Triple B Farms

 

On a hilltop overlooking a beautiful Western Pennsylvania landscape, located 20 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh is Triple B Farms. Since 1967, Ron Beinlich has owned and operated this gorgeous parcel of land that once was home to a beef cattle herd and now boasts many acres of home-grown fruit and vegetables. Ron, his wife Carolyn, their son Bill and daughter-in-law Sue work together to operate this family farm where families can escape for a day of fun in the country. All summer long, enjoy our delicious fruits and vegetables, homemade pies and fudge, jams and jellies and honey from the beehives on our own property. In the Country Market, you will also find Amish butter and cheeses, eggs from our chickens, farm toys and gift items. Bring your children to see our pygmy goats, calf, chickens and peacocks, and play the day away on our farm-themed playground. In the fall, we welcome all of Western PA for "Pittsburgh's Finest Family Apple & Pumpkin Festival." We take pride in offering the region's very best fruits and vegetables, plus a fun place to kick back, play a little and be refreshed by the beautiful country.

 

Welcome and enjoy! 

Save $1.00 Off Admission with this coupon!

 

TRIPLE B SPECIALTIES:

• Storybook Pumpkinland - Over 250 pumpkin-headed characters from nursery rhymes and children's movies. Guess their identities!
• Hayrides to the pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
• Hayrides to the pick-your-own apple orchard.
• Big Blue Boo Barn - Mildly scary haunted barn.
• Feed Bag Refreshments - Remodeled this year! Panini sandwiches and hot dogs, fresh cut French fries, chowder made with Triple B sweet corn, gooey caramel apple desserts, slices of pie, homemade apple cider doughnuts and much more! 
•  Giant Liberty Tube Slide and Squirrel Hill Tunnel Slide
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Rompin' Rope Maze - With a slide in the middle!
• Children's Farm Playground - Cornstalk tunnel, playhouse and playbarn with slides, a tractor for climbing and more.
• Farm animals - Pygmy goats love to climb their towering ramp and bridge. We also have “BLACK & GOLD” ducklings playing on a water slide, chickens, peacocks and more.
• Country Market - Stocked with home baked pies fresh from our bakery, homemade fudge, our own enormous and delicious apples, pasteurized apple cider, farm-themed gifts for children, specialty food items and fall decorating supplies.
• Outdoor Decorating Tent – stocked with gourds, mini-pumpkins, Triple B’s OWN Heritage varieties of pumpkins, cornstalks, bales of straw, beautiful, hardy mums, and more!

RADical Days 2012

One of the best times of the year to be in Pittsburgh is here: 

 RADical days!

FREE admission to lots of local venues!

The Allegheny Regional Asset District - or, RAD - is your local sales tax dollars in support of our regional libraries, parks and trails, sports facilities, and arts and culture. Since 1994, RAD has funded more than $1.3 billion in grants to places and to organizations that create a positive impact on the lives of residents of and visitors to Allegheny County. RADical Days is a “thank you” to the public for its support of the assets through RAD.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Free admission 9:30am-5pm
Unearth the powers of healing plants from around the world as beautiful fountains provide a release from the summer heat during the Summer Flower Show: Fountain of Youth. Bring the family and let them welcome you to a world where nature's treasures are revealed. One Schenley Park Drive (Oakland). Phipps.conservatory.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Free admission 10am-1pm
Free art activities for kids and families.
1047 Shady Ave. (Shady Side)
pca.pittsburgharts.org · facebook.com/PghCenterForTheArts

Society for Contemporary Craft
Free admission 10am-5pm
Laugh at human behaviors, banana-peel jokes, cartoon characters and more at Humor in Craft, an exhibit where 32 artists make fun of almost everything. Turn jokes into jewelry in the Drop-In Studio. Curator Brigitte Martin and Editorial Cartoonist Rob Rogers explore the question, “What do we laugh at?” from 4-5pm.
21st & Smallman Streets (Strip District)
Contemporarycraft.org · facebook.com/SCCPgh

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

The Andy Warhol MuseumFree admission 10am-5pm
Challenging, energizing and exploring all that art can and should be. At The Warhol, you have the chance to truly experience art. Whether you come to see the permanent collection, a performance, a visiting artist’s work, a party, or just for lunch, you’ll find something to talk about, laugh over, delight in, or ponder for days.
117 Sandusky St. (North Shore)
Warhol.org · facebook.com/thewarholmuseum

