Aug 26, 2024 8 min read

FITNESS

The Westminster Presbyterian Church at Upper St. Clair will host the following fitness classes:

Stronger bones, better balance from 10:10 to 11:10 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 3 through Oct. 29. This gentle, low-impact, joint-friendly workout that strengthens the spine, helps rebuild bone and teaches balance to help reduce the risk of fractures. Fee is $72.

Parkinson’s workout with boxing beginning Sept. 4 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:10 a.m., 10:10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. through Oct. 30

Pickleball for Parkinson’s from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Thursdays

Gentle Yoga: This slower-paced class emphasizes a gentle form of the classical poses and slow-moving postures. Students can use a chair for balance. Time is 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 13. Fee is $63.

Visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630 to register.

WRITING

A WordStorm Creative Writing course begins Sept. 4 at the Peters Township community center. Class runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 9-13 can attend. Jack Ohliger instructs children in a creative, outside-the-box thinking method as they work toward a new book of their choosing. Fee is $120 ($180 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Sept. 7 at Monarch Shelter in Carnegie Park, located on Forsythe Road. A social starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon at noon. “Picnic in the Park” is the meeting’s theme. A 50/50 raffle will be offered to benefit the group’s scholarship fund. Women with post-secondary education should call 412-279-4458 for membership information or further details.

SH WOMEN

The South Hills Women’s Club meets at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Vanadium Woods Lobby on Vanadium Road in Bridgeville. “The Therese Rocco Story” will be the topic, and Sharon Liotus will discuss how Rocco became the nation’s first female assistant police chief and her investigations locating over 45,000 missing children and adults. Refreshments and dessert will be served. Call 412-965-4714 or 412-414-1232 to attend or for membership information.

BP DAY

Bethel Park Community Day will be held Sept. 7. A parade kicks off at 9 a.m. Festivities, including carnival rides, inflatables for children and petting zoo, along with 60 booths will be operating from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lots on the high school campus. Visit bethelpark.net for more details.

SFA NIGHT

A back-to-school night will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the former St. Francis Academy building, 1401 Hamilton Road. Presented by the Elizabeth Seton Center, former classmates can attend, reminisce and see how their legacy lives on at their alma mater. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available at the open house. For further details or questions, call 412-561-8400, Ext. 245.

MAGIC SHOW

O’Ryan the O’Mazing will be featured at a children’s magic show at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Peterswood Park amphitheater. Admission is free. Beedle’s ice cream food truck will be on site. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

I-PHONE 101

An informative session teaching the basics of the iPhone will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Peters Township recreation center. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

VOICES WANTED

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a volunteer choral group based in the South Hills, will hold an open rehearsal at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Brightwood Christian Church, located at 5044 W. Library Ave. in Bethel Park. New members should arrive between 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. for a meet-and-greet and music distribution. The group is seeking new members. All voice parts are needed. Performance experience and ability to read music are useful but not required. Visit www.harmonysingers.org. or email info@harmonysingers.org to reserve a spot for the audition event.

PET MEMORIAL

Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation will host Pet Memorial Sunday on Sept. 8 in Bridgeville. Visit www.ccpc.ws to RSVP to the event. Attendees are invited to compose a 50-word tribute to their departed pet that will be read before a dove release. The event, in its 20th year, enables those who have lost a beloved animal companion to share and grieve together. Call 412-220-7800 for further details.

CKIDS

The CKids Jewish Discovery Club meets Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is new content each week, including Aleph Champ Hebrew Reading, Love for being Jewish, as well as rockin’ holiday events. No membership or affiliation is required to attend. Visit www.ChabadSH.com/JDC to register. Email mussie@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424 for further details.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at Salvatore’s located at 5001 Curry Road. Melissa Gilbert will discuss “The Medical System and Mental Health Care in Bhutan.” All registered nurses can attend. Call 412-886-1792 for more details.

