Ryan Buries Appointed President, North Park Sports Complex and Cool Springs

On December 2, 2019, Ryan Buries became the president of North Park & Cool Springs Sports Complex. A native of Montoursville, Pennsylvania, Mr. Buries graduated from Penn State University with a degree in marketing and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. His wife grew up in Upper St. Clair, and in 2010, they moved to Pittsburgh to be close to family, with Mr. Buries taking a position as Facility Manager with the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. In 2016, he was promoted to Director of Facilities.

“As President of North Park Sports Complex and Cool Springs, I’m responsible for the programming, revenue, booking—pretty much everything from top to bottom,” said Mr. Buries. The North Park Sports Complex is located on Wildwood Road adjacent to North Park, and Cool Springs is located in Bethel Park. Both facilities place an emphasis on children and adults alike being active and having fun.

“At North Park Sports Complex, we offer youth sports programs including flag-football, soccer, and T-ball leagues, as well as adult soccer leagues,” said Mr. Buries. The North Park Sports Complex also hosts Summer Sports Camps and Eco Camp. “Since we are so close to North Park, we take advantage of our setting and are able to explore the park during Eco Camp,” said Mr. Buries. The complex is also able to be rented for field days, practices, and other events.

“We are excited to be a venue for large-scale events to migrate to the North Hills. We host the Home & Garden Show and the Just Between Friends kids’ consignment events twice a year annually. There are so many opportunities to bring events and attractions,” said Mr. Buries. As president, Mr. Buries is charged with keeping up with trends to meet the needs of the people, and he recently oversaw the closure the Wildwood Highlands Entertainment Center next to the Sports Complex. “Even with the closure, the sports dome is still open. We are emphasizing sports and a more active lifestyle now, and we are actively seeking tenants for the Wildwood Highlands facility that complement our services and put the community first,” Mr. Buries. n

Arts & Entertainment

Area Students Art Show, thru Feb. 7, The Block Northway in the south corridor, lower level near Club Pilates and Blume Nail Salon. For details, visit www. TheBlockNorthway.com. Cranberry Artists Network Show by photographer, Thomas D’Andrea, runs the month of Feb. Meet the Artist, 6:30- 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5. For info, visit www. cranberryartistsnetwork.com. Legacy Movies: Dumplin, 2 p.m., Feb. 17; The Art of Racing in the Rain, Feb. 24, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., McCandless. Visit http://www.thelegacylineup.com/. Legacy Theatres shows: The Skyliners, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Mar. 21; Tribute to John Denver with Ted Vigil, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Apr. 11, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., McCandless. Visit http://www.thelegacylineup.com/productions.

The Outsiders, March 6–15, at the New Hazlett Theater Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets available at www.primestage.com.

Bereavement Support

Addiction Bereavement Support Group Beyond Bridge to Hope, 7-8:30 p.m., 2nd Wed., of every month, Cumberland Woods Village Chapel, McCandless Twp. Free of charge, no registration is necessary. Call (412) 748-5120. Bereavement Support Group in the North Hills, 10-11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Thurs. of each month, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park. To register, call (724) 334- 6600. Grief Support Group for widows and widowers over fifty, 2:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed., of the month, St. Sebastian Parish, 311 Siebert Rd. Visit http://www. saintsebastianparish.org/ Pittsburgh L.A.M.P.S. is for those grieving the loss of a child – includes miscarriages, still birth and prematurity. Meetings held 7:30 p.m., 1st Tues of the month, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cumberland Rd., McCandless. Contact Laurie.Jackson@lifeaftermps.org.

