Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner

Welcome to the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch's Weekend Planner!

Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

It's a good idea to have CASH ready for these events.

1.
Where?/When?: South Park Amphitheater/Friday, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Why Go?: This week, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears will perform as part of the 2011 Allegheny County Summer Concert Series.
Pricing: FREE.

2.
Where?/When?: The Home Depot in West Mifflin Borough/Saturday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.-noon.
Why Go?: Children aged 5 through 12 will make a pencil box at The Home Depot's free how-to workshop.
Pricing: Free with puchase of supplies.

3.
Where?/When?: Shop 'n Save in South Fayette Township/Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Why Go?: The South Fayette Shop 'n Save will be hosting a Pirates Rally Day for the local community. The event will be held in the lot next to the store and is a rally to support the Pittsburgh Pirates. The event will feature a fast-pitch cage where kids can have their pitches clocked with a radar gun and a cage where kids can hit balls. Shop 'n Save will be providing ball-park food to all in attendance. There will also be games and prizes, including Pirates tickets and memorabilia. Kids are invited to wear their Little League uniforms and bring along their entire team.
Pricing: FREE.

4. 
Where?/When?: /Saturday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Why Go?: In honor of Whitehall's second Movie Under the Stars event of the summer, Princess Lanes invites members of the community to come to its bowling center before the start and cool off! Bowling games are at a discounted price for the whole family!  
Pricing: $2 per game.

5.
Where?/When?: Washington Road Business District in Mt. Lebanon/Saturday, Aug. 6, 6-11:30 p.m.
Why Go?: The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon, with support from the Mt. Lebanon Partnership, presents a fifth annual street party: ULTRAparty 2011. This year's ULTRAparty will benefit the Historical Society, the Mt. Lebanon Partnership and community autism initiatives. The block party features great sponsors, live entertainment and a family pre-party.
Pricing: $5 donation per ticket.

6. 
Where?/When?: /Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Why Go?: Come watch a movie under the stars at Caste Village. Bring your lounge chairs and enjoy Disney's Tangled! Food vendors and activities start at 7 p.m., and the movie begins at 9 p.m.!  
Pricing: FREE admission.

7.
Where?/When?: , Saturday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Why Go?: Come cheer on Pittsburgh's professional soccer team! The 'Hounds will take on the Charlotte Eagles.
Pricing: $9 per adult and $6 per student.

8.
Where?/When?: South Park/Sunday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.
Why Go?: Volunteers are invited to the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group's Trail Workday at South Park. The group will meet at the ice rink on Corrigan Drive. Volunteers should bring work gloves and water. Tools will be provided. For more information on this volunteering opportunity, click here.
Pricing: FREE.

9.
Where?/When?: /Sunday, Aug. 7, Noon-6:30 p.m.
Why Go?: This dinner is to benefit Olivia Myers, who was born with a rare brain malformation called pachygyria. Pachygyria causes Olivia to have low muscle tone, developmental delays, cortical vision impairment and uncontrollable seizures. Olivia needs to be taught the things that typical children do naturally, such as playing with toys, crawling, standing or walking independently. The cost of the needed therapy is more than the family can afford. Activities of Sunday's event include a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, lottery tree and more. Dinner is provided by The Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant.
Pricing: $10 per adult and $6 per child.

10.
Where?/When?: South Park/Sunday, Aug. 7, 1:30-4 p.m.
Why Go?: This South Park Pioneer Landmark is holding tours on Sunday. For more information on Oliver Miller Homestead, click here.
Pricing: $1 per ticket.