Apr 6, 2017 14 min read

CHILDCARE Open house

Saint Elizabeth Elementary School, Baldwin, will host an open house from 7 to 8 p.m. April 6. The school offers an educational program from preschool through grade 8. There will be a short presentation at 7 pm in Room 43 for the students and their families that will be entering the middle school.

CLUBS

Bethel Art Guild

The Bethel Art Guild (BAG) will meet at 12:30 p.m. April 6, at the Bethel Park Community Center on Park Avenue. After a light lunch, photographer Jim McNutt, whose career at the Observer-Reporter newspaper spanned more than 45 years, will speak.

Garden club

Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. April 6 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, E. McMurray Road, Venetia. Mia Demmler will present the program “Chickens in the Garden.” For reservations, call Pat at 724-942-5421.

SH Women’s Club

Todd Wilson will be the guest speaker at the South Hills Women’s Club meeting on April 10. Wilson, who has a passion for bridges and photography, will speak on the “Bridges of Pittsburgh.” The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. at Vanadium Woods, Scott. New members and guests welcome. For more information, call 412-276-5762.

USC Coterie

Upper St. Clair Coterie will hold its April luncheon, “Shopping with Friends,” at Chartiers Country Club on April 13. Registration and shopping will take place at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Cash bar. Entrée choices include chicken romano or baked stuffed pork chops and come with salad, baked stuffed potato, rolls with butter, and coffee, tea, iced tea and milk. Dessert is strawberry mousse. Cost is $21 for members and $25 for guests. Make checks payable to USC Coterie (include entrée choice on check) and mail to: Jean McCormack, 34 Meadowcrest Drive, Cecil, PA 15321. Valet parking available.

Lensshooters meet

Jeanine Leech, a local landscape and sports photographer, will be the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Camera Club’s guest speaker at 7 p.m. April 12 in the Peters Township Public Library. Jeanine recently returned from a photo/class expedition to Iceland. For more information, contact Jim McNutt at jpgh1001@yahoo.com or 724-747-1300.

AUP

The Association of University People (AUP) will meet at 6 p.m. April 12 for an out-and-about dinner at Istanbul Sofra, Regent Square. RSVP to Jackie at 724-212-5375 or visit http://www.pittsburghsinglesaup.org.

flea market

Flea Market

Friends of Castle Shannon Library will hold a Spring Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8. There will be 25+ tables to shop from, refreshments, a bake sale and 50/50 raffle.

FUNDRAISER

Hoagie fundraiser

The Bethel Park Band plans a hoagie sale on April 8. Three types will be sold, including regular (ham, salami, bologna, cheese), special (same as regular, but with lettuce and tomato packaged separately) and turkey. Cost is $6 each. Orders can be placed through a band, orchestra or Top 21 member, or by calling 412-854-8179.

Taste of Spring

Reservations are due by April 11 for the Keynotes of South Hills annual Scholarship Benefit Lunch and Fashion Show set for 11:30 a.m. April 22 at Valley Brook Country Club. Fashions by Chico’s of the Galleria. Lunch is $35 per person, payable to Keynotes and mailed to: Paula Bongiorno, 728 Pinetree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. The proceeds will go toward the Keynotes scholarship fund. The next scholarship competition will be held at the Mt. Lebanon High School Theatre on May 20.

Scholarship luncheon

RSVP by April 12 for the 10th annual Women of Seton Legacy Scholarship Fund Luncheon set for 1 p.m. April 23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (across from South Hills Village). This fundraising event is supported by alumnae of Elizabeth Seton High School and Seton LaSalle High School to grant scholarships to a qualifying incoming female freshman student attending Seton LaSalle High School. Cost is $32. To make a reservation, call Pat Clarke at 412-401-6709.

HAPPENINGS

Theatre auditions

Little Lake Theatre Company announces auditions April 7 and 8 for children age 6-18 for its 2017 season. Auditions will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the theater, located on Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg. Prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo song. For more information, visit www.littlelake.org/auditions-for-children.

