North Boros Beat: Recent Episodes
Judy Pastor
This podcast features the people, businesses, and events of the North Boroughs of Pittsburgh, PA (Bellevue, Avalon, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth, Kilbuck and Ohio Townships).
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Judy talks with Tarra Layne Birdsall, Emsworth vocalist, about her time on NBC’s The Voice and her upcoming concert at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, Saturday, December 6th at 7:00. All proceeds benefit Undue Medical Debt, an organization helping those in our community with crippling medical bills.
Tickets at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-classic-christmas-by-candlelight-with-tarra-layne-tickets-1778687114039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeAI4F_C7bvpr99PgVCY91LebYvUR8RC_BwVHSnQ941tAdAC9v9ECCfm-MOYM_aem_jX6Y30ek7y0WE5BWqDkysQ
Website for Undue Medical Debt:
https://unduemedicaldebt.org/
Church website:
www.cpcba.org
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Cassie and Judy discuss the many upcoming activities at CPCBA. The theme for this season is Finding Hope.
Annual Congregational Thanksgiving dinner will be held after the service on Sunday, November 16.
Craft Show and Cookie Walk - Sat. December 6 (10-4), Sun. December 7 (11:30-2, Craft Fair only)
Tim Heavener and Tarra Layne will present an evening of Christmas Songs, Saturday, December 6, at 7. Tickets $15 benefiting UndueMedicalDebt.org at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-classic-christmas-by-candlelight-with-tarra-layne-tickets-1778687114039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeAI4F_C7bvpr99PgVCY91LebYvUR8RC_BwVHSnQ941tAdAC9v9ECCfm-MOYM_aem_jX6Y30ek7y0WE5BWqDkysQ
Questions - email Cassie @ cassie@cpcba.org
Website: www.cpcba.org
church office: office@cpcba.org
Full Christmas season schedule will be on the website soon!
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Judy talks with Pastor Heather Schoenewolf and Lisa Long about how CPCBA can address the food insecurity needs of our community.
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Apologies for the static in this episode - it seems to go away after the first minutes. Please don’t let it keep you from hearing this great interview with Megan!
Judy talks with Megan Migyanko about the creation of a mural depicting the Borough of Emsworth past and present. This is a cooperative effort with Bellevue Forward. The community is invited to two listening sessions, December 11 (6-8 pm) and December 13 (10 am-noon) at the Emsworth Borough Building to hear ideas and thoughts on the mural.
More information at www.bellevuepa.us/muralarts.
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Today we talk with the cast of Instant Austen. These talented actors come from all over the Pittsburgh area. Listen to their experiences with this play and others.
Community Theatre Players Website:
www.bactp.com
Play dates:
Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 7:30
Sunday, October 19, 3:30
Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 7:30
All Performances are at
Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon
7501 Church Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
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Learn all about this zany one act play that gives you a crash course on all of Jane Austen’s most memorable novels. Has it been awhile since you read any Jane Austen novels or seen one of the movies? No problem - this episode talks about this unique take on Jane Austen with the fun that the Community Theatre Players always provide.
Website
www.bactp.com
Show dates:
October 17-18, 24-25 @7:30 pm (Friday, Saturday)
October 19 @ 3:30 pm (Sunday matinee)
Fellowship Hall - Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon
7501 Church Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
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Judy talks with Principal Dr. Michael Amick and mural artist Scott Brozovich about how Graffiti Arts cultivates student creativity at Bellevue Elementary. A new mural celebrates the diversity of the school. We also talk about how the changing student population both enhances and challenges life at the school. We also touch on the growth of murals in the Pittsburgh area.
See our Facebook page, North Boros Beat Podcast, to see pictures of the Bellevue Elementary School murals.
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Judy talks with Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, about this year’s Vacation Bible School, “Step Right Up!”. Learn about how this year’s VBS will incorporate fun and faith into a time of fellowship for kids and adults alike.
Monday through Friday, July 14 through 18.
5-7 PM
Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pgh, PA 15202
Questions (412) 761-1233
Kids of all ages welcome (and adults, too!)
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Continuation from the previous episode about Avonworth Sports in the 20th Century. This part covers Winter and Spring sports. Enjoy!
