Mary Pickels stories, Page 21

The sun was elusive, but energy and muscle were in abundance Friday as hundreds of volunteers climbed hills above the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County. About 400 people were expected to plant 13,600 seedlings and native shrubs over 20 acres Friday, which was Arbor Day, and Saturday as...

Live Nation is announcing its fifth annual National Concert Week, set for May 1-7, offering concert fans the chance to purchase $20 tickets (all-in, including fees). The offer includes more than 2 million tickets to 2,800-plus in-demand shows from Live Nation’s upcoming roster of tours across North America. The tickets...

A cast of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Horse and Rider,” his only known sculpture, and believed to contain the artist’s thumbprint, will be unveiled and placed on display at the Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Appraiser Brett K. Maly, who has appeared on the History and Travel channels, will...

Pittsburgh Riverhounds will host the Watson Institute’s seventh annual Special Kick Clinic at Highmark Stadium, inviting children with special needs and their siblings to take to the field. The event will held from noon-3 p.m. Sunday. “We are grateful to the Riverhounds organization, PJ Dick, and our other sponsors for...

As Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School students rehearse for their spring musical, “Children of Eden,” performing arts teacher and musical producer/director Joette Salandro is on the lookout for any needed changes in lighting, sound and actor positions. It’s her 29th year directing school musicals, her third time at the...

Crisis Center North is holding its 12th annual signature fundraising event, “Cocktails & Cuisine,” at The Woodlands at Bradford Woods, 134 Shenot Road, Wexford. Top chefs and purveyors will provide foodies with an outdoor venue from 6-10 p.m. May 17, as the organization raises funds for essential services for victims...

The North Hills Home Brew Fest is back for a third year, with a new location. This year’s event will begin at 5 p.m. May 11 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick. The evening will include home-brewed beers, food trucks, prize raffles and fun activities. Those attending...

Since 1970, Earth Day is celebrated each April 22, beginning with a protest against the impact of industrial development, according to earthday.org Global pollution leading to developmental delays in children and a decline in biodiversity from heavy use of pesticides and other pollutants led the call to action, the organization...

It seems appropriate that a fundraiser for the West Newton Volunteer Fire Department involves water. Lots and lots of water. Those who love to launch themselves — and their crafts — on the water can sign on to do just that during the May 4 Youghness Monster 25 Paddlesports Race....

Jen Kirkman’s comedy is not easy to define. The 44-year-old Los Angeles resident is comfortable on stage making observations about her life. She is divorced, in between relationships at the moment, childless by choice and riffs on all of that and more in her Netflix specials and appearances on late...