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‘ GYPSY’ PRESENTED BY STAGE 62
When: November 5 – 15( Thursday through Sunday) Where: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie For more info: stage62. org
Regarded by many theater professionals as the finest musical ever created,“ Gypsy” is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success.
MOON MARKET & MUSIC
When: September 9 and 23 Where: Moon Park, 1350 Joe DeNardo Way, Moon Township For more info: moonparks. org
The park will be a happening place with the traditional producer-only farmers market, food trucks, craft beers, kid-friendly activities, and a concert you won’ t want to miss.
ROBIN HILL LUNCHTIME CONCERT
When: September 16 Where: Robin Hill Park Gazebo, 949 Thorn Run Road, Moon Township For more info: moonparks. org
This free concert will feature the Doo Wop Drs. Relax outdoors, bring a picnic lunch and a chair or blanket, and enjoy the music.
Other Fun in the Fall
FALL CRAFT SHOW
When: November 14 Where: Archangel Gabriel Parish Holy Trinity Campus, 5720 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks For more info: 412.337.3190
Shop the wares of nearly 100 crafters and vendors at this year’ s show. There will also be a 50 / 50, Chinese auction, and bake sale.
FALL FOR YOUR LIBRARY
When: September 19 Where: 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale For more info: westernalleghenylibrary. org
Join in this annual Western Allegheny Community Library event! It is the library’ s largest fundraiser and a premier food and beverage tasting event, featuring special food and wine pairings, games, auctions and live music.
FOREST BATHING: A GUIDED, RESTORATIVE WOODLAND WALK
When: September 12 and 26, October 17 and 31 Where: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale For more info: pittsburghbotanicgarden. org
Experience nature’ s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku( forest bathing) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, focusing on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature.
HARVEST MOON RACE
When: November 14 Where: Starting point is St. Philip’ s Church, 1629 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township For more info: harvestmoonrace. org
Grab your sneakers for the 19th annual race! This family-friendly community event features a 10-mile run, a 5K run / walk, a 1-mile fun run and a Kidz Dash for those 4 and under. Afterward there will be live music, raffles, games, hayrides and food.( Receive a $ 5 discount to run the race with promo code: COMMUNITY.)
KIDS SPOOKY NATURE CAMPFIRE
When: October 9 Where: Montour Woods, 1874 Hassam Road, Moon Township For more info: hollowoak. org / event
Get in the Halloween spirit by celebrating some spooky species. Join the Hollow Oak Land Trust conservation rangers around a crackling fire to learn about some of nature’ s most misunderstood species.
MARY AND MIKE’ S MILES 5K FUN RUN & WALK
When: November 7 Where: Tiger Stadium, 8353 University Boulevard, Moon Township For more info: moonarea. net
Ready to lace up and change students’ lives? Mary and Mike’ s Miles raises funds for scholarships for two Moon Area High School seniors. One scholarship is for vocational training and one is for college education. Your strides make a difference!
TOUR THE MONTOUR TRAIL RIDE
When: September 12 Where: Montour Trail( Mile Marker 0), Coraopolis For more info: montourtrail. org
Tour the Montour is an annual non-competitive, family-fun bike ride that features a variety of distances to ride, each following the off-road Montour Trail. The surface is hard-packed crushed limestone.
‘ WHISPERS IN THE WOODS’ FOLKLORE CAMPFIRE FOR ADULTS
When: October 30 Where: Montour Woods, 1874 Hassam Road, Moon Township For more info: hollowoak. org
Whispers in the Woods will be a night of haunting tales, lore and spirits by firelight( for adults 21 + only). Discover some spooky, true nature stories behind the season while enjoying drinks and the Halloween atmosphere.
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