In brief: Picnic for the Parks, flea market and more in Aspinwall area

Twilight Picnic for the Parks

The Great Lawn at the Hartwood Acres Mansion is the setting for the Allegheny County Parks Foundation’s Twilight Picnic for the Parks from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Guests will be treated to music by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s String Quartet and a seated dinner and dessert buffet by big Burrito. Attire is summer chic, but guests should keep in mind that the event site is a tented, grass surface. Tickets can be purchased online at twilightpicnic.com.

Save the brains

The Save The Brains campaign is a fundraiser that benefits the Epidermoid Brain Tumor Society. A hockey game is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. July 20 at Alpha Ice Complex in Harmar. Open teams include 10U, 13U and 14 and up. Pittsburgh Smokehouse food truck will be on hand. A basket raffle will also help raise funds. Admission to the games is free. Player spots are still open. Register online at signupgenius.com.

Flea market

Sharpsburg’s community flea market is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday June through October along North Canal Street at Guyasuta Square.

Discover vintage treasures, handmade crafts and great deals from local vendors.

Call Chas Smith at 412-927-9221 for more information.

TOPS meetings

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets each Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. for an interactive program focused on weight loss, healthy eating and wellness at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., Oakmont. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting for free. Weigh-in is private, followed by a brief business meeting, sharing time and educational program, all ending by 7:15. There is well-lit parking, handicap accessibility and security. Call 412-828-3854 for more information or e-mail jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Association of University People

The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outdoor concerts and wineries.

Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

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