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Git Aht!: The Weekend Planner

Here are our top 10 local events for this weekend.

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?: Chick-fil-A/Thursday, May 19, 5-8 p.m.  
Why Go?: Enjoy dinner at a nearby Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Upper St. Clair Township (1620 Washington Road), tell your cashier that you're supporting the St. Clair Hospital Foundation, and the hospital will receive 20 percent of the sale. Also, meet the author and illustrator of Wilson Gets Adopted!, Susan Castriota, for a special book signing. A portion of the book sales will benefit .
Pricing: Depends on the food! Here is the Chick-fil-A menu.

2.
Where?/When?: /Thursday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
Why Go?: This Baldwin Township event will feature a five-course meal with a different wine complimenting each course. Call 412-343-1333 to make reservations!
Pricing: $75/person plus tax and gratuity.

3.
Where?/When?: /Thursday, May 19, 7-9 p.m.
Why Go?: Members of the local community will have an opportunity to talk to Whitehall Borough Mayor James F. Nowalk about Marcellus Shale drilling. Online registration is required.
Pricing: FREE.

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4.
Where?/When?: Whitehall Public Library/Friday, May 20, 1:15-4 p.m.
Why Go?: Each Friday, the will screen a movie. This week, the movie is The Last Song.
Pricing: FREE.

5.
Where?/When?: /Friday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.
Why Go?: This event will benefit cancer patient Tom Fortunato, the husband of 's Wednesday-Friday secretary Susan Fortunato. Call 412-884-5960 to register.
Pricing: $3/person.

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6.
Where?/When?: /Friday, May 20, 9-11:30 p.m.
Why Go?: The band Ruff House will perform at Legacy Lanes. Enjoy a night of bowling, drinks and music!
Pricing: $5.

7.
Where?/When?: /Friday, May 20, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Why Go? Catch rock musician Matt Tichon at this North Baldwin establishment.
Pricing: $5.

8. 
Where?/When?:
 Pottery Barn Kids at the Galleria/Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.
Why Go?:
 The National Geographic Little Explorers Club is coming to Pottery Barn Kids at The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. This week, the topic is turtles! Children ages 3 and older will learn all about ocean creatures through hands-on activities, quizzes, songs and more.
Pricing: FREE.

9.
Where?/When?: Getaway Cafe/Saturday, May 21, 9 p.m.
Why Go?: Get your team together for a night of friendly competition! Entertainment will be provided by Canned Jams.
Pricing: FREE. 

10.
Where?/When?:/Sunday, May 22, 9-11 a.m.
Why Go?: The is now holding open registration for the 2011-12 season. The May 22 event is for middle-school students of the 2011-12 school year. For registration forms, call Barry Metzler at 412-445-9929 or Dan Kavanaugh at 412-862-5398.

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