Feb 1, 2017 14 min read

Child care

Open house

Christ United Methodist Church Nursery School will hold an open house at 10 a.m. Feb. 4. Visit the classrooms, talk with teachers, and see what a typical day is like. For more information, contact Nancy Osman at 412-854-4310 ext. 200 or nancyo1@cumcchildcare.org.

Open registration

Tender Shephard Preschool at The Bible Chapel, McMurray, will hold open registration for the 2017-18 school year. Morning and afternoon sessions are available for children ages 3-5 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, visit biblechapel.org.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

John McMillan Preschool in Bethel Park will begin registration for the 2017-2018 school year on Feb. 6. Morning and afternoon classes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. To arrange a tour or for more information, contact Lori Feldmann at 412-833-4704 or lori@johnmcmillanpc.org. Registration forms and information are also available at www.johnmcmillanpc.org.

Preschool program

Mt. Lebanon High School will once again offer a preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds. To be eligible children must be at least age 3 1/2 by March 1, and 4-year-old children must be no older than 4 years 10 months by March 1. The program is operated by high school students enrolled in the Advanced Child Development Course under the supervision of the child development teacher. Children will attend from 9:10 to 10:40 a.m. Monday-Thursday, March 13-May 25. Cost is $65. Enrollment is limited to 10 children. Deadline for application is Feb. 24. For more information, call Susan Kordistos at 412-344-2023.

CLUBS

Bethel Art Guild

The Bethel Art Guild will meet at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Bethel Park Community Center, located on Park Avenue. Guest speaker will be artist Linda Barniccott. Guests are welcome.

Lensshooters meet

Well-known Pittsburgh photographer Dave DiCello will return to the Lensshooters Camera Club as a guest speaker at the general meeting set for 7 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Peters Township Pubic Library. Known for his spectacular photographs of Pittsburgh, Dave will share images he captured during a recent trip to Colorado. Open to the public.

• The annual Lensshooters Photography Exhibit and Competition is on display in the Peters Township Public Library through March.

For more information, contact Jim McNutt at 724-747-1300.

FUNDRAISER

Quarter Auction

Mt. Lebanon and Dormont fire departments will hold a Quarter Auction Fundraiser for Relay For Life of Mt. Lebanon on Feb. 11 at the Dormont Recreation Center (upstairs of the pool house). During a Quarter Auction, people “bid” to win a product or prize. An entry “fee” donation of $15 includes one numbered paddle, drinks (soda, water, coffee or tea) and a dessert buffet. BYOB and snacks for your table. Additional paddles ($5 each) and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Bring quarters to bid (3 rolls recommended). All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, email QuartersForACure@gmail.com.

HAPPENINGS

‘Fences’ exhibit

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces the opening of Fences Up Close: A Pittsburgh Story, created in collaboration with Paramount Pictures and director Denzel Washington. The exhibit will be on display in the 1839 Gallery at the August Wilson Center, located on Liberty Avenue, Jan. 28-March 10. An opening reception will take place at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 before Michael Phillip Edwards’ performance of “I Am Not Sam,” a one-man identity play about racism. The exhibit and opening reception are free and open to the public. The exhibit features original costumes, props, photography, video of interviews, and a setting from the movie. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday. For more information, visit www.TrustArts.org or call 412-456-6666.

Live music

Pittsburgh’s own Anne Feeney will kick off the February Live Music at Wallace’s TapRoom from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2, in Hotel Indigo, located on North Highland Avenue. No cover charge. Feeney’s bottomless song bag draws on Irish, bluegrass, traditional, labor, pop, folk and contemporary material. Live music continues throughout February, from 7 to 9 p.m., with the following: Bartlett Street Quartet (contemporary jazz), Feb. 9; Wallace’s All Star Musicians, Feb. 14; Jocie Ghaznavi, Feb. 16; The Flow Band Reggae, Feb. 17; Mardi Gras Celebration, with pianists Tom Roberts and Matt Jordan, Feb. 23.

Dinosaur exhibit

Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED, a hands-on exhibit, comes to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Feb. 3-5. For tickets and more information, visit

www.DiscovertheDinosaurs.com.

Coin show

South Hills Coin Club 57th Anniversary Coin Show will be held Feb. 4 and 5 at Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Bethel Park (across from South Hills Village Mall). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and hourly door prizes.