Link to presentation slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x9rmGU7XmH-DT5HFE_FQuvWdQZ4C7nvY/view?usp=sharing
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This is a reprise of the recent Avonworth Historical Society presentation of the same name - Judy Pastor and Bruce Haughin put together some history of sports at Avonworth last century. This is part one of a two episode series. Part one looks at a history of the Avonworth School District and concentrates on Fall Sports. Part two recounts the history of Winter and Spring sports.
Link to presentation slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x9rmGU7XmH-DT5HFE_FQuvWdQZ4C7nvY/view?usp=sharing
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We are back with new events in the North Boros! The Community Theatre Players will present the Noel Coward play, Hay Fever, March 28-29 and April 4-5 at 7:30 pm and a special Sunday matinee on March 30 at 3:30. All performances will be at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Ben Avon, 15202.
In this episode, Judy talks with Hannah Dearborn, director of this production about Hay Fever and the Community Theatre Players (CTP).
Ticket information:
Website - www.bactp.com
Facebook - Community Theatre Players
Enjoy the show!
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Scott Wilwohl of Ben Avon talks about his Christmas pop-up at the former Elste’s Market. Proceeds from this market will help to support the location’s renovation to become the new Avonworth Historical Society office.
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Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation, outlines the many activities planned in December to celebrate Christmas.
Church Website
http://cpcba.squarespace.com/
Phone: 412-761-1233
Advent/Christmas Event Calendar
http://cpcba.squarespace.com/blog/2024/11/21/christmas-calendar
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This episode is a cross post from Hill By The River podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.
In this episode, Judy and Don Smith talk with the new pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon. Pastor Heather Schoenewolf has an interesting background and brings a wealth of experience to our church. We are so happy that she has answered the call to our congregation.
Church Website:
http://cpcba.squarespace.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/benavonpres?
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This short episode features an article from the Avonworth Historical Society’s newsletter, The Chronicle. Its author, Paul Templeton, recalls working at the Ben Avon Market in the 1970s. We also recall the grocery store landscape of the North Boros in the mid 20th century.
Avonworth Historical Society Website
https://www.avonworth-history.org/
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This episode features an article about Eugene Morris, written by Peter Hercenroether for the Avonworth Historical Society newsletter.
Eugene passed away over the week-end at the age of 77.
Link to article:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Cn3T7lYc2Svg9I8KFWjhDHjZAUzvLk8/view?usp=drivesdk
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Cross post from Judy’s other podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, Hill By The River. Rev. Susan Rothenberg has been the church’s temporary Pastor since Rev. Donna Giver-Johnston left at the end of 2022. CPCBA thanks Rev. Susan for her excellent leadership and friendship. The church looks forward to new Pastor, Rev. Heather Schoenewolf, who arrives from East Liberty Presbyterian on October 1.
In this episode, Judy talks with Theresa Gallick about this year’s Bellevue House Tour. It will be a celebration of all things Bellevue, so don’t miss it!
Details:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
11 am to 4 pm
9 houses and more!
Tickets -
https://www.bonafidebellevue.org/house-tour/
Or Bellevue UP Church, Lincoln Avenue on day of event
Summer is almost over. A lot of North Boros kids attended the area’s Vacation Bible Schools. This episodes is a cross post from Judy’s other podcast, Hill By The River, the podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon (CPCBA). Learn about this very active week for over 40 North Boros kids.
Judy talks with Tracy Ferguson, Dan Simkins, and Lynn Evans of the Avonworth Historical Society about future plans. Long-time President Tracy will hand over the reigns to Dan. As plans for the new headquarters at 7119 Church Avenue move forward, we share memories of the former Elste’s Market, a centerpiece of Ben Avon life for many years.
Avonworth Historical Society
7119 Church Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Email - director@avonworth-history.org
Website
www.Avonworth-history.org
Hear about all the happenings this Summer in Bellevue, including the Big Bellevue Yard Sale, which will be held Saturday, June 22, from 9-3. Over 50 yard sales in the Borough of Bellevue and other activities, too.
