Friday, November 30, 2012
Trax Farms, that is!
Want to take the kids to see Santa, but can't make the holiday events in Canonsburg and Cecil Township this weekend? Is the mall just not your style? How about seeing Santa at nearby Trax Farms? Because the jolly old elf will be there on Saturdays and Sundays in December, from Saturday to Dec. 16. Trax Farms will be hosting a breakfast or lunch with Santa and his elves. Breakfasts start at 9:30 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Reservations, which cost $8, can be made at the customer service desk or over the phone at 412-835-3246. Seating is limited and going fast, so organizers ask those interested to make their reservations in advance to guarantee a seat. Each child will get to visit Santa, make a Christmas craft, receive a special treat and …
Friday, August 10, 2012
Vendors are invited to join Trax Farms for Saturday's events, which will also be held on Aug. 25.
Trax Farms announced it will hold Outdoor Summer Flea Markets again this year—on Saturday and Aug. 25. They will be held in the grassy area at the end of the main parking lot—where patrons are asked to park in their own 10-foot by 20-foot space and sell right from their vehicle! “We open early to beat the heat,” organizers said in a release. The cost is $10 a day (collected at 9 a.m.) for vendors, and there is no prebooking. All spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Those interested are reminded to bring their own tables and chairs, change and change box, and clean up the area before they leave. “It’s that simple! Come and shop early! You will find vendors selling antiques, gifts, collectibles, clothing, apparel, …
Friday, June 22, 2012
Here are our top picks for this weekend.
1. Star Party Where?/When?: Mingo Creek Park, 8:30 p.m. on today and Saturday Why Go?: View the moon, planets and outer space in 2012 at the Mingo Creek Observatory. Scheduled public Star Parties will be provided by the Amateur Astronomers of Pittsburgh April through October. Events will begin at dusk and viewing will take place at Mingo Creek Observatory. 2. Congenital Heart Walk Where?/When?: South Park, 8:30 a.m. on Saturday Why Go?: Pittsburgh's First Congenital Heart Walk will be held at South Park. All are welcome to attend. Registration will be held at the PA Parcell and Ethelbert Shelters at 8:30 a.m. The race begins at 10 a.m. Tell your friends and family to get involved and help support the Adult Congenital Heart Association and …
Friday, March 30, 2012
There is also a books sale ongoing—and the Pittsburgh Penguins practice at the Iceoplex Saturday.
1. Book Sale Where/When: Frank Sarris Public Library, through Saturday Why Go?: If Spring cleaning means that you've made room for more books, the library can help with that! For just $5, you can buy a bag of gently used books from the library's sale area. You'll need to make more than one trip—new items are added to the shelves daily. 2. Dodgeball Tournament Where/When: Canon-McMillan High School, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Why Go?: This Dodgeball Tournament is a fundraiser for the 12U Canonsburg Lady Knights. Teams of six to seven will gather in the high school gym for exciting dodgeball games. Call 724-514-7743 to sign up. Pricing: $70 for a team of six to seven 3. Trax Farms Egg Hunts Where/When: Trax Farms Market, 10:30 a.m. to 2…
Friday, March 9, 2012
Here are our top picks for fun.
1. Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic Where/When: Lowe's, 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday Why Go?: Step right up and try your luck with carnival hoops! Your child will love building and playing with this kit. 2. Making Molded Candy Where?/When?: Frank Sarris Public Library, 11 a.m. on Saturday Why Go?: Just in time to help you fill those Easter Baskets! Adults and teens in 11th or 12th grade are asked to pre-register to join us to learn how to make molded candies. Pricing: $2 per person 3. Radio Disney @ Taste of Trax Where/When: Trax Farms Market, 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday Why Go?: Radio Disney will be at Trax Farms' Taste of Trax. They will perform a family-friendly show and lead a free Disney themed scavenger hunt throughout Trax Farms. The prize? A…
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Looking for something to get into this weekend? Here are our picks.
1. Where/When:, noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: Join Nancy Griffin, All-American Pilates for Golf instructor and author of "Secrets to Better Golf," as she shares ways to increase your distance, add power and play at your highest level without pain. Learn golf specific movements in an easy to follow circuit using various tools. The second half of the class involves mat and band exercises to increase flexibility of the core and intrinsic muscles of the shoulder, wrist and ankle to create speed and strength. PGA Brent Johnson of Southpointe CC will do a swing clinic each session. Bring a mat to class or call Nancy at 1-888-733-7375 for one. Pricing: $150 for the class session, Feb. 3 to March 2 2. Where/When: Carnegie Museum of Art…
Sunday, January 29, 2012
During Lent, dinners will be available every Friday at the market's deli.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Let Trax Farms do the cooking for you! During Lent—starting Ash Wednesday (Feb. 22)—Lenten foods will be available from the market's deli every Friday. In the hot case, baked or battered fish sandwiches, and dinners, will be offered until 5 p.m. Lenten salads and soups will also fill the menu. The jumbo battered or baked fish sandwich dinner includes a battered or baked fish served on a fresh-baked bun with lettuce and tarter sauce, homemade cole slaw and your choice of creamy macaroni and cheese overflowing with a delicious cheese sauce or freshly-cut cabbage and egg noodles slowly cooked with slices of onion in farm-fresh butter—all for $7.99. Crab cakes and deviled crab will be additional choices. Trax Farms is open daily from 10 a.m. …
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered.
1. Book Sale Where/When: Frank Sarris Public Library, 11 a.m. on Thursday and Friday Why Go?: Help the library recycle old books by shopping at the book sale. For just $5, you can buy a bag of gently used books at the sale! 2. Mock Caldecott Family Night Where?/When?: Frank Sarris Public Library, 6:30 p.m. on Thursday Why Go?: What makes a picture book a WINNER? Find out at Mock Caldecott Family Night! Create your own art-that-tells-stories by trying out some of the same techniques used by previous Caldecott award winners. Explore some of the best picture books of 2011 and vote on your favorites. Before the real Caldecott Award is announced on Jan. 23, the library will choose its own Frank Sarris Library Mock Caldecott winners tonight! (…
Friday, January 13, 2012
The market invites locals for sampling during three upcoming Saturdays.
Trax Farms will "open up its pantry" for a day of sampling during three upcoming Saturdays starting tomorrow and continuing on Feb. 11 and March 10. Numerous vendors like Wind & Willow, Miller’s Mustard, Boar's Head, Evelyn’s Edibles, Albert’s Meats, Schneider’s Dairy and more will be showcasing their wonderful eats. Free tasting of award-winning local winery Arrowhead Wines will be available as well. For those with a sweet tooth, fudge and other baked goods will be featured. Free parking and free admission make this the perfect excuse to get the entire family out of the house and try something new, according to a Trax spokesperson. So come hungry! The Taste of Trax is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trax Farms is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m…
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Here are our top picks for fun this weekend.
1. Detecting Women Where/When: Frank Sarris Public Library, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday Why Go?: This mystery book club will meet once a month to discuss a different book. This month's book is Lee Child's "Without Fail." Pricing: Free 2. RML Jazz Concert Where/When: David's Music House, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday Why Go?: RML Jazz will perform at David’s Music House this Saturday. Click here to read more about the band. Pricing: $10 to $20 donations at the door. 3. “Charlotte’s Web” Where?/When?: Upper St. Clair High School, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. on Saturday Why Go?: Missed your chance to see the show last week? Don’t worry because the show is coming to Upper St. Clair High School. TheatreworksUSA's live stage performance of “Charlotte’s …
