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Northside Outside Guide 2022
Page 14 The Northside Chronicle June 2022
City of Pittsburgh Northside Farmers’ Market
Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave. on
Fridays from 3-7PM
Farmers’ Markets opened May 20, 2022 and run through
November 18, 2022. All markets sell farm-fresh fruits,
vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods, plus flowers,
small gifts and gardening items. For more information, call
412-255-2493
Photo by Noah Manalo
The Brighton Heights Citizens Federation is
pleased to announce the Sixteenth Annual
House and Garden Tour on Saturday, July 30.
This is an opportunity to celebrate the
#pghreads
history and architecture of our unique
Dive into a good book to prevent neighborhood of Brighton Heights. Photo by Lauren Stauffer
the summer slide! This summer, This year’s tour will include gardens, an artist
we’re asking the community to market, and food trucks. The tour will CitiParks Outdoor Pools
band together to ensure that all begin at 11:00 a.m. at Legion Memorial Park, Pools listed to open for the 2022 season include the Sue
Pittsburgh youth read five. 3601 Shadeland Avenue, the corner of Murray Pool, 301 Cedar Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212. 412-
Brighton Road and Davis Avenue. Tickets are 323-7914. According to their website, due to low staffing
levels, CitiParks will be unable to provide normal Aquatic
Summer Reading runs through $20. Two tickets can be purchased Programs and have also indicated an ongoing effort to re-
before July 22 for $35. Tickets are available at cruit, train, and certify lifeguards to work towards opening
August, 2022! EventbriteTickets (eventbrite.com) additional pools. The opening date will be announced on
Questions or comments can be directed to their website at: pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/swimming-out-
BH.22housetour@gmail.com door
Scan or Phone contact: 412.301.3381
Sign up today at
carnegielibrary.org/summer
Photo by Lauren Stauffer
CitiParks Spray Parks & Playgrounds With
5 Points Merchants Group (5PM) Spray Features - Now Open!
Embracing all Neighborhoods North Spray park hours (weather permitting) 10 AM to 8 PM
412-628-2424 | info@5pmgroupobh.org Daily
https://www.5pmgroupobh.org • Troy Hill Spray Park 1200 Goettman Street (15212)—
Hosting multiple Flea Markets this summer, first two: July Spray Park is located next to the ballfield.
9 & 23, Parking lot at Perrysville & Mairdale Aves. Come • Marmaduke Playground - Spray Feature 3915 Oswald St.
sell or buy and mingle with neighbors. Join us at Riverview Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Park Valley Refuge Community Garden to grow your own • Spring Hill Playground - Spray Feature 1308 S Side Ave,
vegetables. Visit our website for details or call for a Flea Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Market or Garden space, volunteer, donate, or participate
in our events. Photo by Ashlee Green Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Outdoor courts are open to the public for use at any time-
-free of charge provided no permitted group has a reserva-
tion. Private groups wishing to utilize the courts for season
use, tournaments, clinics, etc. must apply for a permit.
• Allegheny Commons (West Commons) Park - on West
Ohio St., next to Gus & Yiayia’s Ice Ball Stand. 3 tennis
courts are available.
• Manchester Park - at Columbus Ave. and Fulton St. with
2 tennis courts are available.
• Riverview Park - behind the Observatory, with 2 tennis
presented by courts available.
FREE TO THE PEOPLE • Allegheny Commons (East Commons) Park - on N
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Commons Ave at the lower end of Richie Senior Community Centers - home with you. Interested in collecting
McCabe Field. 2 pickleball courts available. Healthy Active Living (HAL) seeds on your own? Learn the times of the
• Fineview Park - at Lanark St. and Hot Lunch is available Monday through year best to collect in your community.
Fineview Ave. 2 pickleball courts are avail- Friday at our Healthy Active Living Senior
able. Centers. Please be sure to register with our
staff by Noon the day before. Additional
The Roving Art Cart schedule of activities, celebrations, excur-
Activities are best suited for children ages 5 sions, plus more.
to 12. Though all children should be super- • Brighton Heights HAL Senior Center -
vised, children younger than 5 MUST have 3515 McClure Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
a caregiver present while they participate in Photo courteousy of City of Pittsburgh (412) 766-4656
activities. Tuesdays & Fridays 10 AM to 1 • Northview Heights HAL Senior Center -
PM at the following Northside locations: Stars at Riverview Jazz Series currently closed, re-opening information
June 28 - Allegheny Commons Park (WEst SATURDAYS: June 11 - August 27, 2022 coming soon.
