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Fun things to do around our area

SO much to do and so little time, isn't that how the holiday weekends always are? I want to add to your fun chaos this weekend with some great things you can do as a family. These events are all family friendly, free and best of all on a HOLIDAY Weekend! Enjoy. Other items that are listed at the end of this post are not free but very inexpensive!

The New Castle Art Fest The New Castle Arts Festival will be held on May 26 & 27 (Memorial Day weekend). Entertainment is Rain or Shine! There are Huge Children’s Areas with Activities of all sorts, strolling singer, Chinese auctions, live pottery demonstrations and more.  

With all the great weather we are going to have.. how about coming out to the Mingo Creek Public Star Watching Party Saturday, May 26, 2012 - an Evening Family Event & Free. You don’t even need a telescope. Let the Pro’s show you the skies in a way you have never looked at it before.  

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LOWES KIDS BUILD N GROW ICE CREAM TRUCK You have to pre-register, but the fun is so worth it. A free workshop using hammers and nails. Workshops happen 2x a month at Lowe’s. Build self-esteem and a great relationship.. FREE!

  Free Fabulous Memorial Event In Mt Lebanon Sunday 7:30p by the Ice Skating Rink!   Mt. Lebanon’s new Veteran's Memorial l near the township park off Morgan Drive will be dedicated Sunday night. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. as the Mt. Lebanon Veteran's Memorial Flag will be raised! The planning has been extensive and the project has been a two year initiative to honor the men and women veterans who served our country.

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A driving force behind the project as well as the The Keynote Speaker is Mount Lebanon resident and former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier. Rocky Bleier is a former Vietnam Veteran.

So much is planned for this night from music to a formal flag raising by the honor guard from the Marine Corps League. It is sure to be an wonderful event. Hope to see you there. Construction contracted through VENTO LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION  

VERY INEXPENSIVE FUN

If you are in uniform(police, fire, etc) , or retired military, active military, go to Niko's Cream and Bean and receive any icecream Buy One Get One Free. That's All weekend Long Starting Friday!  

Niko's Coffee House is offering a new line of beverages for children! If you are stopping buy, make sure to bring the kids, hot chocolate, hot tea, iced tea, fresh fruit smoothies, all $1 for Kids 12 & Under.     

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