Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) is taking registrations for 12 courses to be held 2 different weeks, Jun. 18-Jul. 3 & Jul 19-24, at La Roche College. For info, visit www.GRIPitt.org. Global Development and Humanitarian Aid Training Program, Jun. 1-5, Essentials program; Jun. 1-12, Extended training, La Roche College. Apply by Apr. 20. Call (412) 536-1215 or charlotte.reed@ laroche.edu. Global Problems, Global Solutions Conference, 7 p.m., Apr. 9; 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Apr. 10, La Roche College. For info, call (412) 5361215 or charlotte.reed@laroche.edu. Hampton High School play – The Addams Family, 7 p.m., Apr. 17 & 18 and Apr. 24 & 25. For tickets, visit http://hhsmusical.wikispaces. com/TICKET+ORDERS. La Roche College has developed a Master of Science in Information Systems. For info, call (412) 536-1260 or graduateadmissions.edu. La Roche College Undergraduate Open House, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Apr. 25, Babcock Blvd., McCandless Twp. To register, call (412) 536-1272 or laroche.edu or admissions@ laroche.edu. North Allegheny Kennywood Day, Jun. 18. Discount FunDay Kennywood Tickets ($30) will be on sale beginning May 29, at all North Allegheny Schools. Tickets may be used any day in May or Jun., or weekdays in Jul. or Aug. For info, visit www.northallegheny.org/athletics. Tickets can be purchased online ($1.25 per ticket online fee) visit www.kennywood.com/na. Saint Vincent College Department of Education will offer a live online graduate program leading to a teaching certificate in online instruction beginning in the fall of 2015. Call (724) 805-2933 or gradadmission@ stvincent.edu.
Saint Vincent College Dept. of Music will offer two one-week workshops in Gregorian chant, Jun. 22-26. For info, visit www.stvincentedu/ sacredmuic. Saint Vincent College “Wizard College” summer Challenge program, Jun. 29-Jul 3. For info, (724) 805-2981 or www. tvincentchallenge.org. Seneca Social, 6:30-11 p.m., Apr. 16. Benefits the Seneca Valley Foundation. For info, call (724) 4526040, ext. 1612 or www.svsd.net/ SenecaSocial2015.
Courses & Camps Grandparent University (GPU®), June 16-18 for youths 7 to 14 to attend with their grandparents, St. Vincent College. For info, call (724) 805-2288 or grandparentsuniversity@ stvincent.edu. Quilt in a Day, 10 a.m.-noon, May 26, Harmony Museum, Stewart Hall. For info, call (724) 452-7341 or www. harmonymuseum.org.
Veterans Harmony Museum presents “The Civil War in Pennsylvania,” Heinz History Center traveling exhibit. For info, (724) 452-7341 or www.harmonymuseum.org. North Pittsburgh Quilts of Valor meets 7-9 p.m., 2nd Mon., of the month, Quilt Company, Middle Rd., Allison Park. Call (412) 487-9532 or www.qovf.org. Pennsylvania CommunityBased Programs Awarded VA Grants to Support Disabled Veterans in Adaptive Sports at Slippery Rock University. For info, visit www. va.gov/adaptivesports. Veterans Discover HOPE Here-Career, 3rd Wed., 6:308:45 p.m., Cranberry Twp., Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. Free. Call (724) 779-8323, discoverhopehere@gmail.com or www. discoverhopehere.com.
Veterans Fitness Classes 5 Days a week, 4:30-5:30 p.m., VA Butler Healthcare Auditorium (bldg. 1), 325 New Castle Rd., Butler. For details, visit www.prevention.va.gov/B_ Physically_ Active.asp. “Veteran X” mental health & substance abuse recovery program for vets meets 6 p.m., every Mon., at VA Butler Healthcare, Room 213, East South (ES), 325 N. Castle Rd., Butler. For info, visit http://www.butler.va.gov/.
Spiritual Buddy Program Respite Night (for special needs kids), 6-9 p.m., May 22, Orchard Hill. Register at least day prior. Call (724) 935-5555 or visit http://www.orchardhillchurch.com/ChildrenBuddy.asp. Easter at Orchard Hill: Good Friday Communion Service, 7 p.m., Apr. 3; Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, 6 p.m., Apr. 4; Sunrise service, 7:30 a.m., Apr. 5, services 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m., Cultural District, 10:30 a.m., Apr. 5. For info, call (724) 935-5555 or orchardhillchurch.com. Tennabrae Service, 7:30 p.m., Apr. 3, (Good Friday), St. Alexis Parish, 10090 Old Perry Hwy., Wexford. For info, call (724) 935-4343.
Fundraisers Inaugural Charitable Block Party, 4-7 p.m., June 6, The Woodlands, 134 Shenot Rd., Wexford. For info, call (724) 935-6533. Lupus Luncheon, doors open 11 a.m., Apr. 11, Eleven Contemporary, 1150 Smallman St. For details, visit lupuspa.org. Night at the Races, 6 p.m., May 12, Adams Ridge Clubhouse. All proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Educational Foundation Scholarship. For info, call (724) 934-9700 or http://www.pghnorthchamber.com/. (Continued on page 56)
Curtis Stephan Concerts
C
urtis Stephan, renowned member of Oregon Catholic Press, (OCP), composer, accomplished musician, and clinician, who specializes in working with the youth, is coming to Pittsburgh from Texas, to share his gifts and music for two evenings. Stephan, a Catholic musician, will perform A Night of Worship concerts. The first concert will be held, 7 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at St. Bonaventure Parish, 2001 Mount Royal Blvd., Shaler Township. The second show will take place at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, at St. Joseph Parish, 342 Dorseyville Road, O’Hara Township. Both evenings will include singing, prayer, adoration and discussion. Sponsors for this event are: St. Bonaventure Parish, All Saints Parish, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, and Oregon Catholic Press. Youth groups in attendance will be enrolled in a Curtis Stephan’s raffle. One lucky group will win an autographed CD and a chance to meet Stephan after the event. For more information, call Shari Whitico, music director at St. Bonaventure Parish, at (724) 766-6012 or music@stbonaventureparish.org. F
www.northernconnectionmag.com
Northern Connection | April 2015
55