Mar 18, 2024 8 min read

RECITAL

The McMurray Music Studio is having a charity piano recital at 2 p.m. March 23 at Center Presbyterian Church to raise money for the ALS Association of Western PA. Alaina Abbato, Allison Grace, Ashley Grace, Dylan Isbell, George Abbato and Jackson Busche will perform works by Chopin, Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Liszt, among others. For more details, contact 412-218-7939.

VET REC

The Bethel Park baseball team will honor military veterans before its game against Shaler on March 27 at Purkey Field. Veterans should arrive by 3:30 p.m. The recognition ceremony starts at 3:45 and the first pitch will be thrown at 4:15. To participate, veterans should email Tamiam74@yahoo.com or call 412-445-0408.

EGG HUNT

The Peters Township recreation department will conduct an egg scramble March 23 at Grasshopper Field in Peterswood Park. Times are 1 p.m. for ages 2 and under; 1:20 p.m. ages 3-5; 1:40 p.m. for ages 6 to 9 and 2:15 for sensory-friendly all ages. Fee is $5 for members and $8, nonmembers. Registration deadline is March 20. Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-500 to sign up.

GARAGE SALE

The Carnegie United Methodist Church will hold a garage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 at 419 Washington Ave. All books are free as is a piano. Kitchen and dishware are four for $1. All purchases are cash only. Visit www.shpumc.org or call 412-885-4308 for more information.

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.

​​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 after the 11 a.m. Mass. Call 412-276-3374 for more details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EGG HUNT

Mt. Lebanon will conduct an egg hunt at 11 a.m. March 23 in the main park for children through age 7. The starting line is just above Martha’s Playground near Pavilion 3. There will be photos with the Easter Bunny in the recreation center, second-floor lobby, following the hunt. Visit mt.lebanon.org or call 412-343-3409 for more details.

EGG SALE

The 56th annual Ukrainian Easter egg sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 at St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Carnegie. Other Ukrainian crafts and folk art will be available for purchase in the church hall. The kitchen will be open and serving traditional Ukrainian food, homemade Easter Pascha bread and baked goods. The Rev. John Charest will lead tours of the church at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Visit orthodoxcarnegie.org for more details.

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.

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 .

CHABAD EVENTS

A pre-Purim seniors lunch will be held at 1 p.m. March 19 at Chabad of the South Hills in Mt. Lebanon. The event, which is wheelchair accessible, features Hamantaschen, a holiday program and a presentation by Comfort Keepers on The Importance of Stimulating the Mind. Suggested donation is $5. Call 412-278-2658 to register.

Purim in the Shuk will be held at 4:30 p.m. March 24. There will be a Megillah reading, candy shuk, henna artist, face painting, make your own spice blends, Israeli-style dinner and Hebrew name bracelets. Admission is $18 for adults and $12 for children with a $54 family maximum. RSVP chabadsh.com/purim/.

Chabad’s Purim Celebration will take place at 11 a.m. March 24 in Washington. The event will feature Megillah reading, brunch and Hamantaschen. Admission is free. Sponsorship opportunities are available. RSVP to ChabadSH.com/celebrate at which time the location will be given.

CASH BASH

The Bethel Park Lions Club will conduct a cash and prize bash from 6 to 10 p.m. March 23 at the community center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Tickets are limited to 200 and cost $60 per person. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, drinks plus $2,500 in 20 cash prizes. Additional $25 prizes are awarded weekly based on ticket number. Call 412-854-2740 for tickets.

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.

ALPHA PHI GRANTS

The Alpha Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honor society for women educators, is accepting applications for its grant-in-aid award. Women who are in their junior or senior year of college, majoring in education, and attending a Western Pennsylvania university or college are eligible to apply. Two grants of $1,500 each will be awarded. Applications are available at alphaphipa.weebly.com and due to the chapter webmaster by April 1. Awards will be made in May 2024.

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.

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.