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Here’s to six months of giving back! WHIRL has the complete listing on what’s happening in Western Pennsylvania, ensuring that your weekends, and weekdays, will be booked!

Edited by Katie Mavrich
 

 

03.06.2010
2010 Fight for Air Climb
Step up that StairMaster workout — on March 6, the American Lung Association hosts the Fourth Annual Fight for Air Climb (formerly Climb Pittsburgh) at the Gulf Tower Downtown. To suit your own level of physical fitness, you can choose from 19 or 38 flights of stairs. There’s also an option to “Ride the Elevator,” where you can make a donation to the cause without running up the stairs. According to the Lung Association, most people who can walk a mile will be able to make the full climb, and most people can complete it in less than 20 minutes. For more information, contact the American Lung Association at 800.LUNG.USA, or visit climbpittsburgh.lunginfo.org.  — Katie Mavrich



03.20.2010
Kidney Gift of Life Gala
The Circuit Center and Ballroom on the South Side transforms into a Las Vegas casino on March 20 for the National Kidney Foundation of the Alleghenies Kidney Gift of Life Gala. This year’s awardees are Calgon Carbon Corporation’s John Stanik, West Penn Allegheny Health System’s Dr. Dean Healy, and Renal Solutions’ Deborah Brouwer, R.N. DJs Rod and Ed will spin music and get the crowd dancing, and a casino raffle and silent auction will help raise funds for the organization. For more information, contact the National Kidney Foundation at 412.261.4115 x17. — Katie Mavrich



 


03.27.2010
Animal Friends’ Telethon
Do you give more than a bow-wow about abused animals? Then tune into WTAE-TV on March 27 and show your support for Animal Friends during its annual telethon. The afternoon’s program will broadcast from noon to 4:30 p.m. and show members of the organization saving abandoned dogs, cats, and rabbits from dire situations. As Animal Friends finds comfortable new homes for their furry friends, viewers are invited to call in and make donations. All proceeds will help abandoned and abused pets, so tune in, call them up, and help out an animal in need — last year’s telethon helped 45 animals find homes and raised $197,000. For more information, contact Animal Friends at 412.847.7000, or visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org. — Kelsey Shea





05.22.2010
Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania’s Plant Sale
Whether you’re looking for unique and beautiful plants to jazz up your garden this spring, Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania’s plant sale is taking orders until April 15. Pick up is May 22 at the Green Tree Fire Hall and Community Center, and Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania has assembled a garden-savvy committee of volunteers to assist with the event — proceeds benefit the Botanic Garden. For more information, contact the Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania at 412.444.4464. — K.S.

 


06.02.2010
Wesley Spectrum’s Invitational
Tee off for a good cause on June 2 at Wesley Spectrum’s Invitational Golf Outing at Laurel Valley Golf Club. Lunch and dinner will be provided, and other activities include open driving range, a putting contest, an open bar and barbecue, as well as auctions and raffles. Proceeds will benefit Wesley Spectrum Services, which offers education, mental health and social services to families in Western Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Wesley Spectrum Services at 412.347.3219. — K.S.

 

 

06.13.2010
Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania’s Open Gardens Day Tour
Let Botanic Gardens show you the greener side of Pittsburgh with its annual Gardens Day Tour. Check out Western Pennsylvania’s finest urban gardens on the North Side, South Side, Lawrenceville, McKees Rocks, Friendship, and Highland Park on June 13. Stroll through the sun and flowers from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on your own, or take a guided tour, which includes lunch. For more information, contact the Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania at 412.444.4464. — K.S.

 

 

 

 

 



07.18.2010
St. Clair Hospital Golf Classic & Gala
Since its inception, the St. Clair Hospital Golf Classic & Gala has raised more than $1 million. The13th Annual Golf Classic & Gala kicks off on July 18 at the Southpointe Hilton Garden Inn with the Gala, featuring dinner, a silent auction, and entertainment. The following morning, July 19, the Golf Classic begins with a shotgun start at Valley Brook Country Club. In addition to hitting the links, golfers will receive lunch, dinner, and an awards presentation. For more information, contact the St. Clair Hospital Foundation at 412.942.2465. — K.M.

Pictured: Dr. Bryan & Jodi Amos