Today we talk with Christopher Brewer and several of his students from the Music Note of Ben Avon..  The Music Note opened in April of this year and has quickly growth to encompass 300 students.  Christopher gives us an update on the music studios offerings and activities.https://themusicnotebenavon.wixsite.com/themusicnoteFacebook page - The Music Note

In this episode, we talk with Erin Nordmann about the Avon Club Holiday House Tour.  The tour will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, and will feature seven Ben Avon homes and more festivities.  For more informations and tickets:https://theavonclub.org/house-tour/Questions?  Email [email protected] thanks to House Tour sponsors, Goodrich and Geist.

Camp Horne Road is a well known traffic artery for North Boros people. This episode discusses the history of Camp Horne, now known as Avonworth Community Park.

Today we learn about the Saltworks Theatre Company that recently relocated to Avalon from Oakland.  Saltworks addresses the needs of children and youth through innovative dramatic works.https://www.saltworks.org/Facebook - Saltworks Theatre Company

In this episode, Judy talks with Brian Haughin about their memories of the Bellevue Theatre and its role in North Boros life in the 1960s through 1990s.  

Today we talk with Ben Avon resident, Gene Henderson, about birdwatching in the local area.  Some links for resources mentioned in the episode:https://www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org/https://ebird.org/home Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab iPhone App

Today we talk with Tylar Melfi of the Salvation Army North Boroughs Worship and Service Center in Avalon.  Tylar tells us the origin story of the Salvation Army itself and what led to the construction of its new building on South Home Avenue in Avalon.  We also talk about two events coming up - a Cook Out and Open House on Friday, August 20th from and a day of arts, food and music on September 11 called “A Dance for the World”.  The  Cook Out will be held at the building on South Home and “A Dance for the World” will take place at Avalon Park, behind the pool.  More details can be found on the Facebook page for The Salvation Army North Boroughs Worship and Service Center.  All are invited.https://m.facebook.com/The-Salvation-Army-North-Boroughs-Worship-and-Service-Center-632100047412847/

Today we talk to Tom Baker, Abby Kelly, and Nancy Jones of North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) about the North Boroughs 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.  NHCO is the new sponsor of this event after the closure of the Bellevue YMCA.  We also talk with members of the Northgate Cross Country Team.  The race benefits Northgate Cross Country.More information and registration:https://www.nhco.org/north-boroughs-5kTo volunteer, [email protected]

Today, we talk with Monica Shields of Capricious Goats, LLC, about her goatscaping business.  Her clients include projects in Ben Avon, Bellevue and Ohio Township.  Monica’s crew of goats clear both public and private lands, eating the invasive Japanese Knot Weed and dreaded Poison Ivy.  The goats are adorable and productive.   She tells us about how she and her family got into this business and the advantages of goatscaping.  Pictures at our Facebook page, North Boros Beat Podcast, of the goats and a recent project.http://www.capriciousgoats.com

In this episode, we talk about several community gardening projects in the North Boros with Joe Angelelli, Linda Carroll, and Alyssa Crawford. Contact information for the Bellevue Herb Garden:  [email protected].  Info for the NHCO Organic Garden: nhco.org/garden.  Podcast: Get to know NHCO