In brief: Fall festivals, fundraisers and more in the South Hills
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Fall Festival
Baldwin Township’s Fall Festival will take place noon-3 p.m. Oct. 1 in Armstrong Park. There will be food, games, bounce houses, a pumpkin patch and other activities for kids. Castle Shannon Fire Department will be there for touch-a-truck and fire safety tips, and the Baldwin Township Police Department will offer safe trick-or-treating information. For more information, visit baldwintownship.com.
FosterCat fundraiser
FosterCat Inc.’s Catnip Bingo fundraiser even is being held at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road in Baldwin on Oct. 16. Doors open at noon. All proceeds from the event go directly to the support of cat rescue, cat care, foster and adoption.
With your ticket purchase, you’ll be eligible to win bingo game cash prizes and door prizes. Other fun activities include a 50/50 raffle, strip tickets and a Chinese auction for some really cat-tastic prizes! Win local restaurant gift cards and other great items. Fresh baked goods (including cat-themed cookies and more) will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $45 each and include 10 bingo games (six cards to a game) and a full course hot buffet luncheon including dessert and beverage. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. There are three ways to buy tickets: visit Fostercat.org to buy tickets online; call 412-481-9144 for ticket purchases; or send an email to info@fostercat.org to request tickets. If you call or email, please provide your name, address, phone number and number of tickets.
Ca$htoberfest
LifeSpan, a not-for-profit entity offering services to the 60 plus population in Southwest Allegheny County, is sponsoring its Eighth Annual Ca$htoberfest, evening of fun, entertainment and lots of ways to win big bucks!
The event takes place Oct. 14 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road in Baldwin, for a buffet dinner, beer, dancing, karaoke and lots of chances to win. The event is from 5-11 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person with two chances to win per ticket. Call 412-464-1300 ext. 152 for ticket information or more information.
Property appeal education forum
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor will host a community town hall to share information and resources with residents on the property appeals process in Brentwood. The event is slated for 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Brentwood Civic Center on Park Drive.
Fall Fest
Baldwin Borough’s Fall Fest will take place from 3-7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the borough building on Churchview Avenue. The second annual event will feature music by DJ Marky Mark 412, a scavenger hung, cookie decorating, a pumpkin patch, henna tattoos, hot apple cider and more. Penn Brewery will be on hand with beers, cider and food. For more information on the free event, visit baldwinborough.org.
Shoe drive
Beth El Congregation of the South Hills is holding a shoe drive through Oct. 6. Donations of gently worn, new and used shoes will be collected at 1900 Cochran Road from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All donated shoes will be redistributed to microenterprise partners through Funds2Orgs, a for-profit social enterprise, and used in developing nations for impoverished people to start their own businesses. For more information, visit bethelcong.org.
Women’s Business Network
Women’s Business Network members can take advantage of networking with other businesswomen throughout the region, ongoing professional education and leadership opportunities. All professional women are invited to visit a local meeting as our guest; find out more at wbninc.com
The Pittsburgh West Chapter’s next meetings are 1p.m. Oct. 4 and 18 at Creative DIY Workshop, LLC, 535 Clever Road, McKees Rocks. For more information, contact Lori Altmeyer at 412-403-2600.
The South Hills Chapter will meet at 8 a.m. Oct. 6 and 20, at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. For more information, contact Serena King at 412-841-3007.
The Mount Lebanon Chapter’s next meetings are at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 11 and 25 at Panera Bread, The Galleria, 1500 Washington Road, Mt Lebanon. For more information, contact Sarann Fisher at 412-571-5714 ext. 226.
The McMurray Chapter will meet at 8:30 a.m. OCt. 5 and 19 at King’s Family Restaurant, Route 19, Canonsburg. For more information, contact Nina McKnight at 724-747-4260.
The Virtual Chapter holds meetings via Zoom at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 and 19. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.