Calendar & Upcoming Events
Roots of Faith calendar of special events and programs.
Coat Distribution
Annual Winter Coat Distribution
Friday October 9th 4:00-7:00 PM
200 8th St. Sharpsburg, PA 15215
For FCASD Residents. Free! Some Halloween costumes available also.
This is a new location for this year! Volunteers will be able to assist neighbors who cannot access the space (it is not wheelchair accessible).
The winter coat distribution is a collaborative effort of Fox Families Care, Sharpsburg Family Worship Center and Roots of Faith.
Find our Founder Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Sharpsburg’s 200th year by finding founder James Sharpe hidden in local businesses and nonprofits. Participation is free! Visit the event webpage for more information for this fun scavenger hunt brought to you by Roots of Faith and presenting sponsors UPMC & Allegheny Shores.
Kickoff: Find our Founder scavenger hunt begins September 19th. Pick-up your gamecard at the Sharpsburg Summer Jam Music Festival where Roots of Faith will be tabling with the Sharpsburg Historical Commission.
The Hunt: Visit local organizations and locate the hidden James Sharpes between September 19th and September 28th completing the gamecard with the correct information.
The Finish Line: Submit completed gamecards to Roots of Faith by September 28th. Outside of office hours, gamecards can be put in the mail slot to the right of the Main Street facing entry nearest the corner of 8th & Main. Completed gamecards submitted by the deadline will be entered to win a raffle basket full of goodies from Sharpsburg and Pittsburgh businesses. Want to purchase additional raffle entries? Stop by Roots of Faith from 10am-3pm Monday-Thursday to purchase your additional raffle entries for $10/each. CASH ONLY
Thank you Find our Founder Sponsors
Allegheny Shores / The Mosites Company
UPMC
Signs by Tomorrow - Pittsburgh North Hills
United Sealing Products
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote
Mary Grace Ferraro's Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Northwest Bank
Second Harvest
Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary Club
Basket #1- Red Barron Wagon
Framed Artwork of Downtown Pittsburgh
$25 Giant Eagle Gift Card
$50 Bella Christie’s Sweet Boutique Gift Card
$50 Vibrant Sunshine Gift Card
$50 Feast Market & Eatery Gift Card
$25 Chick-Fil-A Gift Card
$25 Loafers Bread Co. Gift Card
$25 Ace Hardware Gift Card
$25 Splurge Gift Card
2 Bottles of Wine, 1 Bottle Limoncello, & 1 Bottle Wigle Whiskey
Pittsburgh Steelers Cam Heyward Lithograph Photo
Mario’s Adventure Playset Bundle
Basket of Art Supplies
Basket #2 Black Collapsible Wagon
Dancing Gnome Pint Glass & $25 Gift Card
60-Minute Level 1 Facial at Eclectic Remedies
Krazy Karen’s T-shirt, (2) branded high ball glasses, (2) pint glasses
1-Month Membership to Prototype PGH
$50 Second Harvest Gift Card
$50 Love, Katie Gift Card
$50 Pamela’s Gift Card
$25 Polska Laska Gift Card
$25 Gino’s Gift Card
$25 Redhawk Coffee Gift Card & Coffee Beans
Signed copy of The Things that Chase Us by local author, Sammi Iusi
Penguins Duffle Bag and Player Memorabilia
4 Bottles of Wine & 1 Bottle Wigle Whiskey
Fox Planter
(4) Wigle Whiskey Tour and Tasting Tickets
Smart Max Magnetic Build Toy
Megan McGreevy Photography- Photo Shoot Session
UPMC Communications Van
The UMPC Communications Van will be offering free hearing services monthly on the 3rd Thursday during Neighborhood Table. Interested in scheduling a hearing test in the coming months? Stop by when the van is at Roots of Faith and UPMC Communications Van staff will be happy to get you signed up!
