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Hot Fun in the Summertime! Rock & Mineral Hounds at Upper St. Clair Public Library snacking needs. Free, but donations are accepted to help keep the movies rolling. Check the Facebook page for the movie titles and other details. Family Campout at Mingo Creek Park Date: August 17 Address: 1327 Venetia Road, Washington County Contact: washington.pa.us, or 724.228.6867 (Pre-registration is required, not more than 30 days in advance.) Fee: $8 per campsite Spend an evening in Mingo Creek Park camping under the star-filled skies. As night falls, there will be cooking of hot dogs, roasting of marshmallows, and spending time around the campfire. An evening program will be offered after dark. A simple campfire breakfast will be prepared on Saturday morning. Bring your own tent and camping supplies. For newbies, the park staff will be available to help set up tents. Visit the website for more information. Family Night at Frank Sarris Library Date: July 10 Address: 35 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg Contact: franksarrislibrary.org, or 724.745.1308 Family Night is an evening storytime session for the whole family: toddlers to great-grandparents! Join the library staff upstairs in the storytime room each Tuesday for stories, crafts, games, and more! Stop by! There is no registration necessary. 16 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Date: July 6 Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org/library/library- home, or 412.835.5540 (You must register in person starting June 6 at the library.) For 1st through 3rd graders only! Carnegie Museum of Natural History educators will present this Science Stations program about rocks and minerals. Travel through four interactive stations for a scientific experience as you investigate the properties of rocks and minerals. You’ll get to go to the activity station, imagination station, data collection station, and analysis station to become a junior geologist! Visit the website for more details. Sandcastle Address: 1000 Sandcastle Drive, Homestead Contact: sandcastlewaterpark.com, or 412.462.6666 This water park is a must-visit on hot days. Set along the Monongahela River, experience 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 is sure to make you feel like you’re on vacation! Visit the website for more details. tickets for the whole family? Consider taking your kids to see the Washington Wild Things this summer. Not only will you enjoy affordable and exciting professional Frontier League baseball from good seats, but fun entertainment for the kids during the game. Visit the website for more information on tickets and promotions. All About the Outdoors Blue Heron Nature Skills presented by Bridgeville Public Library Date: July 22 Time: 4 p.m. Address: Chartiers Park, 1121 Chartiers Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary.org, or 412.221.3737 (Registration is required.) Learn how to identify plants at Chartiers Park on a Blue Heron Nature Skills Plant Walk! Visit the website for more information and to register for this free class. Touch a Truck at North Strabane Municipal Park Date: July 14 Address: North Strabane Municipal Park, 1929 Rt. 519 South, Canonsburg Contact: northstrabanetwp.com, or 724.745.8880 Hosted by North Strabane Township Parks & Recreation, see numerous different types of vehicles and the jobs that go along with them! Visit the website for more information. Washington Wild Things Baseball Address: CONSOL Energy Park, One Washington Federal Way, Washington Contact: washingtonwildthings.com Love going to Major League baseball games but can’t afford the expensive icmags.com Classic Car Cruise on the Farm Date: July 22 Time: 1 p.m. Address: The SpringHouse, Washington Contact: springhousemarket.com, or 724.228.3339 Partnering with the Washington Cruisers for the 3rd annual Classic and Hot Rod Car Cruise. Showcasing the best cars from many eras. A fun evening with beautiful vehicles, barbequed chicken on the pit, and live music too. Plan to stop in for supper or ice cream while you’re here!