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Lightning Bugs/Fireflies – Whitehall Public Library Dormont’s Movies in the Park Dates: July 12 and Aug. 10 Address: Dormont Pool Parking Lot, 1461 Dormont Avenue, Dormont Contact: boro.dormont.pa.us, or 412.561.8900 Celebrate with family, friends and neighbors! Featuring food, live music, games and a fantastic fireworks display. Visit the website for more information. Friday Night Flicks at Peters Lake Park Amphitheater Date: July 19 (More dates are available.) Time: Dusk Address: 560 Center Church Road, Canonsburg Contact: facebook.com/ ptparksandrec, peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000 Bring along a blanket or chair. Children’s activities will be provided before the movie. Movie choice, updates and changes due to inclement weather and other details will be posted on the Peters Township Facebook page. Habitat for Humanity Pittsburgh’s Kids Triathlon Date: July 20 Address: South Park Wave Pool, 1 Wave Pool Complex, Bethel Park Contact: kidstriathlon.org Join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh for its biggest event of the year, the Kids Triathlon Series! Habitat Pittsburgh’s Kids Triathlon – South Park is the first of two races in the series, and is open to athletes of all abilities ages 7 to 12. Athletes will receive a t-shirt to tie-dye, as well as a medal upon finishing. Trophies will be awarded to the top three boy and girl finishers in each age bracket. The top fundraisers will be awarded a prize from Pro Bike+Run. Visit the website to register. Date: July 8 Address: Brennan Plaza, Borough Park Drive, Whitehall Borough Contact: whitehallpubliclibrary.org (Registration is required.) As the sky darkens, fireflies light the night. Join the Allegheny County Park Rangers for this fun event. You will learn about the official state insect, the fascinating life it leads, and how we can all play a part in ensuring the insects are around for the enjoyment of future generations. There will be bug- themed crafts and fun activities for all. Registration is required. • Landscape design, installation, and maintenance • Excavation • French drains and Downspouts • Land Clearing • Retaining Walls • Paver Patios • Outdoor Living • Fire Pits/Fire Places • Yard / Sod installation • Spring and Fall Cleanups • Leaf cleanups • Aeration • Snow and Ice Management Peters Township Fishing Derby at Peters Lake Park Date: Aug. 17 Time: 10 a.m. Address: 560 Center Church Road, Canonsburg Contact: facebook.com/ptparksandrec Join Peters Township Parks and Recreation and McMurray Rotary for this fun fishing derby! All kids grades kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to participate. Awards will be given for the largest fish, smallest fish, the first caught and most fish caught! Smaller prizes awarded just for participating. Visit the Facebook page for fee information and other details. Like us on facebook CALL US TODAY TO SET UP A FREE ESTIMATE! 412-913-1962 www.mjdonaslandscaping.com Preschool Playdate at Dormont Borough Gymnasium Date: July 6 (More dates are available.) Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Address: 1444 Hillsdale Avenue, Dormont Contact: boro.dormont.pa.us/ recreation A great way to socialize this summer— at a free and fun event for kids 5 and under! All kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome. Sandcastle Address: 1000 Sandcastle Drive, Homestead Contact: sandcastlewaterpark.com, or 412.462.6666 Sandcastle is set along the Monongahela River and offers 15 waterslide attractions, the Mon Tsunami Wave Pool, scenic Mushroom Pool, the relaxing lazy river, and two children’s areas—all located on a boardwalk that Continued on next page > UPPER ST. CLAIR ❘ SUMMER 2019 27