Dyngus Day Dash 5K on tap
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Kosciuszko is hosting the inaugural Dyngus Day Dash 5K on April 10 at North Park.
All money raised at the race will be used to support the Pittsburgh community through student scholarships and public events.
To register for the Dyngus Day Dash visit bit.ly/RegisterDyngusDash2021.
For more information about the Kosciuszko Foundation and its local Chapter, visit www.thekf.org/kf.
Virtual Shamrock Bingo
Feel lucky and put that green hat on. The McCandless Activities Advisory Committee is sponsoring a virtual “shamrock” bingo via Zoom on March 18 from 7 to 8 p.m.
It’s free to register, and all ages are welcome to attend virtually. There will be prizes for winners.
Registration is required, and a maximum of 145 people can register. The deadline to register is March 11. Each registrant will receive two bingo cards via e-mail.
To register, visit townofmccandless.org.
Hampton Community Clean-Up Day
The Township will be sponsoring a community-wide program to help clean up township roadside areas from debris on March 27 from 8 a.m. to noon. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt as a small token of appreciation for their service. Because of the covid-19 pandemic, children younger than 16 must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian who can drive the children to the cleanup locations. All volunteers/volunteer groups must have a driver.
Should you be interested in volunteering, registration is required in order to schedule cleanup locations as well as provide T-shirt sizes. You can register on the township’s website at hampton-pa.org/cleanupday. Volunteers will meet at the Hampton Community Center. Gloves, safety vests and trash bags will be provided at that time. Please wear appropriate work clothes and shoes. For more information or to volunteer, call assistant township manager Susan Bernet at 412-486-0400, ext. 1303.
At the library
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or see hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. The library is located in Hampton’s municipal complex off McCully Road.
• On the Road: A Family Adventure is at 8 a.m. Wednesdays. We care about the important learning that happens through reading, writing, singing and playing. Tune in to a new adventure each week with Ms. Annie and get ready to go places, make and think about things and share ideas. This will be posted on the Hampton Community Library Facebook, Instagram and blog pages at 8 a.m. Wednesday mornings through April.
• ABC Storytime is at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Miss Suzy still is traveling down alphabet lane. Each week will star a different letter of the alphabet with stories, songs and smiles. This is posted on the Hampton Community Library Facebook, Instagram and blog pages at 1 p.m. Thursdays through April.
• Listen Up! is at 1 p.m. Fridays. Somewhere between book club, podcast and digital workshop lives an opportunity for children to be inspired by a story. Each week, listen to the first chapter of a book guaranteed to light a fire in the brain. Explore discussion questions, a journal prompt and project extension, or just check out the entire story using your library card. This is posted on the Hampton Community Library Facebook, Instagram and blog pages at 1 p.m. Fridays through April.
• Good Night — Sleep Tight! is at 7 p.m. Sundays. Join Miss Suzy and Fluffy in your PJs and with your favorite bedtime friend for stories, songs and rhymes. This is posted on the Hampton Community Library Facebook, Instagram and blog pages at 7 p.m. Sundays through April.
• Murder by the Book! A Mystery Book Discussion is at 6:30 p.m. March 17. The Mystery Book Group will be meeting via Zoom to discuss “Dry Bones,” by Craig Johnson. Books no longer will be available at the circulation desk. Please call the library to request a copy.
• Betty’s Book Buzz Discussion Group is at 1 p.m. March 19. Betty’s Book Group will be meeting in the library, after the library closes, to discuss “The Flight Attendant,” by Chris Bohjalian. This only will happen weather permitting. Books no longer will be available at the circulation desk. Please call the library to request a copy of the book.
Virtual wine-tasting event
Back by popular demand, Mr. John Eld will present participants with two wines that pair well with popular spring dishes at 7 p.m. March 26. What goes best with Easter ham, lamb and spring greens? Join to find out.
Hampton Community Library and Shaler North Hills Library will be hosting this virtual Zoom event for adults 21 or older. Registration is limited. Register at tinyurl.com/1s4se456 or call Shaler North Hills Library at 412-486-0211. You will receive an email with your Zoom invitation one week before the event.