Cancer Support

Brain Tumor Group, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 3rd Thurs., Wexford. Visit www.cancercaring.org. Breast Cancer Support Groups, 5:30-7 p.m., 3rd Mon., AGH Hospital; 7-8:30 p.m.,1st & 3rd Weds, UPMC Passavant Cranberry; 6-7:30 p.m., 2nd & 4th Wed., AHN Health & Wellness Pavilion. Free & open to cancer patients & caregivers over 18, no students. Sponsored by the Cancer Caring Center. Register at (412) 622-1212. Cancer Caregivers Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., the 3rd Tues, in the North Hills. Visit www.cancercaring.org. Cancer Caring Center free exercise programs for cancer patients, 8:30-9:30 p.m. every Wed., Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA; 9:30-10:30 a.m., every Sat., Sewickley YMCA. Registration is required, call (412) 622- 1212. Cancer Support Groups at Our Clubhouse, 6:30-8 p.m., 1st Tues, Breast Cancer Support and Prostate Cancer Groups; 6-8 p.m., 2nd Tues, Multiple Myeloma; 6-8 p.m., 3rd Tues, Living Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer; 6:30-8 p.m., 2nd Thurs., Pancreatic Cancer Group, 2816 Smallman St., Pgh. Call (412) 338-1919 to register. Gentle Yoga Cancer Support, 5:45- 6:45 p.m., 3rd Mon., North Hills. Visit www.cancercaring.org. General Cancer Center Support Groups, 6:30-8 p.m., 2nd & 4th Weds, UPMC Passavant Cranberry. Free & open to cancer patients & caregivers over 18, no students. Sponsored by the Cancer Caring Center. Register at (412) 622-1212. Metastatic Cancer Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m., 1st Thur. of each month, UPMC Passavant Hospital-McCandless. For cancer patients and survivors with metastatic disease. Caregivers are

44 FEBRUARY 2020 | www.northernconnectionmag.com welcomed. No cost to attend. Led by Wendy Myers, MSW, LSW. Free parking & light refreshments. Sponsored by the Cancer Caring Center. Register at (412) 622-1212. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) “Teal Hearts Network” meets 6-8 p.m., the 3rd Monday of every month at the Cancer Caring Center. This network group is for ovarian cancer survivors. Visit http://ovarian.org/component/events/event/483. Young Adult Cancer Group, 5:30-7 p.m., 4th Tues, North Hills. Visit www. cancercaring.org.

Colleges & Universities

La Roche University now offers International Scholar Credit Initiative Program. For details, visit international@laroche.edu or call (412) 536-1279.

Community

Depreciation Lands Museum Events: Gunn Klass, Tues 6:30-9:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 4; History Lesson on George Washington, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 19; Weaving Classes, Beginners, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mar. 7 & Harness Looms, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Mar. 21; Orientation of New Costumed Interpreters, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Mar. 29, Spinning Class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Apr. 18. Visit dlmuseum.org or call (412) 486-0563.

Concerts

Twilight Night: A Starry Preview of North Hills School Musicals, 7 p.m., Feb. 6 & 7, Memorial Park Church in Allison Park. For details, visit memorialparkchurch.org/twilightnight or call Jim at (412) 364-9492 x118.

Conferences & Seminars

Autism: Stronger Together for a Lifetime, Apr. 30, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh, Cranberry. For detail, visit autismofpa.org. Ulysses S. Grant’s Friendship with President Abraham Lincoln, 11 a.m., Feb. 18, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., McCandless. Visit http://www.thelegacylineup.com/.

Just Ask Julian: Elder Law Questions Answered: How do I know if my Power of Attorney will work? 1 p.m., Feb. 20, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., McCandless. Visit http://www.thelegacylineup.com/.

Dancing

Bodiography’s Unveiled, 8 p.m., Feb. 7 & 8, Byham Theater. For tickets, visit trustarts.org/production, or call (412) 456-6666. Country Knight Line Dancers host a line dance 7-10:30 p.m. every Wed., in St. Athanasius Hall, cost $5 per person. Call, Janine (412) 931-6971 or janine. beley@gmail.com. Oldies Dance with Golden Oldies D.J. Marty Tack, 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 15, (3rd Sat. each month) S.S. Peter & Paul’s Ukrainian Hall, 10 Arbor Street Lyndora. Songs from the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s, $9 admission, snacks, coffee, tea, & ice provided. B.Y.O.B. Open to the Public. For info, call Marty (724) 283-1867.

Environmental

Health & Wellness Expo, 6 p.m., Feb. 7; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 8, Clearview Mall. For details, visit ButlerCountyChamber.com or call (724) 283-2222. Parkinson’s Exercise programs are available at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford. For details, visit http://www. oxfordathleticclub.com/knocking-outparkinsons-with-the-newest-programsat-oxford/ or call (724) 933-1911.

Historical

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table meeting, 7 p.m., Feb. 17, Hampton Township Community Center, 1301 McCully Rd., Allison Park. Richard Condon presents Civil War Pittsburgh. Free & open to the public.

