In brief: Jefferson Hills Night Markets, Triumph of the Holy Cross Summer Festival and more in the South Hills

Triumph of the Holy Cross Summer Festival

Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish kicks off its summer festival on July 28 from 6-11 p.m. and runs through July 31. Triumph of the Holy Cross Summer Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring a variety of live music, rides and entertainment, delicious food, baked goods and much more. “There’s something for everyone,” said Gary Burcin, chairperson of the festival committee. “Games and rides are being provided by LAM Amusements, raffles, Bingo, homemade donuts, games of chance and a super auction for adults. It’s always a wonderful event for the entire community.”

Each evening features special entertainment and dinner menus.

July 28: Judi Figel & David Crisci Duo from 7-10 p.m. Dinner special is meatball hoagie.

July 29: The Abilene Band from 7-10 p.m. Dinner special is a Polish platter including kielbasa, sauerkraut and homemade pierogies.

July 30: The Belairs from 7-10 p.m. Skyjump Raffle and Super Bingo. Dinner special is the annual festival fish fry.

July 31: The Wurms from 7-10 p.m. Dinner special is BBQ pulled pork.

Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish Summer Fest is located at Saint Thomas A’ Becket Church Grounds, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills. For more information and questions, contact Gary Burcin, festival chair. at 412-755-2046.

Jefferson Hills Night Market

Jefferson Hills Recreation Initiative hosts its Night Markets from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through July 29 at Andrew E. Reilly Memorial Park.

There will be a variety of local vendors, food trucks and other activities.

Contact recreation board member Ashley Delgado at steellotusgiftshop@gmail.com for more information.

Vacation Bible School

Greenock United Methodist 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 grades 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 details, call the church 412-751-7726 or contact Debbie Popp Gilbert at 412-807-8452.

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.

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 Mount Lebanon Chapter’s upcoming meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. July 27. To find out more, contact chapter representative Barbara Klein at 724-508-3283.