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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 – Companionship – Transportation Call today 412-449-1350 or visit us online: GraneAtHome.com Based in Fox Chapel and locally owned and operated A ffiliated services Continued on next page > ROSS TOWNSHIP ❘ SUMMER 2018 23