August Happenings

Art

Cranberry Artists Network, A Summer Night with Monet, runs through Aug. 28, at the Municipal Center. For info, visit cranberryartistsnetwork.com.

Concerts

McCandless Crossing Concerts, 6-8 pm, Mon-Thurs, through Aug. 27, on the Town Green, between Old Navy and Ethan Allen. Free & open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. In the event of inclement weather, concerts may be canceled or rescheduled. For a concert schedule, visit www.mccandlesscrossing.com or follow @mccandlesscrossing on Facebook.

Expos

Autism Safety Expo, Friday, October 30, Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #4, 4370 Northern Pike, Monroeville. Presented by Autism Connection of Pennsylvania. For sponsor and vendor info, visit autismofpa.org/sponsor-and-exhibitor/.

Festivals / Food Trucks

Divine Grace Parish Family Festival, 4-10 pm, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 7-8 and 1-7 pm, Sunday, Aug. 9, St. Ferdinand, 2535 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Twp. Nightly dinners and a White Elephant sale. To learn more, visit parishfamilyfestival.org.

Salem United Methodist Community Food Truck Nights, Pittsburgh Crepes, 5-8 pm, Mon., Aug. 3; Notorious BLT, 5-8 pm, Tues, Aug. 4; Beedles Ice Cream, 7:30-8:30 pm, Thurs, Aug. 6, 350 Manor Rd., Wexford. All are welcome!

Fundraiser

Cindystock 23, 6:30 pm, Friday, Aug. 21, Henry Diltz Photography slide show and Sweet Judys/a tribute to Crosby, Stills & Nash; 2:30 pm, Saturday, Aug. 22, Bill Toms & Hard Rain, Crystal Bowersox, Lisa Sanders, Brown Sugar & Rudy. Food/Music/Auctions. Proceeds benefit local charities providing cancer screening & support services: Hair Peace Charities, Cancer Bridges, Adagio Health, UPMC and AHN. For tickets, visit www.cindystock.org/.

Hope Grows Uncorked & Skewered, 5:30-8 pm, Sept. 25, Iris Respite House, 183 Shafer Rd., Moon Twp. For details, visit hopegrows.org.

Putts with a Purpose Golf Outing, 3 pm, Thursday, Aug. 27, at the All American Field House (formerly the Racquet Club), 1 Racquet Lane, Monroeville. Sponsored by Seniors Helping Seniors Northeast Allegheny & Westmoreland Counties. To register, call (412) 742-8747.

Rock Against Cancer, 5 pm, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Amphitheater at Pine Twp Community Park. Four bands: Genevieve Carlson & Friends, Buckingham Prep, Stealing Time, and The Hip Waders. Suggested donation of $60, includes a meal and two drinks.  Visit bit.ly/RockAgainstCancer26. Hosted by Pine Township resident Mike Fitzgerald, who is a cancer survivor and Cancer Bridges board member. Proceeds benefit Cancer Bridges www.cancerbridges.org. 

Gala

Ecolution Fashion Show & Charity Gala, 6-10 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 30, The Pennsylvanian, downtown. For info, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ecolution-fashion-gala-2026-pittsburghs-premier-sustainable-fashion-show-tickets

Gardening 

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. 

Health

 SMART Program, Seizure Management for People with Active Epilepsy (SMART) is a free online program for adults (18 years or older) living with epilepsy. Sessions will be held in small groups via Zoom once a week for about an hour, for 8 weeks. August 6 - September 24. For detail, contact Jordan at jhinds@eawcp.org or 412-322-5880.

Historical 

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable, Bill Binzel presents Mary Surratt - Innocent or Guilty? 6 pm, Monday, Aug. 17, at Hampton Township Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way, Allison Park. Presentation is free and open to the public.

Library/Reading 

Children’s Gala 2026: A Rainforest Adventure, 6-8 pm, Sept. 19, at Northland Public Library. A special evening at the library full of fun and wonder for families with young children. Strolling book characters, games, live entertainment, raffles, face painting, balloon artists, food, photo-op areas, and much more! Tickets are $25 per person. For details, visit northlandlibrary.org. 

Northland Library has numerous events scheduled for August. For a complete list of events, visit northlandlibrary.org. 

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. 

Harvest Home Dinner, 12:30-6 pm, Sunday, Sept. 13, at Saint Aidan Parish, St. Alphonsus Church, 221 Church Rd., Wexford. Delicious homemade meals featuring grilled chicken, ham, or pulled pork with plenty of sides. Gift baskets and a Steelers watch party. For info, visit saintaidanparish.org or call (724) 935-4343.

Movies  

Free Matinee Movies on Mondays: 2 pm, Aug. 3, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere; Aug. 10, The Thursday Murder Club; Aug. 17, Wake Up Dead Men: A Knives Out Mystery; Aug. 24, People We Meet on Vacation; Aug. 31, Soul on Fire, at the Legacy Theatre at Cumberland Woods Village in McCandless Twp. For details, visit TheLegacyLineup.com. 

Horse Power, narrated by Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin, runs in 3D and 2D, through September at the Rangos Giant Cinema, at the Kamin Science Center. For details, visit KaminScienceCenter.org.

Nature

Inclusive Nature Sensory Walk, 11 am-noon, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 & Oct.24, at Frick Park Environmental Center. For details, visit PittsburghParks.org.

Networking / Social 

Association of University People (AUP) welcomes singles 50+, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for various activities and to meet new friends. Events include happy hours, meals, meet-ups at live music venues and local wineries, book groups, day trips, and Scrabble. For further details email aupsingles@gmail.com.

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.  

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. 

Women's Club of Southern Butler County meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month except for January, February and July. Meeting starts at 6:00 pm at Glade Run Presbyterian Church (back entrance) - 1091 Pittsburgh Rd (Rt. 8) – Valencia. Email info, womensclubofsbc@gmail.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/1404514813435159/about.

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, Aug. 8, and 10 am-2 pm, Aug. 9, 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, Aug. 15, 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. 

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). 

Spiritual

Magnificat Prayer Breakfast for Women, 9 am-noon, Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn/Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg. Prayer-filled breakfast, praise, worship, and fellowship. Featured speaker is Tracy Riffon. $35 registration. Register online, or to download a mail-in registration, visit, www.magnificatpittsburgh.org/.

Support 

Sensory Friendly afternoons, 1-5 pm, the 2nd Tues., of the month (Aug. 11, Sept. 8) at the Children's Museum. Regular admission rates apply. For details, visit accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.

Valley Care Foundation launched a grant initiative to support older adults in Sewickley, Ambridge, Aliquippa, and Coraopolis/Moon areas. To learn more, visit ValleyCareFoundation.org. 

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.