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-big-bellevue-yard-sale/1810256849469992/
Avonworth Historical Society Lecture, June 11, 7 pm, Anchor and Anvil Coffee Bar, Ben Avon
TV and Movies in the Pittsburgh area
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 pm
Friday, April 19, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 20, 2:00 pm
Community 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/
1-800-242-0586
This project is made possible in part by Library Services for the Visually Impaired and Disabled funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
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 Center
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/western-pennsylvania/north-boroughs/
Prior podcast episode with Tylar Melfi
https://www.buzzsprout.com/341180/9009044
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 Tour
https://theavonclub.org/house-tour/
CPCBA Craft Show and Cookie Walk
http://cpcba.squarespace.com/
Savoyards
https://www.pittsburghsavoyards.org/wordpress/
Avonworth Band Craft Show
https://allevents.in/sewickley/34th-annual-avonworth-band-craft-show/200025168727223
The Music Note of Ben Avon
https://m.facebook.com/TheMusicNoteBenAvon/?locale=pt_BR
Avalon Light Up
https://www.facebook.com/TheAvalonBorough/
Bellevue Light Up
https://www.bonafidebellevue.org/event/light-up-bellevue/
Breakfast with Santa - Mayernik Center
https://www.avonworthcommunitypark.org/santa
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.com
That’s The Spirit - Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14 and Thursday through Saturday, October 19-21, all shows start at 7:30 PM
Where? Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Tickets $10 - can be purchased online - Cash only at the door.
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.org
Avonworth Historical Society
www.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 is
700 S. Green Lane #305
Zelienople, PA. 16063
Special Thanks to Mark Sciaruto for his music about Pennsylvania!
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 northborosbeat@gmail.com.
Today we talk with Peyton Celesti who was on the very first North Boros Beat episode in 2019. Peyton catches us up on his high school activities and paints a picture of life at Northgate. He also shares his future plans. Join us for a lively discussion.
Pirates vs Cubs
August 25, 2023, 7:05 pm
PNC Park
Lynn Tennant Heffley, second grade teacher at Bellevue Elementary, discusses the Photo Mural project. This gigantic array of photos features student life in the building throughout its history as a high school and as an elementary school. We also talk about the transition from the Bellevue School District to the merger of Avalon and Bellevue to form the current Northgate District. Enjoy the memories these photos bring!
Today we talk with Faon Conley of Avalon about her cat rescue, Save Our Strays. Many lucky cats and kitties have found their forever homes through Faon’s work. Learn more about this non profit cat rescue on this episode.
Website:
https://saveourstrays.info/
Contact Faon:
faonconley@gmail.com
Merlin Bird Identification App:
https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
Today, we talk with Jennifer Bett of the Community Theatre Players (CTP) about their latest production, “One Stoplight Town”. This unique play portrays a small close knit town, similar to our own North Boroughs. Find out more about this FREE production (donations accepted), held at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue (please use side entrance). Dates are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 27-29. Doors open at 7: the play begins at 7:30. Come early, enjoy a dessert and visit with North Boroughs neighbors. No reservations a needed or accepted - just come on down.
Community Theatre Players website:
https://bactp.com/
Today we talk with AHS’s Foreign Exchange Student, Lucy Ha, and Andy Theobald from her host family. Lucy is from South Korea and has quickly jumped into life here in Pittsburgh.
Hear all about Light Up Night in Bellevue and Avalon on Saturday, December 2, 2022, from 5-9 pm. We talk with Becky Smolens Startzenbach and Paul Morack, planners for the event. More information:
https://www.bonafidebellevue.org/lightup/
https://growavalon.org/
FB Pages
https://m.facebook.com/BonaFideBellevue/
https://www.facebook.com/GrowAvalon/
Today we talk with Kim McMillan, owner of Cats N’At, a cat boutique, cafe, petting room, and rescue in Wexford. Similar in concept to Mayim Bialak’s cat cafe on Fox’s “Call Me Cat”, Cats N’At provides cat lovers and cat curious folks alike a chance to enjoy some adorable kitties. Kim tells us how it started and the success they have had placing cats in their forever homes.
www.catspgh.com
Facebook
Cats N’At
Instagram
@catspgh
This episode has “crowdsourced” from Facebook and NextDoor posts. Judy compiles the collective memories of the Bellevue 5 and 10, especially in the 1960s and 70s. And she reviews what has happened to the building in the years since 5e store’s 1982 closing.
