< PreviousKennedy Community Days, Aug. 17-20 Rides, live music, fair food, inflatables, games and fireworks are tentatively scheduled to return to Fairhaven Park this year for Kennedy Township Community Days. Details are still in the works but, in years past, the fair has taken place each evening with fireworks capping off the fun that Saturday. There will also likely be live music and a fireman’s parade. Stay tuned to www.kennedytwp. com. Moon Wizardfest, Sept. 10 Celebrate the imaginary wizarding world of a certain popular children’s author at the Moon Wizardfest at Moon Park from 2-7:30 p.m. Count on appropriately themed artisans, crafters, music, games, food, drink, a costume contest and more. A showing of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” at the Moon Park Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. caps off the fun. Check www.moonparks.org/events/calendar.asp# for more. Fairs and Festivals (continued) Moon Township Rotary Corn Roast, Aug. 9 This annual cookout takes place in Moon Park and helps the Moon Township Rotary Club raise money for its charities. Count on live music, quite possibly in the vein of polka, beer and cookout fare. Tickets are $25 at door and $20 pre-sale. To purchase, call (724) 695-1134. The party runs 5-8 p.m. Oakdale Street Carnival, Aug. 15-20 Head to downtown Oakdale for this annual celebration and enjoy great food starting at 6 p.m. nightly. Carnival games and live music start at 7 p.m. nightly. A parade takes place Aug. 20 and the department usually hosts a car show one of those evenings. Email president@oakdalefire215. org or call (412) 420-9089 for more information. Findlay’s Fair in the Woodlands in Clinton Community Park, Aug. 19-20 Head to the woodlands section of Clinton Park in Findlay Township for live music, great food and lots of fun for the kids this August. There will be free inflatables, a petting zoo, pony rides, balloon artists, airbrush tattoos and more. The fun kicks off the evening of Aug. 19 with music by Tuned Up followed by the band The M 80s. The township’s annual parade takes place the next morning on Route 30 at 10:30 a.m. Then the fun continues throughout the day, with a performance by James Tobin and the Dewey Decimators at 4 p.m. and Alt Rocks at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (724) 695-0500 x 240 or visit www.findlaytwp. org/184/Parks-Recreation. An interactive show was part of the fun at last year’s Wizardfest. 20 • Allegheny West Magazine • May/June 2022Moon Market, Wednesdays, June- September (no market June 22), 3:30-6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Church in Moon Township, 1629 Beaver Grade Road, www.moonparks.org/events/ FarmersMarket.asp#. Robinson Farmers’ Market, Mondays, 3-7 p.m., May 23-Oct. 20, upper parking lot at Archangel Gabriel Catholic Parish, farmersmarket@ archangelgabrielparish.org, ArchangelGabrielParish. org/FarmersMarket, www.facebook.com/ robinsonfarmersmarket. The Original Farmers’ Market, 5:30 p.m., Fridays only in May; Monday, Wednesday and Friday from June- September; Monday and Friday October-November; Bridgeville area; take left on Route 50 off Bridgeville I-79 South Exit; 151 Parks Road, McDonald; www. theoriginalfarmersmarket.net. McDonald Trail Station Farmers’ Market, Saturdays starting July 9, 9 a.m.-noon, McDonald Trail Station parking lot in McDonald, 161 South McDonald St., fresh local vegetables, fruits, local honey, homemade baked goods, jams, jellies, fresh farm eggs, preordering of locally raised and butchered beef, local crafts, www.mcdonaldtrailstation.com, (724) 926-4617. Sewickley Farmers Market, Saturdays through Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,St. James Catholic Church in Sewickley, 200 Walnut St., vegetables, organic farm products, meats, honey, pierogies, pasta, more, (412) 741-6650. Fairs and Festivals (continued) The Robinson Farmers’ Market takes place in the parking lot at Archangel Gabriel Parish. Findlay’s Rhythm, Ribs and BBQ, Sept. 10 Findlay is bringing back this annual music and food event in September. Count on barbeque and live music, starting at 4 p.m. in the woodlands section of Clinton Park. Visit www. findlaytwp.org/184/Parks-Recreation for more. Third Annual Robinson Lions Club Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser, Sept. 10 The Robinson Lions Club is bringing back their cornhole fundraiser this year. Check-in starts at noon at the Lions Shelter in Burkett Park and tossing starts at 2 p.m. Advance registration is $50 per team, $10 per non-player and $5 for children. Ages 10 and under are free. Cash prizes will be awarded. There will also be a DJ, a picnic-style buffet, draft beer, raffle baskets and more. Proceeds benefit Lions Club charities. Email Tim Barefoot to register at: TimRobinsonLions@yahoo.com. Robinson Township Autumn Festival, Sept. 17 Robinson Township’s Autumn Festival will once again close out the festival season at the Burkett