Easter egg hunt

Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church, located on Country Club Drive in Mt. Lebanon, will hold a free indoor Community Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon April 8, for children of all ages. The egg hunt begins inside the church at 10:30 a.m., along with crafts, face painting, refreshments and more. Afterwards, children can have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. No need to bring an Easter basket, painted egg cartons that kids can decorate and use to collect their eggs will be supplied. To learn more, visit http://www.shupchurch.org or call 412-561-6261.

Easter Egg Hunt

An Easter EGG-stravaganza will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 8 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park. The event will also include a special snack, Bible story and crafts. For more information, visit http://www.hamiltonpresbyterian.org.

Spaghetti dinner

Hillcrest Eagles Baseball will hold its inaugural spaghetti dinner and basket raffle from 4 to 7 p.m. April 8, at Hillcrest Christian Academy, located on Bethel Church Road in Bethel Park. The team will honor Coach Dean Hodgdon and dedicate the sports hallway in his name in recognition of his efforts in establishing the baseball program at Hillcrest more than 11 years ago. Baseball players and coaches will also be recognized at the event for their hard work and dedication in representing Hillcrest in the Bethel Church League. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and children. Dine in or take out. Tickets are available online at hillcrestcabaseball2017fundraiser.eventbrite.com or at the door the day of the event.

Live theater

PICT Classic Theatre continues its 2016-2017 Season at Union Project with Sophocles’ classic Greek tragedy, “Oedipus Rex.” Performances run through April 8 with tickets available at http://www.picttheatre.org or by calling the PICT Ticket Office at 412-561-6000. Student and senior discounts available.

Career fair

Western Area Career and Technology Center (WACTC), Canonsburg, will host a Career Fair from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 10 and 11. On Monday, employers interested in CNA’s, health assistants, networking, LPN, emergency and protective services, child care, cosmetology and culinary will be on hand. On Tuesday, employers will be scouting for auto mechanics, carpentry, collision repair, electrical, automation robotics and engineering technology, machine shop, masonry, HVAC and welding. Lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration fee of $25 per day incudes lunch. For a registration form, contact Lea Ann Fairall at 724-746-2890 ext. 129 or lfairall@wactc.net.

Dinner for a Dollar

Community of Christ Church, Bethel Park, will hold Dinner for a Dollar from 5 to 7 p.m. April 13 at the church on South Park Road (between Drake Road and Sunset Drive). The menu will include spaghetti, bread and rolls, garden salad and desserts. Donations of $1 per person or $3 per family are accepted, but not required. Takeout will not be available. To volunteer to help set up on April 12 or serve on April 13, call Debbie at 412-833-6357.

Educational events

Allegheny County Library Association’s Digital Storytelling events, “Immigration Journeys: Old and New,” will be held April 18 in the South Hills, providing the public with a unique perspective from Pittsburgh-based refugees/residents and their struggles to assimilate into our local community. The free event will take place at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at South Park Township Library on Brownsville Road. There will be food from different cultures, music and dance, and information on the different cultures. Registration is requested at http://www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org or http://www.southparklibrary.org.

Concert

Chatham Baroque will present Awake Sweet Love: Songs and Sonatas of Olde England at 7:30 p.m. April 7 in Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Galbreath Chapel. This is Chatham Baroque’s final concert of the season. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.chathambaroque.org/.

Postcard/paper show

A Postcard and Paper Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8 at Fairhaven United Methodist Church, 2415 Saw Mill Run Blvd. (at Rt. 51 and Rt. 88). For more information, call 412-653-7723.

HEALTH

Blood Drive

Saint Valentine Church, Bethel Park, will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 in Frawley Hall. To schedule an appointment, visit http://centralbloodbank.org, click Make an Appointment and search with group code G0040180, or call Diane Kletch at 412-835-2884.

