Feb 24, 2025 12 min read

COIN CLUB

The South Hill Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Ave. Part 2 of the gold confiscation of 1933 will be discussed. The public is invited. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

SH WOMEN

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. March 10 at Vanadium Woods Lobby, 50 Vanadium Road in Bridgeville. Featured guest Amanda Dunyak Gillen will speak on “The History of the Frick Pittsburgh, the Frick family and mansion, the Clayton.” Gillen is the Director of Learning & Visitor Experience at the Frick Pittsburgh. Refreshments and dessert will be served. Call 412-965-4714 or 412-414-1232 for reservations or further information. New members and guests can attend.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet March 1 at the Walnut Grill Robinson, 1210 Settlers Ridge Center in Robinson Township. “Hello Spring” will be the theme of the meeting that starts with a social at 11:30 a.m. followed by a noon luncheon. A 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the group’s scholarship fund program. Women with postsecondary degrees can join. Call 412-279-4458 for membership details or more information.

CASH BASH

The Bethel Park Lions Club will hold a cash and prize bash from 6 to 10 p.m. March 22 at the community center at 5151 Park Ave. Tickets are $65 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, drinks and eligibility to compete for $3,000 worth of prizes. A dinner and drinks only option ticket is available for $35. Additional raffle tickets are available for purchase for auction baskets, 50/50, instant winners and unsold cash and prize bash tickets. To reserve tickets or for more details, call 412-854-2740.

LIBRARY

The Friends of the South Park Township Library are selling raffle tickets for a seven-day, six-night stay at the Twilight Cottage in the Pymatuning Area. The cottage sleeps four and is located 400 feet from Pymatuning Lake, which offers walleye and muskie fishing. The lake area also offers boating, swimming and hiking trails. Tickets cost $1 for one; $5 for seven or $10 for 15 and are available at the library. The drawing will be held March 20.

The Friends of the South Park Township Library is looking for donations for its annual book sale. The group accepts books – hardback, paperback, adult, children’s – fiction and nonfiction – and media – Blu-ray, records, albums, CDs, DVDs – as well as toys, games and puzzles.

Donations will be accepted April 7 to 22 during normal hours of operation in the library’s vestibule. The book sale will be held April 24-26.

SH ELKS

The South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, located at 2789 South Park Rd. in Bethel Park, will hold a mystic fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2.

A fish fry will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday, March 5. A fish fry will also be held every Friday in Lent from noon to 7 p.m.

Fee soup is available from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Take-out only.

Call 412-831-0616 for more information on any of the events.

PURIM

The Chabad of South Hills will host Purim In The Palace with an animated Megillah reading and royal feast at 5 p.m. March 14 at the 1701 McFarland Road location. The magical adventure will also feature a create-your-own potion as well as enchanted edible apples. Admission is $18 for adults and $12 for children with a $54 maximum per family. RSVP to: Chabadsh.com/purim/.

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 and all schedule requests are accepted. The regular season runs from May through July and into August for playoffs. Games are played in Bethel Park or Bridgeville. Entry fee is per team or by individual. Call 724-518-6072 or rkeibler@nacahtech.com.

POOL POSTS

The Mt. Lebanon recreation department is seeking to fill the following positions for the summer at the outdoor swim center: lifeguards, pool manager, pool supervisor as well as part-time recreation center maintenance, full-time head tennis/racket professional and part-time tennis maintenance. Visit mt.lebanon.org for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE

The Peters Township Library will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 in the meeting room located at 616 E. McMurray Road. Visit www.vitalant.org to schedule an appointment or call 724-941-9430, extension 3260.

PT REC

Registration for classes offered by the Peters Township recreation center begins Feb. 17. One-day program sign-ups have begun. The following are being offered starting in March:

Pickleball instruction will be offered for ages 18 and over beginning in March. An introductory course will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Equipment, rules, scoring and skills will be covered. An advanced course will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for experienced players. Fee for either six-week course is $120 ($180 nonmembers).

Speed & Agility will be offered for ages 8 to 17 from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays beginning March 3. Participants will learn proper sprinting mechanics to enable them to excel in any sport or high-energy activity. Dion Wiegand instructs. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers).

Facebook 101 will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 11 for those wanting to learn the ins and outs of the social medium. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Dance Explorations: Classes begin March 5 and are held for three additional Wednesdays. Ages 3 meet from 6 to 6:40 p.m. Ages 4 to 6 meet from 6:50 to 7:30 p.m. The course combines ballet, jazz and tumbling while developing self-confidence, musicality and body awareness. Participants should wear leotards, tights and ballet shoes. Fee is $40 ($60 nonmembers).

Jump Start Sports: Classes begin March 12 and additional classes are held Tuesdays through April 16. Ages 3 to 5 meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Ages 6 to 9 meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers). Participants move through a rotation of sports such as basketball, soccer and lacrosse and learn the fundamentals, improve skills and build teamwork.

Zumba: Back to Basics – Keep Fit For Life will be held from 11 to noon Wednesdays for ages 18 and over while Zumba Gold will be held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Thursdays for ages 50 and over. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers). Registration opens Feb. 17 for the eight-week sessions.

Dance It Out: Classes meet from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays or Thursdays starting in March and continuing through April. This total body cardio workout includes hip hop, country, Bollywood, disco and Latin steps for all fitness levels. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers).

Amazing Athletes – JumpBunch: Class is held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays beginning March 10 for ages 18 months to 2.5 years. Toddlers build skills and gain confidence through fun, hands-on activities.

