In brief: American Skyscraper virtual talk, dance camp and more in the South Hills

The American Skyscraper and the History of Building High virtual talk

Join Whitehall Public Library for a virtual talk with Mark Houser, author of “MultiStories,” to learn the surprising and inspiring stories of American skyscrapers. In this colorful picture presentation, you’ll learn about the rags-to-riches risk-takers of the Gilded Age who invested in these so-called “machines that make the land pay.” By the end of the program, you’ll have even more reasons to “look up” to these soaring structures that proclaimed their owners’ influence and remain as legacies of a fascinating, forgotten past. The prerecorded talk will be released July 13.

To register and watch the video early, call 412-882-6622 or visit whitehallpubliclibrary.org.

Dance intensive day camp

Forest Dancer Intensive will be held 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 20. Cost is $60 and it will be held at The South Park Cottage.

Musical dance instructor Geña Musica will be part of the faculty for the action-packed day of dance education. Maria Eugenia Nieves Escoriaza, better known in artistic circles as Geña, is an international, interdisciplinary recording artist residing in Pittsburgh. She is a singer, percussionist, dancer and teaching artist, who will offer the most diverse programming imaginable for the dancers at the day camp by teaching Bomba/Plena with percussion drumming.

In addition, classical ballet, jazz, modern and folk dance along with an outstanding faculty of noted teachers, Jessica Collazo-Lilja, Chelsea Rokop, Virginia Nicoll and Geña Musica will be part of the day.

Forest dancer will also have a program for younger dancers ages 4-6 years in ballet, creative movement and folk dance. This program will run 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $25.

Payments can be mailed into Virginia Nicoll or at Venmo. Contact Virginia Nicoll-Hernandez at virginiaahernandez05@gmail.com to reserve your student’s spot. Space is limited to 15 students per class.

Special needs triathlon

Registration is open for the Spencer Family YMCA’s My Turn to Tri Special Needs Triathlon, which will take place Aug. 15. For more information, email mlloyd@williamscoulson.com.

Greenock UM Church Vacation Bible School

Greenock U. M. Church in Elizabeth Township will host a new concept of Vacation Bible School designed for age groups on certain days following the circus theme “Big & Bold-Courageous Faith.”

Class sizes will be limited.

Campers will start their days at 9:30 a.m. and end at noon.

• Ages 3 and 4 will meet Aug. 9.

• Students completing kindergarten, first and second grade will gather Aug. 10-11.

• Students who finished third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders will enjoy activities Aug. 12-13.

• A Family Night with ice cream treats will be held outdoors for all campers accompanied by their parents and/or guardians starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13.

The leadership aims to provide a safe, fun and healthy environment following prevailing CDC guidelines for the coronavirus.

Parents and/or guardians should email contact name, phone number, camper’s name, age and grade completed to GumChurch11@comcast, or mail to Greenock U. M. Church, 1213 Greenock Buena Vista Road, McKeesport, Pa. 15135.

For more details, call the church 412-751-7726 or contact Debbie Popp Gilbert at 412-807-8452.

Women’s Business Network

All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, some chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit www.wbninc.com.

The McMurray Chapter’s next meeting is July 21, 8:30 a.m. at King’s Family Restaurant, 580 McClelland Road in Canonsburg. To find out more, contact chapter representative Diane Fehl at 412-341-7788, ext. 110.

The South Hills Chapter’s next meeting is 8 a.m. July 15. To find out more, contact chapter representative Susanne Snyder at 724-953-1539.

The Mount Lebanon Chapter’s upcoming meetings are 8:30 a.m. July 13 and 27. To find out more contact chapter representative Barbara Klein at 724-508-3283.

The All Virtual Chapter’s meeting is 7:30 p.m. July 21. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact chapter representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.