Mar 1, 2017 13 min read

Childcare

Accepting registration

Westminster Nursery School & Kindergarten at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, is now accepting registration for children ages 2 through 5. For more information, visit www.wnsk.org or call 412-835-2906.

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 http://biblechapel.org.

CLUBS

Garden club

The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. March 2 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, located on East McMurray Road, Venetia, for the monthly luncheon and program “Structural Pruning of Trees” by Rob Palochak and Rick Vrbonic. For reservations, call Pat at 724-942-5421.

Bethel Art Guild

Bethel Art Guild (BAG) meets the first Thursday of every month at the Bethel Park Community Center, located on Park Avenue. This month’s meeting will be held at 12:30 p.m. March 2, with guest speaker Robert Daley, a renowned portrait artist and gallery owner for more than 35 years. A short business meeting will precede refreshments and the program.

College Club

The College Club of Carnegie will hold its Irish Spring Fling Luncheon on March 11 at Chartiers Country Club, located on Baldwin Road. A social will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. For more information, call 412-279-4458.

Women’s Army Corp

The Women’s Army Corp Veterans’ Association – Army Women United (WACVA), Pittsburgh Keystone Chapter 120 will hold its next meeting at 11 a.m. March 11 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Pittsburgh. All Army women are welcome. WACVA supports Army women and women veterans, celebrates our service, provides helpful information to Army women and shares Army experiences. For more information or to discuss carpooling from the South Hills, call Chris at 412-833-1452.

USC Coterie

Upper St. Clair Coterie will hold a luncheon on March 9 at Bella Sera, Canonsburg. Registration is at 11:30 followed by lunch at noon. The menu includes penne pasta with marinara, rolls and butter, choice of either beef marsala or jumbo crab cakes, dessert trio and beverage. Cost is $32 for members and $37 for non-members. Reservations are due immediately; make checks payable to USC Coterie and mail to: Jean McCormack, 34 Meadowcrest Drive, Cecil, PA 15321.

FUNDRAISERs

Gala fundraiser

Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’s Club will hold its 20th annual gala at 7 p.m. March 4 at The Charles J. Dougherty Ballroom, Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh. The night will include silent auctions, luxury basket raffles, entertainment and live music, plus hors d’oeuvres and a three-hour premium bar. Dress is black tie-optional. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.mljwc.com/home/annual-benefit. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit the club’s major grant beneficiary: Strong Women, Strong Girls.

Hoagie fundraiser

The Bethel Park Band plans a hoagie sale on March 4. 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.

Bowl Over Cancer

Register by March 10 for Proud Pacers Relay Team’s Saint Patrick’s Day Bowl Over Cancer set for 1 to 4 p.m. March 19 at AMF Mt. Lebanon Bowling Lanes. Wear green or make a strike when the green pin is in the 1, 7 or 10 position and be entered for a chance to win one of several prizes. Tickets at $20 for adults and $15 for kids (ages 6 to 12) include three hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza and pop. Children ages 5 and under are free. Arrive 15 minutes early for lane assignment. Registration and prepayment are required by March 10. Make checks payable to the American Cancer Society and mail to: Rita Black, 3204 Elderwood Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Or, call 412-831-5129 or email Guppy52@hotmail.com.

Night at the Races

The Modernettes Twirling Association will hold its annual Night at the Races Fundraiser on March 11 at the Bethel Park Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7. Tickets are $25 and include a hot food buffet, beer and pop; bring your own mixers and snacks. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. For tickets, email Tracy Opferman at topferman13@gmail.com.

Cash/Prize Bash

Bethel Park Lions Club’s annual spring fundraiser has a new name and location. The Cash and Prize Bash (formerly Prize Party) will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. March 11, at St. Thomas More Church Family Life Center, located on Ft. Couch Road, Upper St. Clair. Tickets at $50 include hors d’oeuvres, a variety of beverages, buffet and desserts. For tickets, call Sandi Demas at 412-854-2740.

HAPPENINGS

Grand opening

Peters Township Chamber of Commerce announces the grand opening celebration of The Health Club at Southpointe. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 2, and will include a health and wellness fair, give-a-ways, refreshments, tours and more. A ribbon cutting will take place at 10:30. For more information, visit http://www.healthclubatsouthpointe.com.

Live theater

The classic comedy “Harvey” opens the 2017 season for Old Schoolhouse Players in Hickory. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 3-4, and 3 p.m. March 5. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for students/seniors, and $8 for children. Call 724-344-7467 for reservations or email tickets@osptheater.com.

