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interactive exhibits offered, along with finding out more information about local environmental and trail groups that will be participating. Musical Storytime at Robinson Township Library Date: April 10 (More dates are available.) Address: 1000 Church Hill Road, Robinson Contact: robinsonlibrary.org, or 412.787.3906 Children of all ages are invited to join RTL for interactive musical play. It’s a fun way to learn early literacy skills with music, dancing, singing, and stories. Visit the website for more information on registration and more details. North Fayette Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt Date: April 13 (Tentative—check the website.) Address: Donaldson Park, 590 Donaldson Road, Oakdale Contact: north-fayette.com, or 724.307.3725 Take your little bunnies to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt held at Donaldson Park! Pictures may be taken with the Easter Bunny while enjoying other fun activities as well. Sections are divided by ages, 0-4 and 5-12, and a section for PALS participants is available. Visit the website for more details. Read Across America Celebration at Western Allegheny Community Library Date: March 2 Address: 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale Contact: westernalleghenylibrary.org, or 724.695.8150 Join WACL in celebrating the life and works of one of everyone’s favorite authors, Dr. Seuss! Enjoy a special storytime celebrating reading, as well as crafts. Robinson Township’s Easter in the Park Date: April 13 Address: Rotary Shelter in Clever Park, 115 Robinson Pool Drive, McKees Rocks Contact: townshipofrobinson.com, or 412.788.8120 Robinson Township residents are invited to Easter in the Park! Be sure to bring your camera; the Easter Bunny will arrive via VIP escort on a Forest Grove fire truck. Visit with the Easter Bunny, play games, win prizes, and enjoy some light refreshments. Robinson Township Library will host a craft corner, with other surprises to come. Visit the website for more details. Other Community Events The Carnegie Crawl Dates: Second Friday of the month starting May 10 Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Address: Downtown Carnegie (Visit the website for start and end points.) Contact: carnegieshappening.org/crawl, facebook.com/CarnegiesHappening, or 412.279.5456 A fun way to get out this spring and support local businesses! The Carnegie Crawl is held on the second Friday of each month when participating businesses offer specials or entertainment. Participating businesses will have the Crawl sign (Carl the snail) in their windows. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information. Carnegie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Bureau 5K Run/Walk Date: April 27 Address: Carnegie Borough Building, One Veterans Way, Carnegie Contact: carnegieborough.com/5k.html Support a local Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Bureau by running or walking in this fun 5K! All proceeds will benefit the Carnegie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Bureau. Visit the website for more details. Knitting Club at Moon Township Public Library Date: March 13 (Many dates are available.) Address: 1700 Beaver Grade Road, #100, Coraopolis Contact moonlibrary.org, or 412.269.0334 Join a wonderful group of knitters every Wednesday in the Sky Room at Moon Township Public Library. Knitters of all experience and skill levels are welcome for conversation and community, and to work on whatever project they would like to bring. Many helpful experts are among the group if you need a refresher on how to pick up that dropped stitch. Visit the website for more details. Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company Lenten Fish Fry Dates: March 8–April 19 Address: Public Safety Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township Contact: moontwp.com, or 412.262.5006 Join the Moon Township Volunteer Fire Company for its annual Lenten Fish Fry. Choose from fish, shrimp, chicken fingers, and desserts. All dinners include fries and the special firehouse recipe coleslaw. Both sit-down and takeout dinners are available. Pamperfest Dates: May 10 & 11 Address: Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel, 1160 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis Contact: pamperfest.com A spring treat! This event has been formatted to provide fun, pampering and a celebration of survivors for everyone who attends! Both men and women are welcome. Overnight guests will enjoy an evening in a luxury two-room suite, and all attendees will enjoy a schedule filled with cocktails, food, pampering, a scavenger hunt, hourly prizes, goodie bags and shopping—a perfect Mother’s Day gift, girls’ night out, or simply a chance to unwind and refresh on your own, or with your partner, all while supporting a great cause. Pamperfest is a charity event, with the proceeds going to the Susan Komen Foundation. Visit the website for more information. Robinson Township’s Annual Clean Up Day Date: April 27 (Tentative—check the website.) Address: Meet at Giant Eagle Market District Food Court area, Settlers Ridge, 100 Settlers Ridge Center Drive, Robinson Township Contact: townshipofrobinson.com, or 412.788.8120 Volunteer and keep America beautiful! Community groups and individuals are invited to join Robinson Township’s efforts to pick up litter/trash that has accumulated after the long winter months. The township Continued on next page > WEST ALLEGHENY ❘ SPRING 2019 13