Weekend Planner: Harvest Home Dinner and Festival, Adams Area VFD 5K, School of Rock Grand Opening

Wondering what to do this weekend? Pine-Richland Patch has got you covered.

Here’s a look at what’s happening around town this weekend.

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Night at the Races to Benefit Make-A-Wish

Coldwell Banker will host a Night at the Races to benefit Make-A-Wish Friday, Sept. 6 at the North Park Lodge. Doors open at 6 p.m., with races following at 7 p.m.

A $25 donation includes beer, food and mixers. There also will be Chinese and silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

For more information, or to buy a ticket, call Danielle Seals at 412-487-0500 or email danielle.seals@pittsburghmoves.com.

Adams Area Fire District 5K Run/Walk

Registration for the annual Adams Area Fire District 5K Run/Walk kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The race begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 per runner.

The event is a major fundraiser for the fire department and serves as the kick-off to Adams Township Community Day. It also honors the memory of Herb Kaufman, a dedicated community member and service leader.

This year, the department also will be collecting donations for the Macri family, whose home and business in Mars caught fire over the weekend. Thoughtful gifts of cash, clothes, supplies and food are appreciated.

St. Alphonsus Harvest Home Dinner and Festival

St. Alphonsus Parish, located at 201 Church Road in Wexford,will hold its annual Harvest Home Dinner and Festival from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8.

Besides a family-style home cooked meal, the annual event includes a country store, Chinese Auction, games of chance, raffles, children’s activities and more.

Dinner prices are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Take out is available for an additional $2.

Big Rummage Sale at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

One of the region’s largest rummage sales kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 3832 Gibsonia Road.

The sales include clothing sizes for infants, kids, teens, women and men. Proceeds benefit World Vision. 

School of Rock Grand Opening

Saturday, Sept. 7 10 a.m., 11171 Perry Highway Unit A, Wexford. More information here.