Egg hunt planned
An Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza is planned for 1-4 p.m. April 12 at Kennedy Park in Sharpsburg. It is designed for children 12 and younger. There will be prizes, hot dogs, cotton candy, hayrides, a petting zoo and inflatables. The egg hunt will take place at 3:30 p.m.
The event is presented by the Sharpsburg Family Worship Center. Go to sdwc.org for more information.
Chocolate fundraiser
The Blawnox Borough Centennial Committee is holding a fundraiser with Sarris Candies to raise money for the upcoming Centennial Celebration. The fundraiser runs through April 13.
Use ID # 10-2444 at sarris candiesfundraising.com to participate. There is also a link on the borough’s website, blawnox.com.
Cleanup slated April 26
Sharpsburg’s Earth Day cleanup is from 9 am. to noon April 26. Volunteers can pick up supplies along with coffee and doughnuts at the borough building to start their day. Lunch will be provided afterward.
Go to sharpsburgborough.com for more information.
Library event planned
Sharpsburg Community Library’s painting studio will be open from 4:30-5:30 p.m. April 14. The free program is designed for children in grades K-5. Supplies will be provided.
Call 412-781-0783 for more information about Sharpsburg library programs.
Aspinwall reminders
Aspinwall officials want to remind residents of a few borough activities:
• Street sweeping started this month and goes through Dec. 15. The times and days of the week for street sweeping are posted on each street in the borough. Vehicles are to be moved during those times, even if the street sweeper has passed through. Fines for not moving vehicles is $10.
• Trash bins and items to be collected by Shank should be put out after 5 p.m. the night before pickup.
• Residents should properly care for their property, including removal of trash, rubbish and open storage. Buildings, including main structures, sheds, garages and carports, should be in good repair and structurally sound.
Aspinwall alerts can be obtained through the Savvy Citizen app, a free notification system for Apple and Android users that will enable the borough to send information about important news and events directly to residents’ mobile devices. Users would need to download the app and sign up for alerts.
Letters of interest sought for vacancies
Blawnox officials seek letters of interest from residents for vacancies on the zoning hearing board and other volunteer opportunities. The borough is looking for interested residents who would like to be considered for vacancies on borough boards, like borough council and the zoning hearing board. Email or bring your letter of interest to the borough office, 376 Freeport Road, to be considered.
Call 412-828-4141 for more information.
Summer camp registration open
Registration is open for Indiana Township’s summer camp. Deadline to sign up is June 6. Early bird registration with discount admission must be made by May 30.
Summer camp is at Emmerling Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 16 through July 18, except for July 4. It is open to children who have completed kindergarten through age 12.
Early bird resident cost is $260 for a family of three or $110 for one or two children each.
Early bird nonresident cost is $520 for a family of three or $220 for one or two children each.
Regular resident registration is $310 for a family of three or $140 for one or two children each.
Regular nonresident registration is $620 for a family of three or $280 for one or two children each.
Call 412-767-5333 or go to the township’s website for more information.
Community Ink
Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman, local authors of the middle-grade book “Snoopers and Sneakers,” will be at Cooper-Siegel Community Library at 10 a.m. April 12 to talk about their book and collaboration. Wayman will also share personal experiences of what it was like growing up undiagnosed as autistic and how she never saw herself represented in books. “Snoopers and Sneakers” is about two Pittsburgh sixth graders. The authors will read excerpts from the book that will introduce you to the book’s main characters: Jane, a cat-obsessed autistic girl, and Ashley, a dethroned social butterfly.
There will be time for questions and discussions and attendees can buy the book and have it signed.
Register online at cooper siegelcommunitylibrary.org or call 412-828-9520.
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Brian Demchak Hope Challenge
Registration is open for the St. Margaret Foundation Brian Demchak Hope Challenge & Paws for Patients. New this year is the invitation to have your pets participate for a bandanna and a chance at prizes. The event runs May 11-17. Complete the event at your convenience, your way. Do so with people or pets you enjoy while filling in the gaps with hope for patients and employees at UPMC-St. Margaret hospital. Choose your own route outside, or on a treadmill, on the dance floor or in a pool to complete a virtual 5K at 3.1 miles or a distance you prefer. Run, bike, walk, swim or play racket sports for those who can’t.
There will again be a Lunchtime Wellness Walk in RIDC O’Hara on May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. New in 2025 is an invitation for registrants to include their pets in their challenge and be entered to win the Paws for Patients Cutest Pet Contest, judged by a team of nurses at UPMC St. Margaret.
The first 200 participants will receive a race shirt and a finisher’s medal. Register by April 18 to ensure your preferred T-shirt size. Those fundraising online to help fill in the gaps with hope for patients and employees receive free registration if they raise $50.
Designate your participation in honor or memory of someone special with a free wind spinner personalized by the Foundation and displayed in the hospital courtyard.
For more information or to register, visit stmargaret foundation.org/challenge or call 412-784-4205.
SAVES Fish Fry
The Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services will be having its annual fish fry on Good Friday, April 18, from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. at a new location this year: Camp Guyausta, 300 23rd St. in Sharpsburg.
