North Boros Beat

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In this episode, we talk with the cast of the upcoming play, “Scrooge-One Year Later”.  Despite what it sounds like, it isn’t a Christmas play!!  But it sounds like a lot of fun for the whole family.  

Place: Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. 15202

Dates:  Fri., Sat November 6, 7 @ 7:30, Sun. November 8 @ 3:30, Fri, Sat November 13, 14 @ 7:30

Tickets at the door or at the website

https://bactp.com/

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Today, Judy talks with Dameon Holmes of the Bellevue Transportation Commission about this week-end’s documentary screening on Jane Jacobs whose work transformed thoughts about walkable cities and vibrant neighborhoods.  The screening will be followed on Saturday by a conversational walk through Bellevue to see how the Borough is changing and improving. 

Documentary, Friday, June 19, 8:00 pm at the gazebo in Bayne Park

Conversational Walk, Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am, Bayne Park

https://www.bonafidebellevue.org/calendar/list/

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Sarah and Dami talk about cross cultural issues in Nigeria.  Sarah is the daughter of Ed and Rae Ann Kluitenberg of Ben Avon.  Hill By The River is the podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.

Website:

https://www.resonateglobalmission.org/missionaries/sarah-and-dami-aderemi

Contact for newsletter:

[email protected]

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This episode is hosted by AHS Senior, Aiden Lawrence.  Aiden interviews two senior swim team members, Sam Cavanaugh and Jakob Vranick, and the head coach, Ashley Vranick (yes, they are mom and son).  This was a good learning experience for the students.  More student led podcast episodes will be coming - ideas for episodes are welcome!  Just reply to the link or send to [email protected].  

Some swim lingo:

IM = Individual Medley - backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and free style (can be done with all strokes by one swimmer or in a relay of four swimmers)

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Judy talks with Chaz Bolte about his first 100 days as Mayor of Emsworth.  He also discusses the new effort to work with Bellevue Forward to extend its organizational success to the rest of the North Boros.  A community conference, Next Up North, will be held on May 7th, from 8am-6pm at the AHN Building (former Suburban General) in Bellevue. Learn more about this effort to move the Boros forward.

Bellevue Forward Website - more info on Next Up North Conference

https://bellevuepa.us

Next Up North Community Conference Registration

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-up-north-2026-north-boroughs-community-conference-tickets-1966075009278?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAasycictcg5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR7cjs54tI_vhR1RG7HUXNGtwmskOE9997Bql9vqxPU3_rNt_M8vV4XXG2PoXQ_aem_HJHr23ZceIVpEBl1ZVOMZg&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120245208186840398&utm_content=120245208192820398&utm_term=120245208188060398&utm_campaign=120245208186840398

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In this episode, Judy talks with Melissa Corso, President of the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band (NPSB).  NPSB is an award winning musical organization with a special tie to the North Boros and the Avonworth School District.  

Next concert:

Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:00 pm, North Hills Middle School Auditorium

$8 adults, kids free

NPSB website:

https://www.npsband.org/

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Judy talks with the cast of CTP’s Spring Production-the madcap “American History in 60”.  We talk about this unique play, along with the busy lives of actors in community theatre.  

American History in 60 - performed by the Community Theatre Players

Venue - Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Dates - Fri. April 11, Sat. April 12, 7:30 pm, Sun. April 13, 3:30 pm

Fri. April 17, Sat. April 18, 7:30 pm

$12 adults  $5 kids

TIckets at 

https://bactp.seatyourself.biz

Cash at door

CTP website:  bactp.com

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Learn more about the ten members of the Avonworth Hall of Distinction - community members who have made a big impact on the community.

Avonworth Historical Society website:

https://www.avonworth-history.org/

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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 @ [email protected]

Website:  www.cpcba.org

church office:  [email protected]

Full Christmas season schedule will be on the website soon!