In brief: CV graduation, Memorial Day, other events, week of May 22, 2023

CV graduation set for May 31

Commencement for the Chartiers Valley High School Class of 2023 will take place at 7 p.m. May 31 at the high school stadium.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved inside. There are no alternative dates or times.

All seniors will receive eight tickets for commencement. Extra tickets cannot be provided. This ensures all ticket holders can have access to the ceremony, regardless if it’s indoors or outside.

Tickets will be distributed to seniors at rehearsal on May 30 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Help replace banners

Bridgeville Borough Parking Authority and Bridgeville American Legion Post 54 worked together to form the Military Banner Program.

The program allows families to honor their current members of the military and military veterans by making and placing banners throughout the borough.

The banners are not made to last forever. Many of them are in dire need of replacement due to normal wear and tear from being out in the elements.

Residents and members of the business community are asked for donations to help pay for a portion of the cost for replacement banners, with checks payable to “Bridgeville Borough” and noting “Military Banner” in the memo line. Mail or deliver donations to Bridgeville Parking Authority, 304 Hickman St., Bridgeville, Pa. 15017.

Troop banners are on display from Memorial Day through Veterans Day throughout the borough and at troopbanners.com/bridgeville.

The Bridgeville Memorial Day parade is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. May 29 and proceed from the American Legion Post, 325 Station St., to Melrose Cemetery, 3064 Washington Pike.

Memorial Day events

Collier’s Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 29 by the Veterans Monument at the township building, 2418 Hilltop Road.

The Carnegie Memorial Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. May 28 in the borough’s downtown.

Kennywood Day for CV

Chartiers Valley’s Kennywood Day is scheduled for June 9. Discounted tickets can be purchased online at www.kennywood.com with the code chartiersvalley. Tickets are $35.99 for attendance on June 9 or $38.99 for any date through June 30.

Collier Concerts in the Park

Concerts are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at Collier Community Park, 5 Pvt. Lobaugh Drive. Performing are:

• June 4, Straight Up

• June 11, Eddie and the Bruisers

• June 25, Hoffman Road Band

• July 9, Stray Dogs

• July 16, Lucky Me

• July 23, November Blue

• July 30, The Clarks: Scott, Rob and Greg

• Aug. 13, Timothy Earl

• Aug. 27, Hewlett Anderson

Jazz at Botanic Garden

“Dig: An Evening of Jazz in the Garden” will showcase Benny Benack II and Benny Benack III with an eight-piece ensemble on June 15 at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in North Fayette.

Doors will open at 5 p.m., with Kenny Stockard performing from 6 to 6:45, followed by Benny Benack II and Benny Benack III at 7. Ticket prices range from $95 to $150, with Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members eligible for discounted rates.

Additionally, a pop-up Café and Bar will be accessible for an additional fee. Regardless of weather conditions, “Dig: An Evening of Jazz in the Garden” will proceed as scheduled.

For further details or to purchase tickets, visit pittsburghbotanicgarden.org or call 412-444-4464.