Noir Night Out

Noir Night Out returns to The Hollywood Theater, Dormont, on March 5. Enjoy a variety of chili, cornbread, brownies and beer from Church Brew Works. The urban crime drama “Double Indemnity” (1944) will be presented on 35mm. Tickets are $15 ($12 for Hollywood members) at the theater or www.thehollywooddormont.org, and include two complimentary drink tickets for beer (or Red Ribbon soda). There will be no BYOB at this evehttp://nt.

Live theater

The Pittsburgh Savoyards present “Patience,” or “Bunthorne’s Bride,” March 3-5 and 9-12 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie. An opening night audience reception will follow the show on March 3. Tickets are available in advance online at http://www.pittsburghsavoyards.org or at the door. Open seating; tickets are good for any performance.

Anniversary concert

The West Hills Symphonic Band will celebrate its 50th golden anniversary with a free concert at 3 p.m. March 5, at Montour High School, followed by a post-concert reception. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, visit http://www.whsb.org.

Auditions

For its first show of its 59th season, the South Hills Players (formerly The Baldwin Players) will produce Beth Henley’s classic comedy-drama “Crimes of the Heart.” Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. March 5 and 6 at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, located on Pine Avenue in Castle Shannon. Performances run April 27-29 and May 5-7. The May 7 performance is a 2 p.m. matinee. All other performances begin at 8 p.m.

Networking event

South West Communities Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 8 at Mustin Chiropractic Clinic, Scott. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Admission is compliments of Mustin Chiropractic. Reservations are required by March 4 to the chamber at 412-221-4100 or info@swccoc.org.

Torah and Tea

Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a special Torah and Tea for Woman event at 7:30 p.m. March 8. The topic will be “The Mystery & Majesty of Queen Esther” with special guest speaker Nami Friedman. Free. RSVP to batya@chabadsh.com.

Live theater

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “One Woman Sex and the City: A Parody on Love, Friendship and Shoes,” at 7 and 9 p.m. March 8, at the August Wilson Center, Pittsburgh. Tickets at $40.25 are available at http://TrustArts.org, by phone at 412-456-6666, or in person at the Box Office at Theater Square on Penn Avenue.

Dinner for a Dollar

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

Career fair/open house

Certified nursing assistants are invited to attend a free Career Fair/Open House from 1 to 5 p.m. March 9, at Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) in Carroll Township. Nursing assistants are encouraged to bring their resumes for immediate interviews. For more information, contact 724-258-1210.

Tween Night

Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold Tween Night from 6 to 8 p.m. March 10 at the Rec Center for tweens ages 9 to 12 years. Socialize, play games (basketball, air hockey, ping pong, board games, etc.), make a craft and enjoy snacks. Parents are asked to drop kids off for an evening of chaperoned fun. Preregistration is required online at www.peterstownship.com or at the Rec Center, by March 9.

Egg hunt/breakfast

Register by March 10 for the Franciscan Child Day Care Center’s 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, set for April 1 at the Center, located on Hamilton Road in Castle Shannon. Attend one of four sessions: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Each session includes an indoor Easter egg hunt followed by a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, pancake and sausage breakfast, crafts and prize raffles. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Proceeds support the Franciscan Child Day Care Center, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. To register, call Mrs. Merlo at 412-882-5085.

Theater gala

Center For Theater Arts will hold its 36th Annual Reach for a Star Gala on March 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. This year’s special guest performer will be Hugh Panaro, who played Phantom of the Opera more than 2,000 times on Broadway, including the 25th Anniversary production. A Patron Reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a general cocktail reception and auction at 7, dinner at 8 and entertainment and awards at 9. Attire is cocktail dress. For more information and tickets, call 412-563-5080 or visit http://centerfortheaterarts.org.

Collegiate choir tour

The Collegiate Choir from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill., will present a freewill concert at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, at 7:30 p.m. March 11, featuring literature from the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and Contemporary eras.

HEALTH

Wellness social

RSVP by March 11 for The WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc.’s social about wellness, “Acupuncture 101,” which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 16 at Valley Brook Country Club, McMurray. Licensed acupuncturist Kristen Happe, L.Ac., will discuss the history, medical relevance, how it works, what to expect during a treatment, and what to look for in a practitioner. Happe will also teach take-home stress-relieving acupressure treatment, and do live demonstrations for pain management. The event will end with a Q&A session. Cost is $25 for dinner. RSVP to Kathy Peelor at kpeelor@verizon.net.

