PROTECTING PETS FROM LYME DISEASE PREVENTION

And Symptom Management Tips

by Paige Cerull

When the weather is nice and we crave outdoor adventures with our pets, we may not want to think about Lyme disease, but it’s a good idea to take precautions to avoid an infection. One bite from an infected tick could lead to troubling health concerns. Despite the risks, there is no reason to hide indoors, as there are numerous actions we can take to protect our animal companions from infection and to relieve their symptoms should they contract the ailment.

Disease Prevalence in the U.S.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Lyme disease is spread by bites from blacklegged deer ticks or western blacklegged ticks that carry the disease-causing bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. While cases have been reported in nearly every U.S. state, Lyme disease is most common in the Northeast, Upper Midwest and Northwest.

A 2018 study published in Environmetrics found that the prevalence of Lyme disease in dogs is getting worse in the Northeast and spreading into regions that weren’t previously considered to be high risk, including areas in North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee.

Symptoms in Cats, Dogs and Horses

Lyme disease affects animals differently. Veterinarian Erin O’Leary, founder of Heal House Call Veterinarian, explains that cats with Lyme disease are asymptomatic. “We don’t see any symptoms in cats, so we don’t tend to test or treat for Lyme in cats,” she explains. Canine Lyme disease is a different story. Per O’Leary, dogs often exhibit lameness that may shift among the legs. Fever and swelling in the joints are common. Dogs can also expe- rience a serious kidney complication called Lyme nephritis that causes them to feel very sick, drink lots of water and urinate more. Two studies performed by IDEXX, a developer of diagnostic and software products for animals, revealed that dogs exposed to tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, had a 43 percent increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

According to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, horses with Lyme disease may experience weight loss, lameness that shifts among the legs, muscle tenderness, low-grade fever and swollen joints.

Preventing Tick Bites

Nicole Savageau, a veterinarian with The Vets, notes that pet owners can naturally reduce their pet’s risk of being bitten by a tick by keeping their yards in check. “Ticks prefer to live in areas with tall grass, weeds and leaf litter,” she says. “Keeping your yard tidy by mowing your lawn and removing any dead leaves or debris can help reduce the number of ticks in your yard.”

Pet owners may also use food-grade diatomaceous earth, a non-toxic powder, to help kill ticks in areas where pets like to spend time. Several natural fly sprays, many of which help to repel ticks, are also available for horses.

Removing a Tick

It’s important to carefully inspect pets for tick bites after spending time outdoors. “If you can remove the tick within 24 to 48 hours of the bite, it won’t transmit Lyme disease,” O’Leary maintains. She recommends tools like the Tick Twister or a pair of tweezers to safely coax a tick from their pet. “If you can get down to where the head is inserted and squeeze that with tweezers, that’s the easiest thing to do,” she says.

Savageau suggests keeping pet hair trimmed short, which can make it easier to spot and remove ticks, and cleaning the bite site with soap and water or an antiseptic solution to prevent infection. It’s important to watch for signs of inflammation or infection, like redness, swelling or discharge. “If any of these symptoms appear, or if the pet develops a fever or lethargy, the owner should contact their veterinarian for advice,” she says.

Caring for an Infected Pet

According to O’Leary, the antibiotic doxycycline is the best available treatment for Lyme disease, and giving the pet a bit of turmeric to eat can relieve inflammation, though it is best to consult with a veterinarian regarding the most appropriate treatment options and dosages. To reduce a fever, soaking a towel in cool water and applying it around a pet’s paws and ears will help.

Savageau highlights the importance of feeding pets a balanced and nutritious diet that supports the immune system, as well as supplements and other natural remedies. “This may include adding probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids to their food to support gut health and reduce inflammation. Herbs like echinacea may help stimulate the immune system and support the body’s ability to fight infections,” she says, adding, “Always consult with a veterinarian before starting any natural or alternative treatment for pets, as some may be harmful or interfere with prescribed medications.”

