May Happenings

Art

Cranberry Artists Network Art Gallery, May featured artists: Marian Sallade and Deb Letterie, CAN Gallery hours are Mon-Thur., 7:30 am-8:30 pm; Fri., 7:30 am-5 pm & Sat., 7:30-4 pm, in the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. For info, visit www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com.

Camps

Children’s Horticulture Summer Camps through Hope Grows. Three separate camps, The Best of Bees, Butterflies and Birds in one 3-day camp, June 9-11, July 7-9, Aug. 4-6, In2Nature Camp, July 21-23, at Hope Grows. Contact Jess for both camps and gardens at Jessica@hopegrows.org or call (412) 369-4673, ext. 108. 

MEGA, a week-long sports and creative arts day camp for kids entering 1st–5th grade in the fall, 9 am- 2pm, June 22-26, Northgate Church, 238 West View Avenue, Ross Township. Required registration by May 25. For info visit, www.northgatechurch.com/mega or call (412) 931-6016.

Concerts

Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestras Presents “PYCO PLATINUM,” a free concert, 5-7 pm, May 10, at Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts in downtown Pittsburgh. Celebrating 20 years of musical excellence, this free concert takes place on Mother’s Day, offering a unique opportunity for families to celebrate together. For details, visit pyco.org.

Entertainment

La Fleur Show, music, art, fashion & beautiful botanicals, 6:30 pm, June 11, Phipps Conservatory. Presented by Dollar Bank, culture and beautiful botanicals, against the breathtaking backdrop of Phipps’ Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. For info, visit www.phipps.conservatory.org/la-fleur.

Festivals

Everyone & Their Mother Fest: Women's Music Festival, 1-10 pm, on Mother’s Day, May 9, at Allegheny City Brewing, 510 E Ohio St. Features local women musicians and women-led bands along with an artisan market. For details, visit theguildofgaia.com. 

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. 

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. 

Ingomar Garden Club Annual Fundraising Plant Sale, 9 am-2 pm, Saturday, May 9, on the Town Green at McCandless Crossing. Perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetables plus a bake sale. Find something special for Mother’s Day. For info, visit www.ingomar-garden-club.com.

Shaler Great Gardens Tour, 11 am-4 pm, Sunday, July 12, five gardens. Proceeds benefit the Shaler North Hills Library.  Tickets can be purchased at the library, located at 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., $20 in advance of the tour, or $25 the day of the tour. Tickets are also available on the library's website. Rain or shine.  For info, visit www.shalergardenclub.com or www.shalerlibrary.org, or call (412) 486-0211. 

Shaler Garden Club's 72nd Annual Plant Sale, 9 am-noon, Saturday, 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, discussion of Vincent In the Civil War by Evan Portman, 7 pm, Monday, May 18, 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 May. 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, May 4, Eternity; May 11, Rental Family; May 18, Anaconda; May 25, no movie, Memorial Day; June 1, Song Sung Blue, at the Legacy Theatre at Cumberland Woods Village in McCandless Twp. For details, visit TheLegacyLineup.com. 

JFilm: Pittsburgh's Jewish Film Festival runs thru May 10. Screenings are held at the Row House Cinema (Hollywood) in Dormont, CMU's McConomy Auditorium in Oakland, and The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley, along with virtual streaming options. For details, visit filmpittsburgh.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.  

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, May 2, and 10 am-2 pm, May 3, 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, May 9, 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. 

Spiritual

Magnificat Prayer Breakfast for Women, 9 am-noon, May 16, a prayer-filled breakfast at the Diocese of Pittsburgh Pastoral Center O’Connor Hall, 2900 Noblestown Rd, Pittsburgh. Praise, worship, and fellowship. Featured speaker is Kim Rodriguez-Torres. Registration is $35. For more info to 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 (May 12, June 9) at the Children's Museum. Regular admission rates apply. For details, visit accessibility@pittsburghkids.org. 

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.