Get the Dirt on Spring
Get the Dirt on Spring
Fun
SUPER BINGO SPONSORED BY MONROEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Date : April 29 Address : Monroeville Convention Center , 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard , Monroeville Contact : simoneventmanagement . com , or 724.837.7979
Pack up your lucky bingo charms , bring your friends and get ready to have fun at Monroeville Chamber ’ s Super Bingo ! Visit the website for all of the details .
CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS : BOYCE PARK TRAIL MAINTENANCE BY TRAIL PITTSBURGH
Address : 675 Old Frankstown Road , Monroeville / Plum Contact : trailpittsburgh . org
Take care of the Boyce Park trails that you use to hike or bike this spring with Trail Pittsburgh ! Volunteer support is essential to the fulfillment of Trail Pittsburgh ’ s mission to create , enhance and preserve great trail experiences in southwestern Pennsylvania . Led by volunteer park stewards , workdays are regularly scheduled to build , improve and maintain the spectacular trails you know and love . Visit the website for more information .
MONROEVILLE COMMUNITY PARK BOTANICAL GARDENS – VOLUNTEERING
Address : 2399 Tilbrook Road , Monroeville Contact : monroeville . pa . us
Keep your community botanical garden blooming and beautiful ! Volunteering to plant and maintain the park ’ s lovely botanical gardens is not only a wonderful way to give back , but will also give you ideas for your home garden . Visit the website for more information .
ROSE DAY AT RENZIEHAUSEN PARK ROSE GARDEN
Date : June 9 Address : Eden Park Boulevard off of Walnut Street , McKeesport Contact : pghrosesociety . org / Renzie-Park- Rose-Garden . html
Learn more about growing roses from experts , or just admire the beautiful rose gardens at Renzie Park . Hosted by the Pittsburgh Rose Society and the Garden Club of McKeesport , enjoy the garden in full bloom and informative educational seminars . Visit the website for more information .
TROPICAL FOREST CUBA AT PHIPPS
Address : Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens , 1 Schenley Drive , Pittsburgh Contact : phipps . conservatory . org , or 412.622.6914
New for spring 2018 : Phipps ’ Tropical Forest Conservatory transforms to showcase the island nation of Cuba . Tropical Forest Cuba also incorporates cultural and educational stations , including a traditional Cuban farmacia that teaches guests about natural medicine rooted in organic farming , a paladar where guests can recreate the experience of enjoying a Cuban meal , a birding station featuring life-size replica carvings of five different species of endemic Cuban birds and a research station where visitors can learn about Phipps ’ Botany in Action Fellowship research in the United States , Cuba and other locales around the world . Visit the website for more information .
BRING the Kids
CITIZENS BANK CHILDREN ’ S THEATER SERIES – ‘ DRAGONS LOVE TACOS AND OTHER STORIES ’
Date : April 11 Address : Greensburg Salem High School , 65 Mennel Drive , Greensburg Contact : trustarts . org / pct _ home / events / series / childrens-theater-series
Dragons love all sorts of tacos — except spicy ones ! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party , red-hot trouble ensues . This musical revue will also feature other popular stories , including “ Interrupting Chicken ,” “ The Dot ,” “ Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride ,” and
“ Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa : School Days ” ( stories subject to change ). Age recommendation : best for ages 3 to 10 . Visit the website for more information .
‘ CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY ’ PRESENTED BY GREENSBURG CIVIC THEATRE
Dates : March 16 & 17 Address : Greensburg Garden & Civic Center , 951 Old Salem Road , Greensburg Contact : gctheatre . org , or 724.836.8000
A fun family-friendly performance by the talented Greasepaint Players ! Enjoy Roald Dahl ’ s much-loved story , “ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ,” about how Charlie Bucket wins a ticket to visit Willy Wonka ’ s amazing chocolate factory , turned into a play for children to act . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets .
CREATE SPACE AT MONROEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address : 4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard , Monroeville Contact : monroevillelibrary . org , or 412.372.0500 , ext . 123
Kids can get creative this spring at Monroeville Public Library ! The library has a dedicated space for art , science and technology . Stop by during normal library hours and enjoy free arts and crafts supplies , make a Popsicle stick flashlight , or use an iMac to design 3-D projects ! Monthly programs offered for people of all ages . Discover what you can create !
DOGGIE EGG HUNT
Date : March 23 Address : Murrysville Community Park Dog Park , 4056 Wiestertown Road , Murrysville Contact : murrysville . com , or 412.327.4100
Fido and Rover will hunt ( on a leash and current on all shots ) to find dogtreat-filled eggs . Please bring a basket or bag to collect the eggs . After the dogs hunt they will exchange their eggs for a special goodie bag ! Refreshments will be provided and get pictures with
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