May/June 2007

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Community Calendar

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June 9
Function at the Junction
Help celebrate the completion of the Montour-Panhandle Connector Trail and the Primrose-Joffre section of the Panhandle trail, two new rails-to-trails segments in Washington County. The event will be held from 12-5 p.m. in McDonald and includes a petting zoo, pony rides, raffles, civic group displays, clog dancers. For more information visit www.montourtrail.org

June 13
Women’s Business Network Meeting

The McMurray Chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet on Wednesday, June 13 at 8:15 a.m. at Panera Bread located in Trinity Point Plaza in Washington. Meetings are held twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. The meeting is open to area women business owners and those in sales seeking networking opportunities with other business women. Meeting agendas include self-marketing, a business presentation by an individual member, a table topic discussion and networking. For more information please contact Diane Fehl at 412-341-7788 x-110 or Dfehl@stenger-bies.com

June 19
Free Skin Cancer Detection Day

The Laser and Rejuvenation Center of Pittsburgh will offer a “Free” Skin Cancer Detection Day in the office at the Enhancement Center at 3075 Washington Rd. from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No appointment necessary. For more information about this event, call 724-969-9000


Ongoing through the summer
Jazz to the Hilt

Jacksons Restaurant-Rotisserie-Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe is hosting Jazz to the Hilt on Friday evenings. Reservations are suggested. Call 724-743-5005 for more information

May 25-28
Trax Farms Memorial Day Celebration

Special discounts and savings throughout the store! Buy the plants, trees and shrubs that make your yard the envy of your neighbors! Stop by our deli, grocery, bakery and produce departments for picnic supplies. Call 412-835-3246 Call for details

May 25-28
Pennsylvania Arts & Craft Country Festival

Washington County Fairgrounds. 14th annual event sponsored by the Family Festivals Assn., Inc. 160 art & craft booths. Live bands. Petting zoo. Adults $5; Seniors $4.50; Children 6-12 $1; Under 6 free. 10 a.m-6 p.m. 724-863-4577

May 27, June 24
Washington Antiques Fair

Falconi Field. 29th annual event sponsored by The Old Show Antiques, Inc. Hundreds of dealers. Adults $3; Children 12 & under free. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 724-228-3045 or 724-942-0357

May 28
5K North Strabane Challenge Race/Walk

North Strabane Twp Municipal Park. 6th annual event sponsored by the North Strabane Township Parks & Recreation Board. Awards, refreshments & raffle prizes. Come join the fun! $15 pre-registration; then $18. Race begins 9 a.m. For more information, e-mail northstrabane5K@comcast.net

May 28
Memorial Day BBQ
The Spring House. Join us at the farm to honor our men & women who have served our country. 724-228-3339

Every Thursday in June-October
Main Street Farmers’ Market

S Main St, Washington. 4th annual event. Buy the freshest farm produce, prepared foods & local crafts at our lively, musical Farmers’ Market. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. 724-229-7207

June 2
Tails for Trails III 5K Dog Walk

Kernick (National Tunnel) access area, Cecil-Henderson Rd, Montour Trail. 3rd annual event sponsored by the Montour Trail Council. Refreshments & Chinese auction. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 412-257-2553

June 3
Stars of Today Stars Of Tomorrow

Canonsburg Town Park. Annual talent show by Canonsburg performers old and new. Presented by Concerts in the Park. Free admission. 6 p.m. 724-745-1800

June 4
The UCP Foundation’s 18th Annual Golf Classic

Lone Pine Country Club, Washington. Support the UCP Foundation while enjoying one of Southwestern PA’s best golf courses. 724-229-0851

June 8-10
Strawberry Festival

Trax Farms. Strawberry treats, demonstrations, children’s activities & family fun! Pick your own strawberries in our fields. Start your summer off with the delicious taste of fresh homegrown strawberries. No fee. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 412-835-3246

June 8-10
North Strabane Township Spring Fling

N Strabane Twp Municipal Park. 6th annual event sponsored by the N Strabane Twp Parks & Recreation Board. Entertainment, food & craft booths, kidz korner, fireworks, wing-eating & ice cream-eating contests, Fear Factor & much more. Free ($5 kidz korner activities). Fri evening, Sat-Sun all day. 724-745-0913 or 724-745-8880

June 14-16
St. Patrick Parish Summer Festival

St. Patrick’s Parish in Canonsburg is holding its Summer Festival at the church on 317 West Pike Street nightly from 5-11 p.m. Entertainment on outdoor stage includes Button Box Band on Thursday, The Basements on Friday and The Four Townsmen on Saturday. Nightly raffles, games of chance, Kiddie Korner, local celebrity mascots, inflatables and rides, book sale, bake sale, nightly dinners, Chinese auctions and fun for the whole family!

