ladybugs are simply found in new places. Join the OC staff in finding out where all the ladybugs have gone so people can try to prevent more native species from becoming so rare. This session will teach participants how to identify different species of ladybugs and submit what they find to scientists. $ 5.00 per family. Visit the website for more information.
Peters Township Fishing Derby
Date: August 20 Time: 10 a. m. to noon Address: Peterswood Park, 750 Bebout Road, Venetia Contact: peterstownship. com, facebook. com / ptparksandrec, or 724.942.5000
Join us for the annual McMurray Rotary and Peters Township Fishing Derby at Peters Lake Park. All kids grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to participate. Awards will be given for the largest, smallest, first fish caught and most fish caught! Visit the website for more information.
Peters Township 38th Annual Community Day
Date: June 25 Time: 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. then fireworks at 9:30 p. m. Address: Peterswood Park, 750 Bebout Road, Venetia Contact: peterstownship. com, or 724.942.5000
Celebrate with friends and neighbors at the annual Peters Township Community Day! Live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, vendor booths, food, fireworks and more. Visit the website for more information.
Scott Township Community Day
Date: July 4 Time: 11 a. m. Address: Scott Township Municipal Park, 448 Lindsay Road, Carnegie Contact: scott-twp. com, or 412.276.5300
A fun-filled day celebrating Scott Township and our nation! Festivities include American Legion flag services, food and game booths, pool activities( must have a pool pass to participate), live music, and fireworks. Visit the website for the schedule of events.
South Fayette Community Day
Date: August 27 Time: 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. Address: Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette Township Contact: southfayettepa. com, or 412.221.8700
Visit with family, friends and neighbors! Entertainment, food and activities for all ages. Visit the website for a schedule of events.
South Park Theatre Presents“ Church Basement Ladies”
Dates: June 30 through July 16 Times: Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p. m.; Sunday, 2 p. m. Address: The corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: southparktheatre. com, or 412.831.8552
Support local theater! A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, this musical comedy features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1965. They stave off potential disasters, share and debate recipes, instruct the young, and keep the pastor on course while thoroughly enjoying( and tolerating) each other as the true“ steel magnolias” of the church. Visit the website for more information.
Strawberry Festival at Trax Farms
Dates: June 11 & 12 Time: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms. com, facebook. com / TraxFarms, or 412.835.3246
Sweet family fun! Both days are filled with delicious strawberry treats, children’ s activities and more. Strawberry Festival activities include a garden craft, bounce house, Rainbow Express train rides, live entertainment and, of course, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes, bowls of strawberries, hand-dipped ice cream, strawberry slushies, milkshakes( strawberry, chocolate and vanilla), chocolatecovered strawberries and more! Visit the Facebook page for more information.
Summer Daze Festival
Date: August 13 Address: Castle Shannon V. F. D. Memorial & Firemen’ s Halls, 3600 Library Road, Castle Shannon Contact: millerpromotions. yolasite. com, or 412.415.3584
Freshen things up this summer! This event features a collection of Pittsburgh premier art, craft, and gift exhibits. Local artists and craftsmen from the tri-state area. Also includes local gift vendors, Comfort Food Café, 100 + indoor and outdoor exhibits and free admission.
Summer Music Concert Series at South Park
Dates: June, July and August Time: 7:30 p. m. Address: South Park Ice Rink, Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks
Take advantage of the free outdoor concerts at South Park! A mix of national and Pittsburgh-area bands, the concert series also includes annual appearances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, River City Brass and more. Visit the website for the full schedule.
Touch-a-Truck at Peterswood Park
Date: July 9 Time: 10 a. m. to noon Address: Peterswood Park, 750 Bebout Road, Venetia
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