Aug 29, 2025 13 min read

PT NEWCOMERS

The Peters Township Newcomers and Neighbors Club will host a Ladies Night Out on Sept. 11 at Valleybrook Country Club.

All women can attend and meet members to get to know the organization.

Activities include monthly bunco, pickleball, book clubs, couples social events, wine tastings, crafts, lunch and dinner outings, mahjong and children’s activities. The group also provides service and support to many local nonprofits.

RSVP required. Visit www.ptnc.org or call 724-249-7668.

GIANT OAKS

The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet Sept. 4 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road. Lunch is served at 11:15 a.m. At 1 p.m. Chris Stewart from Dormont Florist will conduct a fall wreath workshop. Fee applies for those making a wreath. Guests can attend for $6. Call 412-760-4221 to register.

ART SHOW

The third annual art in the park will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 in Dormont Park.

The free, family-friendly event features 40 artisan vendors, immersive art experiences and activities, including cyanotypes, a story stroll, a children’s book swap, a vinyl record swap, a bubble garden and a chalk walk.

The schedule for events and live performances follows:

2 p.m. – Record Swap by The Parking Pad

2:15 p.m. – T-Leo (acoustic duo, Al Reiber and Eric Weingrad)

3 p.m. – Children’s book swap by Beyond Bedtime Books

3:45 p.m. – Confluence Ballet Company (inclusive, innovative ballet)

5:30 p.m. – Steeltown Horns (internationally touring funk band w/powerhouse horn trio)

Food and drinks will be available from Arsenal Cider, Back Alley Brewing, Millie’s Ice Cream, Knossos Gyros, Bottledogs by Bottlerocket, and more.

All artists can participate and display works. Visit dormontarts.com/artinthepark for more details.

RECYCLE

A household chemical collection event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at the South Park Wave Pool parking lot. Automotive fluids, household cleaners, paint and pesticides are among the items that will be collected. A $20 fee will cover the cost of disposal. Advanced registration is required. Visit pre.org/CollectionEvents to sign up.

GENEAOLOGY

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 15 in the audio-visual Room of Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Kate Townsend, a former professional investigator turned genealogist, will speak on the topic, “Court Records Research without the Law Degree.” Attendees will discover how to explore courthouses to find records involving ancestors. New members can attend. Contact malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com for more details.

PT REC

The Peters Township Recreation Center is accepting registration for fall classes. Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000.

The following will be offered:

Knight School Varsity Chess for ages 5 to 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Fee is $200 ($300 nonmembers).

Pumpkin Nail String Art from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17. This ladies night workshop will guide participants through a step-by-step process to design pumpkin art using wood board nails, string and a hammer. Fee is $15 ($20 nonmembers).

Speed and agility with Dion Wiegand begins Sept. 4. Ages 8 to 15 meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays for eight weeks. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers).

Tiny Tots Gym Time from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month. Ages 5 and under socialize during unstructured play time in the gym. Parents must be on site to supervise their children.

Little Sunflowers. Ages 3 to 5 can participate in the one-day program held 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 9. Autumn-inspired games and sunflower crafts will be featured. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $5 per child ($8 nonmembers).

Youth Hip Hop Dance for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesdays from 6:35 to 7:20 p.m. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers). Students learn routines featuring hip hop and various styles of old school, street dance and modern funk. No experience necessary.

Jiu Jitsu on Mondays for ages 7 to 12 from 4:45 to 5:45 and for ages 13 to 17 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Students learn the basics of the martial art through drills, exercises and training.

Martial Arts on Thursdays for ages 3 to 5 from noon to 12:45 p.m. and ages 6 to 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Fee is $80 ($120 nonmembers). Uniforms cost $30 and orders are placed at first class.

20/20/20: This cardio, weight work, balance, stability and core class is instructed by Hillary Echard and held at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Fee is $70 ($105 nonmembers).

Registration is also being accepted for all one-day programs and sessions classes.

HARMONY SINGERS

The Harmony Singers are seeking new members. The new season begins with an open rehearsal at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 W. Library Ave. in Bethel Park. Singers should arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 pm for a meet-and-greet and music distribution.

All voice parts are needed for this volunteer choral group based in the South Hills for over 50 years. In addition to preparing for its annual holiday concert, the group performs a wide variety of music including Broadway, standard classics, oldies, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church and business organizations.