Eat-in, takeout or delivery are available. Menu items include fish sandwiches, shrimp baskets, pierogies and more.
Orders can be placed online or over the phone (online ordering is available until 8 p.m. Thursday and phone ordering is available until 3 p.m. Friday).
To place an order, call 412-680-4349.
Blawnox egg hunt
Best of Blawnox will host its annual Easter egg hunt from 1-3 p.m. April 13 at Blawnox Community Park. Participants should bring their own baskets or bags for the hunt. No registration is required.
Cleanup Day planned
Blawnox Earth Day cleanup is planned from 9 a.m. to noon April 26. Volunteers are encouraged to gather at the borough building in the morning to grab gloves and bags before heading out. No registration is required.
Sharpsburg offers volunteer openings
Sharpsburg is looking for volunteers for holiday events, grant research, parks and recreation, tree plantings and more.
There is a QR code on the borough website that sends people to a form so they can specify their interests and highlight their skills. More information is available at sharpsburgborough.com.
Summer camp registration
This summer, Lauri Ann West Community Center will offer 10 exciting weeks of camp, each featuring a different theme, from June 9 to Aug. 15.
Every Friday, in addition to Kona Ice, there will be special programs. Two new programs this summer will be Dominic the Magician and a “Fire and Ice” show by Mad Science. Campers signed up for the Mad Science specialty camp that week will join our full-day camp for the “Fire and Ice” Show.
For more information or to register, visit lauriannwestcc.org/summer-camps-2025.
Fox Families Care Gala
Fox Families Care, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in need, is holding its Swing Into Spring Annual Gala on April 11 at Fox Chapel Golf Club. The evening aims to raise vital funds for programs that provide essential resources, financial assistance and educational opportunities to families facing hardship in the community.
The specially themed Casino Night promises an unforgettable night of philanthropy while testing luck at a variety of classic casino table games, including blackjack, poker, roulette and craps. Attendees will receive chips to try their hand at the games while enjoying delicious food and drinks, music and entertainment and raffle prizes. Throughout the evening, guests will hear inspiring stories from families who have benefited from Fox Families Care’s initiatives.
“We are thrilled to host this event once again and bring together our community to support a cause that truly makes a difference,” said Paulette O’Donnell, President of Fox Families Care. “Every dollar raised goes directly toward providing critical support for children and families who need it most. Helping our community isn’t just about providing resources; its about giving them hope and opportunities to thrive.”
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Tickets for the event are available now, with sponsorship opportunities also open for businesses and individuals looking to make a meaningful impact.
For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, visit foxfamiliescare.org.
Tee ball registration
Aspinwall Tee Ball is announcing its third season for children aged 3-8. Games will start on June 14 and run for 10 Saturdays with an optional Under the Lights game at the end of the season. New this year is a more experienced group for ages 6-8, which will start the season on a tee, but will graduate to coach pitch within a few weeks. Ages 3-6 with little to no experience will continue to use the tee.
Registration is open. Fee is $30 per child. Aspinwall residency is not required.
There will be an open house on April 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Aspinwall Borough Building for in-person questions and registrations. The registration form can be found on the Aspinwall Tee Ball Facebook page or you can register in-person at the Borough Building during business hours. Deadline to register is May 5.
Fox Chapel Day
The fifth annual Fox Chapel Day is planned for noon-4 p.m. June 14 at McCahill Park.
Activities include a petting zoo, ice sculpture demonstrations, food vendors, pony rides, a trackless train and bounce houses.
Local community organizations will have informational and activity booths.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call Sgt. Craig Sorg at 412-850-5025 or email csorg@fox-chapel.us for more information.
Fill a bag sale
Dress for Success Pittsburgh is hosting its 2025 FAB (Fill-a-Bag) fundraiser sale at its warehouse in Sharpsburg (126 23rd St.) April 10-12. The event is the perfect opportunity to shop amazing bargains while supporting local women who are entering and returning to the workforce.
Purchase an empty shopping bag and fill it with as many fabulous items as possible from a wide selection of overstock inventory. From professional attire and business casual clothing to vintage finds and holiday party dresses, there’s something for everyone. Best of all, proceeds from the sale support Dress for Success Pittsburgh in purchasing needed items not commonly donated, such as steel-toed boots and medical scrubs.
Cost of the bag ranges from $33-$75 depending on the day.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit dfspgh.org.
Caregiver Coffee Hour
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, hosts a Caregiver Coffee Hour the last Friday of every month from 10-11 a.m. It is an opportunity to give and receive support from other caregivers through conversation, sharing of ideas and prayer. For more information, call Nikki Rosswog at 412-963-8466.
Women’s Board of Pittsburgh event
All You Need is Love, hosted by the Women’s Board of Pittsburgh, is set for May 1 at the Pittsburgh Field Club. The event will feature cocktails, dinner, a fashion show and auction. Beneficiaries are the Children’s Club of Pittsburgh and the Homeless Children’s Education Fund. Tickets are $200 and can be purchased at love2025.givesmart.com.
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