Better Health workshops

LifeSpan Services @ Bethel Park Community Center will offer free six-week Better Choices, Better Health workshops from noon to 2:30 p.m. on six consecutive Tuesdays, through April 18 at the center located on Park Avenue, for adults with ongoing health issues. To register, call Jessica Gettig at 412-831-7111.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Haven’t heard of essential oils or doTERRA? Free workshops/classes are held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at The Physical Therapy Center, Bethel Park. Upcoming workshops/classes include: “Let’s Step into Spring..Remedies for the Home w/Essential Oils” and “Spring Cleaning w/Essential Oils.” Individual classes are available upon request. To register, contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

Essential Wellness for Life

Learn how the world of essential oils and natural solutions can help improve your life. Classes are held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Norman Center, 1720 Washington Rd, Suite 207, in Upper St. Clair. Frequently taught by a certified mental health professional, topics include: health routine, yoga and more. Most classes are free, but RSVP is required to Katie at drkunklemillerandassociates@gmail.com or call 412-854-4887.

LIBRARIES

ANDREW CARNEGIE

Annual Civil War Living History Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8. Lectures, re-enactors, tours and an evening blue grass concert from 4 to 7 p.m. by Fern Hollow.

For more, visit http://www.carnegiecarnegie.org or call 412-276-3456.

BETHEL PARK

• Egg Extravaganza, 6 p.m. April 8. Explore the library for hidden Easter eggs. Find five (spelling out the word BOOKS) and then claim your prize at the children’s desk. Springtime stories and a craft as well. Registration is limited. Call the library.

• Land of Abundance: Pittsburgh and the American Garden, presented by the Frick Art & Historical Center, 1 p.m. April 11. Register.

• Guided Tour, 2 p.m. April 12 and 7 p.m. April 13. Take a guided tour of both the physical and virtual library. Register.

• Poetry Slam, 7 p.m. April 12, grades 5 and up. Celebrate National Poetry Month by sharing one of your poems or writing one at the library with activities. Share anything as a poem at the library’s Open Mic. Register.

For more information, visit http://www.bethelparklibrary.org. Register at 412-835-2207.

CASTLE SHANNON

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, 7 to 8 p.m. April 11. Each child will have the opportunity to read to one of the special doggie tutors. Register.

• Tea Party, 6:30 p.m. April 11, ages 2-10. Registration required for supply purchase.

• Monthly Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. April 10, lower level. Discuss “Presumed Innocent” by Scott Turow.

For more information, visit http://www.castleshannonlibrary.org.

FRANK SARRIS

• Adult Education Classes, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free classes provided by Intermediate Unit 1. Call 724-938-3241 ext. 414 to schedule an appointment.

• Adult English as a Second Language Class, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free, confidential, one-on-one and small group tutoring classes offered through the Literacy Council of Southwestern PA. For more information, call the Literacy Council at 724-228-6188.

• Paint & Sip, 6 to 8 p.m. April 6. Fee of $20 must be paid at time of registration.

• Trivia Night at the Round Tables after-hours trivia competition, 7 to 9 p.m. April 7. Four person teams will compete for a cash first prize answering questions from 30 different categories. Snacks and drinks provided. Fee is $5 per person. Registration required. Pick up a registration form at the circulation desks or download one from the library’s website.

• Ping Pong night, 6 to 8 p.m. April 10, for adults of all ages, beginners as well as advanced players.

• Book Bites, noon to 1 p.m. April 12. Discuss Jeanette Walls’ “Half Broke Horses.” Pick up a copy at the main circulation desk. New members welcome.

For more information, visit http://www.franksarrislibrary.org. Register at 724-745-1308.

Mt. Lebanon

• Bonsai Workshop, 1 p.m. April 8. Pittsburgh Bonsai Society President Bob Dietz will teach the basics of the art of Japanese Bonsai. The program includes a demonstration and a hands-on workshop. The $35 fee includes a juniper Bonsai tree and a plastic bonsai training pot. Register at 412-531-1912. Seating is limited.