Library

Northland Library, Movie Night Downtown Abbey, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 6; Pain in the Back is Whack, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13; Come Write-In, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20; Yarn It All, 7 p.m., Feb. 18 & 1 p.m., Feb. 21. Visit www.northlandlibrary.org or (412) 366-8100.

Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club meetings, 7 p.m., Tues., Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20 & Nov. 17, at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Rd. Meetings are free. For info, email cs4wpmc@gmail.com or visit wpamushroomclub.org.

Fundraisers

Used Books, CDs and DVDs Sale. Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Rd., corner of Rochester Rd. in Franklin Park. For hours and other info, visit www.stbrendans.org or call (412) 364-5974.

Gardening

Longvue Acres Garden Club presentation, Pennsylvania Native Plants for Challenging Spaces, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25, at Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Hwy., McCandless. The program is free & open to the public. For info, email longvueacresgardenclub19502gmail.com.

Health & Wellness

First Place 4 Health is a Christian Bible-based weight loss group that meets 6:15-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 536 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. Call (412) 487-4819.

Moms

S.P.I.N. For Single Moms: 6-7:30 p.m., 4th Monday of the Month in Bellevue. Call (412) 366-1300.

Networking

Amity Lodge #45 affiliated with Italian Sons & Daughters of America is welcoming new members. Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of the month with a social & refreshments. Call Joanne at (724) 443-8303. AmSpirit Cranberry Twp., Referral Based Networking Chapter meets 7:15 a.m. every Wed. at the North Park Lounge in Cranberry Twp. Contact: Mike Hall at rentit@general-rental-center.com or (724) 612-7844. AmSpirit Business Link McCandless, Referral Based Networking Chapter meets noon every Wed. at the Wildwood Golf Club, Sample Road, Allison Park. Contact: Stephen Deal at stephendeal@ pghdeal.org or (724) 493-3292. AmSpirit Pittsburgh North Chapter, Referral Based Networking Chapter meets 8:00 a.m. every Thurs. at the Sports Grille Cranberry Twp. Contact: Dan Novakovich at novakovich@zoominternet.net or 724-309-2553. AmSpirit Wexford, Referral Based Networking Chapter meets 8:15 a.m. every Wed. at Walnut Grill, Wexford. Contact: Jen O’Donnell at jnodonnell86@yahoo.com or (724) 809-6647. Western PA Professional Business Association Network Breakfast, 7:15 a.m., Tuesdays, King’s Restaurant, Rt. 8, Gibsonia. Call Mary Ann, at (724) 935-2221 or www.wpabusiness.com.

Opportunities

ESL Conversation Friends, teaches everyday language skills to immigrants, meets at 10 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. & 7 p.m. Weds. at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Rd., in Franklin Park. New students & volunteers are welcome. Visit www.stbrendans.org or call (412) 364-5974.

Outreach

Knitters needed to join the Busy Hands Group at The Olive Branch Fair Trade Store and Missions. The group meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, at 11160 Perry Highway in Wexford. Bring your needles! For info, call (724) 799-8700. Nativity Lutheran Church, 4517 Mt. Royal Blvd. in Allison Park is a donation site for non-perishable groceries for North Hills Community Outreach for its three food pantries. Drop-off hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit, www.nativitylutheranchurch15101.org. North Hills Food Bank, 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. every Tues & Thurs, rear parking

lot of Hiland Presbyterian Church, 845 Perry Highway. Call, (412) 366-7477 or www.northhillsfoodbank.com. Donations always welcome. Ridgewood Food Pantry, open every Tue. 5-7 p.m. & every Wed. 2-6 p.m., 335 Center Ave. Pgh. Street parking available. Helping the West View Community Call Judy at (412) 931- 1313. UPMC Passavant Auxiliary Membership Opportunities, are you looking for an opportunity for social interaction with other dedicated people in support of UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry? Then join UPMC Passavant Auxiliary’s tradition of caring. The Auxiliary meets the 2nd Monday of each month (Sept.-June) at 10 a.m. Contact Alice at (412) 748- 6640 or burkea2@ph.upmc.edu.

Presentations

Opus I Music Society presentation, Music in the White House from George Washington through Abraham Lincoln, 10 a.m., Feb. 10, in the music room of LifePointe Alliance Church, Rt. 228. Refreshments at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. For details, visit https://www.pfmc-music.org/clubOpusI. html.