Visit www.harmonysingers.org. or email info@harmonysingers.org for more information about the group or to reserve the singers for an event.

AHN BBQ

The Allegheny Health Network’s Men with Cancer BBQ & Wellness Fair will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, Cafeteria & Dining Hall, located at 12311 Perry Highway. The free event will include BBQ-style foods, giveaways, networking opportunities for patients, survivors, caregivers and experts and breakout sessions on managing side effects, nutrition, mental and physical health, and thriving in survivorship. AHN and non-AHN cancer patients and caregivers can attend. Call 412-330-4045 to register.

YOUTH CHORUS

The Pittsburgh Youth Chorus is offering free classes for those interested in joining. New singers for the 2025-26 season are needed. Grades 1 to 12 are eligible.

Open classes for the neighborhood training choirs for grades 1-2 will meet Mondays Sept. 15, 22 and 29 in Upper St. Clair. Classes are also offered in Coraopolis and Allison Park as well as Shadyside on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in September.

The talisman and bel canto singers offer introductory classes for grades 3-8 at 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays on Sept. 16, 23 and 30 at the Duquesne University School of Music.

The headwaters and bridge city singers, grades 9-12, meet at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Duquesne University School of Music. Free introductory classes will be offered Sept. 16, 23 and 30.

Email jacqueline@pittsburghyouthchorus.org for more information.

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. 4 in Harkins Hall at St Anne’s Church located at 401 Hoodridge Drive. Tickets are $20.

Call 732-693-6166 or e-mail tchevdar@gmail.com to order tickets or for more information.

KEYNOTES

Keynotes of South Hills has reserved a private dining room at the Le Mont Restaurant on Grandview Avenue for a special evening during Pittsburgh’s 2025 Light Up Night to be held Nov. 22. Events begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by a sit-down dinner at 7. There will be entertainment, raffle baskets and lottery tree until the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Cost is $100 per person.

Visit keynotesmusicscholarship.com under “Events” for reservations. The deadline is Nov. 14. Email Lynn Hagan at lhagan61@gmail.com with Hills’ mission of awarding annual music scholarships to Allegheny County students of exceptional talent. Each year $16,000 is awarded with over $452,000 awarded since 1970.

Contact Lori Walter at houdini5@hotmail.com or visit keynotesmusicscholarship.com for more details on the organization.

LEBO REC

Mt. Lebanon is offering the following fall activities:

Sporties For Shorties: for ages 3 to 4 and 4 to 6. Morning and afternoon classes are available. Monday classes begin Sept. 8. Tuesday classes begin Sept. 2. Children develop strength, fine and gross motor skills, coordination, balance and social skills while playing sports games such as soccer, t-ball, basketball, hockey, and others.

Dance classes: My Mini & Me is offered for ages 1-3; Creative Movement for ages 3-4; and dance for ages 4-12. Classes are held Thursday and Friday and begin Sept. 11.

Art Factory: Classes are offered for students in grades 1-8 and begin Sept. 8. Clay & Sculpture starts at 5:15 p.m. Cartooning is at 6:15 p.m. Watercolor painting is at 6:15 p.m.

Father-son campout Sept. 14-15 in Bird Park. Boys in kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible. Fee is $40 ($45 nonresident) per male adult and child. Additional children are charged $10 each.

Chess Class: Age 8 to 17 eligible and meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays beginning Oct. 4

Babysitting Class: Ages 9-15 can attend this parent helper training. Class runs from 9:15 a.m. to noon Oct. 18.

Visit https://mtlrec.activityreg.com/ to register for classes.

Call 412-343-3409 for more information.

FITNESS

Fitness classes begin Sept. 2 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair.

The following are offered: Barre sculpt, cardio drumming, cardio drumming for Parkinson’s Disease, cardio strength fusion, gentle and flow yoga, Parkinson’s fitness classes, stronger bones/better balance, t’ai chi and Zumba.

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

ANIMAL SHOW

A Wild World of Animals kids show will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the amphitheater in Peterswood Park. Admission is free. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

SH CHABAD

A Pre-High Holiday Seniors Lunch will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Chabad of the South Hills location at 1701 McFarland Road. Honey cake, holiday program and a talk on heart health will be featured. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible. RSVP to 412-278-2658.