Calendar Of Events

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SATURDAY, JULY 1

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Night Market – 5-10pm. Hosted by Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership at Market Square. Fridays and Saturdays through October. Awesome outdoor pop-up shopping market and festival featuring Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors. Clothing, furniture, candles, food, drinks, and more. Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, 412-566-4190.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

Pittsburgh Vegan Festival – 11am-6pm. Hosted by Sundae. Food trucks outside, over 100 vendors inside! Food, dessert, wellness, dance and yoga classes, Thai, belly, and break-dancing demos, live harp music, animal rescue, and more. A portion of profits will be donated to nonprofits Humane Action PGH, and Among the Wildflowers Sanctuary. Tickets $5 at PittsburghVegan.com. Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd, Monroeville. Crouse Run Guided Forest Bath – Shinrin-Yoku – 3-6pm. Hosted by Rooted in Sound. Shinrin-yoku means “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest breathing.” It is a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. We will combine the sounds of the Singing Bowls with nature in this meditation. $55. Register at RootedInSound. com/event-calendar/. 412-609-8999. Crouse Run Forest, 2684 Wildwood Rd, Hampton Township. Birding By Ear – Summer Sounds – 5-6pm. Online event hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited and Frank the Bird Guy. Learn the sounds of summer. Listen to the various sounds made by birds and learn what they are probably saying. Free. Find the Zoom link under “upcoming events” at Facebook.com/ WBUofVentura.

SUNDAY,

July 9

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Pittsburgh Glass Center – 10am-Noon. Hosted by Pittsburgh Glass Center. Sensory-friendly experience in a safe and welcoming environment. Live glass blowing demonstrations with ASL interpretation and a designated quiet zone for visitors of all ages. Borrow a sensory kit (noise-canceling headphones, paper fans, fidget toys and more) from the front desk. Free and open to the public. Info at PittsburghGlassCenter.org. 5472 Penn Ave.

MONDAY, JULY 10

Leaf an Impact: Environmental Science Summer Camp – 9am-4pm Mon-Fri. Hosted by The Citizen Science Lab. Age 8-11. Environmental science combines geology, hydrology, chemistry, and ecology, offering something for every young scientist. The future of our planet is in their hands. $290. Register at TheCitizenScienceLab.org/Programs/Summercamps. Various camps available through August. The Citizen Science Lab, Pittsburgh’s first community life sciences laboratory, 1699 Washington Rd. TheCitizenScienceLab.org. 814-830-3100.

Monday Morning Yoga with All Bodies Welcome – 9:15-10:15am. Hosted by East End Food Co-op.

Start your week with this gentle yoga class. Includes movement, breath work, final relaxation. All abilities, flexibility, and experience welcome. Chair or fflexibilityn. Free. Tickets at EEFCyoga.Eventbrite. com. Drop-ins ok. Info AllBodiesWelcomeYoga. com. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

Home Food Preservation: Freezing – 2-3:30pm. Registration deadline noon, 7 July. Online webinar hosted by Penn State Extension. This series provides scientific background, preparation tips, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home. $5. Register to receive link. Extension.psu.edu/customer/account/login/referer/ or call 1-877-345-0691.

Salt Cave Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation w/Brooke Smokelin – 6-7pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. Sound Healer Brooke Smokelin begins a musical meditation journey with a relaxation sequence, flows into meditation and guided visualization, then dissolves into the pure tones of quartz crystal singing bowls. $55. Register at Clients.MindBodyOnline. com/classic/ws. Salt of the Earth, 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Y12SR Relapse Prevention Group – 8:15-9:30pm. In person and online, hosted by Yoga Recovery Pittsburgh. Recovery services for those seeking holistic relief from addiction. Join Yoga for 12-Step Recovery on Thursdays at Yoga Factory Pittsburgh (space limited) and online. Complete member form, sign waiver, and register for session at YogaRecoveryPGH.com. $Donation requested. Yoga Recovery Pittsburgh, 3418 Penn Ave.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