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 Get Back to Basics…The Essentials in Essential Oils” and “Make Over your Bathroom Cabinet.” Individual classes are available upon request. To register, contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com. Let me help you subscribe to Health for Life.

LIBRARIES

BETHEL PARK

• Ball Exercises: Benefits and Best Practices Using Exercise Balls, 2 p.m. March 8. Learn the benefits, core stabilization moves and more during this interactive presentation led by a physical therapist. Register.

• CCA Book Club, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, March 8 and 22, and April 5 and 19, for grades 3-6. Discuss four titles from the 2017 Children’s Choice book nominees and vote for your favorite by April 21. Register.

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

CASTLE SHANNON

• Painting Party, 7 p.m. March 3. Paint “Sunny Meadow.” Cost is $30 per painter. This is a 21 and over BYOB event. Register online ate http://www.paintingbetweenthewines.com. Registration preferred.

• Monthly Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. March 13, lower level. Read and discuss “The Summer Before the War” by Helen Simonson.

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

FRANK SARRIS

• Spanish Story Time, 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, beginning March 7, for preschool-age children.

• Game Night, 6 to 8 p.m. March 6, for adults of all ages, beginners as well as advanced players.

• Teen Advisory Board, 6 to 7 p.m. March 6, for students in grades 7 through 12.

• Book Bites, noon to 1 p.m. March 8. Discuss “March” by Geraldine Brooks.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• Job Search: Beyond the Basics: Resumes and the American Job Search Part 2, noon on March 3, for refugees and immigrants who can speak English but who are having trouble understanding the American job search. Bring a current resume. Registration is required by 3 p.m. March 2 at gyoung@cdcpgh.org or 412-586-3723.

• Fly Tying Workshops with Allegheny Fly Tyers, 2 p.m. March 4. Instructor Bon Heil presents this hands-on workshop on the basics of tying flies. Registration is limited at 412-531-1912.

• Slovak Heritage, 7 p.m. March 6. Mike Yanchak returns to demonstrate pysanky decorated eggs, just in time for Easter.

• International Women’s Conversation Circles, 10 a.m. March 8, for women who have recently moved to Mt. Lebanon from another country.

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

PETERS TOWNSHIP

• Justice Delayed: Solving Crimes with Forensic Science, 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 2. Register.

• Peters Township High School Photography Classes Student Photography Exhibit, March 9-17, during library hours. An opening reception will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 9.

• Preschool-A-Palooza, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 4. Information for parents on choosing the right preschool for your child. Children’s Librarian Linda Esposito will offer activities for children including games, crafts and a basket raffle. Register. For more information, contact Linda Esposito at lesposito@ptlibrary.org.

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

South Fayette

Introduction to Computers, 9 to 10:30 a.m. March 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 and 28. Register.

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

SOUTH PARK

• Memory Loss, noon on March 7. Dr. Aparna Gupta, PhD, will discuss memory loss research. Register.

• Yoga Lifestyle, 1:30 p.m. March 8. Learn simple daily routines that will keep us feeling our best.

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

UPPER ST. CLAIR

• Caregiving 101, presented by Tracey Ronan, 7 p.m. March 6 in the multipurpose room. Learn how to handle the challenges of caring for the elderly. Register.

• 3D Printing Hands-on Workshop with by Aaron Hartman of Bits to Pieces, 7 p.m. March 8 in the library multipurpose room. Space is limited. Register.

For more, visit http://www.twpusc.org. Register online or call 412.835.5540.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Art classes

Homeschool and after-school spring art classes for children ages 6 and up will be held in the Art Room at In His Presence Church, located on Brookwood Road in Venetia. Classes will meet from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. and from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays for five consecutive weeks, March 7-April 4. The focus of this session will be on learning how to illustrate a children’s book. Cost is $65 per student, which includes supplies. Instructor is Carolyn Lacek, illustrator of three children’s books. To register, email Carolyn at artencountersstudio@gmail.com by March 3. Include student’s name, age and grade. Class sizes are limited.

Fitness

Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center (WROC) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer a Barre-Pilates Fusion class from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, and from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, March 7-April 27. No experience necessary. For more information, call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200 or visit http://wroc.westminster-church.org.