Wish 99.7 Community Events

	Event Description		Time / Location
2/16 - 7/31		THE FREEDOM ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE FREEDOM ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR. OVER THE YEARS THE FUND HAS PROVIDED HUNDREDS OF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED OR PERMANENTLY DISABLED IN AN OPERATIONAL MISSION OR TRAINING ACCIDENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT FASCHOLARSHIP.COM OR CALL 1-800-475-6620 BEFORE JULY 31. Please visit www.freedomalliance.com for more information. Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon is available to discuss the Scholarship Fund. If interested in setting up an interview, please contact Alan Moore.	Everyday, at Pittsburgh, PA
4/28 - 12/31		Sisters of St. Francis Offer Free Counseling services Pittsburgh, PA, March 25, 2009 – Free mental health counseling will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (beginning April 28) at the NEighborhood Wellness Site (NEWS), 517 Lincoln Avenue in Millvale. Individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, life-coping skills, relationship issues or stress will have an opportunity to safely explore issues and challenges that they have been unable to resolve on their own with Don Laird, MS, therapist. Laird says he is eager to help community residents. "One way or another, each of us has to discover what best illuminates our humanity as individuals and as members of a community and dedicate ourselves to nurturing that internal light. Providing therapy to those who may not have the financial means or otherwise have access to such services is my way of fostering the heart of my calling." To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call 412.335.4253 (Mondays only, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.) Sponsored by Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, Millvale and the Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital Parish Nurse Program, NEWS offers a variety of free health screenings and educational services designed to help people live healthier lives.	6PM - 8PM, at Neighborhood Wellness Site (NEWS), 517 Lincoln Avenue in Millvale
4/30 - 9/30		Farmer's Market - Oakmont Farmer's Market - Thursday afternoon and evenings - 3:00pm till 7:00pm Saturday mornings and afternoons - 8:00am till 1:00pm The farmer's trucks will be parked on either side of the Clock Tower on Allegheny River Blvd. Any changes will be published in the Oakmont Newsletter. www.oakmont-pa.com. On Thursdays, Multiple restaurants will have specials available and many shops are opened for business Thursday evenings till 8:00pm.	Varies, at Clock Tower on Allegheny River Blvd
5/15 - 12/31		Lutheran Service Society - Meals on Wheels Program They are the ones who raised us, the ones who fought our wars, the ones who built the road to our future. They are America’s elderly. And now they are the ones who need us the most. Meals On Wheels programs across the country are struggling to feed the homebound seniors in our communities. Can you imagine going hours without food? Or even a day without food? Well, the Walmart Foundation is giving back to our nation’s seniors by helping support Meals On Wheels. Help the millions of seniors who go hungry every day. They have always been there for us. Now we can be there for them. We are asking you to step up to the plate- to donate, deliver, and do more- so no senior goes hungry. For information about how to help your local Meals On Wheels program, call Lutheran Service Society at 412-366-9490.	Varies, at Multiple Locations
5/23 - 9/7		National Aviary - FliteZone Free-flight Bird Show Opens May 23 FliteZoneTM runs May 23 through Sept. 7, and will include the rare opportunity to see black kites in free flight. The National Aviary is the only zoo in the United States to train and fly black kites for audiences in an outdoor setting, and guests are in for a memorable experience as they see the incredible flight paths of these swift and agile birds. The kites – Apache, Baron, Stealth, Bomber, Recon and Radar -- will circle, dive and zoom over the heads of seated audience members in pursuit of food tossed into the air by trainers. FliteZoneTM runs twice daily, Wednesday through Sunday, May 23 through September 7 in the Aviary Rose Garden, weather permitting. Show times are 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. National Aviary admission is $10 adults; $9 seniors: $8.50 children 2-12; children under 2 admitted free. More information at www.aviary.org or by calling 412.323.7235.	11:30am and 2:30pm, at National Avairy
6/8 - 7/31		UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation Did you know that there are new medical grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses? UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is accepting applications for the 2009 grant program now. Grants to help children who need critical health care treatment, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents’ commercial health benefit plans. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services. Find out more. Go to www.uhccf.org. A public service message from UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation.	N/A, at www.uhccf.org
6/20 - 7/4		PA Hero Walk and all-day concert For more information go to www.paherowalk.org or www.woundedwarriorproject.org or call 724-845-9298	Varies, at PA Route 30 towns and Valley High School Memorial Stadium
