In Brief: The Block Northway Farmers Market, history and sports and more in the North Hills
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The Block Northway Farmers Market
The Block Northway continues to feature weekly entertainment during the Farmer’s Market and Food Truck events. Brandon Krul will perform on Sept. 17. The Farmer’s Market, produced in partnership with I Made It Market, is a weekly farmer’s market featuring a diverse collection of local vendors offering fresh, locally grown produce, local meats and cheeses, canned goods, local honey, fine spirits, flowers, unique hand-made gifts and much more. For more information, visit theblocknorthway.com.
History & sports
The McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage Center will host a special presentation on the history of North Allegheny and North Hills-area football, featuring special guests Bob Miller, former NA head coach; Dick Krotzer, former NA assistant coach; Dr. Wilton Barber, former NA principal and assistant coach; Ron Dominick, former NA assistant coach; and Jack McCurry, former North Hills head coach.
The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 23, and will be followed outdoors by a tailgate party from 6:45 to 9 p.m. hosted by the North Allegheny Football Parents Association.
• On Sept. 30 at 7 p.m., at the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage Center will host Jim Haller, who will guide attendees through the deep baseball tradition of the Steel City — from the very first World Series game, to Mazeroski and Clemente, and even all the way down to the simple thrills of a childhood pickup game.
Haller is a long-standing member of the Society for American Baseball Research and has been a docent and ambassador at the Heinz History Center for more than a decade.
Both events are free and open to the public. The Heritage Center is located on Aufman Lane (off Grubbs Road between Town Hall and the Ambulance Authority building).
For more information, visit townofmccandless.org.
Zombies of the Corn
Three Rivers Paintball is gearing up for its ninth annual Fall event, Zombies of the Corn, which will be held weekends through October, beginning Sept. 24. Folks of all ages will have a chance to board zombie fighting vehicles – because who doesn’t like to shoot live zombies that can’t shoot back?
Other fabulous attractions include the Zombie Compound, the Zombie Maze, story tellers, bonfires and outdoor movies. Fire dancers and tasty treats will keep everyone entertained and happy.
Parking will be handled by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Cranberry Township, which will be collecting donations for Voice – the local domestic violence agency in Butler.
For more information, visit zombiesofthecorn.com or call 724-775-6232.
Craft & Vendor Show
On Sept. 26, Norwood Herrington Chapter #356 OES will hold the fourth annual Craft & Vendor Show at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, located at 3579 Masonic Way (off Cemetery Lane) in Ross. Hours for the event are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and admission is free. Come start your holiday shopping with local vendors who will be sharing their handcrafted items, unique gifts, sweets, jewelry, decor, apparel and a large basket auction of items from the vendors at the show.
Family Resources Charity Golf event
Family Resources will host a fundraising golf event at Shannopin Country Club on Sept. 27. Ryan Recker, from WTAE-TV, will serve as the celebrity host for the golf event, Chipping Away At Child Abuse With Ryan Recker & Friends.
Proceeds from the event will be used by Family Resources in its work to recognize and treat trauma. The effects of the covid-19 pandemic have drastically increased parental stress, which leads to child abuse and neglect, therefore creating the need for more mental health services for children and their families.
The event features a team scramble format and includes many local celebrities who will join Ryan to further Family Resources’ mission. Tee-off time is 11 a.m. and participation includes green fees, golf carts, a boxed lunch, 19th hole refreshments and prizes.
Local corporations, businesses, and individuals who wish to support Family Resources and participate in the event can sign-up and register at www.familyresouces.org.
Ladies Day Out
Take the day off for an afternoon of food, prizes, shopping, raffles and fun, as St. Barnabas Charities hosts an exclusive Ladies Day Out on Sept. 18 at Trees Manor at St. Barnabas.
Ladies Day Out runs 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Tickets include chances to win prizes valued at more than $5,000 drawn every 30 minutes (cash, Chloe handbag, getaways and more), in addition to shopping with exclusive vendors, cocktails and delicious food stations provided by Il Pizzaiolo. There will also be themed baskets and 50/50 raffles. The event includes indoor festivities, as well as tented outdoor space.
You do not need to be present to win – you can still buy a ticket and be eligible to win prizes.
Tickets are $80 per person, and include a chance to win prizes, food, shopping, cocktails and more.
Buy tickets today at StBarnabasCharities.com or call 724-625-3770. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides more than $7 million in care to residents and patients that cannot afford their care.
North Hills Genealogists
North Hills Genealogists will present an online, free and open to the public, presentation called “The Genealogist’s Google Search Methodology” by Lisa Louise Cooke, 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Learn the latest Google search methodology for genealogy. You’ll hear about the latest and best search innovations and learn the process that will dramatically improve your genealogical search results.
Lisa Louise Cooke is the producer and host of the online genealogy show at GenealogyGems.com, the author of several popular genealogy books and a podcaster and columnist for Family Tree Magazine.
Visit NorthHillsGenealogists.org for access to the meeting either online or by phone. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Atlas Art Workshops
Atlas Art in Wexford offers products and workshops that build courage, confidence and calm through art. The following are the current Fall, 2021 workshop offerings:
Accessible Art Workshop for those navigating disability and chronic illness. Mixed media, adaptive art, sensory art. All ages plus a caregiver. Sept. 26, 1-3 or 4-6 p.m.
Little Artists Hour – PreK through Kindergarten with caregiver. Art, games, stories and songs. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m., Sept. 21-Oct. 27 and Nov. 2-Dec. 15.
Draw and Smile – Kindergarten through 3rd grade drop-off. Mixed media, drawing/painting and more. Tuesdays, 2-3 or 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sept. 21-Oct. 19 and Nov. 2-Nov. 30.
Peace, Love and Art Club for Girls – Grades 4-8. Empowering, creative art projects while building technique. Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 22-Oct. 27.
Peace, Love and Art Club Single Workshops – Grades 4-8. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 10, Abstract Graffiti/Painting Canvas; Nov. 17, Woodburning Art; Dec. 1, Christmas/Holiday Gift Making; Dec. 8, Mixed Media Art Journals for the New Year.
Pre-registration is required at AtlasArtPress.com/events.
Celebrity golf outing
The HM3, Jerome Bettis & BHS Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing is scheduled for Oct. 11 at Treesdale Golf & Country Club.
Registration is from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with an 11:30 shotgun start. The outing will be followed by a cocktail reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and dinner and entertainment from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Celebrity golfers include Rocky Bleier, Neil Walker, Merril Hoge, Donnie Iris, Bob Pompeani, Jim Krenn and Craig Patrick. Foursomes and sponsorships are available.
Visit hm3independencefund.org for more information.
Knit Hope collection site in McCandless
McCandless Town Hall will serve as a collection site for KnitHope through Oct. 1. KnitHope collects homemade knitted or crocheted hats and scarves that are distributed to people in need. Knitted or crocheted scarves and hats can be dropped off at the container located at Town Hall, 9955 Grubbs Road.
More information about the project can be viewed at knithope.org.