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Races & Walks

Brendan’s Boots, the hiking group of St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, hits the trail every three weeks. The group meets at 10 a.m. & each hike is followed by lunch at a restaurant. For details, visit stbrendans.org or call (412) 364-5974.

Schools

Fox Chapel School District Kindergarten registrations, starting online Feb. 4, visit http://register.fcasd. edu. Seneca Valley School District will be accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020-2021 school year during the month of March. An electronic PDF version of the forms can be found at www. svsd.net/KRegistration.

Shows

North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild Quilt Show, April 24-26, the Ross Township Community Center. The theme is “Log Cabin Fever.” Over 100 quilts displayed and a variety of vendors. For details on the show or becoming a member, visit www.NPQG.org. Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival, Mar. 20-21, DoubleTree by Hilton in Green Tree. For info, visit pghknitandcrochet@ gmail.com.

Social

Great Fellowship Social Club, meeting noon, 2nd Sat. each month in Wexford, Bella Frutteto, 2602 Brandt School Rd., 15090. Live music, Dixieland, Jazz, & Eclectic sounds. $25 entertainment with a choice from Bella Frutetto’s special events menu. All are welcome! Cash bar opens at 11:30 a.m. Call (267) 838-5622, or visit our website www.fellowsclub1904.com. Mosaic Singles Community (40+), a Christian Family-based community at Orchard Hill. Visit www.orchardhillchurch.com/adults.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 a.m., Tues., at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Rd., in Franklin Park. For info, visit www.stbrendans. org or call (412) 364-5974. Amputee Support Group, 4-5:30 p.m., 3rd Wed. of every month, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley, 3rd Floor Boardroom, 303 Camp Meeting Rd., Sewickley. For info, call Michelle at (412) 749-2388. Brain Injury & Stroke Support Group, noon-1:15 p.m., 3rd Weds., HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Sewickley, 3rd Floor Board Room. For info, call Michelle at (412) 749-2388. Brain Injury Support Group, Mind Matters, 7-9 p.m., every 3rd Thurs., of the month, Butler Memorial Hospital, East Brady St. in the Dimmick Center. Call (724) 283-6666. Brain Tumor Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., 3rd Thurs., AHN Health & Wellness Pavilion. Free & open to cancer patients & caregivers over 18, no students. Sponsored by the Cancer Caring Center. Register at (412) 622-1212. Bridge to Hope, 7 p.m., every Wed., of the month, Passavant Hospital Conference Center, at Cumberland Woods Village, McCandless Twp. For drug & alcohol addiction. Visit bridge

2hope.org, or call (412) 748-5120. bridge2hope.org. Compulsive Eaters Anonymous, 11 a.m., Tues., Prayer Room of Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Rd., McCandless. For info, call Jane at (412) 951-9517. Lupus Foundation meetings, 7-8:30 p.m., every 3rd Tues, UPMC Passavant Hospital, 9100 Babcock Blvd., Donor Hall. Call (412) 261-5886 or ccallen92@aol.com. Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p.m., Weds, at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Rd., in Franklin Park. For info, visit www.stbrendans.org or call (412) 951-9157. Parkinson’s Support Group, 10 a.m., 1st Tues of each month, Rose E. Schneider YMCA. For details, contact Dale at (724) 591-8121 or d.reckless@ mrsphysicaltherapy.com. Parkinson’s Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., last Wed of each month, HealthSouth Harmarville, 320 Guys Run Rd. Contact Jessica, at (412) 828-1300 x7710.

troke Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., once a month on Weds., HealthSouth Harmarville, 320 Guys Run Rd., For info, contact Valerie at (412) 826-2784 or valerie.bucek@healthsouth.com. Under One Roof helps people who are housing extended family members under their roof. Anyone who is experiencing the challenges of extended family living is provided support & advice. For info, contact St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church at www.stbrendans.org or (412) 635- 2312.