A Ladies Pre-High Holiday Fashion Show will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Grey Parrot, 320 Castle Shannon Blvd. Cover: $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Sign up at Chabadsh.com/ladies For more details or questions call 412-278-2658 or email barb@chabadsh.com

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie resumes meetings on Sept. 6 at Scoglio’s Restaurant in the Pinebridge Mall, located at 1580 Mc Laughlin Run Road, Suite 102, in Upper St. Clair. Social begins at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon served at noon. “Bingo Blitz” is the meeting and a 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the club’s scholarship program.

Women with post-secondary education should call 412-279-4458 for membership or further information.

SERVICE

The Bower Hill Community Church will hold a worship service commemorating its 75th anniversary at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at 70 Moffett St. in Mt. Lebanon. Following the service will be a meal and activities. The church will hold additional commemorative celebrations in 2026. Visit bowerhillchurch.org for more details.

SH WOMEN

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 8 at Scott Township Lodge located on Park Drive in Carnegie.

Former Pittsburgh police officer and officer Brenda Tate will discuss her career and her book, “Journal of a Black Woman in Blue: Navigating Abuse, Addiction, Racism & Sobriety.”

New members and guests may attend. Call 412-965-4714 for membership or more information.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. This month’s program will be on 2 and 3-cent pattern coins. A 50/50 will be held and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more details.

9/11 SERVICE

The 17th annual Prayer for Peace service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Holy Child Church, 212 Station St. in Bridgeville. Sponsored by Corpus Christi Parish and the Knights of Columbus in cooperation with area fire departments, emergency teams, state and local police and the military, the event remembers those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as well as honors first responders. All can attend.

SHHS 1963

The South Hills High School Class of 1963 will hold an 80th birthday celebration at a buffet luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at Salvatore’s Events & Catering, 5001 Curry Road. Cost is $40. Call 412-854-2740 for details and to register. No walk-ins.

NURSES

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 am on Sept. 16 at Salvatores, 5001 Curry Road. Senior Olympian Jack Eckenrode, 97, will speak. He is the author of “Road to 100-10 Pillars for Strong and Happy Aging.” All registered nurses can attend. Visit www.swparnclub.weebly.com for more details.

WASTE DROP

Bethel Park will hold its last yard waste drop-off of the year from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the municipal public works building. Yard waste is considered: grass clippings only in paper bags; leaves; tree branches from trimming only (no bigger than 4 inches in diameter and 36 inches long), and shrubbery that’s been trimmed. Items may be loose in trucks or packed in paper bags. No plastic bags will be accepted.

PT MUSIC

The Peters Township Music Boosters will hold a fundraising event from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Panera located at 4127 Washington Road. The boosters receive 20% of all sales when the promo code FUND4U is applied at checkout for in-cafe, drive-thru, pick-up and delivery purchases.

BP COTY

Nominations are being sought for the newly established Bethel Park Citizen of the Year program. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 30.

The program will recognize an individual, age 18 or older, who has demonstrated community leadership, made a significant contribution to the municipality, has positively impacted Bethel Park residents and has shown generosity and unselfishness through actions.

Nominations should be submitted to Janet Davin and mailed to the municipal building, 5100 W. Library Ave., Bethel Park, Pa., 15102 or emailed to jdavin@bethelparkpa.gov.

FOOD FESTIVAL

The St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Bridgeville will host a Mediterranean food festival Oct. 17-19 at 3230 Washington Pike. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday as well as noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. All food items, including grape leaves and kibbee, are home made by church members. Free parking and handicap accessible spaces available as well as indoor and outdoor seating.

Phone and online orders are offered.

Visit stgeorgebridgeville.org or 412-221-2277.

DORMONT AARP

Dormont AARP meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road (at intersection with Potomac Avenue). New members are always welcome. For information, call 412-563-3961.

WOMAN’S CLUB

The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Arby’s Restaurant at 3205 Library Road in Bethel Park.

In addition to its philanthropic endeavors, the club socializes and participates in activities, most notably Game Day. Longtime member Joan Morton hosts Game Day and for a $2 charitable contribution, members and guests can enjoy food, cards and games. Email lois.illar@verizon.net for more details or membership information.

AUP

The Association of University People (AUP) is seeking members. Singles 50-plus with a four-year college degree are eligible for enrollment and to participate in club activities, including picnics, monthly dinners, book group, Scrabble, games and outside concerts and trips such as to local wineries.

Email Aupsingles@gmail.com or call 412-353-9088 to become a member or obtain more information.