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Green Tree Borough Fourth of July Celebration Date: July 4 Time: Noon Address: Wilson Park Pool, 825 Poplar Street, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro.com, or 412.921.1110 Celebrate Independence Day courtesy of Green Tree! Featuring music, raffles, swimming, All-American cookout, fun with friends and family, and more! Visit the website for more information. Independence Day Celebration at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village Date: July 4 Time: 1 p.m. Address: 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella Contact: heinzhistorycenter.org, or 724.587.3412 Celebrate the spirit of America with historical demonstrations and period games at Meadowcroft on Independence Day. Visit the website for more information. Celebrate America at Kennywood Date: July 4 (More dates are available.) Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 Oh, say can you see five straight nights of fireworks?! Kennywood’s traditional Independence Day activities stretch nearly an entire week, with music performances and magic tricks, the Silver Star Meats Hot Dog Eating Contest and the always- popular Wiener 100 dachshund races. Each evening ends with a star-studded fireworks show! Plus, all military (active duty, retired military, and veterans) get in FREE! Check the website for more details on activities and discounts. North Strabane Community Day Date: August 4 Address: North Strabane Municipal Park, 1929 Rt. 519 South, Canonsburg Contact: northstrabanetwp.com, or 724.745.8880 Featuring food, crafts, kids’ activities, games, live music and entertainment and fireworks! Visit the website for a schedule of events. Pleasant Hills Community Day Date: August 11 Address: Mowry Park, 400 Mowry Drive, Pleasant Hills Contact: pleasanthillspa.com, or 412.655.3300 Bringing family, friends and neighbors together for a parade, festival with food, vendors and games, entertainment, live bands and a spectacular fireworks show. Visit the website for more information. Scott Township Community Day Date: July 4 Address: Scott Township Municipal Park, 448 Lindsay Road, Carnegie Contact: scott-twp.com, or 412.276.5300 A fun-filled day with American Legion flag services, food and game booths, pool activities (must have a pool pass to participate), live music, and fireworks. Visit the website for the schedule of events. South Fayette Community Day Date: August 25 Address: Fairview Park, 129 Greenwood Drive, South Fayette Contact: southfayettepa.com, or 412.221.8700 Featuring fun for all ages, including live entertainment, children’s and adult activities, food and beverages, vendors/ exhibitors and more! Visit the website for the schedule of events. Mt. Lebanon’s July 4th Community Day Celebration Date: July 4 Time: Noon Address: Mt. Lebanon Park, Cedar Boulevard at Greenhurst Drive, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanon.org, or 412.343.3409 Celebrate July 4th wi th games, amusements, food, and other activities. Visit the website for more information. Washington County Fair Dates: August 11-18 Address: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington Contact: washingtonfair.org, or 724.225.7718 Celebrating western Pennsylvania’s heritage, culture and community by providing wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competition and educational experiences for the whole family. The fair is where agriculture, industry, education and recreation unite in a cooperative effort to dynamically portray the resources and accomplishments of the Washington County area. Visit the website for more information. Whiskey Rebellion Day at Oliver Miller Homestead Date: July 15 Time: 1:30 p.m. Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: olivermiller.org, or 412.835.1554 The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 was the most significant domestic disturbance until the Civil War. The Miller family’s involvement in this historic event is reviewed with the aid of three short skits, “Serving the Writ,” “The Women Speak” and “William Miller is Kentucky Bound.” Skits begin at 2:30 p.m. The Millers’ original whiskey still is on display in the barn where the whiskey making process is discussed. Visit the website for more information. More Family Fun Cecil Township Movies in the Park Date: July 20 (Other dates are available.) Time: Dusk Address: Cecil Township Park, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil Contact: facebook.com/ CecilParksPA, or 724.745.2227, Ext. 112 Don’t forget your folding chairs, or a blanket to view a movie under the stars with your family and friends! The concession stand is open for all your Continued on next page > WEST MIFFLIN ❘ SUMMER 2018 15