Apr 1, 2024 7 min read

TARTAN DAY

Pittsburgh Tartan Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 6 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, located at 2999 Bethel Church Road. The free event promotes Scottish heritage and features entertainment from bagpipers, fiddlers and dancers as well as food, raffles and Celtic workshops.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Bethel Park municipal building, located at 5100 W. Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. There will be a 50/50 raffle and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for details.

GIANT OAKS

The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. April 4 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 McMurray Road. Gary Van Gelder from the Western Pennsylvania Orchid Society will speak on the varieties of orchids and their care.There will be orchids to purchase. The Lunch fee is $6. Register by 724-470-6170.

ROAD TRIP

The Baldwin Community United Methodist Church is offering a trip to the Smoky Mountains from Aug. 5 to 8. Cost per person ranges from $1,133 for single to $859 for quad lodging occupancy. Highlights include Pigeon Forge, moonshine tasting, the Incredible Christmas Place, Dollywood, Sevierville and the Titanic Museum attraction. Reservations require a $100 per person deposit. Final payment must be made by June 1. Call 412-885-4560 for details.

GIRL PARTY

The Dolly and Me Lunch, hosted by Mother of Mercy Academy PTG, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 6 in Frawley Hall at St. Valentine Church in Bethel Park. Admission is $35 per guardian and girl; $20 for each additional guest. Girls of all ages can attend. In addition to lunch, dessert and beverages, there will be nail painting, hair braiding, doll hair salon, make-your-own bath bombs and other activities. Email Samanha.Raspat@gmail.com for reservations or more details.

PT REC

A spring terracotta pot painting class for ages 13-17 will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. April 10 at the Peters Township recreation center, located at 700 Meredith Dr. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Registration deadline is April 7. Call 724-942-5000 or visit peterstownship.com to sign up or for more information.

GLASS RECYCLE

Carnegie Borough will host a glass recycling event from 9 to 11 a.m. April 6 at the borough building located at 1 Veterans Way. Glass bottles and jars with lids and corks removed will be accepted. Lightbulbs, vases, windows, mirrors and other glass will not be accepted. Visit https://www.carnegieborough.com for a full list of accepted items or further details.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet at 11:30 a.m. April 6 at Atria’s Restaurant, located at 4959 Washington Road in McMurray. Lunch is served at noon. “Flowers in the Springtime” will be the theme. Auction items and a 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the scholarship fund. Women with a post-secondary education can attend and/or join the club. Call membership chairperson Therese Condit for further information at 412-279-4458.

SH WOMEN

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. April 8 at Vanadium Woods Lobby,

50 Vanadium Road in Bridgeville. A social hour, refreshments and dessert will be served after a brief meeting. New members and guests may attend. RSVP to by calling 412-953-3209.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. April 16 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Barbara Allwes, CRNP, will speak about “Stress Urinary Incontinence.” All registered nurses are invited to attend. Call 412-886-1792 for more details.

BENEFIT LUNCH

The Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic (PAP), a chapter of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), will hold its annual scholarship benefit luncheon at 11 a.m. April 13 at the South Hills Country Club in Brentwood. This year’s event is themed “Raising Strong Women” and includes a fashion show featuring girls through collegians as well as a cash bar and raffle auction. Advance ticket purchase, no later than April 1, is required. The cost is $55 for adults, $35 for collegians and $20 for children. Reservations can be made through Eventbrite.

FAIRWAY SWINGERS

The Fairway Swingers are looking for new members for its ladies golf league. The group golfs Thursday mornings from April through October at the Mt. Lebanon municipal golf course. Members need not be Mt. Lebanon residents. All skill levels are welcome. Email guenther.clg@gmail.com for more details.

GOLFERS WANTED

The Women’s Golf Association of Mt. Lebanon is looking for new members. The group golfs between 7:15 and 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning from April through September. Residents and non-residents are welcome. Contact Diane at 412-583-6283 or Sharon at 412-480-3319 for more information.

CHOIR RUN

The South Hills Children’s Choir’s Soles for Songs 5K race will be held at 9 a.m. April 6. Entry fee is $30 for runners or walkers, who will traverse the Panhandle Trail starting at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale. Proceeds benefit the choir. Shirts and goodie bags are guaranteed to those who sign up by March 15. Visit shcchoir.org/events.html to register. Email Peggy at solesdirector@gmail.com for further details.

​​HOLY HOUR

Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated April 7 at Holy Child Church, part of Corpus Christi Parish, located at 212 Station St. in Bridgeville. A Holy Hour with prayers, procession with the Blessed Sacrament and benediction will start at noon. Call 412-276-3374 for more details.

ELKS EVENT

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 will host a dinner dance from 5 to 10 p.m. April 20 at its location on South Park Road in Bethel Park. Tickets are $25. Dinner includes filet mignon, baked potato and salad and will be served between 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets for the dance only are $10 each. Cash only. An ATM is available. RSVP by April 15 to 412-0831-0616.

HARMONY SINGERS

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present “The Music of Life” at 4 p.m. April 20 and at 2 p.m. April 21 at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Parking is free and handicap accessible. Visit our website at www.harmonysingers.org to purchase tickets or more information.

5K EVENT

The 17th annual Carnegie Volunteer Fire & Rescue 5k run and walk will be held at 8 a.m. April 27. Sign-in starts at 6:30 at the Carnegie Borough building. Registration fee is $25 ($20 before April 8) for adults and $10 for ages 10 and under as well as all Carlynton students. Visit https://www.carnegieborough.com for more details.

CRAFTERS WANTED

The Venetia Heritage Society is looking for crafters for its spring show to be held April 27 at the Venetia Community Center in Peters Township. Set-up starts at 7 a.m. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Email mrsmithcma@gmail.com for more details or to reserve a spot.

CRAFT SHOW

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks, located at 2789 South Park Road, will hold a craft and vendor sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5. There will also be an auction and 50/50 raffle.

SOFTBALL

Registration is open to teams and/or players wanting to compete in the Men’s Church Softball League of the South Hills. Games are played as doubleheaders on Saturdays in Bethel Park or Bridgeville. The regular season runs from May through July and into August for playoffs. For more information regarding fees and the league, contact league commissioner Bob Keibler at 724-518-6072 or rkeibler@nacahtech.com.

PLANT SALE

The Treehaven Garden Club in Bethel Park will hold its annual Mother’s Day plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 11 at the South Park Shops, 5209 Library Road. The sale occurs on the sidewalk in front of the now-vacant Rite Aid store. Available for purchase will be homegrown potted perennials, specialty gift baskets, herbs and a large selection of hanging baskets provided by Lenik Greenhouse. For more details on the sale or the group, visit the club’s Facebook page @Treehaven Garden Club.

REUNION

The Bethel Park High School Class of 1994 is planning its 30th reunion and looking for graduates. If you are a member of the class, or if you have the contact information for a 1994 graduate, contact the reunion committee at bphsclass94@gmail.com or visit the http://facebook.com/bp94reunion?milbextid=LQQJ4d .