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OPEN YOUR HEART TO A SENIOR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The number-one volunteer service request by seniors in Allegheny County is a ride to a doctor ’ s office . Do you have an hour to help ? United Way ’ s Open Your Heart to a Senior volunteers can take seniors to appointments or the grocery store , deliver meals , help at senior centers , take a senior out for dinner , do light yardwork and much more . For more information about OYHS or to register for an upcoming information session , call the United Way helpline at 2-1-1 , email openyourheart @ uwac . org or visit oyhs . org .
BRITSBURGH !
One of the largest British festivals in the country will take place Sept . 6 – 11 at various venues all over the Pittsburgh region . This six-day festival offers events for all age groups and budgets , with an emphasis on fun , in celebration of over 200 years of historic ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain .
Whether you are a Beatles and Stones fan , or your taste is more choral or brass band , there will be great British music throughout the week . The Pittsburgh Tea Association will be observing the fine art of English tea at numerous tearooms , for those longing for some real scones with Devonshire cream . Restaurants and bars will also be featuring British brews and English dishes . The British Film Festival will feature critically acclaimed works and celebrated stars of the big screen from across the pond .
Britsburgh ’ s partners , including the Carnegie Museum of Art , Hartwood Acres , Duquesne University , The Frick Art and Historical Center , and the Arcade Comedy Theater , will all have exciting events planned with a touch of the British Isles in mind . So
come out and celebrate the best of what ’ s British !
For more information , visit Britsburgh . com for emerging details . Sponsorship opportunities exist at several different levels for businesses and nonprofit entities . To plan a Britsburgh event in your community , become a Britsburgh partner — just email your interest to roger @ bacpgh . com .
ANNUAL SAINT SEBASTIAN PARISH FESTIVAL
Join in on the fun at this year ’ s Saint Sebastian Parish Festival scheduled for July 11 through 16 on the church grounds , located at 311 Siebert Road in Ross Township . The festival runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 10 p . m . and Saturday from 5 to 10 p . m . Admission is free ! This year ’ s festival features a special Kids Zone for children 8 and under , expanded games of chance , thrilling rides with a one-price ride-allnight bracelet , Super Bingo and so much more !
PINE COMMUNITY DAY
This year ’ s Pine Community Day will take place in Pine Community Park on Saturday , July 16 from 4 p . m . to dusk . This popular summer event features fun , food , games and prizes for the whole family . The Walk of Shame band will perform live on stage , and the day ’ s events will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display by Pyrotecnico . For more information , contact pinecenter @ twp . pine . pa . us or 724.625.1636 ext . 3 . Pine Park is located at 100 Pine Park Drive in Wexford .
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY DAY
Take some time to celebrate living in Richland Township at this year ’ s Community Day event scheduled for Aug . 13 at Richland Community Park ! Join this festive celebration that includes community groups , games , children ’ s activities , inflatables , arts and crafts vendors , fireworks and more . Visit richland . pa . us or call 724.443.5921 for more information . ■
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