In brief: Hampton area happenings, week of Aug. 19, 2022

Pints in the Park

Hampton’s next Pints in the Park event is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23 in the Hampton Community Center parking lot

Presented by Strange Roots Experimental Ales, Pints in the Park is a family-friendly event that features food trucks, vendors, live music and activities for youngsters.

There is no entry fee to attend, but anyone under 21 is requested to be supervised by an adult over that age.

Vendors scheduled to be at the event, subject to change, are Strange Roots, Lucky Signs Spirits, Mazzotta Winery, Chocolate Moonshine Fudge, Modish Makes, Pittsburgh Artisanal Soap Co., Adventures in Training with a Purpose and Green Mountain Energy.

Scheduled food trucks are Tocayo Taqueria, Chicks n’ Waffles, Hoshi and Frios Gourmet Ice Pops. Music will be by the Mitch & Declan Duo, and PGH Party Creations returns for kids’ face painting.

At dusk, approximately 8:40, the movie “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” will be shown.

Singer to entertain AARP

AARP 595 meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Hampton Presbyterian Church at 2942 E. Hardies Road.

The next meeting is Sept. 3, with entertainment by vocalist Renee Storm. Visitors and new members are welcome. Dues are $10 per year.

For more information, call 412-486-7465.

Dog swim day

Hampton Community Pool will go to the dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7.

Dog swim day will be available for 2024 pool members only, with a $15 fee per dog. Registration deadline is Aug. 30. Call the Hampton Community Center Service Desk, 412-487-7870, or visit hampton-pa.org/375/Dog-Swim-Day.

During the event, the pool will be open for dog swimming only.

Chrysanthemum sale

Greybrooke Garden Club will host its Hardy Mum Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at McCandless Crossing, in the grassy area near BJ’s Restaurant and Bonefish Grill. Proceeds from the fundraiser support annual donations to conservancy groups and worthy community organizations.

The club will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Latodami Nature Center in North Park, 575 Brown Road. A Latodami naturalist will present a program on owls, and guests are welcome. Learn how, as the sun sets, Pennsylvania’s most silent hunters arise and seek prey in darkness.

A business meeting and light refreshments will follow the program. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Karen at 412-366-2096 by Sept. 4.

For more information about the club, membership, scheduled meetings and events, visit www.greybeookegardenclub.org.

5K benefits student programs

The HAEE 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Oct. 13 at Hampton Community Park as the main annual fundraiser for the Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence.

The volunteer-run nonprofit grants thousands of dollars to enrich the educational experience in each of Hampton’s schools, including programs for the advancement of technology in the curriculum, hands-on inventive learning in all academic areas through special programs, and added support for special needs, physical education and the arts.

Registration on race day is from 7 to 8:45 a.m. The race starts at 9. Custom awards will be given to the top male/female runners in each age category: 10 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus.

For more information, visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/HAEE5k.

Pooches in the Pool at North Park

Pooches in the Pool, the annual end-of-summer celebration sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department, will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at the pools of Boyce Park, North Park and Settlers Cabin Park.

South Park is not included this year due to the installation of a new pool liner.

Tickets are $20 per dog for Allegheny County residents, and each dog can be accompanied by up to two guardians.

Only one dog per guardian will be permitted.

Additional guardians and guests are $5 per person, payable at the gate for entry.

All dogs must wear current tags displaying up-to-date vaccinations before entrance. Electronic or paper proof of vaccinations also can be presented to staff upon entering the facility.

To purchase tickets, visit alleghenycounty.us.

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