IN Moon Township Fall 2017 | Page 26

St. Malachy’s Nationality Food Fair Dates: Check website for dates and times. Address: 343 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Township Contact: stmalachypgh.org Highlights include a large variety of nationality booths, including German, Italian, French, Slovak, Mexican and American. It also features gyros, pierogies and cookies. There will be raffles, instant bingo and games for all ages. Food menu and entertainment will be announced. Visit the website for more information. Ukrainian Fall Craft Show and Ukrainian Food Festival Dates: Typically the first Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. Check the website. Address: St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 220 Mansfield Boulevard, Carnegie Contact: orthodoxcarnegie.org, or 412.874.4190 Sample and purchase authentic Ukrainian foods such as Pyrohy/ Pierogies, Holupsti/Stuffed Cabbage, Kielbasa, Halushki, Borscht, Ukrainian pastries and more! Shop at a craft fair, or enjoy ethnic entertainment and other activities. Visit the website for more information. FALL WHEELIES Annual Findlay Township Truck Touch Date: Sept. 23 Address: Clinton Community Park, 86 Clinton Park Drive, Clinton Contact: findlaytwp.org, or 724.695.0500, ext. 240 or 246 Bring your little auto aficionados to see all sorts of vehicles including a school bus, fire engines, construction vehicles and much more to climb on and explore! Also includes fun activities for the kids. Proceeds benefit the West Allegheny Community Library. Visit the website for more information. 15th Annual ‘Tour the Montour’ Trail Ride Date: Sept. 23 (Tentative. Check the website for the exact date.) Address: Mile 0 of the Montour Trail, off of Route 51, Coraopolis Contact: montourtrail.org, or 412.257.3011 The 15th Annual Tour the Montour continues the tradition as one of western Pennsylvania’s finest fall rides. For men, women, and children, it includes rides of 6, 15, 24, 44, and 62 miles on the beautiful Montour Trail. The ride has become well-known for its sumptuous lunch as well as its unique t-shirts. (T-shirts are only guaranteed for riders who pre- register by Sept. 9.) Visit the website for registration information and other details. Race to the Moon: 2nd Annual Mountain Bike Race Date: Sept. 24 Addresses: Moon Township Park, 1350 Joe DeNardo Way (Ewing Road), Moon Township; Montour Woods Conservation Area, 1875 Hassam Road, Coraopolis Contact: hollowoak.org, or 412.264.5354 Race for local greenspace! Founded in 1991, the Hollow Oak Land Trust is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects and connects greenspace with an emphasis on the Pittsburgh Airport Corridor. Hollow Oak now owns five conservation areas totaling over 400 acres in Moon, Kennedy, Franklin Park, North Fayette and Hopewell. The First Annual Race to the Moon attracted 118 racers and lots of family, friends and volunteers who cheered them on at Moon Park and Montour Woods. Visit the website for more details on this fun yet meaningful mountain bike race. 24 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Moon Township Robinson Township’s Fourth Annual Car Cruise Date: Sept. 30 Address: Park Manor Boulevard, Robinson Township Contact: townshipofrobinson.com/events, or 412.788.8120, ext. 234 Robinson Township will partner with Robinson Town Centre again this year for an awesome car cruise! Cars, music and entertainment for young and old. Visit the website for more information. EXPERIENCE FALL BEAUTY Guided Nature Hike Date: Aug. 27 Address: Settlers Cabin Park Panhandle Connector Trail Parking Lot on Greer Road, Oakdale Contact: county.allegheny.pa.us/parks, or 412.787.2750 Get back to nature this fall! Join a park ranger for a walk and learn about the local flora and fauna you see along the way. You will stop to observe local plants and animals and learn about the natural and cultural landscape as you hike. Hikes will vary, but expect to spend two hours on the trail. Please bring water and wear hiking shoes. Cost is free. Pre-registration required. Visit the website for more information. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Drop-In Outdoor Yoga Dates: Check the website for dates in August and September. Address: 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale Contact: pittsburghbotanicgarden.org/outdoor-tai-chi-and-yoga, or 412.444.4464 Relaxing outdoor fall yoga! Instructors from Yoga H’Om will be offering a variety of yoga classes by the Lotus Pond for adults (18 and over). Join in the beautiful setting for an all-levels class. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle and get ready for some inner calm and peacefulness! Every level is welcome. Full-day garden admission is included with class. Visit the website for more information. Robinson Township Library Wise Walk Dates: Wednesdays through Oct. 18 Time: 8:30 a.m. Address: Brothers Grimm Parking Lot, 136 Old Beaver Grade Road, Coraopolis Contact: robinsonlibrary.org, or 412.787.3906 Join us for Wise Walks at the Montour Trail! Wise Walk is a healthy lifestyle walking program, but it is more than walking—it’s about healthy habits in all areas of life. OTHER FALL FESTIVITIES Carnegie Crawl Dates: Second Friday of each month: Aug. 11, Sept. 8 and Oct. 13. Time: 5 to 9 p.m. Addresses: Downtown Carnegie locations (Visit the website for start and end points.) Contact: carnegieshappening.org/crawl, facebook.com/CarnegiesHappening, or 412.279.5456 A fun way to get out this fall and support local businesses! Participating businesses offer specials or entertainment; look for the Crawl sign (Carl the snail)