Riverfront Theater Company holding open auditions

Open call auditions for “Into the Woods Jr.-Happily Ever After” for students ages 14-19 in Pittsburgh are being hosted on several dates in May.

The Riverfront Theater Company in Aspinwall will present the one-act show outdoors at Aspinwall Riverfront Park on Aug. 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Remaining auditions are from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on May 15 and 22 at Christ Church Fox Chapel, 630 Riding Meadow Road in Fox Chapel.

Aspinwall townwide yard sale

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Set up a table and join in. All Aspinwall residents are encouraged to participate in this yearly event.

The event will be June 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bloom ‘Where You Are Planted’ project

The Triboro Ecodistrict Bloom “Where You Are Planted” project is back for 2021, and this year the Garden of Etna is taking the lead. Gardening is a good stress reliever and a great way to have more affordable access to fresh produce.

If you’re a Sharpsburg, Etna or Millvale resident interested in trying your hand at some backyard (or front stoop) gardening this summer, fill out the form at facebook.com/sharpsburgneighborhood and let us know what seedlings and planter sizes you’re interested in.

Women’s Business Network meetings

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business through networking, education and leadership opportunities. At the time of publication, many meetings are being held virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.

The Pittsburgh North Chapter holds regular meetings on the first and third Friday of each month at 9 a.m. The next meeting is May 21. For more information, contact chapter representative Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.

The Allegheny Valley Chapter meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8 a.m. The next meeting is May 18. To RSVP or for more information, contact Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com.

The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is May 19. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact chapter representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Basketball summer camp

After a year off, the Fox Chapel boys basketball program will be holding its annual boys basketball summer camp again this year. It will take place in two sessions. The first session will run from June 28 to July 1. The second session will take place from July 12 to July 15.

There will be two age groups. The Little Foxes (pre-K to third grade) will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and the Running Foxes (fourth to ninth graders) will play from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

The camp will take place at the Fox Chapel high school gymnasium. For questions or more information, please contact Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar by phone or email at 412-519-5957 or zachskrinjar@yahoo.com.

Virtual conference

Hundreds of women will come together for Women Leading Women’s virtual conference with keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Ashton on May 14. This mother of two is also a board-certified Ob-Gyn, author and TV medical correspondent. She and longtime friend and Emmy Award-winning journalist Susan Koeppen will show everyone how to embrace and feel empowered at every stage of womanhood.

The debut event will be held virtually at 12:30 p.m. Individual tickets cost $40.

For more information, visit womenleadingwomenpgh.com.

Adopt-a-block program

The Best of Blawnox Organization is introducing a new volunteer opportunity, an adopt-a-block program, for community members.

Adopt-a-block is a volunteer program aimed at keeping the streets of Blawnox free from litter and debris. Volunteers will be assigned one (or more) designated neighborhood blocks to clean up regularly.

The recommended commitment is a few times a month when it is convenient for you. To sign up or for more information, email adoptablockblawnox@gmail.com.

Food box distribution

Fox Families Care is partnering with Farmers to Families to provide free fresh food boxes.

The boxes will be available to all families that are eligible for the FCASD free/reduced-lunch program or any family in the school district that is experiencing a financial hardship.

Boxes will be distributed the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m., through May 27.

Pickup will be at Kennedy Park in Sharpsburg or Emmerling Park in Indiana Township.

Visit Foxfamiliescare.org to sign up.

Meditation sessions

The Pittsburgh Buddhist Center offers weekly online meditation sessions on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The series is designed for beginners. The guide is a Buddhist monk. There is no registration required.

For the link, visit coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org.

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