June 15
12th Annual Nathan Ostrowski Memorial Golf Outing

Contact: Larry Ostrowski 724-746-2359 or Aaron Ostrowski 724-743-0340
The Twelfth Annual Nathan Ostrowski Memorial Golf Tourney will be held at Village Green Golf Course in Hickory. Shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. The event benefits the Nathan Ostrowski Memorial Scholarship Charitable Trust

June 17
Father’s Day Steak & Chicken BBQ

The Spring House. “All-You-Can-Eat” cooked outside & served with wonderful homemade sides & desserts. Free ice cream for fathers! 724-228-3339

June 18-22
Basketball Camp

The Washington & Jefferson College women’s basketball team is holding a basketball camp for girls in grades 2-10.  For more information contact Jina DeRubbo at 724-250-3326 or jderubbo@washjeff.edu

June 24
Chartiers Township Community Day

The event will be held at Arnold Park (next to high school) with the bands performing at the Chartiers-Houston High School stadium. Festivities start at 2 p.m. with alumni baseball and softball games.  Rides, games and other activities from 3 – 6 p.m. No Bad JuJu will perform at 6:30 and Joe Grushecky at 8 p.m. Fireworks will follow. Free admission. For more information, call 724-745-2208

June 24
Anything on Wheels – Summer Trolley Fest
PA Trolley Museum. See a variety of antique cars and other things that roll. Ride the trolleys & enjoy the festival atmosphere. Adults $7; Seniors 62+ $6; Children 3-15 $4; Under 2 free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 724-228-9256

June 24
B&O Photo Show

B&O Train Station, Washington. Sponsored by the Washington County Historical Society. Talented local photographers display their artwork at the historic B&O Train Station, now home of the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency. Free. 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
724-225-6740

June 24
Antiques at the Fairgrounds

Washington County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Vintage Expose. Antiques, collectibles & flea market. Adults $2. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 724-229-0356

June 30
Peters Township Community Day

Peterswood Park. 29th annual event sponsored by the Peters Township Municipality, Chamber of Commerce, & Parks & Recreation. The event includes a variety of entertainment, crafts, food vendors, games, activities & much more. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display that night in the park. We are currently seeking donations & sponsors. Free. Begins at 11 a.m. 724-942-5000

June 29
Battle of the Bands

Area’s top high school bands compete for cash and prizes. Presented by Concerts in the Park. Free admission. Downtown Canonsburg. 6 p.m. 724-745-1800

June 30-July 7
McSummerfest

Heritage Park, McDonald. Sponsored by the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department. An event since 1993, the event features live entertainment, food, games & carnival rides with family fun in mind. Free. 6-11 p.m. 724-926-9190

To have your event listed here or in our magazine, please email the information to calendar@washingtoncrossroadsmag.com

July 3
Canonsburg Idol V

Washington County’s finest young performers compete for the title of Canonsburg Idol 2007. Special performance by Kardaz. Presented by Concerts in the Park. Free admission. Downtown Canonsburg. 6 p.m.  724-745-1800

July 4
Fourth of July Celebration

Third-largest parade in Pennsylvania begins at 10 a.m. Activities in Town Park all afternoon. Skydivers, performances, fireworks at Canon-Mac Stadium at dusk.  724-745-1800

July 8
Swing Orchestra Concert

Canonsburg Town Park. Best of the big band music. Presented by Concerts in the Park. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.  724-745-1800

July 13
Dream Along With Me

As a kickoff to Canonsburg’s Doowopalooza a special presentation of Jude Pohl Productions acclaimed “Dream Along With Me: A Tribute to Perry Como” will be held downtown at 7 p.m. 724- 745-1800

July 13, 14
The Three Musketeers
Washington and Jefferson College’s Center Stage Players Theatre for Children will present The Three Musketeers, an original adaptation of the classic tale, retold for children. Show times are Friday, July 13 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets: $4
Also, don’t miss the FREE Children’s Festival, on July 14 from 12 to 4 p.m. (in between the show times). The festival includes workshops and activities.  For more information, call Arlene Shaw at 724-503-1001 ext. 6541 or email ashaw@washjeff.edu

July 14, 15
Doowopalooza
A celebration of classic music and classic cars of the 1950s -1970s in downtown Canonsburg. Food, crafts and performances from noon to 10 p.m. Headliners include national recording artists Henry Gross (“Shannon”) and Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers on July 14 and Ruff Creek on July 15. 724-745-1800

July 22
The Four Townsmen Concert
Canonsburg Town Park. The Four Townsmen, Canonsburg’s chart-topping quartet from the 1950s, performs oldies and more. Presented by Concerts in the Park. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.  724-745-1800

July 23-27
Taekwondo Summer Camp

ATA Martial Arts Academy. At this karate camp, kids 7-12 years old will enjoy martial arts training, board breaking, weapon training, crafts, sports, games, and more. No experience necessary.  Mon. - Fri.  9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  724-942-9522  www.atamcmurray.com

July 29
Tom Terling Concert
Versatile performer Tom Terling brings a variety of crowd-pleasing music to Town Park. Presented by Concerts in the Park. Free admission. Canonsburg Town Park. 6:30 p.m. 724-745-1800
 

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