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5K Bushy Run Trail Run / Walk Date: July 15 Address: Bushy Run Battlefield, 1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette Contact: ptarc. org / friends. html, or 724.744.2171, ext. 205
The Bushy Run Trail 5K Run & Walk meanders through the scenic trails of the beautiful, historical Bushy Run Battlefield! Enjoy this challenging course and race for prizes or walk for exercise and fun! Visit the website for more information.
Five Star Poker Run Date: July 21 Time: Registration, 8:00 a. m.; event, 9:00 a. m.-12 p. m. Address: Five Star Trail in Lynch Field, Route 119, Greensburg Contact: co. westmoreland. pa. us, or 724.830.3959
Proceeds benefit the Five Star Trail and the Westmoreland Heritage Trail. The Poker Run is two events in one! Participants can choose a four-mile walk or a 12-mile bike ride. Choose a playing card from a deck of cards at each of five checkpoints along the trail; at the end of the event, each participant will have assembled a full poker hand. The top three poker hands for each event will receive a trophy and a special prize package! Visit the website for more details.
Road to Trail 5K Date: Aug. 11 Address: White Oak Park( Red Wood Pavilion), McClintock Road, McKeesport Contact: trisignup. com / Race / Register /? raceId = 55765, or brimspt @ aol. com
The third annual Road to Trail 5K Run and Walk will take place once again in scenic White Oak Park. The race starts and ends on road while the middle two miles are through wooded trails and grass fields. Each year the race has grown, with large trophies given to overall winners and medals to top three in each age group. Experience one of western PA’ s top 5K races!
Run Around the Square Race Date: Aug. 25 Time: 5k Run, 9 a. m.; 1.5-Mile Run / Walk, 8:15 a. m. Address: Regent Square Contact: runaroundthesquare. com
The purpose of this annual charity event is to raise money to maintain, promote and advance the betterment of the Regent Square community. Run Around the Square is staffed and run entirely by volunteers. Visit the website to register and for more information.
The Swissvale Mile Date: June 23 Address: Dickson Elementary School, 7301 Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale Contact: theswissvalemile. com, or facebook. com / TheSwissvaleMile
The Swissvale Mile is a family fitness event. Choose from a one-mile timed race or a dog-friendly, family fun walk. The Swissvale Mile is a 100-percent-volunteerorganized event funded by registrations, sponsors and donations. In addition to supporting the community, it is a fun way to get to know the neighbors and neighborhood. Register online or print the registration form on the website.
Summer Performances
Delmont Movies in the Park Dates: Summer Fridays( Visit the website for exact dates.) Address: Newhouse Park, Newhouse Park Road, Delmont Contact: facebook. com / pg / Delmont- Recreation
Enjoy a free movie in the park this summer courtesy of Delmont Parks and Recreation. Weather permitting, movies start at dusk. Check back each week to see what’ s on the big screen!
Gig on Main Date: July 14 Address: Downtown Irwin Contact: downtownirwin. com, or 724.515.2392
Main Street closes for the 2nd annual Gig on Main! Three bands will be performing under the arch. Beer garden located on 4th Street( all IDs will be checked). A $ 5 beer bracelet and beer tickets are required to purchase beer( the $ 5 donation goes toward helping the IBPA create more amazing free events in downtown Irwin). Food trucks from all over will line the streets with delicious eats! Visit the website for more details.
McKeesport Summer Concert Series Dates: Check the website for exact dates and times. Address: Lions Bandshell in Renziehausen Park, Tulip Drive, McKeesport Contact: mckeesportbands. com
Join family, friends and neighbors every Sunday evening for McKeesport Concerts in the Park. This weekly outdoor concert series is sponsored by the City of McKeesport, the McKeesport Lions Club and RAD. Visit the website for the schedule of performances.
Monroeville Jazz Festival Date: Aug. 18 Time: 2:30 to 8:30 p. m. Address: Tall Trees Amphitheater – Monroeville Community Park West, 2447 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville Contact: monroevillefoundation. org, or 412.856.1006
An annual festival aimed at enriching the quality of life in Monroeville! The 2018 Jazz Festival musicians include Funky Fly Project, Yoko Suzuki Trio, Emmet Cohen and more. Visit the website for more details.
Murrysville Concert in the Park Date: Aug. 11 Time: 4 p. m. Address: Murrysville Community Park, 4056 Wiestertown Road, Export Contact: murrysvilleparecreation. com, facebook. com / Murrysville- Community-Day, or 724.327.2100, Ext. 115
The second annual Murrysville Concert in the Park! Guests will enjoy four local bands from the Pittsburgh area, along with
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