FALL HARVEST

The Southwestern Registered Nurses Club will hold a fall harvest brunch scholarship fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. Tickets are $35. In addition to a buffet brunch, music will be provided, and gift baskets and raffles will be held. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 19. Call 412-655-9420 to register.

GRIEF GROUP

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will host a free weekly grief support group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 17 at Concordia of the South Hills, located at 1300 Bower Hill Road. Led by Sister Mary Clark, the series will focus on aspects of attendees’ grief in an emotionally safe and respected space. The sessions will provide an opportunity for adults to share with others who have experienced the loss of someone close to them. Groups are informal and small. Registration is required. Deadline is Sept. 6. Call 1-800-720-2557 to register. Visit www.Good-SamaritanHospice.org for more information.

JOB FAIR

The Municipality of Bethel Park, in cooperation with the Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce, will conduct a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Admission is free. A variety of free resources will be available for job seekers, including resume assistance, advice on setting up LinkedIn profiles, job search techniques, Interviewing tips as well as sign-ups for free Bethel Park Library computer courses. The Job Fair Steering Committee includes those from local businesses, Municipal officials and staff, the Bethel Park Chamber, and Bethel Park Library. Businesses that wish to participate should visit www.bethelpark.net/jobfair for more details.

LADIES NIGHT

The Peters Township Newcomers and Neighbors Club will host a ladies night out at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Valleybrook Country Club. Women are invited to meet members and learn about the organization, which was created in 1965 as a ladies civics and social organization. Reservations are required. Visit www.ptnc.org to RSVP.

FOOD TRUCKS

A food truck festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Rolling Hills Park in McMurray. In addition to a variety of food vendors, there will be a bounce house, face painting and a DJ providing music. Admission is free. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.

GARAGE SALE

The third Garage Sale in the Park, sponsored by the Bethel Park Business Association, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 14 on Industrial Boulevard in Bethel Park. Vendors are needed. Cost is $20 for a 10-by-10-foot space. Email saws60bp@gmail.com or call 412-831-5402 to sign up or for more information.

LEBO REUNION

The Mt. Lebanon Class of 1984 will hold its 40th reunion Sept. 20-22 at a variety of locations.

Friday’s schedule includes high school tours from 2:45 to 4 p.m., and buffet dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. at Cefalo’s Banquet Center for $75 per person. Visit: myevent.com/Lebo84 for reservations. Saturday’s schedule includes Mediterra brunch on Beverly Road as well as stops at Primanti Brothers and The Saloon. Sunday’s events center around attending the Steelers game against the Chargers at 1 p.m.

The organizing committee has booked a block of 15 rooms for $159 per night at the Crowne Plaza, located on Fort Couch Road.

For more details on any of the events, email mpattersonmd@gmail.com or rdfinkel@yahoo.com.

BAND FESTIVAL

The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils Marching Band will host a Festival of Bands on Sept. 28 at the high school. The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Marching Band PIMBA Competition will be held Oct. 12. Visit leboband.com for times, ticket prices and more details.

CRAFT SHOW

The Bethel Park Elks Lodge No. 2213 will host a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28. Vendors can rent space for $25. Reservations are due by Aug. 7. Make checks payable to Elks Lodge BPOE 2213 and mail to 2789 South Park Road. Vendors are asked to donate one craft for a special raffle basket to benefit the lodge. Email cindy-delouis@hotmail.com or call 412-973-3317.

HAUNTED TRAIL

Volunteers are needed to operate the Peters Township Haunted Trail. Ages 13 through adults are needed to be storytellers or scene actors. Volunteers should attend a planning meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at the recreation center. Ensuing meetings will be held Sept. 9, 16 and 23. A walk-through will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 30.

The Haunted Trail runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5. There will be special showings at 5:30, 5:45 and 6 p.m. Oct. 5 for children. Fee for the trail event is $5 per person.

To sign up to volunteer, call 724-942-5000 or email MGeorge@peterstownship.com.