Sep 14, 2025 13 min read

FISH FRY

The Bethel Park Lions Club will hold a fish fry on Sept. 19 at Lions Park, 5757 Irishtown Road. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Fish or shrimp, fries and coleslaw are available for lunch and dinner. Baked fish and mac and cheese are added options for dinner. Eat in or take-out available. Tickets are $16. Kid meals are available for $5.

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:

Tiny Treasure Hunters from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18. Ages 3 to 5 set sail on a swashbuckling adventure in a pirate-themed program that includes stories, crafts, games and a treasure hunt. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Dance Explorations on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 17. Ages 3 meet from 6 to 6:40 p.m. Ages 4 to 6 meet from 6:50 to 7:30 p.m. The class combines jazz and tumbling to develop a child’s self-confidence, musicality and body awareness. Fee is $40 ($60 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).

Pickleball: a basic class teaching the basics will be offered for ages 18 and over from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays or Tuesdays beginning Sept. 22 and 23; a class building on skills and focused on situational practice and play from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays beginning Sept. 23 and 25; an improving player course for ages 18 and over offered Mondays beginning Sept. 22. Fee is $120 ($180 for nonmembers).

Crochet 101 from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Learn how to choose yarn weight and needles, create a foundation chain and learn basic stitches. All supplies included. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers).

BAND FEST

Bethel Park and Peters Township High Schools are collaborating for a marching band festival to be held Sept. 27 at Bethel Park stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. In addition to the hosts, participating bands also include: North Hills, Chartiers Valley, Seton LaSalle, Canon-McMillan, Avella, Charleroi and Bentworth. The South Hills Stars Special Needs Color Guard will also make an appearance. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Visit https://bpmusicboosters.com/shop/tickets/ to order tickets online.

GENAOLOGY

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 of “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.

CHABAD

Chabad of South Hills will celebrate Rosh Hashana Sept. 22-24 with holiday services with meaning and melody at the location at 1701 McFarland Road. No affiliation is necessary to attend the traditional, warm and friendly services that also include a special children’s program. Visit Chabadsh.com/HighHolidays for more information and schedule of events.

Chabad of South Hills will also conduct a Shofar Sound Lab at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 21 at the location at 1700 Bower Hill Road. In addition to a demonstration, participants will bake their own shofar-shaped honey cake. Children’s dinner is included. Tickets are $12 ($15 after Sept. 17). Register at www.Chabadsh.com/kids/.

USC ARTS

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 Rd. 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 for purchase.

KEYNOTES

Keynotes is accepting applications for its 2026 Music Scholarship competition, which will be held May 9, 2026 at The Fine Arts Theater of Mt. Lebanon High School. Cash awards totaling more than $16,000 will be awarded.

Requirements are: 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 state, can provide proof of Pennsylvania address.

Call 412-260-6972 or email houdini5@hotmail.com for application. Visit keynotesmusicscholarship.com for online forms.

PLANT POWER

Plant Based Pittsburgh will present “Plant Powered Living for a Healthier You” Oct. 25 at the Greentree Library. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Register at www.greentreelibrary.org. The $5 fee includes a light lunch.

CRIME WATCH

The Bethel Park Crime Watch meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 in the front classroom of the community center.

OPEN HOUSE

Sept. 20 is the deadline for vendors to apply to participate in the Christmas Shoppe Open House to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Landscape Center by Evanovich in Bethel Park. Tents and tables can be set up at the store, located at 2741 South Park Road. The Christmas Wonderland will feature lit villages and decorated trees. There will also be music, other craft vendors, food, free coffee and popcorn. Vendors are asked to provide a $20 downpayment via VENMO or cash to reserve a spot. For more information call 412-835-6699 or email: sales@landscapingbyevanovich.com

OPEN HOUSE

Concordia of Bridgeville will host two special open house events for its retirement living community from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 16 and from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at 3570 Washington Pike. Registration is suggested but walk-ins are welcome. Call 412-801-0293 or email msirianni@concordialm.org to sign up.

HAY DAY

The Allegheny County Parks will host its annual Hay Day festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at the South Park Fairgrounds, 1888 Brownsville Road.

There will be hay rides, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, puppet shows, petting zoo, games, giveaways and activities. The event is free and weather-permitting. Food, beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors.

Visit: alleghenycounty.us for more details

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.

SH CHABAD

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

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.

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.

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.

RECITAL

Westminster Presbyterian Church, located 2040 Washington Rd. in Upper St. Clair, will host a recital at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in Galbreath Chapel. Chris Keenan will perform the music of Bach, Vivaldi, Buxtehude, and Lübeck on the Taylor and Boody organ. Admission is free but free will offerings will be accepted. Email: burns@westminster-church.org for more information or visit westminster-church.org

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 FEST

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church will hold its Autumn Food Fair and Yia Yia Joan’s Treasure and Market from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 at the community center, located at 123 Gilkeson Road, across from the Galleria in Mt. Lebanon.

A variety of favorite Greek entrees such as pastitsio, spanakopita, gyros, baklava and other desserts will be available. Take-out orders will be available only through the food line. No phone or online ordering will be accepted. Cash or credit cards are accepted.

The market features costume jewelry, purses and books. Proceeds benefit the Holy Cross Ladies Philoptochos Society’s philanthropic outreach.

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.

LEBO REC

Mt. Lebanon is offering the following fall activities:

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.

ARTS

South Arts Pittsburgh is hosting the following art shows at the Schoolhouse Art & History Center, located at 2600 South Park Road:

Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Bethel Park Historical Society’s open house, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. and includes tours of the schoolhouse and coincides with the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company open house across the street.

Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. is the Halloween Bash & Art Market. This adult event includes a costume contest and art market.

Nov. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This two-day artist market includes local vendors displaying/selling their works throughout the first and second floors and in one of the classrooms of the historic schoolhouse.

Artwork and photos are framed and ready to hang. Jewelry, cards, and matted prints are also available. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Your support of local artists is greatly appreciated.

Reginald’s Coffee will be open during all three events to purchase drinks and pastries.

Visit www.southartspittsburgh.org for more information. Email: southartspitt@gmail.com with questions.

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.

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.