Veterans

Harmonicas for Health for individuals with COPD & other chronic lung diseases, at Butler VA Health Care. For info, call 878-271-6484. North Pittsburgh Quilts of Valor meets 7-9 p.m., 2nd Mon., of the month, Quilt Company, Middle Rd., Allison Park. Call (412) 487-9532 or www.qovf.org. Pennsylvania Community-Based Programs Awarded VA Grants to Support Disabled Veterans in Adaptive Sports at Slippery Rock University. Visit www.va.gov/adaptivesports. VA Butler Healthcare Flu Vaccination Clinics to Veterans at the main campus, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and other community locations this fall. For a list of date and times, call (724) 287-4781 or 1-800-362-8262. VA Butler Healthcare’s Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Program now offers Veterans the opportunity to work one-on-one with a personal trainer in its Wellness Center at the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center. For info, visit https://www.butler. va.gov/services/Health_and_Wellness. asp or call, 878-271-6484. Veterans Breakfast Club Meetings, held every month throughout the Pittsburgh region. For details, visit http:// veteransbreakfastclub.com/. Veterans Discover HOPE Here-Career, 3rd Wed., 6:30-8:45 p.m., Cranberry Twp., Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. Free. Call (724) 779-8323, discoverhopehere@gmail.com or www.discoverhopehere.com. Veterans Fitness Classes 5 Days a week, 4:30-5:30 p.m., VA Butler Healthcare Auditorium (bldg. 1), 325 New Castle Rd., Butler. Visit www.prevention.va.gov/B_Physically_ Active.asp. Veteran HOPE, support group for women Veterans recovering from mental illness, meet 6-8 p.m., every Tues., VA Butler Healthcare, Room 217WS, Building 1. Call (724) 996—8892 or (724) 285-2756 or butlerva.gov. Veterans’ Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Support Group, 10 a.m., Fridays, VA Butler Healthcare. Call 800-362- 8262 ext. 2498. “Veteran X” mental health & substance abuse recovery program for vets meets 6 p.m., every Mon., at VA Butler Healthcare, Room 213, East South (ES), 325 N. Castle Rd., Butler. Visit http:// www.butler.va.gov/.

Volunteer Opportunities

American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients who are undergoing treatments to & from their appts. Call (412) 919-1100 or emailsharon.stalter@cancer.org. ESL Conversation Friends, which teaches everyday language skills to immigrants meets at 10 a.m., Tues. & Thurs., and 7 p.m. Weds, at St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Rd., Franklin Park. New students & volunteer tutors are welcome. Visit stbrendans.org or (412) 364-5974. Hope Hospice is looking for volunteers for their patients. Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time, just have the heart! Call (412) 367-3685. Lighthouse Foundation is looking for individuals or groups to do local food donation pick-ups, help with food pantry distributions & special projects, and office assistant work. For details, call (724) 586-5554. Mission Vision needs volunteers to help with Provide vision–Give hope. Call (724) 553-3114 or www.mission-vision. org. Seeking hospice volunteers... if you can find the time to sit with hospice patients, we would love to have you. Call Bethany Hospice, at (412) 921-2209. Tutoring volunteers needed for Anchorpoint’s Tutoring Mentoring Program. For details, call (412) 366- 1300 x123. Volunteers needed at The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, 282 Sarah Street on the Southside. Help make a difference in the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. Call (412) 381-0277 or www.EmmausPgh.org.

The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania Announces Its Annual Orchid Show An Orchid Journey T he Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania (OSWP) will hold its annual orchid show on Saturday, March 14, from Noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 16 Fort Couch Rd., Pittsburgh Pa 15241. Admission is free, donations are always welcome. There are over 300 free parking spaces, all on one level. Visitors will be inspired by the beautifully crafted displays of live, blooming orchids. Society members and expert orchid growers will be available to provide information about growing orchids, and free educational seminars will be held throughout both days of the show. In addition, an hourly raffle of orchid plants and orchid-related items will be held. One of the most popular features of the show is the Sales Area, where one may purchase orchids from a wide range of vendors from the eastern United States. Many plants are perfect for the beginning orchid grower, and there is also a large selection of rare and unusual orchids for the more adventurous grower. This year’s show will again offer the very popular Repotting Table, where one may bring their orchids from home for some expert repotting by OSWP members. Visitors may watch and learn as their plants are being repotted. Advice is free, and the price for repotting is based on pot size.

The orchid show is part of OSWP’s educational mission, and is always well attended. For more information, visit www.oswp.org. For show related questions, contact Sheila Nathanson (412) 343-9457, Norma Raiff (412) 344- 5969 or Tamara Wurst (412) 492-1125. n

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