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Friends of Jefferson Hills Library Spring Books and Boutique Sale Dates: Sale begins the weekend of Apr. 8 Address: 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills Contact: jeffersonhillslibrary.org, or 412.655.7741 Support your local library by purchasing a new spring read or boutique item! The friends of the library have collected thousands of gently used books and boutique items for sale to benefit the library. Visit the website for more information.  Thomas Jefferson High School Spring Choral Concert Date: Apr. 27 (Tentative; check website) Time: 7 p.m. Address: Thomas Jefferson High School Auditorium, 310 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills Contact: tjchoir.com/performances.html Kennywood Park Dates: Throughout May Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: 412.461.0500, or kennywood.com Nothing says spring like a trip to Kennywood Park with family and friends! Check out Noah’s Ark, which is going “old school” for the 2016 season. Celebrate its 80th anniversary as the ride is renovated to be more like the original. For more information, visit the website. West Mifflin Area High School Chorus Concert Date: May 12 (Tentative; check website) Time: 7 p.m. Address: 91 Commonwealth Avenue, West Mifflin  Contact: 412.466.9131, or wmasdhs.ss7.sharpschool.com More Spring Events Just a Short Drive Away: Old Economy Village Spring Garden Workshop and Garden Mart Date: May 7 Address: 270 Sixteenth Street, Ambridge Contact: 724.266.4500, or oldeconomyvillage.org Enjoy presentations and lectures on the many amazing aspects of gardening. The garden will be filled with vendors selling plants, garden tools and ornamentals. Visit the website for more information. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens May Market Dates: Throughout May Address: Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh Contact: 412.622.6914, or phipps.conservatory.org Stock up on unique plants and gardening accessories while talking with the experts at Phipps’ annual May Market. View the inspiring gardens at a discounted rate during the event. Visit the website for more information. Pittsburgh Bonsai Society Spring Show Dates: June 4-5 Address: Phipps Garden Center, 1059 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh Contact: pittsburghbonsai.org This free event highlights the work members put into developing these small works of art. Purchase trees, starter materials, tools, pots and accessories in the vendor area. Bring in your own trees for expert styling and care advice. Visit the website for more information. Tekko Dates: Apr. 7-10 Address: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Pittsburgh Contact: teamtekko.us   An annual Japanese pop culture convention featuring anime, video games, live concerts, cosplay and more. Visit the website for more information. 21st Annual Garden and Landscape Symposium and Garden Marketplace Date: Apr. 23 Address: The Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: extension.psu.edu This premier horticultural event will feature presentations by Claudia West, Thomas Rainer, Kelly Norris and Laura Deeter, and offers attendees the opportunity to shop for new and unique plants and garden accessories. Visit the website for more information. n 36 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | West Jefferson Hills