Commons) Near National Aviary 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Riverview Park Photo by Pixabay
July 5 - Troy Hill Spray Park June 11 - Roger Barbour Music Storytime: Family Fun
July 8 - Riverview Park at the Observatory June 18 - Das/Lorence/Karsh Trio July 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Entrance June 25 - Kea Michaels CLP – Allegheny
August 2 - Riverview Park at the Observa- July 2 - Clare Ascani 1230 Federal St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
tory Entrance July 9 - Lee Robinson & ISKA www.carnegielibrary.org
July 16 - Reggie Watkins Quartet Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes.
July 23 - Ronni Weiss and Friends Designed to engage children ages birth to
Cinema in the Park
July 30 - Rick Finkelstein Artistry 5 years, Family Fun storytimes provide an
Free movie seasons kicks off with a new
August 6 - Swingtet 8 opportunity for a shared library experience
pop up schedule throughout June. Visit
August 13 - Bobby Short Band and Show Photo by Akil Mazumder for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their
www.pittsburghpa.gov/events for the pop
August 20 - R.E.D. Experience Summer Reading Kick-Off with grownups. During this 30 minute program,
up schedule
August 27 - Steel City Calypso families will meet new friends and develop
Riverview Park - Observatory Hill sched- Tree Pittsburgh
ule starting Saturdays, July 2 – August 27. June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm early literacy skills. For children ages birth
Movies begin at dusk: Citiparks’ Summer Food Service CLP – Allegheny to five years and their caregivers.
July 2 - Space Jam: A New Legacy (PG); Program 1230 Federal St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
July 9 - Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (PG-13) Available to children up to 18 years old, www.carnegielibrary.org Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
July 16 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) and those with intellectual disabilities up Have you ever grown a flower or vegetable June 18 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
July 23 - A Quiet Place Part II (PG-13) to 21 years old.For additional information from seed? How about a tree? Discover the CLP – Woods Run
July 30 - Cyrano (PG-13) please contact Citiparks Food Programs fascinating shapes, textures, and diversity 1201 Woods Run Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
August 6 - Snake Eyes (PG-13) Office at 412.571.3291. Begins on Wednes- of tree seeds. Learn how to identify a tree www.carnegielibrary.org
August 13 - No Time to Die (PG-13) day, June 22, 2022 at Jefferson Rec Center: simply by its seed, fruit, or nut. Receive a Kick off the summer with CLP-Woods Run
August 20 - Stand and Deliver (PG) 605 Rednap St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 seed from a native Pennsylvania Kentucky Library’s family friendly event celebrating
August 27 - Belfast (PG-13) coffee tree, and prepare it to plant and take the start of Summer Reading. Sign-up for
Upcoming Events at Brighton Heights Lutheran Church
Strawberry Festival
Sunday, June 26th from 12:00-3:00 PM
Ticket prices: $8.00 per person and $4.00 per child 6 years and under.
Includes cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and a beverage.
Come enjoy a sweet afternoon to benefit local charities and our 50/50 raffle.
All are welcome!
V.B.S.
Vacation Bible School
July 11-15 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, Bible Stories, and More!
For information or a registration form please call 412-761-8545
or email church@brightonheightslutheranchurch.org
Brighton Heights Lutheran Church
More than a Church, a Community.
3830 California Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | (412) 761-8545
www.brightonheightslutheranchurch.org
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Summer Reading, pick up a book bag and fern native to Central and South America
enjoy fun activities on the Woods Run Run wild by David Return to nature : the that has been used for centuries as a reme-
lawn. Children and teens can choose a free Covell, 2018 new science of how natu- dy for skin-related conditions.
book, explore an art or craft activity while “Adding a daily supplement
enjoying a sweet treat. Recommended for
ral landscapes restore us like Heliocare to your routine is a simple
children and families of all ages. by Emma Loewe, 2022 precaution you can take to help your body
protect itself from the damaging effects of
Storytime: Family Fun Trees by Hickman, free radicals,” says New York-based derma-
June 4 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Pamela, 2019 tologist, Rachel Nazarian, MD. For more
CLP – Woods Run information, visit heliocare.com.
