July 4 celebration at library
Cooper-Siegel Community Library in Fox Chapel will host a Fourth of July celebration from 6-9:45 p.m. Bring a picnic or snacks, enjoy lawn games and listen to a live reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event will be in the Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden and Porch. Watch the fireworks from the parking lot. The event is free but space is limited. RSVP online at coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org.
Project approved
Blawnox council voted 6-0 to approve a water valve replacement project on June 11.
Councilwoman Elaine Palmer was absent.
Borough engineer Gordon Taylor said Freeport-based BCIV Trenching & Utility was the lowest of three bidders at $109,800. Crews will be replacing 10 valves that help control the borough’s water system.
Project costs are being mitigated via $88,270 Allegheny County Community Development Block Grant.
The borough will cover the remaining funds. The project is expected to begin in late July or early August and take about a month to complete.
Alley Bash
An Alley Bash is planned for 5-8 p.m. June 26 along Alley A in Aspinwall.
It is presented by the Merchants of Aspinwall, Aspinwall Neighbors, Aspinwall Chamber of Commerce and the borough.
There will be various food and drink and craft vendors. Del Caiman Band will provide live entertainment.
The event is part of a summer series of celebrations on the fourth Thursday of the month from June through August.
More information is available at aspinwallpa.com.
Summer splash
Sharpsburg will host a summer splash event along North Canal Street from noon-3 p.m. June 21.
It is part of the Spend a Saturday in Sharpsburg series.
There will be local vendors and pop-up shops along with summer-themed activities, arts and crafts, food and drinks and more.
Admission is free. Call 412-781-0546 for more information.
Flea market
Sharpsburg’s community flea market is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday June through October along North Canal Street at Guyasuta Square.
Discover vintage treasures, handmade crafts and great deals from local vendors.
Call Chas Smith at 412-927-9221 for more information.
Funnel Cake Fridays
Funnel Cake Fridays continue through the end of the month in Sharpsburg. Festivities are planned from 5-8 p.m. Fridays at Kennedy Park. There will be live entertainment, activities and, of course, funnel cake.
Call 412-781-0546 for more information.
TOPS meetings
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets each Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. for an interactive program focused on weight loss, healthy eating and wellness at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., Oakmont. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting for free. Weigh-in is private, followed by a brief business meeting, sharing time and educational program, all ending by 7:15. There is well-lit parking, handicap accessibility and security. Call 412-828-3854 for more information or e-mail jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Garden Party
Pittsburgh Professional Women, along with Beth Caldwell, are hosting the Longest Day Garden Party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 20 at the Fritz Mitnick Welcome Garden, 403 Fox Chapel Road in Fox Chapel (Cooper-Siegel Community Library). Tickets are $50 and all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pittsburgh. For more information, visit pittsburghprofessionalwomen.com.
Art exhibit
“Colorful Complexity: Art by Kayte Rose” will be on display at Sharpsburg Community Library through June 21.
Rose’s approach involves using the flat pane of paper to create intricate three-dimensional shapes of high contrast and shadow. Over the years, Rose has experimented with more complex origami concepts and CMYK as a color base, which is then misaligned to show layering and to create more visual depth.
More information about the artist is available at burnsbothends.tumblr.com.
Blood drive
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 29. Appointments are suggested but walk-ins are welcome. The event will be in the church lounge, 384 Fox Chapel Road.
To schedule, visit vitalant.org and search code UG0010065 or call 1-877-25VITAL.
Association of University People
The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outdoor concerts and wineries.
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Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.
Trail cleanup
On June 28, assistance is needed with habitat restoration in an important ecological area of Hartwood Acres.
Helpers should meet at the mansion parking lot. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species. There also might be plantings of native species. Expect to engage in physical activity.
All tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided, and all ages are welcome. No experience is required, but space is limited. Participants should bring water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
Participants should register on the Allegheny County Parks website at tinyurl.com/ycx5enpy.
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