In brief: Hartwood Acres events, emergency brush collection and more in Aspinwall area

Dog Days of Summer

Bring your four-legged friend for a free evening of fun and games from 6 to 8 p.m. June 17 during the Dog Days of Summer at Hartwood Acres Park.

The event will be held, weather permitting, at the off-leash dog area located off Red Loop Drive. Giveaway bags will be available with goodies for the pet owners and their furry companions.

In case of inclement weather, check for updates on the Facebook page of Allegheny County Parks.

For rules and more information about the county’s off-leash dog areas, visit alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Activities/Dog-Parks.

Emergency brush collection

Due to the volume of brush from the storms to be collected, Fox Chapel’s emergency brush collection could take several weeks to complete. The borough reminds residents to never touch downed lines and to treat all lines as if they are live.

All brush must be placed at the roadside with the cut end toward the street. No tree limbs larger than 5 inches in diameter or 8 feet in length will be collected. The borough’s material collection is limited to a single pile per property. The pile is not to exceed 4 feet in width by 6 feet in height by 8 feet in length.

Car show

Allegheny County Parks is hosting a free Father’s Day Car Cruise from 2 to 7 p.m. June 8 in the amphitheater parking lot at Hartwood Acres Park.

Besides unique and antique vehicles of all kinds, there will be music, local food trucks and Mike Frazer from 3WS radio.

Dashboard plaques will be given to the first 100 cruise cars.

In case of inclement weather, check for updates on the Facebook page of Allegheny County Parks.

Trail cleanup

The community is invited to celebrate National Trails Day by joining the park rangers at Hartwood Acres from 9 a.m. to noon June 7 to help improve the trails.

There will be a variety of work options available. Everyone should meet at the Middle Road parking lot.

On June 28, there will be another opportunity to help the park rangers. Assistance is needed with habitat restoration in an important ecological area of the park.

Helpers should meet at the mansion parking lot. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species. There also might be plantings of native species. Expect to engage in physical activity.

All tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided for both events, and all ages are welcome. No experience is required, but space is limited. Participants should bring water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Both events are free, but participants should register on the Allegheny County Parks website at tinyurl.com/ycx5enpy.

Vacation Bible School

Oakmont Presbyterian Church is holding Vacation Bible School June 9-11 from 6-8 p.m. with an optional field trip on June 12. There is no charge to attend and dinner will be served each evening. Register online at vbspro.events/p/opc25. For more information, call 412-828-5770. The church is located at 414 Pennsylvania Ave. in Oakmont.

Gardeners wanted

Best of Blawnox is looking for volunteers to help in the community garden at Blawnox Community Park.

Call 412-295-1638 for more information.

Summer camp registration open

Registration is open for Indiana Township’s summer camp. Deadline to sign up is June 6. Early bird registration with discount admission must be made by May 30.

Summer camp is at Emmerling Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 16 through July 18, except for July 4. It is open to children who have completed kindergarten through age 12.

Early bird resident cost is $260 for a family of three or $110 for one or two children each.

Early bird nonresident cost is $520 for a family of three or $220 for one or two children each.

Regular resident registration is $310 for a family of three or $140 for one or two children each.

Regular nonresident registration is $620 for a family of three or $280 for one or two children each.

The township is in need of counselors as well. Counselors must be at least 16 years old and available for all five weeks of camp.

Applications are due by May 9 via Indianatownship.com or submitted at the Town Hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.

Call 412-767-5333 or go to the township’s website for more information.

Summer camp registration

This summer, Lauri Ann West Community Center will offer 10 exciting weeks of camp, each featuring a different theme, from June 9 to Aug. 15.

Every Friday, in addition to Kona Ice, there will be special programs. Two new programs this summer will be Dominic the Magician and a “Fire and Ice” show by Mad Science. Campers signed up for the Mad Science specialty camp that week will join our full-day camp for the “Fire and Ice” Show.

For more information or to register, visit lauriannwestcc.org/summer-camps-2025.

Fox Chapel Day

The fifth annual Fox Chapel Day is planned for noon to 4 p.m. June 14 at McCahill Park.

Activities include a petting zoo, ice sculpture demonstrations, food vendors, pony rides, a trackless train and bounce houses.

Local community organizations will have informational and activity booths.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call Sgt. Craig Sorg at 412-850-5025 or email csorg@fox-chapel.us for more information.

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