Front (L to R): Lorraine White, Gina Landa, Becky May, Barbara Magnetta
Rear (L to R): Hugh Fox, Carrie Fox
The Tarentum Recreation Board is made up of nine board members. The Board is responsible for hosting a number of community events including the Summer Concert Series, Senior Bingo, holiday parade events and much more! The Board meets on the last Tuesday of each month.
Contact Info:
Board President, Carrie Fox (cfox@tarentumboro.com)
NOTICE: The Daniels & McClain concert scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Tarentum Park bandshell is now canceled. Due to the recent July 8, 2020 Order from the Allegheny County Health Department, outdoor gatherings of 50+ people are prohibited. Our recent concerts have had over 100+ attendees. We
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NOTICE: The 2020 Easter Egg Hunt and Easter bunny pictures are postponed until further notice. Please see the joint message below from the Women of the Moose and the Tarentum Recreation Board — Due to these difficult times we are all facing, we do not want to jeopardize the safety
Rec Board Meeting Update – February 25, 2020 The recreation board website has been updated with the following information: 2020.02.25 – Rec Agenda 2020.01.28 – Rec Minutes 2020.02 Year to Date Financial Statement 2020.02 Valentines Day Luncheon Financial Report Next meeting: March 31, 2020 at 6:00 PM, Tarentum Borough Council
For park event requests and more information, please contact the Borough Manager (mnestico@tarentumboro.com) for more information.
Park Event Request Forms:
Event Application (Word)
Event Application (Fillable PDF)
2018
Tarentum releases summer concert series schedule – May 25, 2018
‘Music for a Cause’ to benefit Tarentum playground – August 9, 2018
Tarentum Fall Festival offers community a good time – September 12, 2018
Tarentum’s Fall Festival opens three-evening run with nice crowds, good weather – September 13, 2018
Tarentum business owners asked to decorate windows for Christmas – November 15, 2018
Lehman Flower Shop takes top spot in Tarentum Christmas window decorating contest – December 21, 2018
2019
Tarentum water, East Deer sewage plants subjects of upcoming public tours – February 13, 2019
Former Tarentum mayor Magnetta to be honored at Riverview Memorial Park – March 6, 2019
Carl Magnetta remembered as one of Tarentum’s biggest boosters – April 13, 2019
2 flea markets planned in Tarentum area – May 14, 2019
Tarentum flea market visitors get bargains, great weather – May 19, 2019
Eagle Scout project, dedication ceremony planned at Tarentum garden – June 5, 2019
Tarentum plans 4 more ‘Trash to Treasure’ markets – June 9, 2019
On June 6, 2019, Recreation Board members planted flowers in West Tarentum at the “Welcome to Tarentum” sign and in the park at the Gazebo!
Tarentum Recreation Board hosting health fair in park – September 3, 2019
‘Boo Fest’ returning to Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park – October 5, 2019
Tarentum-Brackenridge Christmas Parade gets Alle-Kiski Valley pumped for holidays – November 23, 2019
2020
Tarentum rec board Valentine luncheon stars singer Nick Fiasco – January 30, 2020
Tarentum launching summer concert series this week – June 9, 2020
Please see the Borough calendar for a full list of Borough events.
For Summer Concert events, the snack shack opens at 6PM. Concerts start at 7PM.
