In brief: Zombies of the Corn, car wash and more in Pine, Richland area
Star parties
See a region of space where stars are being born, catch dazzling views of Jupiter and Saturn, visit the craters of the moon, marvel at our Milky Way Galaxy’s finest clusters and nebulae — it’s all part of the show during the Star Parties sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh.
The Star Parties begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. For more information, visit 3ap.org.
Zombies of the Corn
Three Rivers Paintball is gearing up for its 10th annualt Zombies of the Corn, which will be held every weekend through October, beginning Sept. 23. Everyone will have a chance to board our zombie fighting vehicles – because who doesn’t like to shoot live zombies that can’t shoot back? Other fabulous attractions include the new 3D Funhouse, Zombie Compound, the Z- Maze, story tellers, bonfires and outdoor movies.
Parking will be handled by the Boy Scouts of America Troop # 444 collecting donations for their High Adventures outings. Parents and scouts will be collecting $5 a car toward their goals.
Early weekends are advised since this event sells out by mid-month. For tickets and information, visit ZombiesOfTheCorn.com or call 724-775-6232.
North Pittsburgh college fair
More than 120 colleges and universities will participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair on Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. The fair will take place in the Kerr Fitness & Sports Center at La Roche’s campus in McCandless. Admission and parking are free. Visit laroche.edu/npcf to view a full list of participating schools and learn how to register. One of the largest college fairs in Western Pennsylvania, the North Pittsburgh College Fair will host universities, colleges and technical schools from across the country. High school students and their parents will have the chance to meet with representatives from each school to learn more about their campuses and academic programs.
For more information, call 412-536-1097 or email northpittsburghcollegefair@laroche.edu.
President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel
Join the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association for the 22nd Annual President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at the North Park Boathouse. The event benefits the Steelwheelers, an organization dedicated to
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