Hampton area happenings, week of Sept. 26, 2022

Market nears season end

The Township of Hampton Farmer’s Market is held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 12 in the lower parking lot of the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road.

Vendors for 2022 include Bates & Hayes Kettlekorn, Carlos Aviles Farms, Cindy Munchies, Cunning House Supply Co., Gabriel’s Gardens, Halal Gyro Guys, Loafers Bread Co., Mazzotta Winery, Olive & Marlowe, Russelton Bee Works, Saylors Farm and Sweetwater Farms.

For more information, visit https://hampton-pa.org/316/Farmers-Market.

Bless your pets

Blessing of the Animals will take place at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Nativity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4517 Mt. Royal Blvd., Hampton.

Bring your furry, feathery or scaly pets for a blessing to celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, who had a love and passion for all of creation.

Feel free to bring lawn chairs for a short service on the front lawn. All pets must be leashed or cage. Guests also are welcome to bring pictures of their pets.

Donations of unopened bags or cans of pet food, treats, litter and money will be collected and given to Animal Friends Inc. of Pittsburgh for the Chow Wagon Pet Food Bank.

For more information, email NativityLC@verizon.net or call the church office at 412-346-4971.

Health workshop set

Free health-related workshops are coming this fall to the Hampton Community Center, including a balance workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 4.

Do you have difficulty navigating stairs or uneven ground without holding onto something? Have you had a recent fall? Eric Stiglmeier is a doctor of physical therapy who can help you understand what may be causing your instability, based on your specific symptoms, and explain how he can help you get back to doing what you enjoy safely.

His workshop will cover the five most common reasons for balance loss and a variety of treatment options. Register at www.hampton-pa.org.

AARP meets

AARP 595 welcomes new members and guests to its meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2842 E. Hardies Road. Join us for great fellowship, luncheons, entertainment and trips.

The next meeting is Oct. 4, and reservations are required by calling 412-486-7465. Dues are $7 per year.

Olé 5K in North Park

TASH’s 14th Annual Olé 5K will take place at 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Harmar Grove Pavilion in North Park.

TASH is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that has worked in Oaxaca, Mexico, since 1998. It aims to bridge the community of Pittsburgh with the people in Mexico. Pete Noll, a 1992 graduate of Quaker Valley High School, has lived in Oaxaca for the past 20 years, but comes back several times a year. Together with his team, they are organizing the 14th annual Olé 5k Benefit race to support The Anna Seethaler Hospital and other local nonprofits.

At the conclusion of the Olé 5K Benefit race, there will be a Mexican buffet, Oaxaca-grown organic coffee, smoothies, 50/50 raffle, music and an awards ceremony.

For more information, visit tashinc.org.

College fair scheduled

More than 120 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Kerr Fitness and Sports Center at La Roche University’s campus in McCandless. Admission and parking are free. Visit laroche.edu/npcf to view a full list of participating schools and learn how to register.

For more information, call 412-536-1097 or email northpittsburghcollegefair@laroche.edu.

Depreciation Lands Museum

Mark your calendars for these events at Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton:

• Hydref, the museum’s fall festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1. The museum comes alive with re-enactors, demonstrators, craftspeople, food, music and children’s activities. Admission is charged.

• Lantern tours, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22. A quiet, family-oriented, historical alternative to Halloween. Prepaid tickets are required.

• Beggar’s Day, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 30. The last Sunday to visit the museum for the season offers old-fashioned Halloween “begging” for all costumed children.

For more information, visit http://dlmuseum.org/.

‘Sing the Gospel’

Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park, is hosting Nashville singer and songwriter Jeremy Casella, alongside Matthew Montgomery, for a seminar and workshop called “Sing the Gospel” from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2.

The event includes two 45-minute seminars, “Made for Worship: Understanding What is Already Naming, Shaping and Forming Us” and “Sing the Gospel: What It Is and Why It Matters.” Following the seminars is a worship service and short concert.

Tickets are $50/person with group discounts available. For more information and to register, visit MYmpcepc.org/music-arts.