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Gardening in Small Spaces Date: Apr. 11 Time: 6 p.m. Address: Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: 412.531.1912, or mtlebanonlibrary.org Landscape designer and garden writer Martha Swiss will present a program highlighting plants and techniques for gardening in small spaces including garden plots, patios or small urban gardens. Martha Swiss is a Landscape Designer, a Pittsburgh Botanic Garden editor and a Garden writer for Pennsylvania Gardener Magazine. Visit the website for registration information and other details. Mt. Lebanon High School Band Concert Date: May 31 (Tentative; check website) Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Mt. Lebanon High School Auditorium, 155 Cochran Road, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlsd.org/highschool/default.asp, or 412.344.2003 WesBanco First Fridays Date: June 3 Address: Uptown District along Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebopartnership.org/first-fridays/, or 412.343.3412 Enjoy spring outside with friends and neighbors on the friendly streets of Mt. Lebanon! First Fridays include live bands, a variety of street performers and a great community experience. Visit the website for more information. Peters Township Library’s 15th Annual “Taste of the Township” Date: Apr. 29 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Address: Valley Brook Country Club, 425 Hidden Valley Road, Canonsburg Contact: ptlibrary.org, or 724.941.9430 Take part in a special evening to support PTL! Enjoy an evening full of delicious food from local restaurants, live entertainment, and auction items. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at the library’s circulation desk. All proceeds benefit the library. Call or visit the website for information. The Outdoor Classroom Moonstruck Full Moon Hike Trax Farms Strawberry Festival Dates: Mid-June Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: 412.835.3246, or traxfarms.com Spring is sweet at this two-day festival filled with delicious strawberry treats, activities for children, live music and more. Visit the website for more information. Washington Symphony Orchestra “We Will Rock You!” Concert Date: May 7 Address: Trinity High School, 231 Park Avenue, Washington Contact: washsym.org, or 1.888.71.TICKETS Every era has its “rock stars,” and some of the biggest names in music are featured in this orchestral rock concert. From Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a Beatles medley to a special guest artist [TBD], the WSO plans to rock the house! Visit the website for more information. McDonald Trail Station National Trail Day Fun Walk and Pancake Breakfast Date: June 4 Address: Panhandle Trail and McDonald Street intersection, McDonald Contact: 724.926.4617, or mcdonaldtrailstation.com Enjoy this fun family event that benefits the trail station! Visit the website for more details. South Fayette High School Spring Chorus Concert Date: Apr. 27 (Tentative; check the website) Address: S.F. High School Theatre, 3640 Old Oakdale Road, McDonald Contact: southfayette.org Date: Apr. 22 Time: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Address: 1531 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: 412.838.0064, or theoutdoorclassroompa.org Experience the newness of a spring evening! These hikes are the only times you can access the Boyce Mayview Park at night and are held under the light of the full moon following the same trail every month for a year. Scouts and other community groups are welcome. Due to the large number of participants, no walk-ins will be allowed this session. Please register in advance. Visit the website for more information.  Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Rotary Barnyard Beer Benefit Benefiting Gilfillan Farm Date: May 28 (Tentative; check website) Address: Gilfillan Farm, 1950 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: facebook.com/Barnyard-Beer-Benefit, or portal.clubrunner.ca/5025 Support a local Upper St. Clair historic treasure and have some fun down on the farm! Enjoy a variety of craft beers, local food, a silent auction and live music. All proceeds benefit the Gilfillan Farm Restoration Project. For more information on purchasing tickets and for more details, visit the website. Upper St. Clair Theater Presents the Three Rivers Community Band Festival Date: Apr. 23 Address: 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: 412.851.2599, or usctheater.org The Three Rivers Community Band Festival began in order to highlight the community bands in the Pittsburgh area. The first festival, sponsored by the East Winds Symphonic Band, was presented on Apr. 4, 2004, at the Upper St. Clair Theater, and was a phenomenal success. The festival has since been an annual tradition each spring. Visit the website for more information. Continued > Peters Tow nship | April/May 2016 | icmags.com 79