Get the Dirt on Spring
Get the Dirt on Spring
Fun
‘ KAUFMANN’ S DEPARTMENT STORE: A HISTORY’ AT BETHEL PARK LIBRARY
Address: 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park Contact: bethelparklibrary. org, or 412.835.2207
Meet author Melanie Linn Gutowski“ under the Kaufmann’ s clock” for a look back at one of Pittsburgh’ s favorite retail destinations. You will do some window shopping, eat at the Tic Toc, and then ride the escalator up to every kid’ s favorite, Toyland. Copies of the new Kaufmann’ s Department Store history book will be available for sale. Visit the website for more information.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK AT SCOTT TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Dates: April 8-14 Address: 301 Lindsay Road, Scott Township Contact: scottlibrary. org, or 412.429.5380
“ Libraries Lead!” First sponsored in 1958, this marks the 60th anniversary of National Library Week. It is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country to celebrate the contributions of our nation’ s libraries and librarians, and to promote library use and support. Visit the website for more information.
SOUTH ARTS PITTSBURGH FRIDAY PAINTERS
Dates: Every Friday Time: 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Address: Schoolhouse Gallery, 2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park Contact: southartspittsburgh. org
Open to the public, no charge, yearround! Bring a friend. The coffee pot is on. Everyone has fun, and instruction is available. Visit the website for more information.
SPOTTY LOGIC TRIVIA AT DORMONT LIBRARY
Dates: March dates available( Registration is required.) Address: 2950 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont Contact: dormontlibrary. org, dormontprogramming @ einetwork. net, or 412.531.8754
For individuals 18 years and older, this program is a fun way to meet new people and test your trivia skills. Join in the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p. m. and the third Thursday of each month at 1 p. m. Registration is required; call or email. Visit the website for more information.
TREEHAVEN GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
Date: May 12 Time: 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. Address: South Park Shops on Route 88, South Park Contact: facebook. com / TreehavenGardenClub, or 412.833.7021
Remember your mom with a gift, and give back to the community this spring at Treehaven Garden Club Plant Sale! This Mother’ s Day weekend event is an opportunity to buy homegrown plants from members’ gardens, unique gift baskets and beautiful hanging baskets from Lenik Nursery in Finleyville. It’ s also a great chance to talk to seasoned gardeners about their successes in defeating deer, pests and other gardening issues in our region. Treehaven Garden Club, formed in 1956, is one of the oldest garden clubs in the area. It maintains the garden at Papa John’ s at the intersection of Route 88 and South Park Road and holds an annual Halloween parade for children in the Willow Terrace section of Bethel Park. For more information, follow the Facebook page. hello spring
‘ 30 DAYS A BLACK MAN: THE FORGOTTEN STORY THAT EXPOSED THE JIM CROW SOUTH,’ PRESENTED AT UPPER ST. CLAIR LIBRARY
Date: March 15 Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc. org / library, or 412.835.5540
Writer Bill Steigerwald shares the incredible story of Pittsburgh journalist Ray Sprigle, who spent a month undercover as a black man in the Deep South in 1948. Visit the website for details and to register for the program.
Kidtastic SPRING!
‘ AMERICAN GIRL’ BOOK CLUB AT BRIDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Date: May 3 Address: 505 McMillen Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary. org, or 412.221.3737
Girls in grades 2 through 5 are invited for a book club based on the‘ American Girl’ books. It meets once a month for crafts, games and activities based on the selected book. Books are on hold each month at the library. Dolls are welcome! Registration is required. Visit the website for more information.
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS AT SPENCER FAMILY YMCA
Date: A Friday evening once a month Address: 305 Church Road, Bethel Park Contact: ymcaofpittsburgh. org / spencer, or 412.347.6565
Once a month this spring Spencer Y will host a Friday evening Family Fun Night open to members and non-members alike. Swim up for the Dive-In movie, play fun games in the Sports Court, participate in family group exercise classes, make a kids’ craft and learn more about family health and wellness. Call Spencer Y at 412.347.6565 for information, download its app, or visit ymcaofpittsburgh. org / spencer.
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