THE BRIDGE IS A SPACE FOR PEOPLE IN BEAVER COUNTY TO FEEL HOPEFUL AND SEEN AND NOT ALONE; WHERE WE BECOME ACTIVE TOGETHER AND WORK TO DISMANTLE THE HARMFUL THINGS WE’VE HISTORICALLY SAID ABOUT OURSELVES.

Ambridge officially opened its splash pad last week. Henning Park, located at 1652 Clyde Aly, is open from 9 a.m. to dusk.

Other places to cool off this summer in Beaver County: Tiger Pause Splash Pad in Beaver Falls, Bradys Run Park Lake, Frankie's Splash Pad in Chippewa Twp., Sunrise Pool in New Brighton, Old Economy Park Pool in Economy, Raccoon Creek State Park Lake in Hanover Twp., Veterans Memorial Pool in Midland and Veterans Memorial Pool in Ellwood City.

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SAVE New Sewickley

SAVE New Sewickley is a neighborhood, grass-roots movement that since 2016 has existed to preserve the agricultural lands and rural lifestyles of the township.

On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., residents can be a part of promoting responsible development in New Sewickley by attending the Board of Supervisors regular meeting, which will vote on the Meadowcrest Development Tentative Plan. Learn more about the plan here.

The meeting will take place at 233 Miller Road, Rochester, PA 15074.

Follow SAVE New Sewickley on Facebook for the latest information, and click the image above to be connected to a series of short videos created by Kevin Farkas with The Social Voice Project for SAVE New Sewickley.

Live Music and Other Fun! (June 3–16)

June 4: Food Truck Event from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ice Rink at Bradys Run Park.

June 6: Silent Book Club from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Brighton Public Library.

June 7: Falls Friday Market from 4 to 8 p.m. at Falls Park in Beaver Falls. Happening every Friday throughout the summer!

June 8: Brews & Grooves from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beaver Station Cultural Center.

Garrison Day arts and crafts festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Beaver.

Old Economy-Ambridge Bicentennial begins with a 10 a.m. parade followed by events at Old Economy Village lasting until 4 p.m.

Summer Reading Program launches, throughout the Beaver County Library System, June 8 to Aug. 3.

June 11: New Brighton Night Market from 5 to 9 p.m.

June 13: Aliquippa Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Genesis Collective's "Tomorrow: Aliquippa" at 7 p.m. at the underpass where Franklin Avenue runs under Route 51. gcollective.org.

June 15: Beaver Valley's Rocking on The River Music Festival at 1 p.m. at the Rochester Riverfront Park.

Relay For Life from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Irvine Park in Beaver.

Juneteenth from 2 to 6 p.m. Second Avenue Playground in Beaver Falls.

All Things Bourbon from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Beaver Falls.

Some Opportunities for Kids this Summer!

Pittsburgh

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival runs May 31 to June 9 in the Pittsburgh Cultural District.

Beaver County Job Opportunities and News: Follow PA Career Link Beaver County on Facebook.

Beaver County Rehabilitation Center: BCRC offers mental health services for all Beaver County residents. The program, called Aurora, is a resource for anyone with a mental health diagnosis who needs additional assistance in developing hope. Watch the Facebook Reel here. More info about Aurora available here.

Beaver County Crisis Help-Line: 1-800-400-6180 and 724-371-8060, or text 988.

Soup Kitchens: For a list of free meals available to the community, view the link here.

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Orpheum Bowling Parlor

Two men are having a great time at the Orpheum Bowling Parlor in 1949. The bowling alley was located at 476 Franklin Ave. in Aliquippa, according to the Little Beaver Historical Society on Facebook.

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