a movie in beautiful Schenley Park! Visit the website for more details. Summer Inspiration Intergenerational Craft Night at Forest Hills Library Date: August 7 (Meets the first Tuesday of each month.) Time: 6 p.m. Address: C.C. Mellor Memorial Library Forest Hills Branch, 4400 Greensburg Pike, Forest Hills Contact: ccmellorlibrary.org, or 412.436.2390 Craftspeople of all ages are invited to drop by with a favorite handwork project for crafting and company. Work could include knitting, crochet, or anything else portable that you’d like to bring. Crafting books will be available to learn more. All skill levels are welcome. Visit the website for more details. New Norwin Hills Car Cruise Date: July 21 (Other dates are available.) Time: 5 p.m. Address: Norwin Hills Shopping Center/Excela Square, Norwin Contact: 724.443.1593 Large wonderful car cruise, DJs, 50/50 presented by Excela Square and other fine sponsors…from now ‘til the snow flies! Call for more details. Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix 2018 Schenley Park Race Weekend Dates: July 14-15 Address: Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Schenley Drive and Darlington Road, Pittsburgh Contact: pvgp.org/race-weekend-events Come see classic, antique, and exotic vehicles including British, American, German, Asian and Italian cars on the golf course. Special Saturday displays in the Italian Cortile and British Car Day. Weekend displays for BMW Marque and Cars N Coffee. Watch 150 vintage racers compete on the track all day to qualify for Sunday’s featured races. Visit the website for a schedule of events. Stamp Scrap Art Tour Show Dates: July 28 & 29 Address: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville Contact: stampscraparttour.com, or 727.644.0590 Summer creative! Rubber stamping convention, scrapbooking and paper arts show with vendors, make-and-take-it classes, workshops and more. Visit the website for a schedule of events. Sustainable Sipping Date: July 13 (Other dates are available.) Address: Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh Contact: pittsburghparks.org/park- events, or 412.586.4576 Enjoy beer or wine and insightful fun with fellow nature lovers at one of the greenest buildings on Earth! Drink and mingle, listen to live music, and learn outdoors (or under a covered space, if raining) on the second Friday of each month during these 21+ events. Visit the website for more info rmation. Wilkins Township Food, Brews and Cruise Night Date: August 25 Address: Wilkins Township Community Center, 110 Peffer Road, Wilkins Township Contact: wilkinstownship.com, or 412.824.6650 Featuring a fun summer car cruise with food trucks, craft brews and much more. Visit the website for more information. More Family Fun Family Overnight Camp at Mammoth Park Date: July 14 Address: 54 County Park Road, Mt. Pleasant Contact: co.westmoreland.pa.us, or 724.830.3968 Find out what happens in the park after everyone goes home. Join Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation for an overnight stay and experience traditional camping by staying in your very own tent and building your own fire. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You are responsible for your own tent and camping gear. S’more supplies and a light breakfast in the morning will be provided. Visit the website for information on fees and other details. Junior Garden Buds: Story Hike Date: July 14 Address: Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh Contact: pittsburghparks.org/park- events, or 412.586.4576 (Registration is required.) Do you have a child interested in gardening? Join Frick Environmental Center for Junior Garden Buds, a program revolving around the Slavery to Freedom Garden. The garden coincides with Heinz History Center’s “From Slavery to Freedom” exhibit. Explore new things and get to know different parts of a garden and what they can be used for — getting brains and hands working together. Visit the website for more information. Kennywood Park 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. Check the website for more details on activities and discounts. Continued on next page > MCKEESPORT AREA ❘ SUMMER 2018 15