Block Party
Bring your family, a friend, and your appetite! Let’s build community — one meal at a time. Join us for special outside gatherings of The Neighborhood Table one Thursday each month. The fun starts at 5:30 PM at the Second Harvest parking lot, located at 624 Clay St., behind and across the corner from Roots of Faith. Dinner is served at 6 PM.
Block Party
Bring your family, a friend, and your appetite! Let’s build community — one meal at a time. Join us for special outside gatherings of The Neighborhood Table one Thursday each month. The fun starts at 5:30 PM at the Second Harvest parking lot, located at 624 Clay St., behind and across the corner from Roots of Faith. Dinner is served at 6 PM.
UPMC Communications Van August
The UMPC Communications Van will be offering free hearing services monthly on the 3rd Thursday during Neighborhood Table from through September 17. Interested in scheduling a hearing test in the coming months? Stop by when the van is at Roots of Faith and UPMC Communications Van staff will be happy to get you signed up!
Block Party
Bring your family, a friend, and your appetite! Let’s build community — one meal at a time. Join us for special outside gatherings of The Neighborhood Table one Thursday each month. The fun starts at 5:30 PM at the Second Harvest parking lot, located at 624 Clay St., behind and across the corner from Roots of Faith. Dinner is served at 6 PM.
UPMC Communications Van July
The UMPC Communications Van will be offering free hearing services monthly on the 3rd Thursday during Neighborhood Table in July, August and September. Interested in scheduling a hearing test in the coming months? Stop by when the van is at Roots of Faith and UPMC Communications Van staff will be happy to get you signed up!
Dog Vaccine Clinic & Community Resource Fair
Community Resource Fair
Over 15 different organizations
Organizations offering support services, community resources, information and assistance
Funnel cakes/food available for purchase from the Sharpsburg Aspinwall Rotary
Come meet neighbors and enjoy a day of community connection
Animal Friends Dog Vaccine Clinic
No appointments required. Dogs must be on a non-retractable lease. Limit 3 pets per person. Please bring prior vaccine records.
Free dog vaccines: rabies, DHPP, leptospirosis
Low cost services: microchip ($11) and flea treatments available
Free pet food while supplies last
If your non-profit would like to table at the resource fair, contact Cece via email.
Block Party
Bring your family, a friend, and your appetite! Let’s build community — one meal at a time. Join us for special outside gatherings of The Neighborhood Table one Thursday each month. The fun starts at 5:30 PM at the Second Harvest parking lot, located at 624 Clay St., behind and across the corner from Roots of Faith. Dinner is served at 6 PM.
UPMC Communications Van
The UMPC Communications Van will be offering free hearing services monthly on the 3rd Thursday during Neighborhood Table from March 19-October 15. Advance appointments are needed. Register online or stop by the van and they will help you get signed up.
Mobile Eye Care Clinic
Free Eye Care appointments happening at Roots of Faith!
Tuesday 6/2 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Make your appointment online today before all the spots are gone:
https://calendly.com/.../mobile-vision-clinic-roots-of...
If you cannot select a time slot, all available appointments have been booked. Thank you UPMC Mobile Vision Services for bringing the eyeVan to our community!
UPMC Communications Van
The UMPC Communications Van will be offering free hearing services monthly on the 3rd Thursday during Neighborhood Table from March 19-October 15. Advance appointments are needed. Register online or stop by the van and they will help you get signed up.
Digital Safety & Tech Help Workshops
A series of four workshops on digital safety with time for free individual tech assistance. For people of all ages! A local Eagle Scout candidate is offering a series of free workshops based upon the CyberPatriot Tech curriculum. Attend one session or all four.
Sessions are Saturdays from 2:00-4:30 PM at Roots of Faith.
Please pre-register online.
Week 1 4/4: Using Your Device Safely & Safe Browsing
Week 2 4/11: Creating Strong Passwords & Protecting Accounts
Week 3 4/18: Recognizing Scams, Phishing Emails, and Fraud
Week 4 4/25: Privacy Settings & Safe Communication
Digital Safety & Tech Help Workshops
A series of four workshops on digital safety with time for free individual tech assistance. For people of all ages! A local Eagle Scout candidate is offering a series of free workshops based upon the CyberPatriot Tech curriculum. Attend one session or all four.