1201 Woods Run Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 3. Protect your feet: Wearing
15212 properly-fitting, sports-specific footwear
www.carnegielibrary.org can help you avoid overuse injuries such as
Join us for stories, songs and action
A new green day by plantar fasciitis and tendonitis. Over time
rhymes. Designed to engage children ages Antoinette Portis, 2020 and mileage, athletic shoes lose their ability
birth to 5 years, Family Fun storytimes to absorb shock and will need to be re-
provide an opportunity for a shared library placed to help keep the muscles and joints
Photo by (c) lzf / iStock via Getty Images Plus
experience for babies, toddlers, preschool- Nature lover by Kelly in your feet and ankles protected. Headed
ers and their grownups. During this 30 for a swim? Always wear pool shoes or flip
Starling Lyons, 2022
minute program, families will meet new Outdoor Living flops in the locker room to prevent athlete’s
friends and develop early literacy skills. For Tips for Enjoying the Sunny Season Safely foot and skin infections.
children ages birth to five years and their 4. Protect your vision: UV light is
caregivers. (StatePoint) As the days grow long and harmful to eye health and can put you at
the weather warms, you’re likely spending greater risk for a number of conditions that
Book Club Adult books: more time outdoors. Whether you’re taking impact vision. Wearing sunglasses with UV
June 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am a brisk walk around the neighborhood or protection is a good idea. A hat with a brim
competing in a triathlon, keep these five or cap with a visor can offer eyes additional
July 5 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Last child in the woods : shade with the bonus of protecting your
CLP – Woods Run sunny season tips in mind:
saving our children from 1. Replenish fluids: It’s easy to scalp and face too. At the pool, keep chlo-
1201 Woods Run Ave. Pittsburgh, PA
nature-deficit disorder become dehydrated when you’re active. rine and other disinfecting chemicals out
15212
www.carnegielibrary.org by Richard Louv, 2008 Replenish your fluids by drinking plenty of of your eyes by always using goggles. Some
Join us for a lively book discussion of The water and healthy beverages and by con- pairs even offer UV protection.
Horsewoman by James Patterson (6/24) suming water-rich foods like fresh fruits 5. Ward off bugs: There’s nothing
and The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and vegetables. Because sweat contains more calming than connecting with nature,
(7/5). electrolytes, you’ll also want to add foods that is until biting and stinging bugs find
Vitamin N : the essential their way to you. When going for walks in
that contain sodium, potassium, magne-
guide to a nature-rich life sium and calcium to your diet. the woods, wear long sleeves and use an
Northside ‘Outside in by Richard Louv, 2016 2. Protect skin: Sun exposure EPA-approved insect repellent. When you
can contribute to the production of free get home, do a quick inspection for ticks.
Nature’ Reading Lists radicals. More free radicals in the body You can also make your yard a safer, more
Rewild yourself : mak- means more damage can accumulate over comfortable place to spend time by using
Books on the great outdoors are available at time, and this DNA damage can cause gene a citronella candle or tiki torch to ward off
ing nature more visible
the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch- mutations that can lead to skin cancer. This mosquitoes.
es of Allegheny and Woods Run. View in our lives by Simon Warm sunny weather is ideal for
is why a multi-layered approach to skin
the full library catalog online to request Barnes, 2019 protection is vital. fun, active days spent outdoors. Just be sure
materials from other branches to be picked In addition to recommending to take precautions to stay healthy and safe.
up at courtesy
Photos eitherofNorthside branch. carnegieli-
CLP library catalog daily use of topical broad-spectrum SPF,
brary.org/ Finding ecohappiness : a 2020 survey found that 87% of U.S. der-
d
fun nature activities to matologists recommend that their patients
Children books: help your kids feel hap- take a daily dose of Heliocare Daily Use
Antioxidant Formula as a simple way to
pier and calmer by Sandi help protect the skin. This natural, dietary
Nature’s Day: discover Schwartz, 2022 supplement contains 240 milligrams of a
the world of wonder
powerful antioxidant formula derived from
on your doorstep, Kay the extract of Polypodium leucotomos
Maguire, 2016 (PLE). Polypodium leucotomos is a tropical
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