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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.
‘ 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.
FAMILY STORYTIME AT UPPER ST. CLAIR LIBRARY
Date: March 15( Registration is required.) Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc. org / library / kids, or 412.835.5540
Families with children ages 2-7 are invited to spend a fun evening sharing stories, songs and games! Visit the website for more information on dates and times and for registration details. hello spring
KENNYWOOD
Dates: Weekends starting May 5; every day starting May 24 Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood. com, or 412.461.0500
Kennywood is one of the oldest and most beloved amusement parks in America and Pittsburgh’ s top destination for family-friendly fun and excitement. Visit the website to see what’ s new before planning your next excursion.
KIDS FEST
Date: March 17 Address: Washington Crown Center, 1500 West Chestnut Street, Washington Contact: shopwashingtoncrown. com, or 724.225.1838
Kids Fest is one of Washington County’ s biggest family-friendly events. It is a free, fun-filled day of activities for the whole family. Visit the website for more details.
MUSIC AND DANCING AT COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF CASTLE SHANNON
Date: April 11( More dates are available.) Time: 3:30 p. m. Address: 3677 Myrtle Avenue, Castle Shannon Contact: castleshannonlibrary. org, or 412.563.4552
For kids of all ages! Go to the library for a special time of music, singing and dancing! Visit the website for more information.
ONGOING STORYTIMES AT GREEN TREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Dates: Various dates and times( Check the website.) Address: 10 West Manilla Avenue, Green Tree Contact: greentreelibrary. org, or 412.921.9292
Foster a love of reading in your kids this spring! Many different types of storytimes for children from birth to age 5 are held regularly during the week at GTPL. Storytimes are hosted by a librarian and include song, dance, rhyme, body movement, activities, and, of course, books. Visit the website for more information. n
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