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SUMMARY:78th Annual Butler Farm Show
DESCRIPTION:Attendees at the Butler Farm Show will be able to see hundreds of farm animals\, take part in nightly entertainment\, and see variety acts such as jugglers\, clowns\, magicians\, and midway rides by Bartlebaugh Amusements. \nThe farm show will also have nightly grandstand events such as truck and tractor pulls\, demo derby\, and figure 8 races. Visitors can purchase farm products\, arts and crafts\, baked goods\, and quilts that are judged and placed on display for everyone to see. \nThe show will also feature more than 200 commercial exhibits such as home improvements\, automobiles\, lawn\, garden\, and farm equipment. \nDaily admission is $10\, which includes rides and grandstand (except Thursday and Friday\, where wristbands are $5). Gates open at 8:30 a.m. \nThe farm show will run from Monday\, August 10 to Saturday\, August 15.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/78th-annual-butler-farm-show/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T180000
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SUMMARY:Care with Community Grocery Distribution
DESCRIPTION:The Penn Hills Library is hosting a biweekly grocery distribution led by Care with Community\, a community-led mutual aid initiative. \nLearn More\nThe distributions will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. every other Monday. Resources are unconditionally shared and available to everyone. \nThose interested in helping can donate through Venmo\, set up recurring donations via givebutter\, sign up to volunteer\, or email carewithcarter@gmail.com to donate items.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/care-with-community-grocery-distribution/2026-08-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T093000
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Academy in Zelienople
DESCRIPTION:This camp – which will meet on four days in mid-August – is aimed at student artists between the ages of 6 and 12\, who will immerse themselves in an intensive art course that covers a variety of art-making techniques\, skills\, and media. \nLearn More\nAttendees will be exposed to ceramics\, painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, printmaking\, and more. Classes will run on Tuesday through Friday for two hours each day (9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). \nArtists will be separated into two studios by age and ability level to work with artists at their skill level. \nStudents must have completed kindergarten to be eligible for enrollment. \nThe camp runs from Tuesday\, August 11 to Friday\, August 14 at CURIO Art Studio\, located at 113 N. Main Street in Zelienople. Register online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/summer-art-academy-in-zelienople/2026-08-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T133615Z
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SUMMARY:Classroom De-escalation in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:This course helps participants to understand the causes of escalation in young children\, learn about foundational classroom practices to prevent escalation\, practice de-escalation strategies\, and learn about ways to reconnect and reengage children after the escalation has ended. \nMore information: \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, August 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nCost: $20\nWhere: ZOOM\nRegister now
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/classroom-de-escalation-in-early-childhood-2/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260723T191235Z
CREATED:20260722T172656Z
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SUMMARY:Read\, Learn\, Grow in Lawrence County
DESCRIPTION:This interactive story event is intended for preschool-aged children and runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with small groups starting every 15 minutes. \nLearn More\nEach week has a different theme and participants will be able to engage in a story\, play an interactive game\, and take a tractor ride to the Apple Castle’s orchard for a hands-on activity with Farmer Steve. \nThemes for the rest of the summer include: \n\nJuly 29: Sweet corn\nAugust 5: Sweet corn\nAugust 12: Apples\n\nThe event costs $6 per child and $1 per adult. The Apple Castle is located at 227 State Route 18 in New Wilmington. Register online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/read-learn-grow-in-lawrence-county/2026-08-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T142159Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Academy in Zelienople
DESCRIPTION:This camp – which will meet on four days in mid-August – is aimed at student artists between the ages of 6 and 12\, who will immerse themselves in an intensive art course that covers a variety of art-making techniques\, skills\, and media. \nLearn More\nAttendees will be exposed to ceramics\, painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, printmaking\, and more. Classes will run on Tuesday through Friday for two hours each day (9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). \nArtists will be separated into two studios by age and ability level to work with artists at their skill level. \nStudents must have completed kindergarten to be eligible for enrollment. \nThe camp runs from Tuesday\, August 11 to Friday\, August 14 at CURIO Art Studio\, located at 113 N. Main Street in Zelienople. Register online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/summer-art-academy-in-zelienople/2026-08-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000
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SUMMARY:Pyramid Model and Prevention Tips for “Challenging” Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Discover practical strategies to support the social\, emotional\, and behavioral development of young children from birth to age 5. \nIn this course\, participants will explore ways to create inclusive learning environments\, strengthen partnerships with families\, and promote positive behavior while reducing disparities in discipline practices. \nLearn how to support all children\, including those with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities\, through responsive\, relationship-based approaches that foster belonging\, growth\, and success. \nMore details: \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nWhere: ZOOM\nCost: $20\nRegister now
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/pyramid-model-and-prevention-tips-for-challenging-behaviors/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. \nThe session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. \nMore information: \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, August 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.\nHow Much: $30\nWhere: ZOOM\nRegister now\n\n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-19/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T142159Z
