Car Cruise, Concerts and Dinner Provide Entertainment This Week

Need something to do this weekend? Here are 5 things going on in the Plum-Oakmont area.

1. C.J. Box Author Talk & Book Signing—514 Allegheny River Blvd., Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. Edgar Award winning author, C.J. Box, will be at Mystery Lovers Bookshop to present his new book, The Highway.

2. Verona Concert in the Park—Thursday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. at the borough parklet on East Railroad Avenue. Enjoy Beth Docherty band—acoustic rock. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy the music.

3. Card and Board Games Day—Plum Senior Center, Friday, Aug. 9, at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of card and board games. Bring your favorite to share or learn a new one. The event is open to all ages and skill levels.

4. Classic Car, Truck and Bike Cruise—Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. Unity Community Church is hosting the car cruise. Anyone interested in participating should bring a canned good for the food bank to the church. Registration begins at the church, 215 Unity Center Road, and the cruise will proceed to Boyce Park for a picnic.

5. Eat 'n Bid—Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave., Sunday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. A spaghetti dinner will be followed by an auction. The cost is $6 for an adult, $3 for children or $20 for a family. Call 412-828-9499 for reservations.