Dec 13, 2017 9 min read

CLUBS

AUP

Association of University People will meet for brunch at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17, at Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. RSVP to Bill at 412-657-7485.

• Play Bridge and Scrabble at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. For Bridge, contact Nancy at 412-833-6412 or 412-862-7861, or nl.hokaj@gmail.com. For Scrabble, contact Judy at 412-885-7104 or jhola10499@aol.com.

Bethel Women’s Club

The Bethel Women’s Club will hold its next meeting Dec. 20 at the Residences at Logan, 5851 Keystone Drive, Bethel Park. There will be a social gathering at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Luncheon reservations can be made by calling Pat at 412-831-1861, no later than Dec. 15. Cost of the lunch is $12, payable in advance by check only. Entertainment will include “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” by the musical group The Sunshine Boys. There will be Chinese Auction. Bring nonperishable food items for the SHIM food pantry as well as any items for the hygiene kit project. All women residing in the South Hills are welcome to attend and become a member. Interested individuals should contact Cindy Carfagno at 412-831-1913.

FUNDRAISER

Christmas Bake Sale

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 601 Boone Avenue, Canonsburg, will hold its Christmas Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16.

HAPPENINGS

Phipps Christmas event

Due to popular demand, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has added new “Holiday Dinner at Phipps” events. Reservations are now being accepted for Dec. 14, with 6 and 8 p.m. seatings. Enjoy a holiday meal and new exhibits. The festive dinner will be served in Phipps’ Special Events Hall with the backdrop of the Tropical Forest. The Holiday Dinner at Phipps event also includes admission to Phipps’ Winter Flower Show and Light Garden: Holiday Magic! and Garden Railroad. To make reservations for the Holiday Dinner at Phipps, call 412-651-5281. Reservations are required, as seating is limited. Admission is $58 for adults and $35 for children under 12. For a complete calendar of events, visit phipps.conservatory.org.

Celtic Christmas concert

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie presents Ben-David Warner & Friends Quartet performing a full-band, Celtic Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Advance tickets, available through Dec. 15, are $15; $10 for seniors/students; youth under 13 are free. Tickets are $5.00 more at the door. For more information, visit www.carnegiecarnegie.org.

Elks lodge

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 is now open at its new location at 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park. The Matt Barranti Band will perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 412-831-0616.

Holiday concert

Mt. Lebanon Percussion will present its annual Holiday Bells, Mallets and Drums concert series Dec. 15 and 16 in the Mt. Lebanon High School Fine Arts Theater. Concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday (dessert silent auction at intermission) and Saturday (free cookie reception after the concert), and at 1 p.m. Saturday (one-hour family concert with Santa). Tickets are available online at www.mtlperc.com/tickets beginning Dec. 1. For more information, go to www.mtlperc.com or Facebook MTLPerc, or email fmlpercussion@gmail.com.

Holiday concerts

The South Hills Chorale will perform its holiday concert program “Hi-Ho the Holly” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. Selections include “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Here We Come A-Caroling,” John Rutter’s “Angels’ Carol” and the Mel Torme standard “The Christmas Song,” among others. Tickets are $20 and are available by advance sale through Chorale members or by contacting Pat Moraytis at 412-221-9109 or patmoraytis@comcast.net. Tickets will also be sold at the door. For more information, visit www.southhillschorale.org.

Musical

Little Lake Theatre Company announces the last play of their 2017 Fall Family Matinee Series, “Yes, Virginia: The Musical.” Eight-year-old Virgina has always loved Christmas. When a classmate asks “Is there a Santa Claus?” Virginia sets out to prove he is real. She writes a letter to Francis Church, editor of the New York Sun. The answer she receives is one that will become the most famous newspaper editorial of all time and proves once and for all, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!” Performances are at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. Tickets are $15.75 for adults and $13.75 for children 15 and under. All groups of 20 or more are only $13 per ticket. For tickets, visit www.littlelake.org or call 724-745-6300.

Bat Mitzvah Club

A Bat Mitzvah Club meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. The club is geared toward Jewish girls of all backgrounds who are entering grades 6 and 7. Each session will include meaningful discussions, interactive activities and a craft or activity. They include: Session Two, Session Three, Dec. 17, Chanukah Bash; Session Four, Jan. 21, For Heaven’s Sake!; Session Five, Feb. 25, Reading Between the Lines; Session Six, March 18, Rising to the Occasion; Session Seven, April 22, The Heroine In You; Session Eight, May 27, Spread Your Wings. To register, email raizel@chabadsh.com, call 412-344-2424 or visit chabadsh.com.

Concert

Chamber Music at Old St. Luke’s, Carnegie, presents The Early Mays at 7 p.m. Dec. 17. The Early Mays brings its Appalachian-inspired three-part harmonies, fiddle, banjo and guitar to Old St. Luke’s for a candlelight concert of carols and folk songs. Free admission, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 412-969-7072 or visit https://m.facebook.com/ChamberMusicAtOldStLukes.

