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Today we talk to Tom Baker, Abby Kelly, and Nancy Jones of North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) about the North Boroughs 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.  NHCO is the new sponsor of this event after the closure of the Bellevue YMCA.  We also talk with members of the Northgate Cross Country Team.  The race benefits Northgate Cross Country.

More information and registration:

https://www.nhco.org/north-boroughs-5k

To volunteer, emai

[email protected]

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Today, we talk with Monica Shields of Capricious Goats, LLC, about her goatscaping business.  Her clients include projects in Ben Avon, Bellevue and Ohio Township.  Monica’s crew of goats clear both public and private lands, eating the invasive Japanese Knot Weed and dreaded Poison Ivy.  The goats are adorable and productive.   She tells us about how she and her family got into this business and the advantages of goatscaping.  Pictures at our Facebook page, North Boros Beat Podcast, of the goats and a recent project.

http://www.capriciousgoats.com

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In this episode, we talk about several community gardening projects in the North Boros with Joe Angelelli, Linda Carroll, and Alyssa Crawford. Contact information for the Bellevue Herb Garden:  [email protected].  Info for the NHCO Organic Garden: nhco.org/garden.  Podcast: Get to know NHCO

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We talk with Paul Cusick about the John Hermann Museum on Lincoln Avenue in Bellevue.  Learn about the artist, the museum’s history and the special events that are held here.  If you would like more information about the museum, contact Paul at [email protected].  

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In this episode, we talk with Craig Morrow, owner and operator of Bicycle Heaven.  Bicycle Heaven has been named as the number one tourist attraction in Pittsburgh by TripAdvisor.  Learn all about this eclectic bike shop and museum and its ties to the North Boros. 

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We talk with Karen Klicker, Director, and student cast members, Gage Watson, Luke Hilliard, and Annajean Patalano, about presenting this much loved musical at the end of a very challenging school year.

Ticket information - Northgate (live and streaming)

Ngate.booktix.com (tickets on sale May 1)

Ticket information - Avonworth (streaming)

Our.show/AHSWarPaint

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In this episode, we talk with Deborah Frauenholz and Avonworth students about how the show must go on, even during this unusual year.  Learn about this ambitious undertaking and how you can view the performance.  Note: the sound quality of the first minute or so is not up to standard due to recording outside, but it does improve.  Thanks and enjoy the episode.

Ticketing website (coming soon):

Our.show/AHSWarPaint

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Today we talk with Erin Williams and Heather Knepper of Ben Avon about their home based businesses, focusing on successes and challenges.   Both Erin and Heather have sold their products at the Bellevue Farmers Market.

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Today, we talk with Christopher Brewer about his music store/learning center, “The Music Note”, which will open in Ben Avon on April 1.

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This episode is part of a special Live-Worship-Shop Home and Garden series, presented in conjunction with the Bellevue House Tour.  Theresa Gallick discusses tree maintenance with certified arborist, Ben Hartranft.  They also talk about some notable trees in the Bellevue area.