The Green Book: Guide to Freedom – Film Screening – 6:30-8:30pm. Hosted by the Senator John Heinz History Center. This 2019 Smithsonian Channel documentary details how “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” an annual travel guide created by Victor H. Green in 1936, helped Black Americans travel more safely and with some dignity in segregated America. Yoruba Richen, award-winning documentarian and director the film, will discuss the film after the screening. $Free. Registration required at HeinzHistoryCenter.Salsalabs.org/Green-Book-Film-Dcreening/ index.html. Attendees can tour the exhibit The Negro Motorist Green Book beginning at 5:30pm. Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St. 412-454-6000.

SATURDAY JULY 15

Yoga & Mindfulness Group Training – 12:30-1pm. Hosted in person and online by Yoga Recovery Pittsburgh. Designed for certified yoga instructors with at least 200 hours of certification. This 3-day course teaches yoga aimed at mindfulness skill building, trauma processing, and emotional awareness. Based on the Yoga for 12-Step Recovery model, this training uses yoga asana, energy healing, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness to inspire health. Provides 12 hours of continuing education approved by the Yoga Alliance. Training dates are 7/15, 7/22, and 8/5. $250. Register at YogaRecoveryPGH.com/events. 3418 Penn Ave. Yoga in the Park Allegheny Commons West – 1011am Saturdays thru August. Hosted by Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Free, all ages, all levels. Meet at 638 W Ohio St. Info CounselingWellnessPGH.com/ yoga-in-the-park.

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Pittsburgh Indian Festival ’23 – Noon-7pm. Hosted by Desi Dhamaaka and Meenakshi Aggarwal. Dive into incredible food with diversity of cuisine, music and art in the rich heritage and beautiful culture from various states if India at Carnegie Park. Info Meenakshi Aggarwal 412-715-2748. Carnegie Park, 938 Forsythe Rd.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Webinar: Which Came First, Butterflies or Moths? – 5-5:45pm. Online event hosted by Allegheny Land Trust. Join Allegheny Land Trust Senior Director of Education and Curriculum, Julie, to learn some of the fascinating biology behind moths. Register and find the link at AlleghenyLandTrust.NetworkForGood.com/events/55770-magnificent-mothswebinar. Consider adding a donation to support our high-quality programs.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21

Picklesburgh – Fri, Sat, Sun, July 21, 22, 23. Hours vary. Hosted by Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Venture into the delectable world of all things pickled – from classic dill to adventurous and creative flavors, handcrafted food and artisan drinks from local chefs. Pickle-themed snacks and merchandise, contests, live music. Free admission. Boulevard of the Allies from Stanwix St to Smithfield St. Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, 412-566-4190.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Co-op Crafts – with Creative Reuse – 11am – 1pm. Hosted by East End Food Co-op. Turn recycled materials into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. All material provided by Creative Reuse. Register at EventBrite. com/d/United-States--Pennsylvania/East-End-FoodCo-op/. Bring an open mind, and we’ll cover the rest. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St.

Beginner Bird ID Class: Summer Edition! – 5-6pm. Online event hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited and Frank the Bird Guy. Struggling to identify birds in your yard or neighborhood? This class will focus on the most common species you might see and how to tell them apart. Free. Find the Zoom link under “upcoming events” at Facebook.com/WBUofVentura.