CREATED:20260722T163505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T142159Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Academy in Zelienople
DESCRIPTION:This camp – which will meet on four days in mid-August – is aimed at student artists between the ages of 6 and 12\, who will immerse themselves in an intensive art course that covers a variety of art-making techniques\, skills\, and media. \nLearn More\nAttendees will be exposed to ceramics\, painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, printmaking\, and more. Classes will run on Tuesday through Friday for two hours each day (9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). \nArtists will be separated into two studios by age and ability level to work with artists at their skill level. \nStudents must have completed kindergarten to be eligible for enrollment. \nThe camp runs from Tuesday\, August 11 to Friday\, August 14 at CURIO Art Studio\, located at 113 N. Main Street in Zelienople. Register online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/summer-art-academy-in-zelienople/2026-08-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T113000
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Academy in Zelienople
DESCRIPTION:This camp – which will meet on four days in mid-August – is aimed at student artists between the ages of 6 and 12\, who will immerse themselves in an intensive art course that covers a variety of art-making techniques\, skills\, and media. \nLearn More\nAttendees will be exposed to ceramics\, painting\, drawing\, mixed media\, printmaking\, and more. Classes will run on Tuesday through Friday for two hours each day (9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). \nArtists will be separated into two studios by age and ability level to work with artists at their skill level. \nStudents must have completed kindergarten to be eligible for enrollment. \nThe camp runs from Tuesday\, August 11 to Friday\, August 14 at CURIO Art Studio\, located at 113 N. Main Street in Zelienople. Register online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/summer-art-academy-in-zelienople/2026-08-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T193000
DTSTAMP:20260731T164628Z
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SUMMARY:Kick It: Back to School Sto-Rox Event
DESCRIPTION:A back-to-school event will be held on Friday\, August 14 at the Sto-Rox Football Field in McKees Rocks. \nLearn More\nThe event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will include performances by the Little Viking Cheerleaders and Farther Ryans Arts Center Dancing Soldiers. \nThe event will include community kick ball\, a potato bag race\, a Bounce house\, face painting\, hair cuts\, nails\, free book bags\, produce\, hotdogs and hamburgers\, games\, prizes\, and entertainment. \nFree book bags will be available. \nThe football field is located at 1105 Valley Street in McKees Rocks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/kick-it-back-to-school-sto-rox-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T162918Z
CREATED:20260731T162731Z
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SUMMARY:Kindergarten\, Here I Come!
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will host its annual kindergarten readiness event on Saturday\, August 15. \nLearn More\nKindergarten\, Here I Come\, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon\, is an event during which rising kindergartners and their families can climb aboard a school bus\, try a fun arts\, and making activities and explore the museum. \nThe event will also include a performance of “Rhea the Great Detective and the Case of the Missing Mrs. Bearington\,” an interactive children’s play written and directed by local author Dominique Briggs. Parents will get resources from a variety of helpful partner organizations. \nKindergarten\, Here I Come is free for each rising kindergarten students and one accompanying caregiver. It is $8 per person for additional family members (children under age 2 get in free). \nTickets can be purchased online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/kindergarten-here-i-come-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T142407Z
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SUMMARY:Peters Township Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Peters Township will host the 27th Annual McMurray Rotary and Peters Township Fishing Derby at Peters Lake Park on Saturday\, August 15. \nLearn More\nThe event\, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon\, costs $5 per resident and $10 per non-resident and will be held at Peters Township Parks & Recreation\, located at 560 Center Church Road in McMurray. \nChildren in kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to participate. Awards will be given for first\, largest\, smallest\, and most fish caught. Smaller prizes will be given for participating. \nPre-registration is required and space is limited.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/peters-township-fishing-derby/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T150000
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SUMMARY:Outdoors for All Day
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host an event in August titled Outdoors for All Day that will enable attendees to celebrate the outdoors and enjoy nature. \nLearn More\nThe event will include interactive family and friend outdoor activities\, environmental education\, games\, music\, food\, and more. It is intended to celebrate the outdoors and allow participants to enjoy nature. \nThe event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday\, August 15 at Allegheny Commons\, located on West Ohio Street in Pittsburgh. \nRegistration is not required but helps organizers to plan for language interpreters and other event logistics. Registration is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/outdoors-for-all-day/
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260730T132023Z
CREATED:20260730T132023Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Fun Day: Art in Play at Westmoreland Museum of American Art
DESCRIPTION:The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will host a sports-themed Sunday Fun Day\, where children can engage in creativity and play. \nLearn More\nParticipants can enjoy music and interactive games by Savvy Sounds\, baseball card-style caricature drawing\, a special pop-up experience from the Clemente Museum\, art-inspired mini-golf\, the Play Ball exhibition\, live performances\, and a community sports memorabilia showcase. \nVisitors can also enter for a chance to win tickets to a Pittsburgh Pirates game. The event is intended for all ages\, families\, sports fans\, and art lovers. \nThe Putt-a-palooza is free during this event with limited capacity. \nThe free event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday\, August 16.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/sunday-fun-day-art-in-play-at-westmoreland-museum-of-american-art/
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