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In brief: Sharpsburg art adventure, last call for Riverfront Theater company auditions and more in Fox Chapel
Sharpsburg art adventure
Join on May 22 from noon to 2 p.m. for an afternoon exploring the local public art of Sharpsburg, including murals, sculptures, ghost signs and more on this self-guided walking tour.
In addition to unveiling the nature-inspired, Sharpsburg kid-designed metal can mural series by artist Lindsay Huff at locations throughout town, there will also be an unveiling of a new Free Little Art Gallery project and a variety of other fun local art/performances (with some surprises still to be added).
Volunteers are needed to help hand out maps throughout the route and to host their own art experiences on or near the suggested route.
If you want to add an artsy activity to the map or help out that day, email brittany@sharpsburgneighborhood.org.
Wear a mask if you are adventuring with people from outside your household.
Riverfront Theater Company 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.
The last remaining audition is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on May 22 at Christ Church Fox Chapel, 630 Riding Meadow Road in Fox Chapel.
Aspinwall townwide yard sale set for June
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.
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 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, contact Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar by phone or email at 412-519-5957 or zachskrinjar@yahoo.com.
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. 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.
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.
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