Training choir program

Pittsburgh Youth Chorus [PYC] is now accepting registrations for the spring session of its Neighborhood Training Choir program. The spring session is open to any child in first, second and third grades who enjoys singing and music. As a beginning choral experience, the Neighborhood Training Choir program offers an introduction to ensemble singing and music literacy and is designed to introduce parents and children to the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus organization. The 12-week spring session runs Feb. 7-April 25. Neighborhood Training Choirs (NTC) are available in three Pittsburgh neighborhoods. In the South Hills, NTC meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair, with instructor Megan Froehlich. Tuition and registration is $175 per session and financial assistance is available. For more information, call the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus office at 412-281-4790. Online registrations are accepted at www.pittsburghyouthchorus.org.

SF events

South Fayette Township Parks & Recreation will offer the following events:

• Rocky Gap Casino Bus Trip, Feb. 8, for both residents and non-residents age 21 and over. Depart at 8 a.m. from the Senior Center on Millers Run Road. Cost is $45 per person (includes transportation and $30 free play).

• Mother-Daughter Paint Party, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, at the Municipal Building on Millers Run Road. All ages welcome (adults and children).

To register for either event, call 412-221-8700 ext. 17 or visit www.southfayettepa.com/recreation.

Dinner for a Dollar

Community of Christ, Bethel Park, will hold Dinner for a Dollar from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9. The menu will include spaghetti, bread and rolls, garden salad and desserts. Donations of $1 per person or $3 per family are humbly accepted, but not required. No reservations are needed. No take out will be available. The church is located on South Park Road, between Drake Road and Sunset Drive. For more information, or to volunteer to set up for the dinner on Feb. 8 or serve dinner on Feb. 9, call Debbie at 412-833-6357.

Family bingo night

St. Valentine Church, Bethel Park, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with Family Bingo Night. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10 in Frawley Hall. Admission is free. The concession stand will be stocked with snacks and drinks. Bingo cards are $1 each (four chances to win). This is an all-ages event.

Auditions

Auditions will be held Feb. 11 for the children’s play “Aladdin” at the studios of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center, located on East Main Street in Carnegie. Ages 5-12 audition at 10 a.m. and ages 13 and up audition at 11 a.m. Performances will be at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie during the month of April. Rehearsals will take place on Saturday mornings. For more information, call 412-279-8887 or visit www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com.

Snow Ball Dance

Consulate Health Care of North Strabane and Consulate Retirement Village of North Strabane will hold their annual Snow Ball Dance from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the senior living center located on Tandem Village Road in Canonsburg. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, light refreshments, music and a raffle to win a prize. RSVP to Beth Refosco at 724-743-9000 or Beth.Refosco@consulatehc.com.

HEALTH

AgeWell program

AgeWell at the Jewish Community Center-South Hills will offer Caregivers Aging Mastery to participants age 55 and older. Participants will learn the art of staying healthy and happy on their caregiving journey in this 12-week course. The program will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5-May 7, at the JCC-South Hills, located on Kane Boulevard in Scott. The program is open to the community and there is no fee. To register, contact Marsha Mullen at 412-339-5415 or mmullen@jccpgh.org.

Weight loss

Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center (WROC) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, First Place 4 Health – A Christ centered-centered Health and Weight-loss Program will be offered. Learn how putting God first can lead to successful weight loss.

• Free orientation meeting (required for new members), 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6.

• 12-week session, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 13-May 1.

Registration is required for both. To register, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.

Essential Wellness

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

ESSENTIAL OILS

Learn about doTERRA’s CPTG Essential Oils at free workshops/classes held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at The Physical Therapy Center, Bethel Park. Upcoming workshops/classes include: Heart Health and Essential Oils; and Essential Oils 101. Registration/RSVP requested by contacting Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

Fitness

Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center (WROC) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer Barre-Pilates Fusion classes from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through March 2. Strengthen and tone your lower body and core with classical ballet and Pilates moves. No experience necessary. For more information, call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200 or visit wroc.westminster-church.org.

LIBRARIES

Andrew carnegie

Lego Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, for ages 5 to 10.

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

BETHEL PARK

• Laurie Berkner Boogie-Loo, 11 a.m. Feb. 4, for ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Sing and dance to your favorite Laurie Berkner tunes.

• Write On, 1 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 4-25, for grades K-2. Create stories to be submitted to the annual WQED Writer’s Contest. Children will engage in brainstorming, peer editing, writing and illustrating. Register.

• Table Top Games, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 5-26, for grades 5 and up. Register.

• Adult Winter Reading Club, begins Feb. 6. Read and enter to win weekly prizes and a grand prize.

• Frontier Party, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, for grades K-4. Celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 150th birthday with games, stories and crafts based on her books. Register.

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

CASTLE SHANNON

• Family Movie Nights, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Light snacks provided.

