April Happenings

Art 

Spring Break Art Show presented by the Cranberry Artists Network, runs until Apr. 10, at the North Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd. For details, visit www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com. 

Dinner

You deserve a break Tax Day FREE Spaghetti Dinner Drive-Thru, 4-7 pm, Wednesday, April 15.  Meal includes spaghetti & meatballs, tossed salad, rolls & butter, and dessert. Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Please drive to rear of church. Open to the public.  For info, call (412) 364-4463.

Fitness 

Pittsburgh Power and Fitness Festival, May 16-17, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, downtown. Two bodybuilding and physique competitions, the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro & NPC Worldwide Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifier. Vendor booths and sports competitions. For info visit www.PittsPowerFit.com. 

Gala 

Children’s Home of Pittsburgh Shake Your Booties Gala, Apr. 18, at the Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 150 Ferry St., Creighton. Friends, supporters, and community members are invited to join in celebrating the 25^th gala anniversary in true Pittsburgh style. For info, visit www.childrenshomepgh.org/SYB or contact Kelsey Myers at kmyers@chomepgh.org. 

Garden 

Ingomar Garden Club monthly meetings, 10:30 am, 1^st Wed. of the month, March-Nov., at Northmont Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless Twp. Meeting, light luncheon & guest speaker. Prospective members are invited. Visit www.ingomar-garden-club.com for additional info. 

Shaler Garden Club's 72nd Annual Plant Sale, 9 am-noon, May 2, at Kiwanis Park, Wetzel Rd., Glenshaw. Perennials herbs, vegetables, houseplants, bulbs, hanging baskets & potted arrangements for Mother’s Day. Basket Raffle & Bake Sale. Cash or credit cards accepted. Rain or shine. Visit www.shalergardenclub.com. 

Historical 

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable, The Round Table presents Too Much for Human Endurance: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals, by Ronald Kirkwood, 7 pm, Monday, Apr. 20, at Hampton Township Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way, Allison Park. Presentation is free and open to the public. 

Library/Reading 

 

AAUW North Hills Pittsburgh authors event For the Love of Books, 10 am-2 pm, Saturday, May 30, at La Roche University, 9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (Zappala Center). Three area authors discuss their stories, books, and answer questions during a panel discussion. Learn more at, https://wp.me/Pdl2o4-zu.

Northland Library has numerous events scheduled for April. National Library Week is April 19-25. For a complete list of events, visit northlandlibrary.org. 

Northland's Spring Book Sale, May 1-3, with an optional Preview Sale on April 30. Hours: 9 am-4 pm, Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2; 1-4 pm, Sunday, May 3 - $5 Bag Sale, Northland supplies the bags. For details, visit northlandlibrary.org. 

Vintage Market is a non-profit store in Shaler that benefits The Blessing Board. Open 10 am-3 pm every Th/F/Sat in the Shaler Plaza, 880 Butler Street & Rt. 8 (look for the gray door between Rite Aid & Planet Fitness). 

Meals / Nutrition / Teas 

Free Community Meal First Monday Meal, 5-7 pm each 1^st Monday of the month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Meal includes entrée, starch, vegetable, salad, homemade dessert, and drink. Open to the public. For info, call (412) 486-0550. 

Movies  

Free Matinee Movies on Mondays: 2 pm, Apr. 6, The Map That Leads to You; Apr. 13, The Hard Miles; Apr. 20, The Long Game; Apr. 27, The Italians; May 4, The Life List, at the Legacy Theatre at Cumberland Woods Village in McCandless Twp. For details, visit TheLegacyLineup.com. 

Music

TRYPO (Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra) auditions will be held in April & May. For details, visit

www.trypo.org.

Networking / Social 

Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets at 1 pm the 2^nd Tuesday of the month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Members must be residents of Cranberry Township. The Club features activities, social opportunities, and visits to nearby points of interest. For info, contact Frank at (724) 316-5807. 

Glenshaw AARP 3744 meets at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Mt. Royal Blvd. 2 pm, second Tuesday of the month. Call (412) 487-1041 for more info.  

Networking with Purpose, Inspired Women Paying It Forward North meets quarterly, 5:30 pm, Apr. 16, at the Doubletree by Hilton, 910 Sheraton Drive, in Cranberry Twp. Collectively raising over $40,000 quarterly for women’s non-profits locally and globally at nine chapters. Creating space for women who have more in their lives to take action on behalf of women who have less.  Call Debra at (724) 935-6100 or go to www.InspiredWomen.com. 

UPMC Passavant Hospital Auxiliary Membership Opportunities! Are you looking for a stimulating opportunity for social interaction with other dedicated people in support of our community hospitals—UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry? Then join the Passavant Hospital Auxiliary’s long tradition of caring. The Auxiliary meets at 10 am the 2^ndMonday of each month (Sept. through June). New members are always welcome!  For info, visit passavanthospitalfoundation.org/. Call (412) 748-6639 if you plan to attend a meeting. 

Young at Heart 60+ Singles meet at various restaurants in Cranberry/North Hills areas at 1:30 pm on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month. To find out which restaurant and to reserve a seat, text or call (724) 831-0798 by Monday the week of the luncheon. 

Sales 

Rummage Sales, 8 am-2 pm, Apr. 11, and 10 am-2 pm, Apr. 12, St. Aloysius Campus, 3616 Mt. Troy Rd., Reserve Twp. Huge selection of kitchen items, jewelry, books, seasonal items, clothing etc. Baked goods available on Saturday. For more info, call Deb at (412) 337-1713. 

Treasures & Furniture Sale, 9 am-2 pm, Apr. 18, St. Matthew, Holy Spirit Campus, 608 Farragut St., Millvale. Six rooms of collectibles, religious items, holiday treasures, linens, framed artwork & furniture. If you have furniture to donate, call Deb at (412) 337-1713. 

Sports 

Senior Softball for Northern Allegheny County Senior Softball League NACSSL. Competitive, slow pitch Senior Softball league comprised of 20 teams, 280 members, three age divisions 50+, 62+, 71+. Tryouts held in April. Games are played May/August primarily at the North Park Senior Softball Complex at the Lodge in North Park. Sign up at www.NACSSL.com, or email danharri811@yahoo.com. 

Support 

Sensory Friendly afternoons, 1-5 pm, the 2nd Tues., of the month (Apr. 14) at the Children's Museum. Regular admission rates apply. For details, visit accessibility@pittsburghkids.org. 

Taxes 

2025 Tax Information, it's tax season and Northland Library has a webpage dedicated to highlighting tax resources info at www.northlandlibrary.org/adults/tax-information. The library has limited supplies of select PA Tax Forms and Federal Tax Forms on the upper level of the library. The tax info webpage lists forms currently available. 

Tours 

The Child Health Association of Sewickley House Tour, May 1 & 2, continues a long-standing biennial tradition that draws visitors from throughout the region for a weekend of architectural beauty. Save the dates and follow the Child’s Health Association on Facebook and Instagram for updates and ticket information. 

Volunteering 

Hope Hospice, a non-profit organization in the North Hills, is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit patients at home or in facilities. Consider helping those in your community by reading, socializing, doing arts/crafts or merely offering your presence. Visit hopehospicepgh.org/ or call (412) 367-3685.