Facebook Page - North Boros Beat Podcast
Post-Gazette Articles
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2005/08/25/Bringing-buzz-to-Bellevue/stories/200508250398
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2007/05/24/TreeHouse-becomes-a-haven-for-artists/stories/200705240251
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Tracy Ferguson, President of the Avonworth Historical Society tells us about the organization’s creation, its extensive resources and how it serves the community. She also discusses a couple of historical figures from Ben Avon. Also, learn the story of the Log Cabin, located down by the Emsworth Locks.
Website:
www.Avonworth-history.org
Facebook:
Avonworth Historical Society
Today we talk with Hannah Eyler Dearborn of Community Theatre Players about their new comedy production, Southern Fried Funeral. The play will be performed at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon on October 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm.
Website:
https://bactp.com/
Tickets:
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/bactp/buy-tix
Facebook:
Community Theatre Players
Today we talk to Leslie (Thomas) Russell and Max Pastor about First Tee Golf, a program that introduces kids to golf and helps them to develop skills with the sport and life in general. We also talk about the First Tee headquarters at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park and it’s new facilities.
And for past Avonworth grads, a remembrance of long time golf coach, Peg Markel.
Website for First Tee:
https://firstteepittsburgh.org/
Tee It Forward Event - September 17
https://firstteepittsburgh.org/events/tee-it-forward/
Today we talk with Michael Amick who is starting his second year as Principal of Bellevue Elementary. He tells us about the joys and challenges of leading a school, after the pandemic.
We talk with Tylar Melfi of the North Boros Salvation Army Worship and Service Center about about the event, A Dance With The World II, which will be held September 10. This event, which focuses on the.music and food of Native American people, was held last year at Avalon Park and was a success with young and old alike. Tylar discusses his Native American background, the history of the area and how events like this help to bring us all together.
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/The-Salvation-Army-North-Boroughs-Worship-and-Service-Center-632100047412847/
Today is the last of our series of North Boros churches. We talk with Chris Skerlong of Community Presbyterian .church of Ben Avon and Mark Shannon of Emsworth UP Church about their congregations throughout the ages.
Today we cover two churches of Emsworth - Sacred Heart Roman Catholic and St. James Lutheran.
We continue our history of North Boros’ churches by featuring the current use of the former Ben Avon United Methodist Church. We talk with the current owner.
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Today we dive into the history of Avalon Churches, both past and present.
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Today we take a look at the history of Bellevue’s churches, past and present. Other Boros will be covered in the next episode.
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Bellevue Centennial Historical Booklet:
http://www.bonafidebellevue.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Bellevue-Centennial-Book-1967.pdf
In this episode, we talk about a favorite spot between Ben Avon and Emsworth (actually in Kilbuck) called Vinegar Hollow.
Avonworth Historical Society
https://www.avonworth-history.org/
Hollow Oak Land Trust Brewhaha
https://hollowoak.org/
Today we travel across the Ohio River to talk with Tim Killmeyer of Robinson Township. Tim is the creator of his own YouTube channel called “Time Travel with Tim” where he combines historical photos with current pictures and videos of the McKees Rocks area. We also talk about the building of the McKees Rocks Bridge and Ohio River Boulevard. You could see Bellevue from McKees Rocks but it was hard to get there!
YouTube - search for Time Travel with Tim
North Boros Beat website
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Today we learn about the history of the Community Theatre Players (CTP), based in Ben Avon, and their upcoming performance of a murder mystery party, The Great British Bump Off. Mace Porac, Vice President of CTP, “spills the tea” on this and past shows. Join us for a lively conversation.
CTP website - link for performance registration in description
https://bactp.com/
Facebook - Community Theatre Players
North Boros Beat website
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Today, we review some of our favorite moments from the last two and a half years of the North Boros Beat. If you would like to listen to any of our past episodes, find them on Apple Podcasts or on our website
https://northborosbeat.buzzsprout.com/
If you have an idea for the podcast, please contact us at
Northborosbeat@gmail.com
Thanks and look forward to new episodes soon.