Blueberry’s Kitchen Kids: Classes are held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays beginning March 2. Students learn hands-on skills while creating healthy snacks and side dishes with simple, fresh ingredients. Fee is $145 ($218 nonmembers). A $40 materials fee is due the first day of class.

Visit www.peterstownship.org to register online or stop at the recreation center, 700 Meredith Drive. For more details, call 724-942-5000.

COMEDY

Chabad of the South Hills presents Purim Comedy Night featuring John Pizzi Comedian and Ventriloquist at 7:30 p.m. March 13 at its new location at 1700 Bower Hill Road. There will be light snacks, an open bar and opportunity to hear the Megillah. Tickets are $36 ($50 after March 1). RSVP to: Chabadsh.com/comedy/.

5K RUN

The South Hills Children’s Choir hosts its fourth annual Soles for Songs 5K race at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 29. The 3.1-mile course starts at Helicon Brewing in Oakdale and runs along the Panhandle Trail. Fee is $30. Proceeds benefit the choir. Shirts and goodie bags are guaranteed to race participants registered by March 15. Visit shcchoir.org/events to register. Email solesdirector@gmail.com with further questions.

CHALLAH BAKE

A South Hills community wide family Challah Bake will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. March 2 at the Chabad of the South Hills at 1700 Bower Hill Road. A Mad Science Show will be featured. Registration deadline is Feb. 17. Price is $10 per child and includes entry into a prize raffle. Visit Chabadsh.com/Challah to sign up or for more details.

CAMP

Registration for Camp Gan Izzy with early-bird pricing until March 1 is being accepted at chabadsh.com/cgi/.

Ages 4 to 11 are eligible. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Camp begins June 30.

The summer camp with experienced counselors features Jewish themes, specialty clubs, swimming, weekly trips, sports, science, banking and craft.

Email hindy@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424 for more details.

OPEN HOUSE

Bishop Canevin High School will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at 2700 Morange Road. Visit www.bishopcanevin.org to register or call 412-922-7400 for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE

In recognition of Heart Health Month, Vitalant will conduct blood drives throughout February. All blood types are needed. Donors receive a free mini-physical that includes pulse, blood pressure and cholesterol level checks as well as a $10 gift card.

Upcoming drives will be held at the following sites:

Center Presbyterian Church at 255 Center Church Road in McMurray from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28.

Frank Sarris Public Library at 35 North Jefferson Ave. in Canonsburg from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21.

Visit vitalant.org, download the Vitalant blood donor app or call 877-258-4825 for more details.

PANCAKES

A Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 4 at Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road in Peters Township. Menu includes choice of buttermilk or blueberry pancakes, sausage and fruit. Beverages included. Proceeds benefit Food Helpers. Call 724-941-9050 for more details.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Alice Teagarden will speak about “Dealing with Grief.” All registered nurses can attend. Visit www.swparnclub.weebly.com for more details.

FUNDRAISER

The Always B Smiling fourth annual B Together night will be held Feb. 22 at the St. Clair Country Club. Doors open at 6:00 p.m, with dancing until 11. The event offers a culinary journey across America, featuring Chicago’s deep-dish pizza, Texas BBQ, Kentucky bourbon, New Orleans spice, and Pittsburgh classics. There will also be games, auction items and live entertainment from RML Jazz and Mingo Creek bands. Tickets are $150 per person. Visit alwaysbsmiling.org to purchase prior to Feb. 10. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

SAFE DRIVING

PennDOT approved Seniors For Safe Driving events will be held to help automobile operators, ages 55 and older, refresh skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Upcoming courses will be held locally at:

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18

Bethel School House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12.

To register for a class call 724-283-0245 or 1-800-559-4800.

Visit www.SeniorsForSafeDriving.com to register online or further information.

SH CHABAD

Chabad of the South Hills will hold a senior Lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the McFarland Road location. The Power and Impact of Socialization as We Age is the topic of discussion. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible. RSVP to 412-278-2658

Visit www.chabadsh.com/Shabbat for more information or to register.

MUSEUMS

Admission to the Senator John Heinz History Center and Fort Pitt Museum is free for ages 17 and under through March 31.

The History Center and Fort Pitt Museum are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the History Center, families can explore six floors of award-winning exhibitions and interactive learning spaces. At the Fort Pitt Museum, families can take in-depth exploration of the history and culture of American Indian tribes who once called Western Pennsylvania home

Visit heinzhistorycenter.org for more information.

PET GRANT

The Creatures of the Creator Pet Ministry of Unity Presbyterian Church in Green Tree is accepting applications for its 2025 grant program, which was created to provide financial support to animal rescue, foster and shelter organizations in Allegheny County. The grant is for $500. Applications are due by April 30. For full details or to apply for the grant visit Unitypresbyterianchurch.org or call 412-561-2431. Ext. 3.

AUP MEET

The Association of University People (AUP) invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, concerts, meeting up at local wineries, and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

HEALTHY EATS

A Heart Healthy Living seminar, sponsored by Plant-Based Pittsburgh, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 at the Triveni Event Center in Monroeville. Early bird tickets at $40 each can be purchased by Feb. 28. Price after that date is $50. The event features speakers, workshops, cooking demonstrations, handouts, food and beverages. For tickets or more information email: @Eventbrite.com

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club offers scholarships to students entering their final year of studies in the following programs: RN diploma, ASN or ADN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD or comparable program.

Residents from 10 counties, including Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, and Washington, can apply by visiting www.pittsburghfoundation.org or by mailing to: The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA ,15222-5414, ATT: Scholarship Department.

Deadline for completed application is the end of March of the year prior to the final year or term.

Sign up at swpafreetaxes.org.