05/20/12
Boat & Bike Safety Awareness
Gergely Park/McKees Point Marina
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Presented by the McKeesport Recreation Board, the Boat & Bike Safety Awareness event will promote both bicycle & boating safety. Highlights of the event will include a bike helmet giveaway to children and bike safety tips from the McKeesport Police Department, and a safe boating demonstration by the McKeesport Fire Department on their River Rescue Boat and a jet ski demonstration by marina manager Ray Dougherty. Miller Marine will be on hand for any boating questions.

 

06/03/12
The Vogues
Renzie Park, Lions Bandshell
Start Time - 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a free concert presented by the City of McKeesport and the McKeesport Lions Club – The Vogues. Founded in Turtle Creek, the group is named for “The Vogue Terrace”, which was a popular dance club in North Versailles. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001, and their hits include “You’re the One”, “Five O’Clock World”, “Turn Around Look at Me” and “My Special Angel”.

 

06/09/12
Annual Fishing Derby
Renzie Park, Lake Emilie
Start Time - 8:00 a.m.

The annual fishing derby will once again be held at Lake Emilie, in Renzie Park. Participants must be under 15 years of age, registration is the days of the event, and cost is 50 cents. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught by a boy and a girl – a bike donated by Back Alley Vending. Sponsors of the event include Back Alley Vending, Mama Pepino’s and City Finance. Door prizes to be given away include fishing rods and tackle equipment.