Con Funk Shun Concert
JULY 30—Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presents Con Funk Shun and the Funky Fly Project, 7:30 P.m. at Hartwood Acres. All summer Series concerts are free and feature food trucks and Hop Farm Brewing Company craft beer products beginning at 6 p.m. For more information call 412- 350-7275.
Mon Valley Job Fair
AUG. 4—Mon Valley Initiative and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Re-Entry Coalition will host “Jump Start Your Job Search,” 12 to 2 p.m., at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit offices, 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead. Employers scheduled to attend and conduct on-site interviews include Allegheny Health Network, Christian Home Healthcare, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, LGC Hospitality Staffing, McConway & Torley Group, Omni William Penn Hotel, PeopleReady, Rice Enterprises LLC, Rivers Casino, Superior Home Care and Wofford-ECE Consulting. For more information contact Camille Smith at 412-464-4000, or Email csmith@monvalleyinitiative.com.
Bethany Baptist Community Dinner
AUG. 11—Join the Homewood Children’s Village in celebrating the summer achievements of its students at its August community dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 7745 Tioga St. in Homewood. The event will feature presentations on upcoming fall initiatives, a student expo, a prize raffle, and a keynote address by Community College of Allegheny County President Quentin Bullock.
Power of Poison Exhibit
ONGOING Through SEPT. 4—The Carnegie Museums present The Power of Poison, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, at the Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland. The new exhibition will take you on an exciting journey through science, history, and literature. It’s all about nature’s most dangerous chemicals. Kids can put on their detective hats to solve a poisoning mystery using iPads or watch illustrations magically appear at the touch of their hands as they turn the heavy, cloth pages of a giant storybook. The Power of Poison has live animals, interactive technology, and surprising science, so there is something for everyone. Pricing is available on site.
Farmers Markets
ONGOING Through NOV.—Visit conveniently located Farmers’ Markets throughout the summer and fall to find a wide variety of perennial favorites and seasonal specialties. All markets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods, while several locations also sell flowers, small gifts and gardening items. For a complete listing of locations and times, visit https://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/farmers-market.
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