In brief: College fair, 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. 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 several local school districts: Avonworth, Fox Chapel Area, Hampton, North Allegheny, Northgate, North Hills, Pine-Richland and Shaler Area.

Event parking is free, and masks are required indoors.

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

Women’s Business Network

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

• The Cranberry Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom from 7:30 to 9 a.m. the first and third Thursday of each month For more information, contact Kim Reuss at 412-906-0389.

• The Wexford Chapter holds regular meetings from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Suzanne Venneri at 412-264-8446.

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

• The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Depreciation Lands Museum activities

• The Hydref Fall Festival & Market Fair will take place at the Depreciation Lands Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 2.

Traveling vendors and demonstrators of 18th century goods will be on hand to share their wares and their conversation. Pet the farm animals and experience live music of the period throughout the day.

Have a delicious lunch in the Deacon’s Tavern and take time to chat with Talley Cavey residents at home, at work and enjoying the fair. There will be children’s activities.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. The cost is $5; $3 for children younger than 12. DLMA members are admitted free

• Lantern Tours are set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 at the Depreciation Lands Museum featuring “Mostly True Tales from Old Talley Cavey.”

A walking tour through the cemetery and Talley Cavey Village will be conducted by lantern light. Prepaid timed tickets are required. Order them online at dlmuseum.org.

Pumpkins for sale

The annual Pumpkin Fest and Flea Market is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 9 at Ascension Lutheran Church on Peebles Road.

Freshly baked apple and pumpkin pies will be for sale as well as hot dogs, ham barbecues and other treats.

Veterans Day 5k

The 16th annual Operation Troop Appreciation Veterans Day 5K run/walk will take place Nov. 7 in Hampton Community Park.

Trophies and prizes are awarded to the first-place man and woman from the overall field as well as the Masters category. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers (male and female) in each of 13 age groups. There is also a wide assortment of creative and unique door prizes.

Funds from the race are used to provide care packages to active duty troops.

Farmers market

The Hampton Township Farmers Market operates from 3 to 7 p.m. 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 in Hampton Community Park, 3101 McCully Road.