Events

Thu, 2010-06-24

A travel show featuring trips to select destinations will be presented at the Ohio Township Community Park Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Rd., at 7 p.m. on June 24.

Tue, 2010-06-22

Avalon Library will host local author Maureen Frew on June 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Frew will read her book "Today's the Day! My New Shoes" for children ages 4-9.

Mon, 2010-06-21

A lecture on backyard composting will be presented at the Ohio Township Nature Center on July 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sat, 2010-06-19

The Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company will hold its second annual Community Day on Saturday, June 19, rain or shine at the Lance Corporal Patrick Kenny Field.

"Come see what it's like to be a firefighter" is the theme of the event, which will be held from noon to 5 p.m. It will include many local fire trucks, fire extinguisher training, the "Jaws of Life," a simulated smoke-filled house, free hotdogs, hamburgers, and soft drinks, and activities for children and adults.

Sat, 2010-06-19

Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church will combine a strawberry festival with a car cruise on June 19, 4-7 p.m., at the church, 1828 Mt. Nebo Rd. in Ohio Township.

Wed, 2010-06-16

Physicals for Northgate students who will participate in fall sports will be given at Allegheny General Hospital - Suburban Campus on Wednesday, June 16, 6-8 p.m.

Mon, 2010-06-14 - Fri, 2010-08-20

Avalon Borough again will participate in the Allegheny County free lunch program.

Beginning Monday, June 14, free lunches will be served to children under 18 years of age from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the California Avenue Park.

The program will run through Aug. 20.

Sun, 2010-06-13

Boy Scout Pack and Troop 321 will host a flag retirement ceremony at Mt. Nebo Presbyterian Church, 1828 Mt. Nebo Rd., on Sunday, June 13, at 11 a.m.

Sat, 2010-06-12

Faith Community Christian Church, 638 California Ave. in Ava-on, has postponed its "free" market until Saturday, June 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

People can take what they need.