Get the Dirt on Spring
BARK FOR LIFE
Date: April 28
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: South Park Museum Building
and Fairgrounds, Brownsville Road,
South Park
Contact: main.acsevents.org, or
724.222.6911
The American Cancer Society Bark
For Life is a noncompetitive walk
event for dogs and their humans to
raise funds and awareness for the fight
against cancer. By supporting Bark For
Life, you help the American Cancer
Society save lives, and that helps the
world move closer to the goal of less
cancer and more birthdays. So bring
your best canine friend and join in a
fun-filled day starting with a walk, and
then continuing with demonstrations,
contests and games. Visit the website
for more information.
BRIDGEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT FISH FRY
Dates: March 16 and 30
Address: Bridgeville VFD Station 117,
370 Commercial Street, Bridgeville
Contact: bridgevillevfd.com
Fun
start behind the runners and obtain
an official time if they wish. Visit
the website for more information on
registration and other details.
SPRING Inspiration
FRANK WEBB WATERCOLOR
WORKSHOP
Dates: April 3 and 10
Address: Carlisle Social Hall - GT Fire
Station, 825 Poplar Street, Green Tree
Contact: greentreeboro.com, or
412.921.9005
Bring your painting supplies and
develop your artistic talent with Frank
Webb, one of the best watercolor
painting teachers – as noted in
American Artist Magazine. This two-
day workshop is great for the beginner
to the expert watercolor artist. Visit the
website for more information on fees
and other details.
‘KAUFMANN’S DEPARTMENT
STORE: A HISTORY’ AT BETHEL
PARK LIBRARY
Support the fire department and
enjoy a great meal! Visit the website
for more details.
J.R. TAYLOR MEMORIAL 5K RACE
AND WALK
Date: June 2
Address: Washington Elementary School,
515 Clifton Road, Bethel Park
Contact: montourtrail.org, or
runsignup.com
This pleasant 5k run/walk benefits
the Bethel Park section of the Montour
Trail. It begins just south of the
trail’s J.R. Taylor Memorial Bridge
over Clifton Road. Runners travel
the flat, crushed limestone trail to a
turnaround point before Brush Run
Road, then return north and cross the
J.R. Taylor Bridge to the finish line.
The race’s modest size and the trail’s
comfortable width permit walkers to
Address: 5100 West Library Avenue,
Bethel Park
Contact: bethelparklibrary.org, or
412.835.2207
Meet author Melanie Linn Gutowski
“under the Kaufmann’s clock” for a
look back at one of Pittsburgh’s favorite
retail destinations. You will do some
window shopping, eat at the Tic Toc,
and then ride the escalator up to every
kid’s favorite, Toyland. Copies of the
new Kaufmann’s Department Store
history book will be available for sale.
Visit the website for more information.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK AT
SCOTT TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Dates: April 8-14
Address: 301 Lindsay Road,
Scott Township
Contact: scottlibrary.org, or 412.429.5380
“Libraries Lead!” First sponsored in
1958, this marks the 60th anniversary
of National Library Week. It is a
national observance sponsored by
the American Library Association
and libraries across the country to
celebrate the contributions of our
nation’s libraries and librarians, and to
promote library use and support. Visit
the website for more information.
SOUTH ARTS PITTSBURGH
FRIDAY PAINTERS
Dates: Every Friday
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: Schoolhouse Gallery,
2600 South Park Road, Bethel Park
Contact: southartspittsburgh.org
Open to the public, no charge, year-
round! Bring a friend. The coffee pot is
on. Everyone has fun, and instruction
is available. Visit the website for more
information.
SPOTTY LOGIC TRIVIA AT
DORMONT LIBRARY
Dates: March dates available
(Registration is required.)
Address: 2950 West Liberty Avenue,
Dormont
Contact: dormontlibrary.org,
[email protected], or
412.531.8754
For individuals 18 years and older,
this program is a fun way to meet
new 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
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