In brief: Star parties, Women's Business Network and more in Pine, West Deer

Star parties

Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh Star Parties will take place at 8:45 p.m. July 8 and 9 at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Regional Park. This is an opportunity for amateur astronomers, students and the general public to observe the wonders of the summer sky. Visitors will also be able to observe the moon two to three nights after first quarter, the Hercules cluster and the Ring Nebula.

Did you buy a telescope or get one as a gift and don’t know how to use it? Bring it along and members of the AAAP will be happy to help you learn how to use it! Looking to buy a telescope, accessories, star charts and books? Wagman Observatory is the place to start. We’ll have free handouts, guides and booklets to point visitors in the right direction.

The Star Parties will be held weather permitting. Call 724-224-2510 for more information.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network is offers networking, mastermind groups and ongoing professional education. All professional women are welcome to visit at no cost. To find out more, visit www.wbninc.com.

The Cranberry Chapter’s upcoming meetings are 7:30- 9 a.m. at the Cranberry Community United Presbyterian, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry on July 7 and 21. For more information, contact Suzanne Sekula at 412-889-7738.

The Pittsburgh North Chapter’s meeting is 9 a.m. at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd, Allison Park on July 15. For more information, contact Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.

The Wexford Chapter’s next meetings will be at 8:15-9:30 a.m. at Omega Federal Credit Union, 10455 Perry Hwy, Wexford on July 12 and 26. For more information, contact Suzanne Venneri at 412-264-8446.

The Criders Corners Chapter’s next meetings will be noon-1:15 p.m. at The Sports Grille, 1294 Freedom Road in Cranberry Township on July 14 and 28. For more information, contact Jocelyn Cilik at 724-772-5593.

The Beaver Chapter will hold a virtual meeting at 7 p.m. July 18. For more information, contact Lynda Zelesnak at 724-601-2084.

The East Coast Virtual Chapter’s next meeting via Zoom will be at 7 p.m. July 20. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

Elementary hockey camp

Pine Richland Ice Hockey will hold an elementary camp for children entering grades 1-5 July 26-28 at the Frozen Pond of Pittsburgh (3:40-4:50 p.m.) and at Richland Park (5:30-7 p.m.). Camp will be led by Pine-Richland varsity ice hockey head coach Jordan Yolik and middle school head coach Brian Smith. Varsity players will also help campers. Cost is $100 per player. For more information, call 251-859-1833 or email tmooney@kpmg.com.

Flea market

Saints Martha and Mary Parish will hold its annual flea market 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 23 at Saint Richard Church Social Hall, located at 3841 Dickey Road in Gibsonia. For more information, call 724-444-1971.

To-go dinners

Glenshaw Century Club Inc. will once again sponsor to-go dinners to benefit scholarship grants for Shaler Area High School Seniors and other local charitable organizations.

Meals are $15 each (cash or credit card) with pick-up at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw, from 3-6:30 p.m.

To order, call 412-487-7194 or email glenshawcenturyclubinc@gmail.com and include your name, phone number, pick-up time and number of dinners.

Dates and featured meals:

July 8 — Turkey

Sept. 9 — Stuffed shells

Oct. 7 — Pork (Oktoberfest)

Nov. 4 — Turkey