On the Radar

// Four things you need to know in your neighborhood:

NORTH

Association picnic

The William Penn Association will hold a picnic from noon to 4: 30 p. m. Aug. 24 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Harmar. The menu will include sausage, cabbage and noodles, and picnic favorites. Pastries and other baked goods will be available for purchase. George Batyi & His Ensemble will provide music. Tickets are $ 15 adults, $ 5 for students with ID, free for children under 12. Details, 1- 800- 848- 7366, ext. 149.

SOUTH

Aquatic life hike

A ranger- led hike focusing on the aquatic life at South Park’s Catfish Run will be held on Aug. 7. Hikers will meet at 2 p. m. at the park’s Grant Grove. The event is geared for ages 5 to 12, and youngsters must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Hikers should dress to get wet. Free. For details or to register, https:// apm. activecommunities. com/ alleghenyparks/ Activity_ Search/ sp- kids- streamstudywith- a- park- ranger/ 4185.

EAST

Art show reception

The opening reception for the 40th annual members show of the East Suburban Artists League will be held from 5 to 7 p. m. Aug. 10 at the Boyce Campus of Community College of Allegheny County, 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville. At 5: 30 p. m., there will be an awards presentation and comments from this year’s judge, Ann McCartney. The art show will run through Sept. 6. Details, www. ESALart. org.

WEST

Computer workshop

Aug. 7 is the deadline to register for “Computer Workshop 6.0” to be presented at the Coraopolis Memorial Library. The workshop will take place from 3: 30 to 4: 30 p. m. Aug. 9 at the library, located at 601 School St. The workshop is designed to help adults, regardless of skill level, navigate Microsoft Word with ease. For more information, call 412- 2643502 or stop by the library’s circulation desk.