In brief: July 4 celebration, vacation Bible school and more in Ross, West View
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Independence Day
Ross Township will hold its Independence Day celebration July 2. Festivities kick off at 2 p.m. with a parade from St. John’s Church to the Perrysville Fire Department (roads close at 1 p.m.). From 4-10 p.m. at the municipal building, there will be live music by Blind Colors, Stampede and Wise Guyz; food trucks, fireworks, a balloon artist, face painting, petting zoo and more. Fireworks will go off at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 412-931-7041.
West View HUB
July programs at West View HUB include Backyard to Table, July 10-14 for children in grades kindergarten through five. The program is about how plants are the power producers of the whole world, starting with the power that comes down form the sun. It holds that power in carbohydrate that act like batteries. The plants can use those carbohydrates to live and often to create other “batteries” like fats and proteins. Enroll online.
There is currently a waiting list for Steel City Shakespeare Center’s Shakespeare Camp from July 17-21. Join the waitlist at steelcityshakespeare.org.
Business after hours
Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce will offer a networking opportunity from 5-7 p.m. July 13 at Walnut Grille in Wexford. Cost is $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit pghnorthchamber.org.
Vacation Bible school
Ascension Lutheran Church in McCandless will hold vacation Bible school from 5:45-8:15 p.m. July 10-13. Registration is available online at myvbs.org/ascensionpgh. For more information, visit ascensionpgh.com.
Salem Church in Pine invites all children ages 4-11 to Vacation Bible School July 30-Aug. 3 from 5:30-7:45 p.m. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the community and the kids always have a blast. Plus, to add to the excitement, this year we are welcoming PGH Crepes and Beedles Ice Cream trucks. Registration is $40 per camper. Scholarships are available by emailing CommunityLife@salem-umc.org. For more information or to register, visit salem-umc.org.
Put a ring on it
The Raleigh Ringers, an acclaimed professional handbell ensemble, will be in concert 7 p.m. July 14 at the North Catholic High School Cahouet Auditorium. The Raleigh Ringers are based in Raleigh, N.C., and the concert is presented by Ring Pittsburgh, John Daniel Associates and Baird Private Wealth Management.
Tickets are available at ringpittsburgh.org.
Leap into STEAM
Northland Public Library will hold a Leap Into STEAM event at 11 a.m. July 18 for students entering kindergarten through third grade. Children will explore wind through hands-on activities. Caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. Register online or stop by the children and teen services desk. For more information, contact Kim Englert at 412-366-8100 ext. 123 or englertk@northlandlibrary.org.
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