Carnegie Science CenterFree admission 10am-5pm
Hands-on science fun for all ages, including GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World, roboworld™, planetarium, Highmark SportsWorks®, an authentic submarine, and a world-renowned model railroad display – plus cool shows about food science and physics! (Omnimax theater is an additional cost.)
One Allegheny Ave. (North Shore)
CarnegieScienceCenter.org · facebook.com/CarnegieScienceCenter

RiverQuestFree admission 11am-3pm
Visit EXPLORER, the world’s first green educational vessel for free science activities at the dock, including RiverWorks Discovery®, sponsored by Port of Pittsburgh Commission. There is a fee for parking.
One Allegheny Ave. (North Shore, docked next to Carnegie Science Center
RiverQuest.org

Mattress Factory
Free admission 1-5pm
The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art that presents art that you can get in to: room-sized environments created by in residence artists.
500 Sampsonia Way (North Side)
Mattress.org

New Hazlett Theater
Prime Stage Theater
Free admission noon-5pm
Presenting a full five-hour, non-stop presentation from theater company Veritas Vita Collaborative, music from Thoth Trio, Paz & Ukelele Eddie and Emay & the New Hazlett Houseband, New Northside resident artist collective Cyberpunk Apocalypse, and film viewings of the new Northside zombie feature “Spineview,” as well as a documentary by Robert Isenberg.
At 3:30pm Prime Stage Theater will present a sneak preview reading of its fall production Fahrenheit 451, being directed by Justin Fortunato on September 23rd at the New Hazlett Theater.
6 Allegheny Square East (next to the Children’s Museum, North Side)
Newhazletttheater.org · Primestage.com

Pittsburgh Opera Up Close: Rigoletto
Free admission 2-3:30pm
Opera Up Close is an in-depth, lecture-format look at the music and story of Verdi’s Rigoletto with Maestro Walker, plus singers and directors from the production.
2425 Liberty Ave. (Strip District)
Pittsburghopera.org · facebook.com/PittsburghOpera

Pittsburgh Opera: Rising Stars Concert
Free admission 6-8pm
Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Program is hailed as one of the country’s leading training programs for young singers. Meet our 2012-13 Resident Artists as they introduce themselves through their favorite arias. Reservations are required. Limit four seats. Register online or at 412-281-0912, ext. 216.
See location details above on September 23rd.

10 Free Thank You Cards!

 

"Thank you."

Two words not said enough, by bosses, by spouses, by friends, or by strangers on the street. Tiny Prints is out to change that.

For one week only, you can get 10 FREE thank you cards from Tiny Prints.

All you pay is shipping (as low as $3.50).

These cards can be completely customized and personalized to your tastes. Choose from thousands of designs, add pictures, change the text, the fonts, the colors. You get to make these cards uniquely you.

Just use the promo code FREETHANKS when you check out and pay the shipping and Tiny Prints will send the 10 cards right away. Then...it's up to you to use them!
Offer ends September 19.

Let's start a Thank You Revolution!Visit Tiny Prints now to take advantage of this incredible deal.

Snuggle Bugs Giveaway #2

The Snuggle Bugs & Company sale is just around the corner!

Snuggle Bugs & Company is a unique children's consignment event that brings you the greatest selection in children's clothing, toys, baby equipment, and more at the absolute best prices!

Shop, consign, go and have a great time!

September 15th - 22nd
{closed on the 18th and 19th}
at the former Value City store in Pleasant Hills   If you've ever been to one of these local consignment sales you know how hugely popular they are! Translation: the check out line can be quite a wait. {But for the deals you find, it's worth it, of course!}   We are giving away 1 pass each to 2 lucky winners to JUMP THE LINE! This means when you are ready to check out, you simply tell a manager who will escort you right into check-out. Wha-la - no waiting! {You will need photo ID to claim your pass at the door.}  Contest open for entries through September 10th, 10pm. * Go here to enter. * Good luck!

A day at the Carnegie Science Center

Ever wonder how many events the Carnegie Science Center can pack into one day?

 

Just check out today's calendar:

 