Chanukah Pop Up Shop

Chabad of South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, presents its Chanukah Pop Up Shop at the Galleria Mall (Lower Level, Center Court near Starbucks), through Dec. 20. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays.

LIBRARIES

Bethel Park

• Illumination Creations, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, for grades 5 and up. Make illuminating and inspiring connections with paint chips and circuit tape. Register.

• Storytime with Auntie Claus, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, featuring a story, craft and refreshments. Registration appreciated.

• Storytime Remix, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

• Ancestry Library, 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Learn how to use this free database available to patrons inside the library. Register.

• Unreal engine 4 Meet Up – Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. Dec. 16. Free.

For more, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org. Register at 412-835-2207.

Bridgeville

• Star Wars Celebration, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 16, for all ages. Celebrate the release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” with crafts and special guests. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Registration appreciated.

• Dr. Who Christmas Party, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16, for teens ages 12 and up. Explore the classic BBC series and vote on two Doctor Who Christmas specials to watch. Pizza provided, but feel free to bring a dessert. Costumes optional, but encouraged. Registration appreciated.

• Conversation Salon, 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 19.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• 2018 Enjoy Books are on sale for $30 per book.

• Crafternoons for Adults, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20, for ages 18 and over. “Gift Wrap Fun” – bring last minute gifts that need wrapping and learn fun ideas for wrapping the presents. Registration appreciated.

• Thursday Night at the Movies, 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Bring the whole family to see Will Farrell in this holiday movie. Light refreshments provided. Registration appreciated.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Popcorn & a Movie, noon on Dec. 16, in the Teen Lounge. Watch “Snow Day” on the big screen while enjoying free popcorn.

• Lego Club, 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18, for anyone old enough to play with regular-sized Lego. Experienced builders will also have opportunities to experiment with robotics using the Lego Mindstorms and other building sets.

• Teen Writers’ Club, 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18, for students in gradces 7-12. Email questions to Beth Kairush, Teen Advisory Board coordinator, at bkairush@franksarrislibrary.org.

For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org. Register at 724-745-1308.

Mt. Lebanon

The Steel City in World War II, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, presented by the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org. Register at 412-531-1912.

Peters

• Night with WQED, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14.

• Tween Book Club, 4 to 4:45 p.m.Dec. 18, for boys and girls in grades 3-6

• Stamp Club, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19

• Chess with a Champion, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, for grades 1-6

• Afternoon Book Club for Adults, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20

• Family Movie Night, 6:45 p.m. Dec. 21,for all ages with an adult

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Adult Color Time, 2 p.m. Dec. 22. Supplies provided.

• Snowflake Festival, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, for families. Snow-related snacks, crafts, games and prizes.

• Adult Puzzle Time, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15.

• Family Movie Monday: “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 18. Bring a blanket. Popcorn and hot chocolate provided. Register.

• Lego Club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, for ages 6-12.

• Scott Writing Circle, 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 21, for adults. All skill levels welcome. Light snacks provided. Register.

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

South Fayette

• Lego Brick Building Afternoon, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Children under age 5 must have an adult caregiver in the room with them. Children under age 9 must have an adult caregiver present somewhere in the building.

• Christmas Floral Centerpiece Program. 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Make centerpieces with live flowers, greens and a candle. Cost is $15 per person. Pay and register at the Circulation desk. Bring a pair of scissors and a box to transport your centerpiece. Bring a decoration to add, if desired.

For more, visit southfayettelibrary.org. Register online or call 412-257-8660.

South Park

• Edible Ornaments & Gift Tags Craft for Adults, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Supplies provided. Space is limited. Registration required.

• 12th Annual Friends of South Park Library Holiday Celebration: The Polar Express, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Trains, prizes, music and snacks.

For more, visit www.southparklibrary.org. Register at 412-833-5585.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Essential Oils

Classes are held for those new to essential oils and interested in learning about doTERRA CPTG Essential Oils. Upcoming classes include: Dec. 6, Handling Depression, Anxiety and Emotions with Essential Oils; Dec. 13, Holiday Cheering Up with Essential Oils and Uplifting Diffuser Blends for the Holidays. There will be no class on Dec. 20. A 30-Day Cleanse Program will be held on Dec. 27. Essential Oils in the Classroom will be held in January. Classes take place on Wednesdays at The Physical Therapy Center, 1699 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. RSVP required by contacting Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

Babyccino

Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and their tots, will be held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Dec. 18, Jan 8, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Explore the elements of snow, frost and fire through music, sensory activities, creative arts and interactive play. Cost is $7 per class or $30 for the full session. For more information, contact Mussie Rosenblum at mussie@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424.