In brief: Pine Community Center Day, Storytelling at Bradford Woods Reserve and more in Pine, Richland
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Storytelling at Bradford Woods Reserve
On July 30 at 7 p.m., folks will gather at the reserve in Bradford Woods at the corner of Lincoln and Bradford Road, where you can walk down the trail to a beautiful outdoor area around a campfire and listen to people telling short stories. Joe McGuire will be singing and playing his guitar and then the stories will begin.
Bring a blanket to sit on the grass or a chair and a flashlight for leaving as it might be getting dark. There is no parking at the reserve, so attendees will have to park and walk in.
After the storytelling, some s’mores will be made .
The free event is sponsored by the Bradford Woods Conservancy. If you have questions, call Vicki Wiegand at 724-816-0413.
Pine Community Center Community Day event
Pine Community Center’s Community Day event is set for July 17 starting at 4 p.m. with fireworks scheduled around 8:30 p.m.
The event is in Pine Community Park, across from the township building.
There will be bounce houses, games, a watermelon eating contest, kids booths, food vendors, live music and more for the entire family to enjoy.
Chatham “Farm-to-Fork”
Every Thursday this summer, Parkhurst Dining at Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus will offer a variety of locally sourced food and drink options through its Summer Market outdoor dinner events.
Summer Markets feature meats, grains, produce and other foods that have been grown, harvested and prepared by local providers, including the certified organic gardens at Eden Hall. These events will be open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. every Thursday on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests can choose to take to-go options, bring their own picnic blanket or dine at one of the limited outdoor tables with the beautiful Eden Hall farm as a backdrop. Beverage specials will be coordinated with each menu.
There will also be farm items, organic produce, house-made breads, brand new meal kits, and more food and drink options available for purchase as the season progresses.
The Summer Market series schedule includes:
● BBQ on Aug. 5 — Explore U.S. regions of BBQ, including Kansas City’s tomato-based sauce on burnt ends and South Carolina’s mustard-based sauce on pulled pork.
● Pizza on July 15 and Aug. 12 — Create your own pizza masterpiece, grilled to order.
● Picnic on July 22 — Come enjoy all the fixings for a traditional outdoor picnic with a Gourmet Burger & Dog Bar and carnival cotton candy for the kids.
● Tacos on July 29 — Bring the heat with a variety of taco options ranging from traditional to spicy, meat to fish, savory to dessert, and more.
For more about the “Farm-to-Fork” Summer Market series at Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus, visit their Instagram profile: @ChathamParkhurst or instagram.com/chathamparkhurst.
Worship service at Hartwood Acres
Elfinwild, Parkwood and Hampton Presbyterian churches will come together July 25 to host a combined worship service outdoors at the Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheatre.
The service will be led by the pastors of the participating churches with the bands of all three churches contributing music. Anyone in the North Hills who wishes to worship is invited to attend. Bring blankets and chairs. The praise band will present a 30-minute concert after the one-hour service. The Amphitheatre is located at 4070 Middle Road in Allison Park.
Members are encouraged to donate to their individual churches as usual; however, any monies collected that day will be donated to the North Hills Community Outreach (HEARTH) and Anchorpoint.
For details or questions, call any of the three church offices: Elfinwild U.P., 412-486-5400, Dirk Lesnett; Parkwood U.P., 412-486-9220, Jeffrey Potter; or Hampton P.C., 724-443-3201, Ted Martin.
Swing Dance — ‘All That Jazz’
The Hampton Presbyterian Church Big Band is back on the bandstand from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on July 30 for Swing Dance – “All That Jazz.”
Enjoy some great live music that will get your feet tapping. Admission price is $10 to be collected at the door. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. Please sign up in advance online at hamptonpresbyterian.net under “Events” on the menu, or call the church office.
Appetizers, cookies, snacks and beverages will be provided. Jared Clemens will be giving free professional dance lessons from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 2942 East Hardies Road in Gibsonia. Call the church office at 724-443-3201 for additional details.
5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka
The 3rd annual 5K Memorial Run/Fundraiser to benefit Treatment Advocacy Center will be Aug. 1 at Hamar Grove, South Ridge Drive (North Park).
The race starts at 9 a.m. Participants can run virtually or in person.
The entry fee is $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and younger, and $15 for seniors 60 and older.
There will be a 50/50 raffle, a Chinese auction and postrace refreshments.
For registration and more information, visit runsignup.com or email smaslanka 52@gmail.com.
Richland 35-year class reunion
The Richland High School class of 1986 is hosting its 35-year class reunion. The 1986 graduates and guests are invited to attend the event, which will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sept. 18. The reunion is at Richland Park’s large pavilion at 1157 Van Velsor Drive, Bakerstown, PA 15007.
The price for the event is $30 per person. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Aug. 18 with the names of all guests. The reunion is being organized by Lisa (Thaner) Arnold, Mary (Heim) Merhaut and Kevin Miller.
Email Lisa at jmalmaarnold@gmail.com to submit payments. Text Mary at 412-720-3323 with any questions.
Kennywood tickets
The Pine-Richland High School Band Boosters are selling Kennywood tickets throughout the summer. Consider buying your tickets through the band boosters to support the marching band.
Ride All Day Tickets are $36 and may be purchased during regular business hours at NexTier Bank in Wexford and Gibsonia, or the Pine Community Center (checks only). Make checks payable to Pine-Richland Band Boosters.
Pine-Richland’s Kennywood community day is Aug. 20, and the marching band will perform in the Fall Fantasy parade.
Garden club volunteers
The Richland Township Garden Club is looking for a group of volunteers who are interested in starting a club to manage four areas at Richland Community Park.
These areas will include the barn planting beds, pavilion planting beds and two new areas located near the new concession stand.
If interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Melissa Williams mwilliams@richland.pa.us or call 724-443-5921.
Women’s Business Network meetings
Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. At the time of publication, many meetings are being held virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.
The Cranberry Chapter holds regular meetings the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact Cynthia Wood at 724-316-3427.
The Criders Corners Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from noon to 1:15 p.m. For more information, contact Sherri Walker at 412-760-9601.
The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information call Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.
At the library
Northern Tier Library has expanded its hours as follows: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The library is closed on Sundays.
The library is open for browsing. Computer use no longer requires an appointment and is limited to one two-hour session per day.
New mask requirements (per CDC guidelines) are as follows: If you are fully vaccinated, you are not required to wear a mask.
If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask for your own protection as well as the safety of others.
Please remember that children have not had the chance to be vaccinated. For their safety, masks should be worn in the children’s department.
9th Annual Young Writers Institute
The Fellow of the Western PA Writing Project is holding its ninth Young Writers Institute this summer for rising fifth through seventh graders.
The Institute will be the week of July 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Wexford at Atlas Art Studio, 75 Shenot Road.
It will feature guest writer Cameron Barrett from Pittsburgh, who has won numerous awards as a poet.
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art also will visit, and participants will write about some art.
To register, visit Atlas ArtPress.com/shop/ywi.
For more information, send email to Kathy at kathyanngiegel@gmail.com.
Applications open
Richland Township is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Richland Municipal (Water) Authority Board. Please note that this is a volunteer position. Members serve without compensation.
If you are interested in becoming involved and making a difference in your community, please submit cover letter & resume to:
Richland Township
Dean Bastianini, Township Manager
4019 Dickey Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044
If you have any questions, please call the Township Office at 724-443-5921.