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What’s Happening – Week of Sept. 29

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IRISH FLING

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Anne’s Division 21, will host its annual Irish Fling card party and luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 in Benedict Hall of South Hills Catholic Academy, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road. Tickets are $20. Call 412-892-9284 or email rafferty209@comcast.net to purchase tickets.

FOOD FEST

The Philoptochos Autumn Food Fair will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 123 Gilkeson Road in Mt. Lebanon. In addition to an array of Greek favorites, there will be YiaYia Joan’s Treasures and Market. No phone or online orders are available.

BP ART

The Bethel Art Guild will meet at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the community center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Marlene Boas, a self-taught artist, is the guest speaker. She is an abstract, encaustic and mixed media artist that has exhibited pieces at various venues throughout Pittsburgh and Ohio. She is a past president of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists.

BLESSING

A Blessing of the Animals will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Church of the Atonement, located at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie. In case of inclement weather, St. John’s Lutheran’s undercroft across the street from Atonement will be used. All dogs must be on leashes or in carriers. Cats must be in carriers.

WOMAN’S CLUB

The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club will meet at noon Oct. 8 at the Bethel Park Historical Society Schoolhouse Arts & History Center, located at 2600 South Park Rd. In addition to lunch, networking and fellowship, Pennsylvania state police trooper Roco Gagliardi will speak on how to protect yourself from scams and fraud. The group will also discuss this year’s community service project with SHIM. New members are welcome. Email: rawc1946@cmail.com to confirm attendance.

RECYCLING

A glass recycling event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Carnegie Borough Building, located at One Veterans Way. Visit CarnegieBorough.com or call 412-276-1414 for more details.

FLEA MARKET

The Friends of the Community Library of Castle Shannon will hold its fall flea market and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5 in the lower level community room of the library at 3677 Myrtle Ave. In addition to 20 vendors, there will be a snack bar.

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.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 W. Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. A 50/50 will be held and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for details.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. CEA Karen Jacobson will speak on “Emmaus Community Pittsburgh.” The community includes all people with disabilities living in group homes to help them reach their full potential. All registered nurses can attend. Visit www.swparnclub.weebly.com for more details.

MARIO KART

A Mario Kart Tournament will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Peters Township recreation center, located at 700 Meredith Drive. Ages 6 to 10 can participate. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

CHABAD

A presentation on how to navigate Medicare will be the topic for Seniors in the Sukkah at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Chabad of the South Hills location in Mt. Lebanon. Suggested donation is $5. Pre-registration is required. Contact barb@chabadsh.com or call 412-278-2658.

TRUNK TREAT

Peters Township will hold a trunk-or-treat Oct. 19 at Rolling Hills Park for ages 10 and under. There are four time slots: 1, 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. Deadline is Oct. 16 or until full. Children should come dressed in costume for trick-or-treat along the road from trunk to trunk. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to reserve a time slot.

GRIEF CARE

The Westminster Presbyterian Church offers a grief care group that meets from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Oct. 23 in the memorial parlor. Grief Care is a faith-based group that helps face the challenges of loss and move toward rebuilding your life. The book, “Beyond the Broken Heart: A Journey Through Grief,” by Julie Yarbrough, is used by the group. Register at www.westminster-church.org or by calling 412-835-6630, extension 207.

KIDS REC

Peters Township will offer an event for age 7 to 11 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25 at the recreation center. Children should bring a water bottle and wear gym shoes as they participate in games and other activities. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Register by Oct. 23 at www.peterstownship.com. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

FLEA MARKET

The Church of the Atonement will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie Household articles, linens, decorations, puzzles, clothing, socks, winter coats and shoes are among the items for sale . For questions or to donate, call 412-276-0366.

ELKS EVENT

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks 2213 will hold a dinner dance from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Bethel Park Lodge located at 2789 South Park Road. Tickets are $25. Dinner entree is prime rib with baked potato and salad. RSVP by Oct. 23 by calling 412-831-0616.

TRUNK-N-TREAT

Crossroads Ministries will hold a trunk-n-treat event, rain or shine, Oct. 30 at its facility located at 81 Walter Long Road in Finleyville. Church members will dress up, decorate their cars and hand out candy to children, who must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for the three different time slots: 6:30 to 7 p.m.; 7 to 7:30 p.m.; and 7:30 to 8 p.m. Visit www.crsmin.com to sign up for tickets. Call 724-348-1620 for more details.

FAMILY FUN

A Minute To Win It event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Peters Township recreation center. Ages 5 and over can participate in this family-bonding, competitive event. Wear comfortable clothes. Fee is $1 per member ($3 per person for nonmembers). Register by Oct. 24 at www.peterstownship.com. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

ART MARKET

The Upper St. Clair League of Arts will host its 50th Sugarplum Artisan Marketplace from Nov. 7 to 12 at 1770 McLaughlin Run Road. Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sunday and Tuesday, when the show closes at 2 p.m. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted for purchases.

VET DAY

Mt. Lebanon will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial, off Cedar Boulevard, near the Recreation Center. Retired Lt. Col Ed Jackson, USAF, is the keynote speaker.

CRAFT SHOW

The St. Raphael the Archangel holiday craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in the SS. Simon and Jude school gymnasium, located at 1625 Green Tree Road. In addition to 75 tables of crafts, there will be a Chinese auction of items made by participants, a bake sale and lunch available for purchase. Parking and admission are free. Proceeds benefit the Faith Formation program at the parish.

BP HOLIDAYS

Bethel Park residents should mark their calendars for the following holiday events:

Dec. 4 – Annual tree lighting with a visit from Santa Claus from 6 to 8 p.m. at the community center.

Dec. 8 – Dean Streator holiday concert at 2:30 p.m. at the community center.

Dec. 13 – Senior citizens luncheon at 1 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Residents ages 60 and older can attend this program that features a traditional holiday meal, entertainment by the Top 21 singers, orchestra and symphonic band. Sign-up forms will be available at the community center beginning Nov. 1. Reservations are due by Dec. 5.

Call 412-851-2910 for more details or to register for specific events.

CHABAD SERVICES

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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