6/24 - 10/28		FARMERS AT PHIPPS Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will host its first-ever farmers market, held every Wednesday from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Located on Phipps’ historic lawn, Farmers at Phipps will feature 20 vendors of local, certified organic and Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) products. The farmers will sell a variety of products including vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, bread, seedlings, honey, cut flowers, soap and perennials.	Wednesdays from 2:30-6:30pm, at Phipps Historic lawn
6/30 - 7/4		Crafton Celebrates For Detailed Event Schedule, visit www.crafton.org for more information.	Varies, at Crafton Park
7/1 - 9/7		Mattress Discounters kicks off the 5th Annual “Dare to Care Kids Crusade,” just in time for the 4th of July! Mattress Discounters has teamed up with the Salvation Army, Western PA Division, to help provide needy children with a decent bed to sleep on. For the fourth year in a row, the locally owned, sixteen- store mattress retailer will give back to their community and help those in need. As Mattress Discounters owner Kathy Kmonk says: “50 beds in 50 days, from now through Labor Day, to those most in need… is our goal.” In fact, together with the Salvation Army, Mattress Discounters has provided at least that many twin sets to needy children in our area each year over the past 4 years. A portion of the proceeds from sales on select Serta mattresses is put aside and donated to the Salvation Army, who then distributes the beds locally. This Dare to Care Kids Crusade starts on the 4th of July weekend and lasts through Labor Day.	Business Hours, at Mattress Discounters Locations
7/5 - 9/19		Do Something 101 Donate school supplies to kids in need. Collect new binders, notebooks, pens. From July 5th to September the 19th bring school supplies to any Staples store nationwide and they’ll get the school supplies to kids in need right in your neighborhood. Take Action Today. Go to DoSomething101.org.	N/A, at DOSOMETHING101.ORG OR TO ANY STAPLES LOCATION NATIONWIDE
7/6 - 7/11		St. Sebastian Parish Family Festival Games, rides, food, entertainment, bingo, and more! Located off of McKnight Road in the North Hills. Call 412-364-8999 for more information.	Nightly, at Saint Sebastian Parish, 311 Siebert Road
7/7 - 7/10		Camp E.D.G.E. - Vacation Bible School It's not your typical stroll through the woods! Covenant - Community Presbyterian Church, 1630 Greentree Road, Scott Twp., PA To register, call 412-343-4411 or email ccpcusa@juno.com - Preschool - 5th Grade	6:30-8:30pm, at Covenant - Community Presbyterian Church
7/8 - 7/11		St. Angela Merici Parish Summer Festival Nightly fun, games, entertainment and food. Huge Flea Market opens the events on Wednesday at 6:30PM. Fantastic Basket Raffles, games of chance, Kiddieland area featuring Magician and Balloon Artists, bake sale, bingo and food, this year featuring our Fresh Cut Fries, as well as stuffed cabbage, haluski, wings, hamburgers, hot dogs, and much more. Wednesday thru Friday 7-11 PM (food booth opens at 6:30PM), Saturday 6- 11. Friday night Na Gaels Irish Band performs on the runway stage. Join in the "Red, White and Blue" family funfest. 412-672-9641	Wednesday thru Friday 7-11 PM (food booth opens at 6:30PM), Saturday 6- 11., at St. Angela Merici Parish, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, PA
7/14		Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Tickets: $30.00 each (includes sneak preview admission and free parking in any South Side Works parking garage beginning at 5:00pm). VERY LIMITED SEATING. SO CALL 412-741-4087 OR ONLINE AT WWW.LAUGHLINCENTER.ORG	8:00pm, at South Side Works Cinema
7/17 - 7/18		Turtle Creek Annual Community Days Celebration Food - Live Entertainment - Crafts - Bingo and Saturday Night Fireworks at 10PM. Friday the Karl Lukitsch Band. Saturday The FBB Band. Zumba In The Street on Saturday July 18. Please Join Us For This Family Friendly Event. For More Information please contact the boro office at 412.824.2500.	Friday, July 17 from 5PM - 10PM and Saturday July 18 from 4PM - 11PM, at Courtyard of the Westinghouse Valley Human Services Center on Penn Avenue in Turtle Creek
7/18		Second Annual Cross Country Crusade 5K This is the first in the "Saxonburg Distance Series." Other races include Roebling's Run 5K - Aug. 8 Saxonburg Festival of the Arts 5K - Sept. 12 Additional information and registration forms are available at: www.saxonburgdistanceseries.com.	8:30am, at South Butler Intermediate School, Saxonburg, PA
7/19		Frontline Initiative 5K Step Up Run/Walk The Frontline Initiative event in Beaver will begin at 1 p.m. with a free concert on Market Street with performances by local musicians the Bill Pate Trio, Allison Granati, Lucid Music and Tripshod. There will also be speakers, including Harper, as well as surprise guests. In addition to the music and speakers there will be food and beverage vendors and merchandise tables. Market Street will be closed from Third Street to the U.S. Post Office for the event. The race 5k race will begin at 6 p.m. for walkers and at 6:30 p.m. for runners. Awards will be given out following the race. Anyone interested in participating in the race can pre-register for $15 online at www.flik5.com or by sending a check made payable to Frontline Initiative Inc. to Frontline Initiative 5K, P.O. Box 45, Beaver, Pa. 15009. Entry forms are available online. Participants will also be able to register the day of the event for $20. Frontline Initiative is a non-profit with two divisions, Poison Free and the Hero Program.	1pm-8pm - 5K begins at 6:00pm, at Beaver