2020
2020.02.14 – Valentines Day Luncheon | 1pm | Brackenridge Salvation Army
2020. – Senior Bingo Spring Event | 1pm
2020.04.11 Easter Egg Hunt and Pictures with the Easter Bunny | 9am
2020. – Spring Trash to Treasure
2020.06.11 – Butch and the Roadrunners | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Sounds from the 60s and 70s’
2020.06.25 – Murphy’s Music Center Band | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Sinatra singer John Noble brings you back to the ‘good old days’
2020.07.16 – Daniel’s & McClain | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “One of the Burgh’s best sounding two-man bands” playing the 70s, 80s and 90s
2020.07.30 – Jim Felix as Elvis | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “All your favorite Elvis hits”
2020.08.13 – 56 East with Mary Ann Mangini | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Playing the hottest dance, funk, disco and rock hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s”
2020.08.27 – American Pie | 7pm | Magnetta Ampitheatre
♦ “Pittsburgh’s favorite oldies band for 50s, 60s and 70s hits”
2020. – Summer Trash to Treasure
2020.10 – Scarecrow Contest
2020.10 – Boo Festival
2020.11 – Christmas Parade
2020.12 – Business Window Decoration Contest
2019
2019.12.20 – Business Window Decoration Contest
2019.12.10 – Senior Bingo Fall Event – 1PM
2019.11.23 – Christmas Parade – 1PM
2019.10.12 – BooFestival at Riverview Memorial Park – 3PM
2019.09.12 – 2019.09.14 – Summit Hose FallFest in Riverview Memorial Park
2019.09.07 – Health Fair – 11AM to 3PM
2019.08.29 – American Pie (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre
2019.08.15 – Classic Brew Band (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre
2019.08.04 – Risen to Save (Sunday Concert) at Magnetta Ampitheatre (12PM)
2019.08.01 – The Free Agents (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre
2019.07.25 – Daniels & McClain (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre
2019.07.18 – The Original Class Act (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre
2019.06.30 – Dick Tady Orchestra (Sunday Concert) at Magnetta Ampitheatre (12PM)
2019.06.27 – Mike Huston & Jeff Conner (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre
2019.06.20 – Sounds of Elvis (Summer Concert Series) at Magnetta Ampitheatre
2019.05.19 – Trash to Treasure Event – 8AM to 2PM (TribLive Article)
2019.04.20 – Easter Egg Hunt/Pictures with Bunny – 9AM
2019.04.09 – Senior Bingo Spring Event – 1PM
2019.03.19 – Casino Bus Trip – 8:45AM to 2:45PM
2019.03.09 – Tour of the Water Plant/Sewage Plant – 10AM (TribLive Article)
2019.02.14 – “Love Me Tenders” Elvis Luncheon at Tarenbee
2018
2018.12.04 – Senior Bingo Fall Event (1PM)
2018.11.17 – Christmas Parade (1PM)
2018.10.20 – Boo Festival at Riverview Park (1PM)
2018.10.11 – Historical Ghost Tour at Prospect Cemetery (Contributor)
2018.09.13 – 2018.09.15 – FallFest in Riverview Memorial Park (Contributor)
2018.08.29 – Summer Concert: Maryann Mangini Trio (7PM)
2018.08.22 – Summer Concert: Daniels & McClain (7PM)
2018.08.12 – “Music for a Cause” (12PM)
2018.08.08 – Summer Concert: Kardacz Brothers (7PM)
2018.08.01 – Summer Concert: WannaBeatles (7PM)
2018.07.11 – Summer Concert: The Shiners (7PM)
2018.07.03 – 4th of July Fireworks (10PM)
2018.06.20 – Summer Concert: American Pie (7PM)
2018.06.09 – Walking Tour of Riverview Memorial Park (11AM)
2018.04.24 – Meet and greet event with local municipal officials at the Tarentum Masonic Lodge #502. The event was headlined by special guest speaker Michelle Wright of WTAE.
The Recreation Board meets at 6:00 PM on the last Tuesday of each month in Borough Council Chambers.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Additional Documents |
| 2020.01.28 | Agenda | Minutes | 2019.12 Year to Date Financials 2020.01 Year to Date Financials |
| 2020.02.25 | Agenda | Minutes | 2020.02 Year to Date Financials 2020.02 Valentines Luncheon Report |
| 2020.03.31 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| 2020.05.26 | Agenda | Minutes | |
| 2020.06.30 | Agenda | Minutes |
| Member: | Term Expiration: |
| Carrie Fox | 12/31/2022 |
| Vacant | 12/31/2022 |
| Gina Landa | 12/31/2021 |
| Becky May | 12/31/2023 |
| Vacant | 12/31/2023 |
| Timothy Rapp | 12/31/2024 |
| Lorraine White | 12/31/2024 |
| Hugh Fox | 12/31/2020 |
| Barbara Magnetta | 12/31/2020 |
