Oct 28, 2025 10 min read

GRIEF SEMINAR

Eric Horwith will talk about grief during a community seminar to be held at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Discovery Commons located at 2000 Cool Springs Dr. in Bethel Park. Refreshments will be served from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

An adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh, Horwith is the regional manager of Home, Health and Hospice. He will share his personal journey through grief and the inspiration behind his book. In addition, practical tools to support healing and insights to help find peace after loss will be offered.

Space is limited so reservations are required. Call 412-430-4630.

LEBO REC

Mt. Lebanon will offer a Festive Tree Painting creation class Nov. 3 in room B on the second floor of the recreation center. Ages 5 to 8 attend from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 to 12 meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants paint on an 11 x 14 stretched canvas. Fee is $25 ($30 nonresidents).

The recreation department also offers an array of fitness and exercise classes, including Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi and Zumba. Additionally there are a variety of ice skating and hockey courses.

Call 412-343-3409 for more details or visit mtlebnon.org for registration information.

PT REC

Peters Township offers the following at the recreation center:

SAT Prep course at 2 p.m. Nov. 9. Check-in is at 1:30. The scores-back workshop follows at 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Participants will take a full-length practice test and receive feedback regarding results. Fee is $145 ($218 nonmembers)

Little Kernels. Ages 3 to 5 meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 11 for a Thanksgiving-themed class about corn, pilgrims and fall as they engage in crafts, games and hands-on activities. Pre-school students must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Junior All-Stars from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Nov. 4. Ages 5 to 8 learn the fundamentals of basketball while enhancing their skills and building teamwork. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers).

Iron Flow from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays. Certified instructor Sarah Potter leads the class that offers nonstop workouts designed to target different muscle groups. Fee is $38 ($57 nonmembers).

A Superhero Night will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Peters Township recreation center. In addition to meeting a variety of super heroes, attendees can compete in action-packed games and participate in activities. Costumes are encouraged to be worn. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). The registration deadline is Nov. 5.

Visit www.peterstownship.com to register. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

GENEALOGY

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 17 in the audio-visual room at Mt. Lebanon Public Library. World War II historian and memorabilia collector Don Grimm will discuss military dog tags, their history as well as importance and understanding in identification of soldiers in the army. No reservations required. All can attend. Email: Malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com with questions.

FORT PITT

“Native Allegheny, Past and Present” will be presented from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Fort Pitt Museum. In addition to the program about the Delawares, Shawnees, Senecas and other native people who settled the region, there will be guided exhibition tours and a reception.

Visit heinzhistorycenter.org/events for more details or to purchase tickets.

CRAFT SHOWS

The Upper St. Clair League of the Arts will host its Sugarplum Artisan Marketplace from Nov. 6-11 at the McLaughlin Run Road Activity Center, located at 1770 McLaughlin Run Road. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday. Gifts for all seasons, home accents and paintings will be among the items available for purchase.

The 51st Holiday-A-Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, located at 2999 Bethel Church Road. Vendors offer a variety of items and a salad buffet, including the church’s signature chicken salad, a choice of two other salads, rolls, homemade cookies and drink will be available. There will be gift-basket raffles and baked goods for purchase. Proceeds benefit the church’s women’s association, which provides funds for many local and international ministries such as SHIM, Brothers Brother, Meals on Wheels, Samaritan’s Purse, Agape International and the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank.

A craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Peters Township High School, 121 Rolling Hills Drive. The sixth annual event is a fundraiser for the senior class. In addition to over 100 crafters and vendors offering artwork, vintage clothing, skin care products, home goods, jewelry, candles, decor and holiday items, there will be food trucks on site.

The John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. More than 45 vendors will offer handmade gifts and treasures. There will also be a gingerbread house, a chance auction, and the Kris Kringle Kafé. Admission is free.

The St. Raphael the Archangel holiday craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 in the SS. Simon & Jude School gymnasium located at 1625 Green Tree Road in Scott Township. There will be 75 tables of crafts, a Chinese auction of items made by the participants, a bake sale and lunch available for purchase. Parking and admission are free.

The Independence Middle School PTSO craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the school, located at 2807 Bethel Church Road. in Bethel Park. Over 40 crafters/vendors will be selling artwork, jewelry, crochet items, baked goods, 3D printed items, tumblers, nail polish strips, wreaths, pottery, pet gear, purses, sewing items, soaps, essential oils, jams, laser engraved items and crystals. There will also be gift baskets. The Nedals Gyro and Tom’s Coffee food trucks will be on site as well as a concession stand to purchase food and drinks.

The South Hills Pet Rescue will hold a holiday craft show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Giant Oaks Winery, 3540 Washington Ave. in Finleyville. Admission is free. Ticket raffle and food available.