7/21		Greater Harmony Chorus Invites You To GIRLS NIGHT OUT. Mothers, do you know where your daughters are? You will when you and your daughter enjoy an evening of fun, singing, entertainment, refreshments, and more with Greater Harmony Chorus . Open to women and girls of all ages, the fun begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Glade Run Presbyterian Church, Route 8, Valencia. Don't have a daughter? Bring a sister, daughter-in-law or girlfriend!! For more information and directions, call 412-487-1765, e-mail greaterharmony@hotmail.com , or go to www.greaterharmony.org. Don't delay:call today!!! Greater Harmony Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. We are a non-profit organization. This event is free and open to the public.	7:00pm, at Glade Run Presbyterian Church, Route 8, Valencia
7/31 - 8/1		Transfiguration Parish Annual Summer Festival Join us on Friday from 4pm to 11pm and Saturday from 2pm to 11pm.	Varies, at Chess Street Park, 7th and Main Streets, Monongahela, PA
8/3		Fifth Annual Sisters of St. Francis, Millvale Golf Tournament Golfers are invited to participate in the fifth annual Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities (Millvale) Golf Tournament on Monday, August 3 at Treesdale Country Club, One Arnold Palmer Drive in Gibsonia, Pa. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf with a 12:00 p.m. shotgun start and opportunities to win a variety of unique skill and hole-in-one prizes. Lunch, dinner and a silent auction are also part of the day’s events. Sponsorships, underwriting support, golfers, silent auction items and gift certificates are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Spirit of Health mobile health van and NEighborhood Wellness Sites (NEWS). Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, the Spirit of Health and NEWS offer convenient health screenings at no charge to people in need. The Spirit of Health provides everything from flu shots to Hepatitis C screening/testing as well as other basic screenings. In addition, NEWS provides direct outreach to senior centers and senior adult high-rise apartments, and serves more than 200 clients each month. Preventative health care services and health education are offered at no charge. Those wishing to make a tax-deductible donation to the Sisters of St. Francis may send a check or money order to: Sisters of St. Francis, Attn: Golf, 146 Hawthorne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. For tickets, or more information about the Sisters of St. Francis, Millvale Golf Tournament, please call the golf tournament office at 412-821-2200, extension 212.	Noon, at Treesdale Country Club, One Arnold Palmer Drive in Gibsonia, Pa
8/9		PITTSBURGH Ride for Kids® COME RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE AND JOIN IN THE FUN AT THIS YEAR’S RIDE FOR KIDS BENEFITING THE PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION. THE RIDE FOR KIDS RAISES FUNDS TO FIND THE CAUSE OF AND CURE FOR CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMORS. THE PITTSBURGH RIDE DEPARTS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST NINTH FROM THE HOME DEPOT IN CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP. REGISTRATION STARTS AT EIGHT A.M. THE MINIMUM DONATION IS THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS PER MOTORCYCLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-800-253-6530 OR GO TO RIDEFORKIDS DOT O-R-G.	8:00AM Registration, at Home Depot in Cranberry
8/19 - 8/22		Northside Summer Celebration For more information on this event, visit www.holywisdomparish.org.	Varies, at Holy Wisdom Church
8/22		"Pogopalooza 6"	1:00pm - 5:00pm, at Schenley Plaza in Oakland
9/5 - 9/6		Pittsburgh Opera Announces Auditions for Principal Horn Pittsburgh Opera will hold auditions for Principal Horn September 5, 2009 at Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters in the Strip. Preliminary auditions are all scheduled for September 5. Final round auditions are TBD and may be scheduled on September 5 following the preliminary round or Sunday, September 6. Resume deadline August 5, 2009. Per-service paid/non-salaried positions. REPERTOIRE & SCHEDULE distributed by Pittsburgh Opera AFTER DEADLINE DATE. Send a one-page resume with a $25 refundable deposit before deadline date to: Christopher Powell Music Administrator Pittsburgh Opera 2425 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Please make checks payable to: Pittsburgh Opera No calls, please.	TBD, at Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Avenue, in the Strip District
9/8		5th Anniversary Sarah Kristin Owen Memorial Golf Outing Proceeds Benefit R.O.S.E.S From Sarah for more information visit www.rosesfromsarah.org	N/A, at Pittsburgh Field Club
9/11		SouthWest Communities Federal Credit Union Golf Outing $100 per golfer. All proceeds benefits Carnegie, Crafton, Ingram and Scott Police Departments. Registration: 6:30-7:30am Shot Gun Start 8:00am Dinner/Awards: 1:30pm Advance Reservations Only - Deadline is August 21, 2009 For more information or to register, contact Barb Heil, 213 Pine Street, Carnegie, PA 15106 or call 412-276-5379	8:00am Shotgun Start, at Quicksilver Golf Club - Midway, PA
9/18		11th Annual "Tee Off Fore Hope" Early Bird Registration (before July 1) is $150 per golfer, After July 1, registration is $175 per golfer. Proceeds from the event help to ensure that The DoorWay is able to conintue to provide programs and services to everyone who needs them. For more information on registration or sponsorship opportunities, please call The DoorWay at 412-734-9123 or check out www.doorway.org.	TBD, at Lindenwood Golf Club