Jan 26, 2026 7 min read

LEBO REC

The Mt. Lebanon recreation department offers the following:

Art Factory for students in grades 1 through 8. The five-week program begins Jan. 26. Image Art is offered at 4 p.m. Clay and sculpture begins at 5:15. Cartooning starts at 6:15 p.m. as does Kpop Demon Hunter Drawing.

Canvas Creation for kindergarten through sixth grade. Students will paint a Penguin on an 11×14 stretched canvas from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16.

Basketball for boys and girls in first grade begins Feb. 23. There are two meetings per week at Mt. Lebanon elementary school gyms.

Additionally, the recreation department offers an array of exercise and fitness classes as well as learn-to-skate and play hockey programs. Visit mt.lebanon.org for more details or to register.

The Mt. Lebanon recreation department is also looking to hire the following: part-time recreation center maintenance person; part-time skate guard; pool manager and supervisors for the upcoming summer season.

Visit the Human Resources page at mtlebanon.org for more information.

PANCAKES

The Rotary Club of Bethel-St. Clair will host its 66th annual all-you-can-eat pancake festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 in Fellowship Hall of the Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 2040 Washington Road. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Call 412-292-0922 to purchase tickets or for additional information.

LIONS CLUB

A bingo, benefiting the Lions Club, will be held March 14 at the Library Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and include cards for 10 games. In addition, there will be raffle baskets, including a $250 gift card and $250 lottery basket.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend the program, which will discuss counterfeit currency. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership.

Call 724-984-6611 for details.

The South Hills Coin Club will hold its 66th anniversary coin show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb 7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South, 164 Fort Couch Road. Admission and parking are free.

Call 724-984-6611 or 412-854-4022 or email: dale827@verizon.net for further information.

AARP

The AARP Chapter 3016 meets the second Thursday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The meeting starts at noon.

The group offers trips, picnics, programs and holiday parties. Ages 55 and older can attend.

Call 412-563-3961 for more details

TOPS

Chapter 475 of the Take Off Pounds Reasonable group meets every Thursday at Carnegie Lifespan Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m. Class starts at 2 p.m. The group offers programs, contests and exercise.

Call 412-276-5056 for information.

BP MARKET

The next Bethel Park winter indoor market will be held Feb. 3 at the community center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Future dates are: Feb. 17, March 3, 17 and 31.

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

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. Purchase tickets at Chabadsh.com/comedy/.

PT REC

The Peters Township recreation department is offering the following events. Register at www.peterstownhip.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.

Social Media 101 will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29. Participants should bring their own cellphone, tablet or computer and will learn the ins and outs of popular apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and X. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Commit To Fit begins Feb. 1. Participants walk along the indoor track and document their miles throughout the month. The contestant with the most miles wins a prize. Entry is free to all members. Sign-up required by Jan. 31.

Snowflake: Science & Art will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 29. Ages 6 to 10 will learn about snowflakes in a winter wonderland while making a one-of-a-kind creation. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers) and includes supplies and a snack.

Glow Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the community recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr. 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. Fees are $20 per couple with $10 for each additional child. Nonmember fees are $30 per couple and $15 for each additional child.

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).

EXPO

The Remodeling Expo 2026 will be held Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 on the UPMC Club Lounge level of Acrisure Stadium. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Visit homeshowcenter.com for free tickets.

Visit pittsburghremodelingexpo.com for further information.

SHSSL SIGNUP

Registration is being accepted for the South Hills Senior Softball League. Players 55 and older are eligible.

The league, formed more than three decades ago, attracts more than 150 players each year. Games are typically played at fields in South Park, Pleasant Hills, Baldwin, Brentwood, Bethel Park and Pittsburgh.

One division of the league plays on weekday evenings. Another set of teams plays on weekday mornings. Teams in both divisions normally play twice a week. Tryouts and a draft are held in April. Dates to be announced to registered players later.

Email: SHSSLeague@yahoo.com for information regarding how to register. Forms are due March 30.

BOOK SALE

The Church of the Atonement’s annual book and jewelry sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 and from 9 a.m. to noon and reopen from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 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.

BLOOD DRIVES

The following blood drives will be held at:

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

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.

Contact naomiherman@msn.com 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.