In brief: College fair, festival weekend, Ladies Day Out, Women's Business Network and more in Hampton

La Roche college fair

More than 100 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 4 at La Roche University’s Kerr Fitness & Sports Center in McCandless.

One of the largest college fairs in Western Pennsylvania, the fair will host universities, colleges and technical schools from across the country.

High school students and their parents will have the chance to meet with representatives from each school to learn more about their campuses and academic programs.

Presented by La Roche and the Northern Area Counselor’s Consortium, the fair is organized by the following local school districts: Avonworth, Fox Chapel Area, Hampton, North Allegheny, Northgate, North Hills, Pine-Richland and Shaler Area.

Event parking is free, and face masks are required indoors.

For a complete list of participating colleges and universities, see: laroche.edu/npcf.

Festival weekend

Two North Hills traditions are being combined into one festival weekend Sept. 9-12. First, the the St. Alexis Festival will take place at St. Alexis Church on Sept. 9-11. Enjoy live stage entertainment, games, rides, festival food favorites, raffles, prizes, blackjack, a flea market, bingo, a beer garden and more.

Then, on Sept. 12, St. Alphonsus will host its annual Harvest Home Dinner, a tradition that has been going strong since 1889 and celebrates the “spirit” of the harvest. The dinner is from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dine in or use convenient curbside pickup to enjoy a delicious dinner of charcoal-grilled half chicken, ham or pulled pork with fresh side dishes made from local farm produce.

All proceeds from both events will benefit St. Aidan Parish and Blessed FrancisSeelos Academy.

Ladies Day Out

Enjoy an afternoon of food, prizes, shopping, raffles and fun as St. Barnabas Charities hosts an exclusive Ladies Day Out event from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Trees Manor at St. Barnabas, 660 Warrendale Road, Gibsonia.

Tickets include chances to win prizes in drawings held every 30 minutes. Some of the prizes include cash, a Chloe handbag, getaways and more. Participants can also shop with exclusive vendors and enjoy cocktails and food stations provided by Il Pizzaiolo. There will be theme-basket and 50/50 raffles. The event includes indoor festivities as well as tented outdoor space.

Tickets cost $80 per person and include a chance to win prizes, food, shopping, cocktails and more. You do not need to be present to win prizes.

Tickets are available at StBarnabasCharities.com or by calling 724-625-3770. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides more than $7 million in care to residents and patients that cannot afford their care. To donate to the Free Care Fund, text the word ‘GIVE’ to 41444.

McCandless Town Trot

The inaugural McCandless Town Trot will take place on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in conjunction with the annual McCandless Community Day celebration.

The race will take place on the grounds of North Allegheny Intermediate High School, McKnight Elementary and Carson Middle School. Proceeds and donations from the event will benefit the McCandless Volunteer Fire Departments.

Women’s Business Network meetings

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning association that supports the success and growth of women in business through networking, education and leadership opportunities.

Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. For more, visit wbninc.com.

The Cranberry Chapter holds regular meetings the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Cranberry Community United Presbyterian, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry. Contact Kim Reuss at 412-906-0389.

The Criders Corners Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from noon to 1:15 p.m., at The Sports Grille 1294 Freedom Road, Cranberry Township. For more information, contact Sherri Walker at 412-760-9601.

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

Farmers market

The Hampton Township Farmers Market operates from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 13.

It features local produce, honey, baked goods, spices and a variety of other items.

Food trucks will be on site several times during the season, with notices posted on the township website.

The farmers market is located in Hampton Community Park, 3101 McCully Road.