When Kennywood's mascot, Kenny Kangaroo, celebrates his birthday, it is typically with a big cake and applause from a park-full of admirers.

But for a milestone like his 35th, the festivities at the historic West Mifflin park grew. The recent celebration included not only a salute to the fuzzy kangaroo-like mascot but also a commemoration of the 10th birthday of the Exterminator roller coaster, an indoor ride famous for its sharp, zig-zag turns in a spinning car, and the 20th "KennyKon," the annual gathering of the Western Pennsylvania Region of the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

Earlier this month, the celebrations drew hundreds to the Kennyville Stage area to serenade Kenny, the marsupial-of-the-hour; to eat cake; and to play Kennywood trivia for prizes.

Kenny has his own ties to roller coasters. He was creatively conceived in 1974 as a tie-in to the "Kangaroo" ride, which has a bounce somewhat like a kangaroo's hop.

Talk about charity beginning at home: About 200 volunteers with Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church are in four South Hills communities this week doing home repairs, cleaning streets, washing cars -- even serving coffee to early morning commuters.

The project is called " Mission: POSSIBLE II," and you will see the results of volunteers' work in Dormont, Mt. Lebanon, Castle Shannon and Brookline.

(Hint: If you are looking for that free cup o'joe, pass by the Scott Road side of the church at 255 Washington Road.)

Volunteers are working with Rebuilding Pittsburgh to repair four local homes. They also are collecting clothes and upgrading the clothing room run by the Brookline Presbyterian Church Food Pantry. And volunteers are serving dinner to shut-ins and will visit Hillsdale Senior Center residents.

We'll report on the fruits of their labor in next week's edition.

By day, Norm Connors is a funeral director and certified celebrant, helping families through difficult times. By night, Mr. Connors is a pro wrestling promoter who runs the International Wrestling Cartel, a local pro wrestling league.

It's an odd combination of professions, but Mr. Connors, a North Hills native, has been a professional wrestling promoter since 1994. In that role, he organizes all aspects of live pro wrestling events.

On Saturday, Mr. Connors brings the Legends of Wrestling to the Court Time Sports Center, 95 Enterprise St., Elizabeth Township, for "No Excuses 5," a family-friendly pro wrestling extravaganza.

Appearing will be former WWE Superstars Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, who will sign autographs at 6 p.m. Wrestling starts at 8.

Ringside reserved seats are $20; general admission is $15, kids $10. For more, visit www.iwcwrestling.com.

Ditch the shades: Tomorrow's annual Twilight Walk to benefit maintenance and expansion of the Montour Trail in Peters will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at two locations along the luminaria-lit path.

Registration is $5 per person at the event; kids younger than 5 and dogs are free. The Friends of the Montour Trail will provide glow necklaces as well as refreshments, entertainment and a raffle.

Starting locations are Farmhouse Coffee/My Big Fat Greek Gyro at 502 Valleybrook Road and St. Petersburg Center at 210 Valleybrook.