MONDAY, JULY 24

Community Cultures Fermentation Series: Pickles n’ Pop (fermenting berries) – 6-7:30pm. Hosted by East End Food Co-op with Trevor Ring, founder of Community Cultures. Harness the flavor of berries through wild fermentation. Take home lactofermented berries and wild soda to ferment at home. Follow directions for correct door entry to conference room. $20/member, $25/non-members at EventBrite. com/d/United-States--Pennsylvania/East-End-FoodCo-op/. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Carnegie Museum Free Days & Discounts – 10am5pm. Hosted by Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and Awesome Adventures, Awesome Events – Pittsburgh. Museum admission is $12 after 3pm on weekdays. Use promo code AFTER3 at checkout. See all discount offers at CMOA.org/visit/discount-offers. Bank of America card holders and employees, see link to free days at CarnegieMuseums.org/Bank-of-America-MuseumsOn-Us. Info CarnegieMuseums.org. 4400 Forbes Ave. Co-op Crafts – with Creative Reuse – 11am – 1pm. Hosted by East End Food Co-op. Turn recycled materials into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. All material provided by Creative Reuse. Register at EventBrite. com/d/United-States--Pennsylvania/East-End-FoodCo-op/. Bring an open mind, and we’ll cover the rest. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St.

MONDAY, JULY 31

Community Cultures Fermentation Series: Intro to Koji & Tempeh – 6-7:30pm. Hosted by East End Food Co-op. Explore the wonders of mold-based ferments with a focus on koji and tempeh. Learn how to make an incubator at home. Follow directions for correct door entry to conference room. $20/member, $25/non-members at EventBrite.com/d/UnitedStates--Pennsylvania/East-End-Food-Co-op/. East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade St.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

9th Annual Pittsburgh VegFest – 11am-5pm. Hosted by Pittsburgh VegFest. An outdoor ‘go-to’ summer festival in the heart of the city bringing the best veg food, music, shopping, speakers, yoga demos, and family and pet friendly entertainment together, celebrating the vibrant and diverse animal advocacy in the Steel City. $Free. Join us at the Allegheny Commons East Park, East Ohio St. Info PittsburghVegFest.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

Building Bridges Day – 9:30am-1:30pm. Hosted by Building Bridges. A community focused event promoting unity and connection among all individuals regardless of background or differences. Featuring mural painting, community dialogue, cultural performances, live bands, vendors with school supplies, food, and more. Join us at the Highmark Stadium parking lot, 501 W Station Dr. Info 703-229-7359.

Ongoing Events

Sunday

Squirrel Hill Farmers Market– 9am-1pm. Thru Nov. Hosted by CitiParks. Local freshly picked fruits and vegetables, meats, cheese, baked goods etc. SNAP accepted. Info CitiParks.net. Beacon/ Bartlett Parking Lot.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Art as Therapy – 1-3pm. 2nd and 4th Sunday. Hosted by Atithi Studios. Unlock the therapeutic potential of artmaking. All disciplines and levels. Pay what you can to keep this program going. Registration required: AtithStudios.com/programs.

The Writer’s Club – 1-3pm. 1st and 3rd Sunday. Hosted by Atithi Studios. Writers of all experience levels explore writing through discussions, feedback circles, prompts, and creative exercises. Pay what you can to keep this program going. Registration required: AtithStudios.com/programs.

Spiritual Sounds – 4-5pm. Hosted by Salt of the Earth. First Sunday each month thru July. Enchanting and energetic healing with cleansing and grounding crystal singing bowl vibrations. Michele combines crystal bowls, reiki, and guided meditation. Tickets $45 at Clients.MindBodyOnline.com/ classic/ws. Salt of the Earth. 504 Valley Brook Rd, McMurray. 724-260-0472.

Sunday’s Restorative Rejuvenation – 5-6:30pm. 3rd Sun. Hosted by Morgantown Power Yoga. All levels welcome. Learn to use breath, props, and focused awareness to decrease stress and anxiety in the body and the mind. Compliment your power yoga practice with restorative rejuvenation. $25. 235 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV. Tickets: Clients. MindBodyOnline.com.

The Poetry Atelier – 6-8pm. 1st Sunday each month. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. A series of sharing writings and writing processes, with writers invited to read their work, workshop their shared submissions, and experiment together in invented group exercises. Open and inclusive respectful forum. Drop-ins welcome. $5 suggested donation. 214 N Lexington Ave. 412-225-9269.

