Green Tree Borough 4th of July Festivities
Date: July 4 Time: Pool is open noon to 5 p. m., flag raising at noon, DJ from noon to 3 p. m. Address: Wilson Park, 80 Rhodes Avenue, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro. com, or 412.921.1110
Celebrate Independence Day with us! The festivities begin with the flag raising by American Legion Post 823. Enjoy swimming or an all-American cookout buffet, including drinks, for just $ 4 for kids and $ 7 for adults! A DJ, raffles, tattoos, face painting, inflatable bouncy house / slide and fireworks will keep the whole family entertained! Visit the website for more information.
Jefferson Hills Library Summer Reading Program
Dates: Through July 28; Tuesday morning for preschool children, Thursday morning for children K-5th grade, Tuesday afternoon Tweens / Teens 6th – 12th grade. Address: 925 Old Clairton Road, Clairton Contact: jeffersonhillslibrary. org, or 412.655.7741; kids must register before attending the Reading Program.
On Your Mark, Get Set … READ! Give your child the gift of reading this summer! This exciting reading program includes themes of sports, healthy eating, and having FUN! Special guests will include Home Depot, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, T. J. High School athletes and more. The children will participate in a field trip to CCAC South to see the engaging performer Mike Why, a one-man band— without the band! Each student who is registered for the summer reading program will receive a special“ Reading Bag” for the books. Call or check the website for more information.
Kennywood Park’ s“ Celebrate America”
Date: June 30 – July 4 Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood. com, or 412.461.0500
Why limit the Independence Day celebrations to just the Fourth of July?! Celebrate America brings the patriotic party for a long weekend of fun. Catch nightly fireworks over the lagoon, Kennywood’ s celebrated Weiner 100 dachshund races, and the Silver Star Meats Hot Dog-Eating Contest! Visit the website for more information.
2016 Kids Triathlon
Date: Saturday, July 23( Tentative; check the website) Time: Athlete arrival: 7 a. m. Address: South Park Wave Pool, 1 Wave Pool Complex, Bethel Park Contact: pittsburghhabitat. org / events / kids-triathlon
The Kids Triathlon started out as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh but has become so much more than that over the past 13 years. While it remains Habitat’ s major fundraising effort to raise money to build houses for people in need of affordable, decent housing, it also gives kids a fun and energyburning activity in the summertime! Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to participate. To register as an athlete or volunteer, or to view sponsorship opportunities, visit the website.
Mingo Observatory Star Parties
Dates( summer): July 8-9 and August 12-13 Address: 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville Contact: wp. 3ap. org, or 724.348.6150
A Star Party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the splendors of the sky. Amateur Astronomers
Association of Pittsburgh members set up a wide variety of telescopes( basic and advanced models) and offer visitors stunning close-ups of celestial objects. Many visitors also bring their own telescopes to take advantage of viewing conditions at the site. Others use the occasion simply to view the stars and planets with their own eyes. There are more 2016 Star Party dates available. Visit the website for more information.
Movie in South Park Featuring“ Minions”
Date: August 11 Time: 8:15 p. m. Address: South Park Amphitheater, Brownsville and McCorkle roads, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks
Pack a blanket, some folding chairs and your family to enjoy a free movie under the stars at South Park Amphitheater! Courtesy of Allegheny County Parks. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon Classic Car Show and Street Festival
Date: July( Check the website for the exact date.) Time: 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., rain or shine Address: Washington Road between Lebanon Avenue and Cedar Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonpd. org / mt-lebanon-classic-car-showand-street-festival, or 412.343.4068
Support your local police department! This free event features a wide variety of classic cars and other vendors, food and live music. Proceeds benefit police youth programs. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon’ s July 4th Community Day Celebration
Date: July 4 Time: Starts at noon Address: Mt. Lebanon Main Park, Cedar Boulevard at Greenhurst Drive, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanon. org
A neighborhood summer tradition! Noon to 5 p. m.— games, amusements, food, and other activities; 7:30 p. m.— free concert( at the basketball courts); 9:30 p. m.— fireworks. Mt. Lebanon Outdoor Swim Center is open from noon to 7 p. m. Only handicap parking is permitted in the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center parking lot( official handicap permit required). Rain Date: July 5, fireworks only, at 9:30 p. m. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library’ s 26th Annual Garden Tour
Address: Various residences throughout Mt. Lebanon Date: July 10 Time: 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Contact: mtlebanonlibrary. org, or 412.531.1912
The tour will feature diverse Mt. Lebanon gardens during this selfguided tour. Expert and amateur gardeners alike will find inspiration and garden beauty. Good quality perennials will be on sale during tour hours at the library( all plant specimens are donated from local gardens, appropriate for growing conditions in western Pennsylvania and offered at discount prices), and there will be free consultations with Penn State Master Gardeners and a Pittsburgh Rose Society Consulting Rosarian, as well as special promotional offers at The Book Cellar used book shop on the library’ s lower level. Tickets for the Garden Tour will be available in advance for $ 15 per person or
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