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more than half a century , winning 13 Grammy awards and selling more than 40 million albums . In celebration of her 100th year , this tribute presents many of her original big-band arrangements , some of which have not been heard in concert in more than 40 years . Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details .
SPRING Social
BALLROOM DANCING AT ORCHARD HILL CHURCH
Date : April 6 Time : 7 p . m . Address : 2551 Brandt School Road , Wexford Contact : orchardhillchurch . com
Certified instructor “ Bobby D ” teaches waltz , swing , cha cha and more . Come for the entire evening or just join in for social dancing in a gym that has been transformed into a festive ballroom . Walk-ins welcome ; $ 10 per person at the door . Visit the website for more information .
BOARD GAMES – EVENING OF GAMING AT COOPER-SIEGEL LIBRARY
Date : April 26 Time : 6 to 8 p . m . Address : 403 Fox Chapel Road , Fox Chapel Contact : coopersiegelcommunitylibrary . org , or 412.828.9520
Get your retro board games and rip the plastic off the new ones for an evening of gaming ! Game lovers meet monthly at the library , so if you ’ re interested , just show up ! There are snacks and drinks too . Visit the website for more information . hello spring
FRANKLIN PARK BOROUGH ’ S PARKS AND RECREATION BLUEBERRY HILL GANG
Dates : Second Thursday of every month Time : 11 a . m . to 1 p . m . Address : Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center , Blaine ’ s Way , Franklin Park Fee : $ 15 yearly dues , and $ 2 for lunch at each program Contact : franklinparkborough . us , or 412.364.4115
Seniors ages 55 and older are invited to enjoy this fun monthly program for socializing , meeting new friends and enjoying a variety of delicious foods . Visit the website for more information .
NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT ’ S SENIOR CITIZENS PROM
Date : May 11 Time : 7 p . m . Address : 10375 Perry Highway , Wexford Contact : northallegheny . org , or 412.369.5445
Relive your high school days at the Senior Citizens Prom ! North Allegheny Gold Card members and seniors over the age of 62 are invited to dance the night away with free admission , great music , a free prom photo , light refreshments and more . It ’ s sponsored by the North Allegheny High School junior and senior classes . Call , or visit the website for more information .
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FOURTH ANNUAL SPIN YOUR WHEELS
Date : April 7 Time : 9:30 a . m . to 2:30 p . m . Address : Aspinwall Riverfront Park , 285 River Avenue , Aspinwall Contact : Register at crowdrise . com / spinyourwheels2018 , Questions : 412.720.3687 , or jenevash1 @ gmail . com
Benefiting “ Riding for the Handicapped of Western PA ,” don ’ t miss this fun outdoor fitness party . Riders can choose anywhere from 1 to 4 hours of spin classes and / or participate in at least 8 different group fitness classes such as Kick It , HIIT Bootcamp , Dance Cardio , Piyo and more . There will be a basket auction , refreshments , food , a DJ and many other activities for all ages . Visit the Crowdrise page to register .
THE ACHILLES PITTSBURGH HOPE AND POSSIBILITY ® RACE
Date : April 7 Address : North Park Boathouse , 10301 Pearce Mill Road , Allison Park Contact : achillespghrace . com , or 412.326.9110
Support athletes with disabilities this spring ! The Hope and Possibility ® Race is open to everyone – runners , walkers and hand cyclists of all ability levels are welcome . Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race , or the 1-mile Family Fun Run / Walk is a great way for families to show their support . All proceeds from the event benefit the Pittsburgh Chapter of Achilles International in its support of athletes with disabilities . Visit the website for race registration , the course description and other details .
NORTH HILLS SPORTS CAR CLUB AUTOCROSS
Date : Seasonal – check the website for the dates . Address : North Park Pool Parking Lot , South Ridge Drive , Allison Park Contact : nhscc . com , or facebook . com / NorthHillsSportsCarClub
Rev it up this spring ! Autocross is a low-budget , low-pressure sport in which almost anyone can participate , usually in the same car they drive to work . It is a safe , fun way to experience the thrills of competition driving . Visit the website for information on membership fees , rules and regulations , and other details .
1ST ANNUAL PENNIES PEDAL
Date : June 10 Address : Great Allegheny Passage starting at Hyatt House , Pittsburgh ’ s South Side Contact : penniespedal . redpodium . com / 1st-annual-pennies-pedal , or Mike Rhoten , race organizer , at michael . rhoten @ concordhotels . com
Save the date ! Pennies Pedal is a casual fun ride that allows both casual and avid cyclists to come together to support Pennies from Heaven while enjoying the world-famous Great Allegheny Passage ( a Rails-to-Trails bike trail ). The finish line festival
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