• Cooking Fun for Children, Tweens and Teens, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 28, April 25, May 30. Registration required for supply purchase.

For more information, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.

FRANK SARRIS

• Ultimate Gamer’s Night, 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3, for all ages (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). This after-hours game night will include PlayStation, Xbox 360, Wii, retro consoles and more. Fee is $2 at the door. Participants are welcome to bring their own games or hand-held devices.

• Game Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6, for adults of all ages. Board games are appropriate for beginners as well as advanced players.

• Teen Advisory Board, 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6, for students in grades 7 through 12. Meet monthly to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit library patrons and members of the community. Visit the library’s website or call for more information.• Book Bites, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 8. Discuss Rosamund Lupton’s “Sister: A Novel.” Pick up a copy at the main circulation desk. Light refreshments will be served.

• Zentangle, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8. Create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This is the final session. In the event of inclement weather, a make-up class will be held one week later, on Wednesday, at the same time.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• Winter Birds and the Great Backyard Bird Count, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 5, for adults, teens, school-age kids and families. Gabbi Hughes from the National Audubon Society will teach you how to become a Citizen Scientist. Learn about local birds, bird feeding, basic bird ID, binocular use and how to do the Great Backyard Bird Count (which takes place every year, Feb. 17-20). A guided walk outside will follow the program to practice birding skills.

• Slovak Heritage, 7 p.m. Feb. 6. This month’s topic is Krivan: Its History and Roles as a National and Cultural Symbol. Tim Michaels will discuss the history of the Krivan Mountain and his experience climbing it.

• Valentine’s Day Card Making, 1 p.m. Feb. 7, ages 11 to adult. Tired of paying $5 or more for a greeting card? Kathy Shomo will show you how to make lovely, one-of-a-kind cards to give friends and family using scissors and a glue stick. All supplies provided. Registration required at the Adult Reference Desk or by phone.

• International Women’s Conversation Circles, 10 a.m. Feb. 8. Tea, refreshments and conversation for women who have recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country. Learn about local activities and services available you and your children.

For more information, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

PETERS TOWNSHIP

• Teen Afternoon Movie, 3:15 to 5 p.m. Feb. 3, for grades 6 and up.

• Library Youth Advisory Council, 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 4, grades 6 and up.

• Take Your Child to the Library Day, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4, all ages.

• Teen Culinary Creations, 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 4, grades 6 and up.

• Marker Drawing for Children, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7, ages 6 ½ to 13.

• Coupon Club, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 7 and 21.

• 3D Design and Printing, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 7. Cost: $5.

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

SCOTT

• Middle Grade Mystery Book Club, 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2, for fourth-, fifth- or sixth-graders. The club will be reading Lemony Snicket’s “All the Wrong Questions” series. Sign up at the circulation desk and request a copy of the current book club book.

• Anti-Valentine’s Party, 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9. Enjoy a break-up playlist as we decorate broken-hearted cookies, make anti-sweethearts and some anti-Valentine’s Day crafts. Register.

• Book Bingo, 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9, ages 3 to 103 (children with an adult). Bring change for dauber rental donation and snacks. Register.

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

UPPER ST. CLAIR

Winter Birds and the Great Backyard Bird Count with Gabi Hughes of the Audubon Society of Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in the multipurpose room. Learn about local birds: their feeding habits, binocular use, basic bird identification, and how to do the count. Open to adults and families with school-aged children. Register.

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

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Babyccino

Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and their tots, will be offered from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 6, 13 and 27, and March 6, 20 and 27, at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Learn and explore the many wondrous elements of the six days of creation. Cost is $7 per class or $50 for a the full session. For more information, contact Mussie Rosenblum at mussie@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424.

Jewish Kids Club

The Jewish Kids Club at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will offer Kids in the Kitchen – Cooking Shabbat A to Z from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 6, 13, 27 and March 6, 13, for kids ages 4-11. Cost is $10 per class or $60 for the full session. To register, call 412-344-2424 or visit www.chabadsh.com.

Art classes

Winter Fun Art Encounters classes will be offered from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. or 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays, through Feb. 28 at In His Presence Church, Venetia, for area homeschool, cyber school and after-school students. The six-week winter session will include a Valentine art class party on Feb. 14. The party will be held for both classes at the regular times and will include a craft, games, Valentine exchange, cookies and a drink. Cost of the six-week class, including all materials and party, is $80. Classes are geared for students ages 6 and up. The church is located on Brookwood Road, across from Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church. To register, contact Carolyn Lacek at artencountersstudio@gmail.com by Jan. 20. Visit the Facebook page at ArtEncountersStudio to view past projects.