• Brain Health Series, 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 10 and 11. In this two-part series, Dr. Paul Nussbaum will discuss the basics of the brain, how the brain operates, and how to shape your brain for health across the entire lifespan through physical activity, mental stimulation, spirituality, nutrition, and socialization. After the presentation, Dr. Nussbaum will sign copies of his new book, What is the Purpose of my Brain? Spiritual Healing and Salvation, which will be available for sale that evening.

• The Literary Luminaries of Concord, MA: The Alcotts, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, & Fuller, 7 p.m. April 12. Presented by the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon.

For more information, visit http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

PETERS TOWNSHIP

• Thinking Money, a new traveling exhibition designed to teach tweens, teens and the adults in their lives about money, will be on display through April 30. Admission to the exhibition is free.

• Free and low-cost computer classes, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, on a variety of topics. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Register at the circulation desk.

For more, visit http://www.ptlibrary.org. To register, email programs@ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 ext. 1.

SCOTT

• Conversation Salon for Adults, 1 to 3 p.m. April 10. Topics include “What form of healthcare system would you like to see put in place in the United States?” and “What current events are of interest to you?”

• STPL Board of Directors Meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 10.

For more information, visit http://www.scottlibrary.org. Register online or call 412-429-5380.

UPPER ST. CLAIR

• Caregiving 101, facilitated by Tracy Ronan and Maureen Sirianni, 7 p.m. April 12 in the multipurpose room. Registration is requested. Walk-ins welcome.

• Hats in Fashion, presented by Jean Kanouff, 1 p.m. April 13 in the multipurpose room. Learn the history of hats and their significance throughout the centuries. A variety of hats will be available for you to view and try. A light lunch and beverage will be provided. Fee is $2. Registration with payment must be made in person at the library to reserve a spot. Space is limited.

• The European Union: Where Does It Go from Here? 7p.m. April 10 in the multipurpose room. George Savarese, an educator in the Mt. Lebanon School District, will discuss: 1) Is the European Union (EU) heading for a breakup? 2) What are the economic, political and social issues with the EU? and more. Register.

For more, visit http://www.twpusc.org. Register online or call 412-835-5540.

SUPPORT GROUP

Grief/loss

“When Mourning Dawns,” a grief and loss seminar, will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 12-May 17 in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg Hospital. There is no cost for the program. Call to enroll.

• A Grief & Loss Support Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. April 21 in the McNary Center of Canonsburg Hospital. Share a meal with others who understand the loss of a loved one. Call for a reservation.

To enroll or to make reservations, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118.

Grief support

Family Hospice and Palliative Care will offer Growing Through Grief, a free six-week educational support group, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, through April 26, at Southminster House, Mt. Lebanon. Preregistration is required. To register, call the Family Hospice Bereavement Department at 412-572-8829.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Pruning demonstration

The Pittsburgh Rose Society will hold its Spring Pruning Demonstration at 1 p.m. April 8, at the Renziehausen Park Arboretum in McKeesport. Rain date is April 22. Rosarians will be in the garden to conduct hands-on pruning demonstrations as well as answer your questions about planting, fertilizing and pest control. You must bring your own pruning tools, gloves, and kneepads to learn and participate. This demonstration is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information and directions, visit http://www.pghrosesociety.org.

Misc classes

The following classes and seminars will be offered at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park:

• Seminar Class: Climate Change, 9:30 a.m. April 9. Michael DiMonte will present “Chasing Ice.”

• Women’s Gardening Group, 7 p.m. April 6. Betty Robison, Master Gardener Emeritus, will present “What about those pollinators?” Open to both men and women. Register at http://christumc.net/signup.

• Climate Justice: Dara Sterling, 10:30 a.m. April 13. Lunch is $9, but there is no charge for the program. Register at christumc.net/signup.

For more information, visit http://www.christumc.net.