Sep 20, 2024 9 min read

BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Bethel Park Library will be holding a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will be held under the tent in front of Evey True Value Hardware at 5779 Library Road in Bethel Park. Book donations will be accepted at Evey’s through Friday Oct. 29.

OPEN HOUSE

The Peters Township Fire Department will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fire Station No. 1 at 245 E. McMurray Rd. The hazards of lithium-ion batteries will be discussed at 1 p.m. In addition to tours of the station and meeting the firefighters, there will be safety planning, fire extinguisher training, a photo booth and free food and refreshments.

CHABAD

Rosh Hashanah services at Chabad of the South HIlls will be held at the Mt. Lebanon Center, located at 1600 Bower Hill Road.

Dates, times and events are:

Oct. 2 at 6:45 p.m., evening services

Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m., morning services; 11 a.m. Torah and Shofar services; 5:30 p.m., outdoor 30-minute Shofar and Tashlich service; 7:30 p.m., evening services.

Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m., morning services, and 11 a.m., Torah and Shofar services.

Yom Kippur Services at Chabad of the South HIlls Mt. Lebanon Center are as follows:

Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m., Kol Nidrei and evening service

Oct. 12 at 10 a.m., morning service; 11:45 a.m., Torah and Yizkor memorial service; 5:45 p.m., Minch and Neila closing service; 7:24 p.m., Yom Kippur ends. Services will be followed by buffet breakfast.

No affiliation necessary. There will be a special children’s program and service. No tickets but RSVP is appreciated. Visit www.chabadsh.com for more information.

In addition the Chabad of the South Hills will hold a pre-high holiday seniors lunch at 1 p.m. Sept. 25. In addition to a lunch with honey cake and holiday program, there will be a presentation by Comfort Keepers on adapting homes to the challenging needs of seniors. Suggested donation is $5. Call 412-278-2658 to pre-register.

WOMEN’S CLUB

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at Vanadium Woods Lobby, 50 Vanadium Road in Bridgeville. A healthcare consultant, Scott Sheets, will discuss Medicare options and the changes coming to the program in 2025. New members and guests can attend. Call 412-965-4714 or 412-414-1232 to attend or for further questions.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Oct. 5 at the Olive Garden Restaurant, located at 971 Greentree Road. The event begins with a social at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. “The Cool Days of Autumn” will be the theme. A 50/50 raffle will be offered to benefit the scholarship fund. Women with a post-secondary education can attend. Call 412-279-4458 regarding membership or further information.

BINGO

The Bethel Park boys and girls basketball teams will host a bingo night at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Games begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include pasta dinner, soft drinks and beer. Books and daubers can be purchased at the door. Email Bphsgirlsbasketball@gmail.com for reservations or further details.

CARNIVAL

The South Fayette Homecoming Carnival will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the high school stadium. Admission is free. In addition to carnival games, there will be a bounce house, obstacle course, dunk tank, food trucks and a performance by the Little Green Machine at 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the South Fayette Student Government Association.

FOOD FEST

A Mediterranean food festival will be held Sept. 27-29 at the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in South Fayette. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday as well as noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Menu items include: grilled lamb chops, grape leaves, spinach and meat pies, Syrian bread as well as rice, Kibbee and baklawa. Seating is available inside or outdoors. Takeout is also available. Visit stgeorgebridgeville.org or call 412-221-227 for more details.

CONCERT

Wellspring Church will host an outdoor event featuring music, neighbor social and treats at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at 3831 Morganza Rd. The 45-minute concert will feature songs by well-known artists such as Brandon Lake, Third Day, Phil Wickham, and Anne Wilson. After the show, there will be drinks, snacks and a campfire. Visit wellspringchurch.org/concert-in-the-field for more details.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Keynotes is accepting applications for the 2025 Music Scholarship Competition, to be held May 10, 2025, at The Fine Arts Theater of Mt. Lebanon High School. Cash awards totaling more than $16,000 will be awarded. Instrumentalists must be under 26 years of age by June 1, 2025, and vocalists must be under the age of 30. The student must be a full-time music major at a college, university or music school or a graduating high school senior accepted for admission as a full-time music major. Contestants must be current legal residents of Pennsylvania for one year, or if out-of-state, attending a school in Pennsylvania, can provide proof of Pennsylvania address, i.e. campus address, university mailings, apartment or utility bills.

Call 412-260-6972 or email houdini5@hotmail.com for an application. An online scholarship application is available at keynotesmusicscholarship.com. Deadline for submission is April 30, 2025.

LADIES NIGHT

A ladies night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Peters Township recreation center. Participants will make a one-of-a-kind pumpkin sign from puzzle pieces. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers). Sign-up deadline is Sept. 20. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.

FALL FUN

A fall fantastic walk through the leaves will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Peterswood Park. The event includes themed crafts and games for ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com to register by Sept. 23.

LEBO ART

The 10th annual Mt. Lebanon Artists’ Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29, in the Academy Avenue parking lot, just behind the Mt. Lebanon Saloon. The juried arts festival will feature 67 artist booths. There will be an expansive collection of 2D work, jewelry, wood, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber, wearables, mixed media, leather and metal. Admission is free. Parking is $1 on Saturday and free on Sunday in the nearby North Parking Garage on Washington Road. Visit mtlebanonartistsmarket.com; @mt.lebanonartistsmarket on IG or facebook.com/mtlebanonartistsmarket for 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.

SH ELKS

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks lodge will also host a crafter and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at 2789 South Park Road in Bethel Park. Call 412-831-0616 for 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.

HAUNTED TRAIL

The Peters Township Haunted Trail will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5 beginning in Peterswood Park at the community recreation center. The 24th annual event is titled ’80’s Horror Night. There will be hayrides, a DJ and Auntie Anne’s food truck. Participants should wear proper footwear for weather and uneven terrain. Admission is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the event only. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

SPIDERS

An event highlighting spiders will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Peters Township community recreation center. Ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult can attend. The program features spider webs and attendees can make spider-themed crafts and play Halloween games. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Sign-up deadline is Oct. 8. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.

PT SAFETY

Peters Township will host a public safety day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at the police department, located at 200 Municipal Dr. Police, fire and EMS will present a day of learning along with emergency vehicles and equipment displays. There will be CPR demonstrations, mock crime scenes, crash reconstruction, police station tours as well as visits from the North Strabane K9 Unit and the Pittsburgh Police Mounted Unit. Food trucks will be on site.

TINSEL LUNCH

A limited number of tickets are available for the Giant Oaks Garden Club’s annual Tinsel luncheon and fundraiser to be held Nov. 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. This year’s theme is “Sleigh Bells Ring.” Tickets are $40 per person and includes luncheon and a full day of vendor shopping, raffle baskets valued at a minimum of $100, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Call 412-303-0268 to order.

CRAFT SHOW

The Labouré Ladies Guild ‘s annual “Joy of Christmas” Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center, located at 320 McMurray Road in Upper St. Clair. In addition to 115 artists and craftsmen, there will be a bake sale, crafts raffle and 50/50. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $2 and includes a ticket for the crafts raffle. No strollers are permitted.

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 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.

CRAFT SHOW

The John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Affair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. More than 45 vendors will be featured along with a gingerbread house, auction items and Kris Kringle Kafe. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit local missions.