Jan 8, 2026 7 min read

BLOOD DRIVES

The following blood drives will be held at:

Venice Presbyterian Church located at 3694 Millers Run Road from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 20;

Center Presbyterian Church located at 255 Center Church Road from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 23;

Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center in Washington from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 14 and 29;

Penn West University’s Natali Student Center in California from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29;

Steel City Harley Davidson (upstairs showroom), 1375 Washington Road from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 31.

Visit vitalant.org to make an appointment or call 877-258-4825.

FOOD GALA

WOMEN of Southwestern PA Inc., an all-volunteer nonprofit, will hold its 17th Symphony of Food Gala at Bella Sera Event Venue on Friday, Jan. 30. The event’s emcee will be Ashley Dougherty, WTAE-TV meteorologist.

The organization supports women and children in need in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and has donated more than $1.2 million to local nonprofits over the past 25 years.

Tickets and more information are available at www.womenofswpa.org.

RECYLE

Christmas trees can be dropped off in Upper St. Clair for recycling until Jan. 31. Trees should be undecorated and placed in the small parking lot across from the public works building located on Truxton Drive.

Allegheny County residents can dispose of Christmas trees in South Park at the Brightstar parking lot, located at the corner of Corrigan and McConkey drives until Jan. 18. All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees.

Trees will be mulched and used for projects throughout the municipality and park.

CHABAD

Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa, a six-week course on the real-life questions Jews asked sages across history, will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 21 at the Chabad of the South Hills located at 1700 Bower Hill Road in Scott Township

Visit www.chabadsh.com, email rabbi@chabadsh.com or call 412-512-3046 to register or for further information.

BOOK SALE

The Church of the Atonement’s annual book and jewelry sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and from 9 a.m. to noon and reopen from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie.

Used books, from bestsellers to children’s stories, puzzles and costume jewelry will be available for purchase along with other miscellaneous items.

Cash only for purchases. Donations will be accepted.

Call 412-279-1944 for more information.

Church services are held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Coffee hour follows.

COMEDY

A Jewish comedy night, featuring Ami Kozak, will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Address will be provided upon RSVP.

Couvert is $54. Early bird pricing is $45 before Jan. 15.

Purchase tickets at Chabadsh.com/comedy/.

The live show blends stand-up, spot-on impressions and music and is sponsored by Chabad of the South Hills, Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, Stand With Us and Jewish Chronicle.

PBPS MEETS

Plant Based Pittsburgh South holds its monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Sunnyhill Church, 1240 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon.

The Jan. 19 gathering will be a plant-based potluck. Bring a whole food plant-based dish to share along with a printed recipe or recipe link.

Contact naomiherman@msn.com for more information.

PT REC

Session I for programs offered by the Peters Township recreation center has begun. Register at www.peterstownhip.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.

Starting this month are:

Cricut and Silhouette, where participants learn how to work with craft-cutting machines and with items such as paper, fabric and vinyl among others. Classes are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 24. Cost is $50 members ($75 nonmembers) with an additional $25 materials fee.

Basketball, sponsored by Jump Start Sports, is held Tuesdays. Ages 2 to 3 meet at 5 p.m. Ages 4 to 5 meet at 5:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 8 gather at 6:30 p.m. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers).

Safe Sitter Class from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27. The first session is held at the recreation center and the second session is held at the Peters Township Fire Station, located at 245 E. McMurray Road. Students in grades six through eight are eligible for this course, which will instruct on safety when home alone watching siblings or while babysitting others. Emergency skills, including CPR, will be taught. Fee is $65 ($97.50 nonmembers).

SAT PREP

An SAT practice test will be offered at 2 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Peters Township recreation center. Check-in is at 1:30 p.m. The scores-back workshop will follow at 7 p.m. Jan. 28.

Students gain insight into strengths and identify areas for improvement to guide them through their test prep journey. The program is offered in conjunction with the Hunting Learning Center.

Fee is $145 members ($218 nonmembers).

Call 724-942-2890 or visit HuntingtonHelps.com for more details.

LUNCHEON

A seniors luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Chabad of the South Hills located at 1701 McFarland Road in Mt. Lebanon.

In addition to lunch, tips will be offered for maintaining good posture as one ages.

Suggested donation is $5.

The event is wheelchair accessible.

Call 412-278-2658 to RSVP or for more information.

CHABAD CAMP

Registration is being accepted for Camp Gan Izzy and early bird pricing is available until March 15.

The summer Jewish camp experience of fun in the South Hills is offered from July 6 through 17 for ages 5 to 11. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The camp features Jewish themes, swimming, weekly trips, sports, science, baking, and crafts administered by an experienced staff.

Registration at chabadsh.com/cgi

For more details email: hindy@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. The program will be on early copper coins. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes awarded.

Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for details.

COIN SHOW

The South Hills Coin Club will hold its 66th annual coin show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites-Pittsburgh South located at 164 Fort Couch Road.

Admission is free as is the parking.

Call 412-854-4022 or email dale827@verizon.net for further details.

GLOW NIGHT

Registration for Glow Night is being accepted at www.peterstownship.com and due by Jan. 29.

Designed for mothers and sons, the evening features glowing lights, energetic games and interactive activities for ages 12 and under. Pizza and snacks will be provided.

The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the community recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr.

Fees are $20 per couple with $10 for each additional child. Nonmember fees are $30 per couple and $15 for each additional child.

BP MARKET

Winter market hours and dates have been released for the Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 20. Other dates are Feb. 3 and 17 as well as March 3, 17 and 31.

No-Cook Tuesdays will begin March 3 and run through April 28.

The first day of the summer farmers market will be May 5.

The Bethel Park Farmers’ Market turns 20 this summer. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and held at the Corrigan Drive parking lot in South Park.

In celebration of the market’s 20th birthday, a contest is being held to design a commemorative tote bag. Deadline for entries is Jan. 9.

Visit bethelparkpa.gov/20th-anniversary-design-contest for guidelines, how to enter as well as other details and requirements.