FITNESS

A cardio drumming fitness class will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Fridays beginning Nov. 7 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair. The class can be done sitting or standing. Call 412-835-6630 for more details. Visit croc.westminster-church.org for a complete list of classes.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. The program will be an alternative hobby night and will feature a 50/50 raffle with children prizes awarded. Members and the general public can attend. Applications are also being accepted for new members. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

SHWC

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Scott Township Lodge on Park Drive in Carnegie. Author Mary Jane Kuffner will speak on the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel Disaster. New members and guests can attend. Call Diane at 412-965-4714 with questions or to RSVP.

CHABAD

The Chabad of the South Hills will hold a senior lunch at 1 p.m. Nov. 15. Comfort Keepers will deliver a presentation on brain health. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible. RSVP at 412-278-2658.

The Kabbalah of Meaning: Jewish Wisdom for finding the purpose that connects parts of life will be discussed from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Nov. 5 at Chabad of the South Hills. The course is offered online or in person. No previous Jewish learning is necessary. The course will satisfy the continuing education requirements of physicians, health care professionals, psychologists, social workers, LMFTs, and LMHC/LPCs in most states.

Visit chabadsh.com or contact rabbi@chabadsh.com for more information.

NURSES

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. Lisa Hopkins from Encompass Health Rehabilitation will speak on “The Art of Flexibility and How it Promotes Wellness” in an interactive session. All registered nurses can attend. Visit www.swparnclub.weebly.com for more information.

PANCAKES

The Scouts BSA Troop 2 pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Bethany Presbyterian Church, located at 740 Washington Ave. in Bridgeville. Tickets are $5 for seniors, ages 65 and older, as well as children under 5. All others are charged $10. Meal includes unlimited pancakes, sausage with vegan options, coffee, orange juice or milk and apple sauce. In addition to a hearty breakfast, attendees can chat with Scouts and learn about the organization.

Contact info@troop2-pa.org for tickets or more details. Tickets are available at the door.

BLOOD DRIVE

Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 in Frawley Hall at St. Valentine’s Catholic Church, located at 2700 Ohio St. in Bethel Park

Visit vitalant.org to schedule an appointment or call 412-726-6942 or 412-884-1283 for more details. Donations in November are eligible for entry into a contest to win one of two $10,000 gift cards.

PRAYER EVENT

The Magnificat Prayer Breakfast for Women will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 at the Diocese of Pittsburgh Pastoral Center-O’Connor Hall, 2900 Noblestown Road. In addition to breakfast, praise, worship and fellowship, the Rev. Daniel J. Roberts, a recently ordained priest who previously had a long career as an actor in Los Angeles, will speak. Registration is $35.

Visit www.magnificatpittsburgh.org to register online.

BOOT DRIVE

The Tri-Community South EMS is collecting boots and clean blankets for the homeless and vulnerable population at 5490 Progress Blvd. Donations also can be dropped off until Dec. 4 at the Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair libraries as well as Brentwood Bank in the South Park Shops.

EMS

The subscription drive to the Tri-Community South (TCS) 2026 Ambulance Subscription Service, located at 5490 Progress Blvd. in Bethel Park, has begun. Subscribers receive a 50% discount off out-of-pocket expenses related to emergency ambulance service provided by TCS excluding Lift Assists (always $250) and treatment without transport (always $300). Service runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. Subscriptions are $70 per individual and $90 per household. TCS has served Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair since 1977.

Visit tcsems.org to subscribe. Call 412-831-3710 for further details.

LIGHT UP

Beverly Brite Nite will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Beverly Road business corridor in Mt. Lebanon. In addition to holiday cheer and extended shopping hours, there will be a visit from Santa as well as a tree lighting celebration.

COOKIE SALE

The Taste of Heaven Cookie Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 16 at St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church at 2005 Mohawk Road in Upper St. Clair. While listening to live holiday music, patrons stroll through tables filled with cookies and fill containers with selections of traditional and everyday favorites. There will also be pre-packaged ethnic delicacies, specialty sweets and wrapped “Gifts To Go” for purchase. Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted. Call 412-835-7800 for more details.

MARKET

The Schoolhouse Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Schoolhouse Arts & History Center, located at 2600 South Park Road in Bethel Park. Local artists and vendors interested in participating in future events should email: samantha.giancola.art@gmail.com for more details.

BOTANICS

Tickets for the fourth annual Dazzling Nights Pittsburgh, a holiday spectacular at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, are on sale. The show runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 3 with entry times beginning at 5 p.m. All tickets are advanced sales and patrons pick times and dates. Prices range from $28 to $34.75 for adults and $25 to $33.75 for children. Ages 3 and under enter free. Visit pittsburghbotanicgarden.org for more details.