Hatha I Yoga – 7-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

monday

Hatha I Yoga – 10-11am and 6:30-7:30pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha II Yoga – 12:20-12:50. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. New lunchtime class with Christianne. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

1 Hood Power Hour – 7-8pm. A virtual forum hosted by 1 Hood Power to discuss all things political in SWPA and beyond. A virtual public affairs forum featuring elected officials, policymakers and thought leaders. 617-517-7600. Facebook.com/1HoodPower. tuesday wednesday

Hatha I Yoga – 8:45-9:30am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Sensory Friendly Afternoon – 1-5pm. Second Tuesdays monthly thru Nov 2023. Hosted by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders and sensory issues enjoy a comfortable and accepting museum experience Lights and sounds are adjusted, there are designated quiet areas, and sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and fidgets are available. Regular rates of admission apply. Info, PittsburghKids.org/visit/accessibility. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way.

WVU Core Arboretum Nature Connection Series – 6-8pm. Through August. Hosted by WVU Core Arboretum. Meet at the woodland amphitheater to learn about nature from regional and local experts. Free. Visit Arboretum.WVU.edu/#calendar for topic. WVU Core Arboretum, Monongahela Blvd and Evansdale Dr, Morgantown, WV. 304-293-0387.

Beginners Yoga – 7:30-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga. org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Mindful Museum, 55+ - 9am-1pm. Hosted by Carnegie Museum of Art. Extensive suite of programs and activities for age 55+. Nurtures mind, body, and soul. Includes art paths, meditation stops, drawing, art, chair yoga, art history, social gatherings, guided tours, exclusive digital content, and more. Designed to support novice and experienced learners. Discounted coffee and pastries at Café Carnegie, and $5 parking. One-time registration fee grants unlimited participation. Scholarships available. 412-622-328. $55/members, $85/non-members. Program Registration@CarnegieMuseums.org. Hatha I Yoga – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Yoga for Balance and Harmony – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Harmony Acres Farmer’s Market – 3-6pm. MayOctober. Fresh veggies, wine samples, food trucks. 355 Perryopolis Rd, Belle Vernon. 724-244-7143.

THRIVE Carmichaels Community Garden Project Meeting – 6-7pm every second Wed. Hosted by Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. Attend in person or via Zoom. Fellowship Hall, 101 W South St, Carmichaels. Info 724-223-5477. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn – 6-9pm. 18 and over. 2nd Wednesday thru November. Hosted by HackPittsburgh. If you knit, crochet, spin, do needlepoint or any yarny craft, join our monthly Stitch & Bitch. Free to members, $2 donation requested but not required. Entry to venue is on Jumonville St. GPS: (40.437892-79.977705). Official address 1936 Fifth Ave. Info@HackPittsburgh.org.

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Mid-Week Reset – 7-7:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Yoga and Sound Bath – 7-8:15pm. 1st Wed. With Susannah Azzaro. $25. Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh, 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Yoga Classes – 9:30-10:30am. 1st & 2nd Thurs.

Hosted by Spruce Street United Methodist Church. All ages and abilities with variations to accommodate health and movement issues, with students sitting or standing next to a chair. Emphasis on meditative practices. Wear comfortable clothing. 386 Spruce St, Morgantown, W Virginia. 304-292-3359.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Movement and Breath Meditation – 1-1:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha II Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Sound Bath Thursdays – 7:30-8:30pm. Hosted by Rooted in Sound at Green Heiress. One of the world’s oldest wellness practices, sound healing creates space for a deep meditative state using gongs and Himalayan singing bowls to send vibrations throughout your body. Registration required, $30 at RootedInSound.com/Event-Calendar. Green Heiress, 209 Commercial Ave.

Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program –6-9pm. Online course beginning Oct 2023, ending March 2024. Hosted by Penn State Extension. Applications accepted until August 31, 2023. Fee $200. If interested, contact Susan Shoemaker, svs7524@ PSU.edu. 724-438-0111.

Intermission: The Artful Happy Hour – 6-9pm. Third Thursdays monthly. Hosted by August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Bring your favorite co-worker and enjoy live music, crafted cocktails and specialty hors d’ oeuvres and unwind while you tour the galleries and chill on the patio. 980 Liberty Ave. 412-339-1011.

Y12SR Relapse Prevention Group – 8:15-9:30pm. In person and online, hosted by Yoga Recovery Pittsburgh. Recovery services for those seeking holistic relief from addiction. Join Yoga for 12-Step Recovery on Thursdays at Yoga Factory Pittsburgh (space limited) and online. Complete member form, sign waiver, and register for session at YogaRecoveryPGH.com. $Donation requested. Yoga Recovery Pittsburgh, 3418 Penn Ave.

Hatha II Yoga – 8:45-9:30am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434. saturday

First Friday Walk/Hike – 10-11:30am. Hosted by Allegheny Land Trust at various interesting parks and green areas around greater Pittsburgh. For info on location, focus, and cost go to AlleghenyLandTrust.networkforgood.com/events. 412-741-2750.

Friday Family Walk – 10am-Noon. Hosted by West Virginia Botanic Garden. First Friday of every month. Enjoy a short story followed by a walk around the Garden, conclude with a simple craft. Trail accommodates off road strollers. Members/ free, $15/donation per family suggested. Preregistration required: wvbg.org or Forms.donorsnap. com/form.

Friday 101 – Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab Public Workshops – 1-2pm. Hosted by BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. Take a crash course in maker technology – learn the basics of 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, and more. $30/ nonmembers, $25/members. One Allegheny Ave. 412-237-3400. Register: CarnegieScienceCenter.org. Northside Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Thru Nov 17. Hosted by CitiParks. Local freshly picked fruits and vegetables, meats, cheese, baked goods etc. SNAP accepted. Info CitiParks.net. Allegheny Commons Park at East Ohio St and Cedar Ave.

Morgantown Farmers Market – 8:30-noon. Hosted by Morgantown Farmers Market. Beginning April 29 at Morgantown Market Place, 400 Spruce St, Morgantown WV.

Hatha I Yoga – 10-10:45am. Hosted by Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh (HIP) Yoga. Register online for drop-in and membership rates. HIPYoga.org. 300 Beverly Rd. 412-344-7434.

All-Levels Vinyasa Flow with Sarah – 10-11am. Hosted by Gritstone Climbing and Fitness. Get your Zen on and bliss out with this gentle yet challenging flow. Member/nonmember pricing and packages available. Tickets at ClimbGritstone.com. 1901 Eljadid St, Morgantown, WV.

3D Printer Workshop – Noon-2pm. Hosted by Prototype PGH. Learn to use the Elegoo UV Photocuring 3D resin printer. $10 at Eventbrite. 460 Melwood Ave, Oakland. Info: PrototypePGH.com.

Prototype PGH – Monthly Open House – Noon2pm Second Sat of the month. Meet with members of our team to ask questions about Prototype and the events, workshops and services offered. Donations appreciated to cover free events and workshops. 460 Melwood Ave #208. RSVP on our Facebook page.

Second Saturdays at the Space Upstairs –8-11:45pm. Hosted by The Space Upstairs. Begun in 2007, Second Saturdays are the signature jazz happenings at the Space Upstairs. Lightbulbs and couches, coffee tables and deconstructed pianos, vivid splashes of light and projection. Poetry scribbled on the walls. Improvisational postmodern jazz dance by the Pillow Project. Different musical guest each month. Modern speakeasy magic and spontaneous art. Proudly a sober event serving several house-infused waters, specialty iced coffees and seasonal drinks for donation at the Space Bar. $15 at the door. 214 N Lexington Ave. 412-225-9269.