Sessions are Saturdays from 2:00-4:30 PM at Roots of Faith.
Please pre-register online.
Week 1 4/4: Using Your Device Safely & Safe Browsing
Week 2 4/11: Creating Strong Passwords & Protecting Accounts
Week 3 4/18: Recognizing Scams, Phishing Emails, and Fraud
Week 4 4/25: Privacy Settings & Safe Communication
UPMC Communications Van
The UMPC Communications Van will be offering free hearing services monthly on the 3rd Thursday during Neighborhood Table from March 19-October 15. Advance appointments are needed. Register online or stop by the van and they will help you get signed up.
Digital Safety & Tech Help Workshops
A series of four workshops on digital safety with time for free individual tech assistance. For people of all ages! A local Eagle Scout candidate is offering a series of free workshops based upon the CyberPatriot Tech curriculum. Attend one session or all four.
Sessions are Saturdays from 2:00-4:30 PM at Roots of Faith.
Please pre-register online.
Week 1 4/4: Using Your Device Safely & Safe Browsing
Week 2 4/11: Creating Strong Passwords & Protecting Accounts
Week 3 4/18: Recognizing Scams, Phishing Emails, and Fraud
Week 4 4/25: Privacy Settings & Safe Communication
Digital Safety & Tech Help Workshops
A series of four workshops on digital safety with time for free individual tech assistance. For people of all ages! A local Eagle Scout candidate is offering a series of free workshops based upon the CyberPatriot Tech curriculum. Attend one session or all four.
Sessions are Saturdays from 2:00-4:30 PM at Roots of Faith.
Please pre-register online.
Week 1 4/4: Using Your Device Safely & Safe Browsing
Week 2 4/11: Creating Strong Passwords & Protecting Accounts
Week 3 4/18: Recognizing Scams, Phishing Emails, and Fraud
Week 4 4/25: Privacy Settings & Safe Communication
UPMC Communications Van
The UMPC Communications Van will be offering free hearing services monthly on the 3rd Thursday during Neighborhood Table from March 19-October 15. Advance appointments are needed. Register online or stop by the van and they will help you get signed up.
Mobile Pet Clinic
Spots are limited.
Appointments are free for those who are eligible.
Call 412-345-7300 ext 251 to make an appointment.
Neighborhood Table Holiday Celebration
The Neighborhood Table: Holiday Celebration
Thursday December 18th
5 PM Doors Open, 6 PM Dinner Served
All welcome for this special celebration with Roots of Faith, UPMC, Faith UMC, some of our community partners & the man in the red suit!
Deborah Jones Angel Tree @ ROF
Gift Recipients
The Deborah Jones Angel Tree at Roots of Faith is an annual tradition to give a little extra help to families during the holiday season with gifts for children.
Eligibility:
Children must be between newborn–18 years old (or still enrolled in high school)
Families must live in the Fox Chapel Area School District or Etna
The person registering must be the child’s legal parent or guardian
If you meet these qualifications, please use the link to sign up by Sunday 11/23.
PLEASE NOTE THE details about gift pick-up. We are unable to store gifts until later in the month.
Let’s make sure every child feels the magic of the holidays this year!
Gift Givers
The Deb Jones Angel Tree helps bring joy to children in the Fox Chapel & Etna areas whose families are facing financial hardships, illness, grief, and tough times.
Become an Angel by signing up to sponsor a child this Christmas — you’ll receive their wish list and help make their season brighter. Sign-up online.
Mobile Eye Care Clinic
Free Eye Care appointments happening at Roots of Faith!
Tuesday 11/18 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Make your appointment online today before all the spots are gone:
https://calendly.com/.../mobile-vision-clinic-roots-of...
If you cannot select a time slot, all available appointments have been booked. Please email csremoteaccess@upmc.edu to secure a spot on the waitlist.