10:00 am USS Requin USS Requin Submarine 11:00 am The Sky Above Mister Rogers Neighborhood Buhl Digital Planetarium   Taste the Rainbow Kitchen Theater 11:15 am Born to be Wild Rangos Omnimax Theater 12:00 pm One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Buhl Digital Planetarium   Fruit Flambe Kitchen Theater   Illumination Sensation Kitchen Theater 12:15 pm Tornado Alley Rangos Omnimax Theater 1:00 pm Stars Over Pittsburgh Buhl Digital Planetarium   Science in a Scoop Kitchen Theater   Freeze! Works Theater 1:15 pm Born to be Wild Rangos Omnimax Theater 2:00 pm Infinity Express Buhl Digital Planetarium   High Voltage Works Theater 2:15 pm Tornado Alley Rangos Omnimax Theater 3:00 pm Classic Rock Laser Show Buhl Digital Planetarium   Fruit Flambe Kitchen Theater 3:15 pm Born to be Wild Rangos Omnimax Theater 4:00 pm Two Small Pieces of Glass Buhl Digital Planetarium 4:15 pm Tornado Alley Rangos Omnimax Theater Exhibit / Exhibition Miniature Railroad & Village®     Highmark SportsWorks®     Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World     Roboworld   Theater Show The Dark Knight Rises Rangos Omnimax Theater

There's something for everyone - go and check it out!

Snuggle Bugs Consignment sale + Giveaway

Snuggle Bugs & Company is a unique children's consignment event that brings you the greatest selection in children's clothing, toys, baby equipment, and more at the absolute best prices!

Shop, consign, go and have a great time!

September 15th - 22nd
{closed on the 18th and 19th}
at the former Value City store in Pleasant Hills Shop

• Save 60% to 90% off of retail on everything you need for your family!
• Choose from a vast selection of high quality, current items.
• Shop with ease in a store that is super-organized.

Consign

• Earn 60% to 80% for your outgrown childrens items!
• Sell your items easily AND make money!
• Shop before we open to the public!
• Set your own price. We have a great pricing guide to make this simple.
• Track your sales on a nightly basis...it's easy!
• Get paid! Checks are available following the event at pick up.

Consignor Benefits

1. It's easy -- Their website makes entering your items quick and easy!
2. You're in control -- Track your daily sales online! (Detailed sales reports show your sales and inventory).
3. The payout is great -- Earn AT LEAST 60% for your items. Maximize your profit by participating in our incentive programs. (Referral programs, volunteer opportunities and more are available)! Click here to learn how you can make up to 80%.

*

Giveaway

We are giving away 2 passes to 2 winners to shop the volunteer pre-sale on Thursday, September 13th, 11am-8pm. The first day is usually only open to volunteers working the sale, so this is a special pass provided by Leigh of Snuggle Bugs!

This pass allows you first dibs on the entire sale!

This is a pass for you & a guest (this does not allow for a child, it is simply 2 passes for 2 adults).

This giveaway will end Tuesday, September 4th at 8pm.

Your name will be held at the door of the sale (no passes will be mailed) and you will need ID to enter.

*

Go here to enter.

*

Good luck!

 

Weekend Happenings in the 'Burgh

Saturday, August 25th

 

Saturday is a great day to visit Carnegie Science Center! Carnegie Science Center is offering free parking (while spaces last!) to visitors entering the parking lot between 9:30 am and 4 pm, on Saturday, Aug. 25, courtesy of Giant Eagle! The Science Center is open 10 am – 7 pm, plus evening movies and laser shows.

 

Squonk Opera: GO Roadshow

August 25, 2012
Schenley Plaza
Shows at 4pm & 8pm

GO Roadshow is “a musical street spectacle on wheels”. This show-making machine is a 34-foot long monster truck retrofitted with truck-horn calliope, a wall made of rotors and a spinning grand piano that is played while it wheels around! Each show starts with a shameless parade of peacock trumpets, spinning drums, accordion, sousaphone and glockenspiel. GO is a music and art-mobile – a rolling ruckus that opens up like a mechanical blossom to make the street a vibrant place where people can share a community of the imagination. Night shows include video projected on a rotor screen made of movement itself, and on a blimp that has a mouth that opens in a call to celebration. We are drawing from the great American history of traveling circuses, Shriner and holiday parades, medicine shows, and used car lot events that vitalized the heartland of this country.
 Presented by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and sponsored by EQT Corporation.

 

Sunday, August 26

 Venture Outdoors:

Family & Community Outdoor Festival

Sunday, August 26th.

1pm - 5pm

Location: Allegheny Commons

This festival will have free beginner-friendly activities for the whole family. Try scaling a climbing wall, paddling a kayak on Lake Elizabeth, using a GPS unit to find secret treasures, or biking around the park. Food, music and dancing will be offered throughout the event.

 

Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival
 Sunday August 26
 11am - 5pm

Bring a produce item or canned good to donate to the greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and receive FREE admission to the festival and to Phipps Conservatory’s Summer Flower Show: Fountains of Youth during event hours. The festival itself will include a farmers market, garlic roasting, live chef demonstrations, tomato & garlic tastings and kids activities. There will also be a seed swap for gardeners!