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What’s Happening: Week of Dec. 20

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HAPPENINGS

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. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors/students; youth under 13 are free. Tickets are available at the door. For more information, visit www.carnegiecarnegie.org.

AUP

The Association of University People is looking for single, four-year college graduates age 50+ to join them for monthly dinners and social gatherings. Upcoming events include:

• Dec. 23 – Movie viewing and discussion at 7 p.m., Lin’s in Murrysville. Bring a holiday snack or beverage to share. Seating is limited. RSVP to 724-327-7429 or 412-491-7538.

• Dec. 25 – Dinner at 4:30 p.m., Red Tea House Restaurant, 1717 Cochran Road, Green Tree. RSVP to Bill at 412-657-7485.

For more information, call 412-734-8445.

• 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.

Square dance lessons

Peanut Squares Square Dance Club sponsors lessons on Thursday nights, September through December, at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon. Fee is $4 per night for adults and $2 for those under 18. No experience, costumes or partner required. Those ages 9 to 90 are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Ann at 412-563-0559, or call or text Paul at 412-735-2423.

Line dancing

McMurray VFW Post 764 hosts country line dancing every Wednesday. Dances are held from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with lessons given during that time. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call Bonnie at 724-747-3137.

Western square dancing

Learn to Western square dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Peace Lutheran Church, off Route 19 in Peters Township. For more information, call Renee at 724-267-4655 or Louise at 412-302-1960.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• The library will be closed Dec. 25 and 26 for the holiday. It will reopen at 10 a.m. Dec. 27.

• S.T.E.A.M. and Snack, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 27.

• Family Movie Day, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 29. View “Despicable Me 3.” Snack provided.

For more, visit www.carnegiecarnegie.org.

Bethel Park

• Conversation Salon: Discussion Group, 10 a.m. the first and third Fridays of each month.

• Knitting at the Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All levels welcome. Bring your yarn and needles to knit, stitch, learn, teach and share.

• Scrabble Club, 1 p.m. Tuesdays. New members welcome.

• Pinochle Club, noon the second and fourth Fridays of each month. Not a class; experienced players preferred.

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

Bridgeville

• Holiday Storytime, 10 a.m. Dec. 21, for toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Registration required.

• Bestsellers Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21, for adults. This month’s book is “Ways to Disappear” by Idra Novey. New members welcome.

• Pilates: Special Holiday Session, 6 p.m. Dec. 27.

• The library will be closed Dec. 23-26.

• Family Movie Matinee, 2 p.m. Dec. 28.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

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

• 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.

• The library will be closed Dec. 23-25, and Dec. 30-Jan. 1.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Popcorn & a Movie, noon on Dec. 23, in the Teen Lounge. Enjoy free popcorn and watch “A Christmas Story” on the big screen.

• The library will be closed Dec. 25 and 26, and Dec. 30 and 31.

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

Mt. Lebanon

Mt Lebanon Public Library card holders now have access to more than 30,000 films, for free, with Kanopy, its new streaming service. All available films can be seen here: http://mtlebanon.kanopystreaming.com. To learn more, call or visit the library.

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

Peters

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

• The library will be closed Dec. 24 and 25, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1

• Mystery Book Club, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 26

• Blood Pressure Clinic,10 a.m. to noon Dec. 27

• WWII Discussion Group,11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 27

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

Scott

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

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

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.

• The library will be closed Dec. 23-26.

• Friday Movie Matinee, 1 p.m. Dec. 29.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s caregiver support

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 28, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Free. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

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 a 30-Day Cleanse Program 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.

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