Friday, May 25, 2012
Check out our picks to explore this Memorial Day weekend.
Flag Retirement Ceremony When/Where: 6 p.m. Friday at Wolcott Park, Broad Street, Sewickley. Why Go: Come watch as old flags that are no longer serviceable are retired properly. Patriotic music starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks cap the evening at 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Salute Patriotism at the Naked Grape When/Where: 4-9 p.m. Friday at the Naked Grape, Sewickley. Why Go: Stop by before or after Sewickley's flag retirement ceremony and enjoy a “Picnic Plate” of summertime food along with three complimentary samples of wine. Admission: $20. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Where/When: 7:05 p.m. Friday at PNC Park. Why Go: Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend at PNC Park! Bring the family and cheer on the Pirates as they take on Chicago Cubs. Admission…
Friday, March 9, 2012
Patch takes a look ahead at local events this weekend.
It’s Friday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Moon Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out our ideas and tell us about yours. Signs, Signals, & Support When/Where: 10:30 a.m. to noon today at Sewickley Valley YMCA Community Center, Sewickley. Why Go: The public is invited to join the conversation about anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. The event is presented by Youth Connect. Admission: Free. Carnival for a Cure When/Where: 7 p.m to 9 p.m. tonight at Edgeworth Elementary School. Why Go: Join in the fun with carnival games, face painting, crafts, prizes and food. Donations will benefit the Quaker Valley Relay for Life, which benefits the American Cancer Society. Admission: $5 requested donation …
Friday, January 27, 2012
Patch takes a look ahead at local events this weekend.
It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Don't fear. Moon Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out our 10 ideas to explore, and tell us about yours. Fourth Annual Pasta Dinner When/Where: 5-9 tonight at St. Stephen's Church, 405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley. Why Go: Marching and concert band members will perform in various ensembles throughout the evening and have been working diligently on their music. The dinner includes pasta, meatballs, bread, salad, a beverage and dessert, and all proceeds support the QVHS Band. Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for students and $5 for senior citizens in advance. Call 412-741-7708 for tickets. "One for the Money" Premiere After-Party When/Where: 4 p.m. today at Rooks East Side …
Friday, October 21, 2011
Check out our spooky picks to get into the Halloween spirit this weekend and let us know about your plans.
It's the season of pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating and haunted houses. So dress to kill and get out this weekend to some local Halloween-themed happenings. 1. HAUNTED HOUSE TOUR When/Where: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Sewickley United Methodist Church. Why Go: Spend an evening getting the living daylights scared out of you at the SUMC haunted house. Many ghosts and ghouls had a hand in decorating this year’s spooky attraction, so don’t miss it. Price: $5 in advance; $7 at the door. 2. SILK ROAD ACROBATS When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Moon Area High School, 8353 University Blvd, Moon. Why Go: What’s Halloween without a little Candelabra Contortion? This 55-minute, high energy, family-friendly show is action-packed and tinged …
Friday, October 7, 2011
Check out our ideas to explore, and tell us about yours.
It’s Friday, and you’re looking for ideas about what to do this weekend. Moon Patch has got you covered with plenty of family-friendly picks, most of which center on cultural traditions. So check out our picks, and be sure to tell us about yours. 1. Herbs and Honey When/Where: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fern Hollow Nature Center, Sewickley Heights. Why Go: Learn the best beekeeping tactics, and find the best uses for honey with the Western Pennsylvania arm of the Herb Society of America. Presenters include Bee Keeping with Robert Steffes from Burgh Bees and Pollinator Plants with Susan Parker. Price: $20 per family. Reservations are suggested. 2. Barktoberfest When/Where: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Larry’s Laundromutt, Edgeworth. Why Go: Take …
Friday, September 23, 2011
Check our picks to explore this weekend and tell us about your plans.
Here are seven events to check out in the Moon area and surrounding communities to make it a weekend to remember. 1. Clothesline/Used Book Sale When/Where: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Means Alumni Gym, Sewickley Academy. Why Go: Need some new threads? The 58th Clothesline and Used Book Sale has everything from designer men's, women's and children's clothing to fashion accessories, sports equipment, books and furniture. Sunday is half-price day, and Monday is $25-bag day. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit the school, teachers and students. Admission: Free, but be prepared to spend. 2. Friends of the Library Book Sale When/Where: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. …