Today we talk with Christopher Brewer and several of his students from the Music Note of Ben Avon.. The Music Note opened in April of this year and has quickly growth to encompass 300 students. Christopher gives us an update on the music studios offerings and activities.
https://themusicnotebenavon.wixsite.com/themusicnote
Facebook page - The Music Note
In this episode, we talk with Erin Nordmann about the Avon Club Holiday House Tour. The tour will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, and will feature seven Ben Avon homes and more festivities.
For more informations and tickets:
https://theavonclub.org/house-tour/
Questions? Email tickets@theavonclub.org
Many thanks to House Tour sponsors, Goodrich and Geist.
Camp Horne Road is a well known traffic artery for North Boros people. This episode discusses the history of Camp Horne, now known as Avonworth Community Park.
Today we learn about the Saltworks Theatre Company that recently relocated to Avalon from Oakland. Saltworks addresses the needs of children and youth through innovative dramatic works.
https://www.saltworks.org/
Facebook - Saltworks Theatre Company
In this episode, Judy talks with Brian Haughin about their memories of the Bellevue Theatre and its role in North Boros life in the 1960s through 1990s.
Today we talk with Ben Avon resident, Gene Henderson, about birdwatching in the local area. Some links for resources mentioned in the episode:
https://www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org/
https://ebird.org/home
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab iPhone App
Today we talk with Tylar Melfi of the Salvation Army North Boroughs Worship and Service Center in Avalon. Tylar tells us the origin story of the Salvation Army itself and what led to the construction of its new building on South Home Avenue in Avalon. We also talk about two events coming up - a Cook Out and Open House on Friday, August 20th from and a day of arts, food and music on September 11 called “A Dance for the World”. The Cook Out will be held at the building on South Home and “A Dance for the World” will take place at Avalon Park, behind the pool. More details can be found on the Facebook page for The Salvation Army North Boroughs Worship and Service Center. All are invited.
https://m.facebook.com/The-Salvation-Army-North-Boroughs-Worship-and-Service-Center-632100047412847/
Today we talk to Tom Baker, Abby Kelly, and Nancy Jones of North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) about the North Boroughs 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. NHCO is the new sponsor of this event after the closure of the Bellevue YMCA. We also talk with members of the Northgate Cross Country Team. The race benefits Northgate Cross Country.
More information and registration:
https://www.nhco.org/north-boroughs-5k
To volunteer, emai
aekelly@nhco.org
Today, we talk with Monica Shields of Capricious Goats, LLC, about her goatscaping business. Her clients include projects in Ben Avon, Bellevue and Ohio Township. Monica’s crew of goats clear both public and private lands, eating the invasive Japanese Knot Weed and dreaded Poison Ivy. The goats are adorable and productive. She tells us about how she and her family got into this business and the advantages of goatscaping. Pictures at our Facebook page, North Boros Beat Podcast, of the goats and a recent project.
http://www.capriciousgoats.com
In this episode, we talk about several community gardening projects in the North Boros with Joe Angelelli, Linda Carroll, and Alyssa Crawford. Contact information for the Bellevue Herb Garden: linda@bonafidebellevue.org. Info for the NHCO Organic Garden: nhco.org/garden. Podcast: Get to know NHCO
We talk with Paul Cusick about the John Hermann Museum on Lincoln Avenue in Bellevue. Learn about the artist, the museum’s history and the special events that are held here. If you would like more information about the museum, contact Paul at pacusick1@verizon.net.
In this episode, we talk with Craig Morrow, owner and operator of Bicycle Heaven. Bicycle Heaven has been named as the number one tourist attraction in Pittsburgh by TripAdvisor. Learn all about this eclectic bike shop and museum and its ties to the North Boros.
We talk with Karen Klicker, Director, and student cast members, Gage Watson, Luke Hilliard, and Annajean Patalano, about presenting this much loved musical at the end of a very challenging school year.
