Happenings for week of May 23, 2022: Civil War Roundtable, St. Barnabas golf

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable

Michael Kraus will present “Civil War Treasures and Stories from the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall” during the Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable event scheduled for 7 p.m. June 20 at the Hampton Community Center, 1301 McCully Road.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Masks and social distancing are required.

St. Barnabas Charitable Golf Open

Enjoy a fun, casual Friday of golf as St. Barnabas Charities hosts the 35th annual Charitable Golf Open on June 10 at Conley Resort & Golf Club in Butler. Proceeds from this annual event support the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund.

The Charitable Golf Open offers morning and afternoon start options. The format of play is four-player, best of two balls. The lowest team score wins the tournament and the Bell Trophy. There also are second and third place team awards. Golfers are eligible to win great raffle prizes, with winners drawn every half hour. Golfers and guests can also browse the silent auction, plus participate in the 50-50 raffle.

To register, visit StBarnabasGolf.com or call 724-625-3770. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Northgate Church’s free Mega Sports Camp

Back for its ninth year, Northgate Church Mega Sports Camp is a week of free fun for kids in first through sixth grades.

Camp dates are from 6- 8:30 p.m. June 20-24, at the church, 238 West View Ave., Ross.

Youngsters can choose clinics in baseball, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, gymnastics, dodgeball or art.

Upbeat music, playing games, skits, singing and learning Bible stories also are among the activities designed to help children discover their character traits for success in life.

While the camp is free, registration is required. Space is limited, and so early registration is recommended either online at www.northgatechurch.com/mega or by calling the church office, 412-931-6016.

Great Gardens Tour

Delight your senses and come tour five spectacular gardens with the 14th Annual Shaler Great Gardens Tour.

The tour takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 10. Sponsored by the Shaler Garden Club, the tour benefits the Shaler North Hills Library.

Your ticket includes visits to five beautiful gardens with unique features such as raised bed flower gardens, wooded gardens and handsome hardscapes, as well as a chance to win a gift basket. The event is held rain or shine.

Tickets can be purchased at the library for $15 in advance and $18 the day of the tour. Tickets are also available online at shalerlibrary.org.

Hampton Community Library holds programs

“News and Views: The Post-Covid Edition” is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 in Activity Room 1 of the Hampton Community Center.

Hosted by Gerry K. Smith, the event features a variety of topics, opinions and questions. New members are always welcome to join in the conversation or just listen.

For more information, contact the Hampton Community Library at 412-684-1098.

The library’s Cooks-n-Books food discussion group is having a picnic from 6: 30 to 8 p.m. June 23 in the Rotary Pavilion at Hampton Community Park. There will be a $2 fee to cover the cost of supplies.