WHAT’ S NEWS IN NORTH ALLEGHENY
HOPE HOSPICE SEEKS COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS
Looking to make a difference? One of the quickest ways to increase happiness and feel a sense of purpose is to be of service. Hope Hospice( a North Hills nonprofit) is looking for kind and compassionate volunteers to visit with patients at home or in facilities. Consider helping those in your community by reading, socializing, doing arts / crafts or merely offering your presence.
Hope Hospice is located at 3556 Babcock Blvd., visit online at hopehospicepgh. org, or contact the organization at 412.367.3685 or wshoerner @ hopehospicepgh. org.
MISSION OF MERCY PITTSBURGH SETS DATES FOR FREE DENTAL AND HEARING CLINIC
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh will host its ninth annual free dental and hearing clinic Oct. 16 – 17 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, providing essential care to individuals and families who lack access to affordable services.
The two-day event will offer dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals, along with hearing evaluations and free hearing aids.
New this year, an expanded partnership with UPMC Vision Institute will connect patients in need of vision care to a follow-up Community Vision Day on Oct. 18, offering eye exams and free eyeglasses.
Supported by hundreds of volunteers, the annual clinic continues to meet a growing need in the region, delivering life-changing care while helping patients connect to long-term health care resources.
PITTSBURGH POWER & FITNESS FESTIVAL
The Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival returned to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center May 16 – 17, bringing together elite
NORTH PITTSBURGH QUILTERS GUILD TO HOST QUILT SHOW
The North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild( NPQG) is hosting a quilt show Sept. 11 – 13 celebrating 250 years of the United States of America. It will be held at the Ross Township Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 4 p. m. on Sunday. Admission is $ 10.
The show will have vendors, raffle baskets, a raffle quilt and a Treasure Chest filled with fabric and other quilting items.
NPQG is a nonprofit whose main goal is to further the quilting skills and knowledge of its members through programming, local and national speakers, workshops, lectures and a sewing retreat. It also participates in community service projects including making quilts for foster children, Quilts of Valor, blankets for women’ s shelters and items for cancer patients.
The guild was founded in 1981 when women from a community college quilting class decided they wanted to continue to learn and grow as a group. Members are all ages and levels of experience, and the group is always looking for new members who want to enhance their quilting journey. For more information, visit npqg. org or email npquilters2024 @ gmail. com.
athletes and fitness enthusiasts for a highenergy event.
Featuring competitions in bodybuilding, strongman, powerlifting, martial arts, wrestling and more— along with a large-scale fitness expo of more than 100 vendors— the festival also included the IFBB Pro League Pittsburgh Pro competition with $ 415,000 in prize money on the line.
New additions this year included expanded competitions, educational seminars and national-level events.
NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN CREIGHTON IN JULY
The inaugural Pittsburgh Music Festival will take place July 11 & 12 at Pittsburgh Brewing Company, bringing together a wide range of local musicians for a two-day celebration of music and community.
Organized by longtime Pittsburgh music leaders, the event will feature multiple stages, diverse genres and a strong lineup of regional talent, while raising funds and awareness for Band Together Pittsburgh and Autism Pittsburgh.
Building on the legacy of the Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival, the new event will expand its reach and create a vibrant, community-centered experience supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
For tickets and more information, visit pghmusicfestival. com.
NEW ESTABLISHMENTS ADDED TO THE STRIP DISTRICT
Three new food and drink destinations— Juniper Grill, Atria’ s and 1930 Cigar Bar— have opened in Pittsburgh’ s Strip District, bringing fresh energy to the city’ s dining scene. Led by local restaurateurs Pat and Nancy McDonnell, the space combines California-inspired cuisine, modern comfort food and a refined cigar lounge experience, marking a new chapter of elevated casual dining and neighborhood hospitality. n
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