Hot Fun in the Summertime!
Gardening for Pollinators
and Butterflies, presented
by Beechwood Farms Nature
Reserve
Venture Outdoors Tyke Hikes at
North Park and Hartwood Acres
Dates: North Park - Aug. 16;
Hartwood Acres - Aug. 30
Addresses: North Park, 303 Pearce
Mill Road, Allison Park; 200 Hartwood
Acres, Hampton/Indiana Twp.
Contact: ventureoutdoors.org, or
412.255.0564 (Pre-registration is
requested.)
Join Venture Outdoors for a Tyke Hike
(weather permitting)! Welcoming all
caregivers with children ages newborn
to 5 years old. Explore nature, touch the
trees and look for little critters on this easy
walk in the park. The 1- to 2-mile hike will
be trail friendly for strollers, slings, child
carriers, or on foot. A craft and snacks will
be provided after the hike! Visit the website
for more information on fees and other
details.
Summer
Inspiration
9th Annual Aspinwall National
Night Out
Date: Aug. 7
Address: Aspinwall Field,
Field Avenue, Aspinwall
Contact:
aspinwallneighborhoodwatch.com,
or facebook.com/
aspinwallneighborhoodwatch
Join the Aspinwall Neighborhood Watch
for the largest community event of the
year! Enjoy activities for all ages, food and
fun. All proceeds benefit the Aspinwall
Police and Volunteer Fire Departments
and Foxwall EMS. Visit the website or
Facebook page for ticket information and
other details.
Date: July 28
Address: 614 Dorseyville Road,
Fox Chapel
Contact: aswp.org, or 412.963.6100
(Pre-registration is required.)
Butterflies are always a welcome guest
in the garden. Using native plants and
eco-friendly landscape practices provide
essential elements that insects need
to thrive. Participants will plant native
seedlings to take home to their butterfly
gardens. This event is free for ASWP
members and Fox Chapel Garden Club
members and $4 for non-members, thanks
to the program being underwritten by the
Fox Chapel Garden Club. Visit the website
for more information on registering and
other details.
Marshall Island Gardens T our
Date: Aug. 4
Address: North Park Marshall
Island Gardens, Pearce Mill Road,
North Park
Contact: sites.google.com/site/
latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170
(Pre-registration is required.)
Join Allegheny County naturalist Meg
Scanlon as she identifies and discusses
the wide variety of plants in each of the
island’s garden sections, which showcase
perennials and annuals that are drought
resistant, deer resistant, edible, medicinal,
great for pollinators, attract hummingbirds
and butterflies, and food for caterpillars. All
individuals attending the program must be
registered. Dress well for outdoor activity.
Call for more information.
Southern Butler County Garden
Club 10th Annual Garden Tour
Date: July 14
Address: Starts at Cranberry
Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester
Road, Cranberry Township
Contact:
southernbutlercountygardenclub.org/
content/10th-annual-garden-tour, or
724.272.0501
Southern Butler County Garden
Club celebrates the 10th annual tour
with “Art in Bloom.” Several private
gardens in Cranberry Township and the
surrounding area will be open for touring.
Plein air artists will be stationed in each
Now Hiring
Grane At Home is currently seeking Certified
Nursing Assistants (CNA), Companions, Personal
Care Assistants, and Home Health Aides (HHA)
to provide private duty home care services to our
clients. A reliable vehicle and up to date driver’s
license are required
Benefits of working for Grane At Home
o Thoughtful client matching with meet and
greets prior to first shift worked
o Know your supervisor
o Training provided
o Flexible start dates and scheduling
o Paid mileage for client related transportation
o Per formance based increases
Applicants should display strong compassion, enthusiasm
and an ability to engage with a variety of personalities.
Call today 412-449-1350
Pittsburgh’s Private Duty Home
Care Provider
Let us help you and your loved ones with:
– Personal Care Assistance
– Light House Keeping
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Call today 412-449-1350
or visit us online: GraneAtHome.com
Based in Fox Chapel and locally owned and operated
A ffiliated services
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ROSS TOWNSHIP
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