North Boros Beat

Hannah Dearborn, Director of the CTP Spring Play, talks to us about this unique performance. Hear about this free event at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pmFriday, April 19, 7:30 pmSaturday, April 20, 2:00 pmCommunity Theatre Players website:https://bactp.com/

Avonworth Alumni - ever wonder what is going on with the old shop building on Church Avenue? It is now home to Christopher’s Kitchen, an organization that provides meals to family and caretakers of children in the hospital. Learn more about this hard working group and it’s founder, Joni D’Alessandro.https://christopherskitchen.org/

Susann Schneider talks with Mark Lee of LAMP about the services they provide to help people (including many in the North Boros) access books and other reading materials when it is difficult for them to do so. A lot is going on with this project - Mark and Susann spell it all out.https://mylamp.org/1-800-242-0586This project is made possible in part by Library Services for the Visua

Guest host, Susann Schneider, talks with Chris Skerlong about the many services provided by the Salvation Army right here in the Boros. Learn more about the organization behind the bell ringers and what happens to the coins in the kettle. Salvation Army - North Boroughs Worship and Service Centerhttps://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/western-pennsylvania/north-boroughs/Prior podcast

This episode gives an informal list of holiday events coming up in the next couple of weeks. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you.Some event links:Avon Club Ben Avon Holiday House Tourhttps://theavonclub.org/house-tour/CPCBA Craft Show and Cookie Walkhttp://cpcba.squarespace.com/Savoyardshttps://www.pittsburghsavoyards.org/wordpress/Avonworth Band Craft Showhttps://allevents.i

Today we talk with Frances Halley from Community Theatre Players about their latest production, “That’s The Spirit”. In addition to Community Theatre, Fran is an instructor at LaRoche’s “Adventure in Lifelong Learning Program” and she gives us a preview of her upcoming class.Community Theatre Players Website:www.bactp.comThat’s The Spirit - Friday and Saturday, Octobe

Today we talk with Alisa Mehlo and Ken Azzarello, both of Bellevue, about the Bayne Library and its interesting history.“Spooky” Tours of Bayne Library - Friday, September 22, 7, 8, and 9 pm.Tickets:https://friendsofbaynelibrary.org/

Today we talk with Michele Carville about this year’s Fall Festival, presented by the Avon Club, in Ben Avon. The festival will be held on Saturday, September 30, from 10 am to 4 pm. Food, vendors, music, games for kids - fun for all ages.Website:www.theavonclub.orgAvonworth Historical Societywww.Avonworth-history.org

In honor of Betty Haughin’s 100th birthday, we reprise the episode where she tells us what it was like to chronicle life in the North Boros for 43 years. Betty is still writing emails to many folks of the Boros to this day. If you would like to send a greeting, her address is700 S. Green Lane #305Zelienople, PA. 16063Special Thanks to Mark Sciaruto for his music about Pennsylvani

Peyton interviews Coach Lucas about the upcoming Northgate Flames Football season. Learn more about this steadily improving team.If someone from Avonworth would like to do a similar review on the podcast, please contact Judy Pastor at [email protected].