Ticket information - Northgate (live and streaming)
Ngate.booktix.com (tickets on sale May 1)
Ticket information - Avonworth (streaming)
Our.show/AHSWarPaint
In this episode, we talk with Deborah Frauenholz and Avonworth students about how the show must go on, even during this unusual year. Learn about this ambitious undertaking and how you can view the performance. Note: the sound quality of the first minute or so is not up to standard due to recording outside, but it does improve. Thanks and enjoy the episode.
Ticketing website (coming soon):
Our.show/AHSWarPaint
Today we talk with Erin Williams and Heather Knepper of Ben Avon about their home based businesses, focusing on successes and challenges. Both Erin and Heather have sold their products at the Bellevue Farmers Market.
Today, we talk with Christopher Brewer about his music store/learning center, “The Music Note”, which will open in Ben Avon on April 1.
This episode is part of a special Live-Worship-Shop Home and Garden series, presented in conjunction with the Bellevue House Tour. Theresa Gallick discusses tree maintenance with certified arborist, Ben Hartranft. They also talk about some notable trees in the Bellevue area.
This episode features Deb Sadowski, co-founder of the VoiceGivers Choir, who discusses their concert at Holy Family Institute chapel this Saturday, February 29. Proceeds will benefit Holy Family’s work with vulnerable children.
Link to VoiceGivers Choir:
https://www.voicegiverschoir.org/news
Facebook and Instagram:
VoiceGivers choir
Link for Big Table Avonworth information and registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-table-2-avonworth-tickets-91235894015
Facebook:
Big Table Avonworth
This episode features Meg Watt, editor of a new on-line news source for the North Boroughs called NoBo Neighbor. In the second segment, Joe Angelelli and Lila De Klaver join us to discuss the event, Big Table Avonworth, held in conjunction with Leadership Pittsburgh.
Link to NoBo Neighbor:
https://noboneighbor.com/
Facebook and Instagram:
The NoBo Neighbor
Link for Big Table Avonworth information and registration:
Avonworthbigtable2.eventbrite.com
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Big Table 2 Avonworth
Bruce Haughin and Nathan Morgan talk with Avonworth High School Football Coach Duke Johncour and four senior team members about their championship season.
Theresa Gallick talks with Scott Heberling and Jean Dennison about the houses on the Bellevue House Tour.
Theresa Gallick of Bona Fide Bellevue talks with Susan Stabnau and Katie Damico about this year’s Bellevue House Tour, which features residences of varying sizes and styles.
Roger and Robert talk to us about the upcoming week-long Britsburgh Festival, which celebrates British heritage in Pittsburgh. Events include music, food, tea, and culture at venues across the area, including Bellevue and nearby Sewickley. To find out more about this jolly good time, visit www.britsburgh.com.
For over 40 years, the Chit Chat column was an integral part of North Boros newspapers. Today, we talk with Betty Haughin about her popular column and its lasting effect on those who enjoyed it,
In this special episode, we talk with Bill Dell, a founding member of the popular North Boros musical group, the Wee Jams, about their long history and their current projects. Enjoy some of their music on the podcast and make plans to see the Wee Jams at the Oaks Theatre in Oakmont on August 3rd.
We talk with Kathy Romero from “Your CBD Store” about this growing trend. Then Zoe Sadler tells us why we need to take our canine friends to Bellevue Dog Woods.
Mark interviews Rob Southall, owner and trainer of Pittsburgh ProFitness in Emsworth. In our second segment, Denny Brown of Avalon describes how his parents built the Avalon Motel and the joys and challenges of operating it until it’s sale in 1972.
In this episode, we discuss the Bellevue Farmers Market with Mallory and Andrea of the Market Committee. We then hear about Carlena’s journey from Avonworth High School graduation to Mercyhurst University. Music by Mark Jay.
Today we talk with Mark Jay of Soundcastle Studio in Bellevue about the evolution of his musical career and his latest projects. We then discuss what is happening at the North Boros Y with Operations Executive Director, Deron Sferra.
in this first episode, we discuss the Bellevue Community Herb Garden. We will also hear from the very successful Avonworth/Northgate High School Coed Swim Team.