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
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