Pennsylvania American Water will begin flushing its distribution system in Elizabeth Township, Clairton, Dravosburg, West Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Forward Township on May 19 through June 12.

The four-week project will be conducted Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to minimize disruptions of customer water service. Crews will open hydrants and allow them to flow freely for a short period of time. This process enables PAW to flush sediments from water mains and verify that hydrants and valves are working properly.

Temporary service disruptions may include discolored water, but there is no health hazard.

For questions, call 800-565-7292.

Triple B Farms, located in Forward Township, will hold a Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8.

It will feature a strawberry pancake breakfast, hayrides to the fields, a playground, farm animals, pony rides, a Giant Liberty Tube Slide and a rope maze. Pick your own berries or have them picked for you.

For more, visit www.triplebfarms.com or call 724-258-3557.

Gym students at the Middle School in Munhall will have the chance tomorrow to try their skills in skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing using a self-propelled waveboard. The Wave Skills physical education program will surf into gym classes from 8:38 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. outdoors, behind the middle school.

"The program is aligned with state and national physical education standards and encourages a lifetime of physical activity, which promotes core strength, balance and confidence. This program was held at the middle school on April 16, and was very well-received. It will return [this month] to give students an opportunity to participate that did not have the chance back in April," said Physical Education Department Chair Rick Dunmire.

Some 150 students are expected to participate in demonstrations.

The Middle School is participating in a number of events this spring.

• Last Thursday, middle school Student Council members, students who sold Ironmen fund-raising cards, and high school students involved in The Future is Mine (a career development club) attended the Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park for Student Council Day. At that game, middle school Principal Kevin Walsh ran in the pierogi race with three other principals.

• Thanks to Pittsburgh Steeler and Steel Valley Alum Charlie Batch's Best of the Batch Foundation, 70 middle school and 20 elementary students, plus chaperones, have an opportunity to tour the NFL Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio, today. Students were chosen for the trip based on good grades, behavior and attendance in school.

• Sixth graders will be attending the Pittsburgh International Children's Festival tomorrow. The festival will expose students to traditional and urban dance. The festival is a multicultural experience that celebrates peace and unity.

• The Middle School Academic Awards program will be held at 9 a.m. June 2 in the High School auditorium. The program will recognize Middle School students with perfect attendance and academic excellence.

• The High School Choral Concert will be held at 7 p.m. today in the auditorium, with three types of music: A message of peace and freedom; Disney songs and solos; and Across the Universe (featuring music by The Beatles). Donations are welcome.

• The band and chorus from Barrett Elementary School in Homestead will perform at noon May 29 for the annual Merit Day Celebration held at Carnegie Library of Homestead in Munhall. Students will be awarded academic achievement awards at this event.

• Park Elementary School in Munhall will hold its annual Celebration in Education tomorrow with an Olympics theme. Students in grades 1-5 will participate in a number of fun, educational activities from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.