Sports and Recreation Complex in Robinson Township this September. Festivities kick off at noon and go until 9 p.m. There will be live bands throughout the day, including performances by No Bad JuJu, an Eagles tribute band called Desperado, and acoustic trio Paul and Eileen Rennie. There will also once again be rides, games and lots of food vendors. This year marks the festival’s 20th. Check townshipofrobinson.com/special-events/ for more. The Robinson Lions Club Cornhole Tournament will return this year to Burkett Park. 22 • Allegheny West Magazine • May/June 2022May/June 2022 • www.awmagazine.com • 2324 • Allegheny West Magazine • May/June 2022 Summer Concert Series at Burkett Park Shows takes place at Burkett Park in Robinson Township. Visit townshipofrobinson.com/special-events/ for more. Ashley Marina, June 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., award-winning and nationally renown young artist performs lineup of originals and covers. Occasional Reign, July 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., dance music. Monte’s Pythons, Aug. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., rock music. Spirit of Dixie Band, Aug. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., authentic sounds of New Orleans-style jazz. Robin Hill Lunchtime Concert Series Head to Robin Hill Park in Moon Township at noon on these Wednesdays for a lunchtime concert. Check moonparks.org for more. Doo Wop Doctors, May 18, music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Tom Allan Variety Band, June 15, ballroom swing, foxtrot and classic favorites. Part Time Cowboys, July 20, classic and traditional country. Mojo Makers, Aug. 17, summertime easy listening: Jimmy Buffet, The Drifters, Otis Redding, more. Polka Meisters, Sept. 14, traditional polka music and attire. Ashley Marina performs at Burkett Park last summer. PHOTO BY GARRET ROBERTS SNPJ Lodge 106 Concerts and Cruises In addition to this show, check out the list of car cruises on page 29. Each will feature a different band. This show and the cruises both take place at SNPJ Lodge 106, 255 West Allegheny Road, Imperial. Visit www.snpjimperialpa.com for more. Angel Blue Band, June 25, 7-10 p.m. Moon Park Summer Concerts Catch these shows at the Moon Park Amphitheater at 7 p.m. on the following Thursdays.There will also be kids’ activities each night at 6 p.m. Check moonparks.org for more. West Hills Symphonic Band, June 2, band arrangements of classic selections by 80-person ensemble. Swingin’ BopCats Big Band, June 9, 18-piece big band featuring full brass sections and rhythm. Pittsburgh Banjo Club, June 23, banjo band with over 20 members playing a wide variety of classic country and modern covers. Tuned Up, June 30, high energy cover band playing rock, metal and pop. Allegheny Brass Band, July 14, British-style brass band performing Broadway to The Beatles Monte’s Pythons, July 28, rock band covering tunes from 1960s to 1990s. David Goettman from Bleach Fuzz performs at the Moon Park Amphitheater last summer. PHOTO BY GARRET ROBERTS Findlay Township Summer Concerts Shows at Clinton Park take place in the woodlands section. Visit www.findlaytwp.org/184/Parks-Recreation for more. James Tobin and the Dewey Decimators, May 26, 5:30 p.m., Clinton Park. Monte Python Band, June 23, 5:30 p.m., Clinton Park. Doo Wop Doctors, July 21. 5:30 p.m., Clinton Park. West Hills Symphonic Band, Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m., Recreation and Sports Complex at Leopold Lake. Rhythm, Ribs and BBQ, Sept. 10, 4 p.m., Clinton Park, see page 22.May/June 2022 • www.awmagazine.com • 25 More Concerts: Dig: An Evening of Jazz in the Garden, June 9, 7-10 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, eight-piece jazz band, pittsburghbotanicgarden.org/events/dig-june09-2022/. Crafton’s Concert in the Park, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Crafton Park, featuring Uptown Rhythm and Brass, www.craftonperformingarts. org. Moon’s Movies in the Moonlight Head to the Moon Park Amphitheater for a free outdoor movie. Check moonparks.org for more. Addams Family 2, Aug. 5, 8:30 p.m. Jungle Cruise, Aug. 12, 8:30 p.m. Encanto (PG), Aug. 19, 8:15 p.m. Sing 2 (PG), Aug. 26, 8 p.m. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG), Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Back to the Future (PG), Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Beetlejuice (PG), Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Coraopolis Second Saturdays Head to Mill Street in downtown Coraopolis at 12:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month throughout the summer. Enjoy music, food trucks and vendors. Visit coraopolisfoundation. org for more information. James Claytor’s Power of 3, June 11, three-piece blues and rock band. GumBand, July 9, vocally-driven power trio. Chip and the Charge Ups, Aug. 13, hard rock/power pop, pop-punk. Byron Nash performs during Second Saturdays last summer. PHOTO BY GARRET ROBERTS Allegheny County Parks and Rec. drive-in movies Allegheny County Parks and Recreation hosted a series of free family-friendly drive-in movies in the Settlers Cabin wave pool parking lot in the spring. Its last of the year takes place May 20 at 5:30 p.m. for a screening of “Over the Hedge.” The movies now move to South Park and Hartwood Acres for the rest of the summer. Check out the upcoming schedule at alleghenycounty.us/parks. Click on Activities and then Special Events to find times and to register. Allegheny County Parks and Recreation Allegheny County will host a bunch of different camps at its parks across Allegheny County this summer. Some camps are science-based while others help kids develop their sports skills. There are even some dedicated to camping, performing arts and more. For a complete list and pricing, go to apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks# and search for “camp.” Check out these ones coming up at Settlers Cabin Park: Moon Parks Moon Township Parks and Recreation is also offering some sports clinics this summer along with a couple youth programs in late summer. See below for a rundown. The department is also hosting summer day camp sessions. Check their website for openings. Visit www.moonparks.org/programs/youth.asp# for more and to register. Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 5-6), June 4-25 (4 weeks), July 9-30 (4 weeks), 9-10 a.m.,Saturdays, $45 resident/$50 non-resident. Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 7-12), June 4-25 (4 weeks), July 9-30 (4 weeks), 10-11 a.m., Saturdays, $45 resident/$50 non- resident. Youth Basketball Clinic (ages 8-14) June 13, 14, 16, ages 8-14 (times differ by age group), $10. Mad Science Think Fast Build Camp (Grades 1-6) June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Overcome a series of engineering challenges using LEGO bricks, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and most important of all - your mind! Create catapults and forts, build shelters, bridges. and learn about density. How do you build the strongest bridge? Engineers shape the world and this camp will help get you ready to take on the big projects. Mad Science Yuckology Camp (Grades 1-6) July 11-15, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. A week of learning about gross bodily functions. Learn about burping, boogers, excrement, gas, saliva, germs and investigate brains, cells, hearts, organs and blood. Dek Hockey Camp (Ages 6-15) July 25-28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Participants will learn and practice stick- handling, passing, shooting and defense. All participants should bring plenty of water and their own sticks, helmet, gloves and leg pads. Mad Science Yuckology Summer Camp (ages 5-10) Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m.-noon A week of learning about gross bodily functions. Learn about burping, boogers, excrement, gas, saliva, germs and investigate brains, cells, hearts, organs and blood. $140 Moon residents/$145 non-residents. Snapology Planes, Trains and Autos Summer Camp (ages 5-10) Aug. 15-19, 1-4 p.m. Students build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels, axles, air resistance and more. $155 Moon residents/$160 non-residents. North Fayette Parks and Recreation North Fayette Township operates its summer camp from early June through mid-August, Monday through Friday. Based out of the North Fayette Community Center in Donaldson Park, days include any combination of arts, fitness, play time, field trips, STEM activities, group projects and more. The camp is open to non-residents. For more, and to register, visit www.north-fayette. com/204/Programs-Youth. 26 • Allegheny West Magazine • May/June 2022Nature Explorer Summer Day Camp (Ages 7-11) June 7-9 | July 20-22 Join an outdoor educator to explore different habitats at the garden and learn about the plants and animals that call that habitat home. Learn about different outdoor science career paths. Garden Design Summer Day Camp (Ages 7-11) June 14-16 Learn about the art of gardening, visit garden spaces and learn how you can design your own garden through hands-on activities. Budding Nature Artists Summer Day Camp (Ages 4-6) June 29 Campers will spend a day outdoors creating art inspired by nature with mud, plants and paints. Nature Art Summer Day Camp (Ages 7-11) June 30 Draw inspiration from the garden’s Carbon Cycle Earth Art exhibit and create your own piece of nature art. Wild About Birds! Summer Day Camp (Ages 7-11) July 8 Learn about the common birds of Pennsylvania and look for them in the garden. Explore nest boxes, build bird feeders and learn about related careers. Critters Summer Day Camp (Ages 4-6) July 26-28 Come explore the garden as we look for things that crawl, fly or try to hide. Hands-on learning, story time and lots of time to play. Pioneer Life Summer Day Camp (Ages 7-11) Aug. 10 Learn what life was like in pioneer times. Explore a restored log home, chicken coop and garden. Hands-on, old-fashioned activities. Nature Play Camp, (Ages 4-6) Aug. 16-18 Have fun while exploring the outdoors. Make mud pies, look for water bugs and explore the sounds of nature. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden just outside of Oakdale will be hosting a series of educational and outdoor camps for kids this summer. Check out the following educational and art-centric activities that will take full advantage of the garden’s sprawling grounds. Visit pittsburghbotanicgarden.org/camps/ for a full list of camps and to register. This STEM Camp will be hosted at Archangel Gabriel School in Robinson Township from June 27-July 1. The camp is for grades K through six and runs from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Campers will get to take on exciting, real-world challenges, dive into hands-on learning activities, and expand their creativity. The camp is $245 plus an additional $80 for extended day hours that go until 5:30 p.m. Register at invent.org/camp or by calling (800) 968-4332. Questions can be directed to camp director Jen Mattarochia at jmattarochia@archangelgabrielpgh.org. Camp Invention May/June 2022 • www.awmagazine.com • 27Color Run in Clinton Park, July 29, one- mile fun run through Clinton Park’s woodlands, get bombarded with dyed cornstarch, wear white to maximize the colorful effect, sign up by calling (724) 695-0500 x 240. North Fayette Township Community Days 5K, Aug. 6, Donaldson Park, awards, $15 entry fee, registration 7:30 a.m., race starts 9 a.m., one-mile kids’ run and family fun walk coincides, register at North Fayette Community Center in Donaldson Park, (724) 307-3725. Findlay 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk, Aug. 19, starts and finishes at Clinton Community Park, race starts 7 p.m. in woodlands section, hilly course, $15 entry fee for one-mile fun walk, includes a t-shirt, $25 entry fee, includes a t-shirt and drawstring bag, register by Aug 5 to guarantee shirt size through RunSignup.com, amays@findlaytwp.org, (724)695-0500. Heitz of Heaven 5K, Sept. 11, starts 9 a.m., RMU Island Sports Center, level course follows the river, benefits Heitz 61 Memorial Foundation, www. heitz61foundation.org/upcoming-events.html. Flyby 5K, Oct. 1, course goes on the runways at Pittsburgh International Airport, supports Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable Foundation, p3r.org. Findlay Township, July 3, opens 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk, Recreation and Sports Complex (810 Route 30), shuttle service available. Robinson Township, July 4, festivities begin at dusk, Burkett Sports and Recreation Complex. Moon Township, July 4, Moon Park, see page 19. Wear your sunglasses and a nice white t-shirt for Clinton’s color run. Moon Township Glow 5K Run & Walk, July 1, 8-10 p.m., begins at Moon Township Public Library and goes through Moon Park, neon face painting, glow sticks, music, dancing, after party, register online: www.moonparks.org/events/calendar.asp#. The Moon Township Glow 5K Run & Walk lights up the night. 28 • Allegheny West Magazine • May/June 2022Cruisin’ in the Woodlands, May 27, 5-9 p.m., Clinton Park, Pittsburgh CARS on display, (724) 695-0500 x 240. Wheels, Wings and Wishes, June 12, Moon Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., custom and high-end sports cars, classics, food trucks, live entertainment, raffles, awards, $10 donation suggested, benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation, wheelswingswishes.com. North Fayette Police Department Car Cruise, Aug. 7, 12-4 p.m., Donaldson Park, hosted by the North Fayette Police Department, www.north-fayette.com/335/Parks-Recreation. Robinson Township Car Cruise, Oct. 8, 12-4 p.m., Robinson Town Centre, $5 donation per car, live entertainment by The Zoo, benefits Robinson Parks, dash plaques for first 100 cars, register day of event, vendors contact: jtallon@ townshipofrobinson.com, also email to enter for chance to be featured on dash plaques by Sept. 1, put “Car Cruise Contest” in the subject box. Wings, Wheels and Wishes raises money for Make-A-Wish, and gives kids with special needs a chance to ride in a high-end sports car. SNPJ Lodge 106 Car Cruises, 12-4 p.m., 255 West Allegheny Road, Imperial, entertainment, food, drinks, 50/50, level paved parking, door prizes, air conditioned clubroom, dash plaques, schedule below (listed by date and bands): June 12: Cool Change, bring old books/CDs/DVDs to donate to library. July 17: Hedgg Band, accepting donations for “Racers for Tots” (please bring any new toy for donation). Aug. 14: Magic Moments, donations for the Findlay & North Fayette Canine Units (any monetary donation is welcome). Sept. 11: TBA, taking donations for the Blue Star Mothers of Southwestern PA (any monetary donation is welcome), benefits local veterans. May/June 2022 • www.awmagazine.com • 29Next >