Mar 8, 2017 11 min read

Childcare

Story Hour

St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Baldwin will hold a community Preschool Story Hour from 1 to 2 p.m. March 16, for children age 3 and older (and potty-trained). Enjoy a story and activities with middle school students. Children can be dropped off after signing in with one of the preschool teachers. Parents may stay. For more information, email slydon@st-elizabeth.org.

CLUBS

Bethel Woman’s Club

RSVP by March 10 for the Bethel Woman’s Club’s monthly meeting set for noon on March 15 in the Otterbein Room at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. Cost is $11.50, payable by check only. For reservations, call 412-831-1861.

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.

AUP

The Association of University People (AUP) will offer a program by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Friends Meeting House, located on Ellsworth Avenue. Meet and greet begins at 6:30. For more information, visit http://www.pittsburghsinglesaup.org.

Historical society

The Bridgeville Area Historical Society will hold its 2nd Tuesday History Series at 7 p.m. March 14. Historian John Oyler will present “Downtown Bridgeville – 1940s Continued.”

• Raffle tickets for the March 19 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers hockey game are being sold at $5 each. The drawing will be held March 14.

Women’s Business Network

The McMurray Chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Bowling Alley at the Meadows, located on Racetrack Road in Washington. For more information, call Tommi Calabria at 724-825-7818. To learn more, visit http://www.wbninc.com.

FUNDRAISERs

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. 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. 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.

Bingo

Family Bingo Night, a fundraiser for wounded veterans and sponsored by Peters Township High School Interact Club, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 10 at the high school cafeteria. The concession stand will be open. Adults are $8, students and seniors are $5 and additional cards are $2. All proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit Warfighter Sports, which helps wounded veterans participate in adapted sporting activities.

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

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 take out. For more information, or to volunteer to help set up on March 8 or serve on March 9, call Debbie at 412-833-6357.

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 in Castle Shannon. Attend one of four sessions: 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30 a.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Proceeds support the Franciscan Child Day Care Center. To register, call Mrs. Merlo at 412-882-5085.

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.

High school musical

Bethel Park High School will stage “Shrek the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. March 15-18 in the Bethel Park High School auditorium. To hear prerecorded ticket information, call 412-833-5000 ext. 8706.

Networking event

The Great Gathering IV at Southpointe Hilton Garden Inn, the fourth annual March mega-networking event, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 15. For more information, visit ptcoc.org.

Dinner/show

“The Wiseguy Kitchen,” a live comedy-musical, comes to Bella Sera, Canonsburg, March 17. This new theatrical cooking show touring the country features a Broadway-style show filled with singing, comedy, music, live cooking on stage, audience interaction and featuring New York chef-turned-actor Vincent Fiore. Tickets for the dinner and show are $65. For more information, call 724-745-5575. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.thewiseguykitchenshow.com or email wiseguyshow@gmail.com.

Historical concert

Woodville Plantation, Bridgeville, presents an 18th Century Candlelight Concert featuring the Pittsburgh Historical Music Society, from 7 to 9 p.m. March 11. Musicians dressed in period attire and using period instruments will perform tavern songs and period music. Hors de ‘oeuvres, sweets and libations (ale, wine, cider and tea) will be provided. Period dress is welcomed. Tickets are $25. Advance purchase is suggested as seating is limited. For more information, email nevillehouseassociates@gmail.com or visit http://www.woodvilleplantation.org.

Game/card night

Canonsburg Senior Center will hold a St. Patrick’s Day Game & Card Night fundraising event on March 16. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own cards and games. Tickets are $7 and include a hot sandwich meal and beverage, plus a chance to win prizes. There will be an Irish auction of approximately 25 baskets and a 50/50. Only 125 tickets will be sold. To purchase, call Ramona at 724-225-7822, or through Citizens Library (724-222-2400) or the Canonsburg Senior Center (724-745-5443, ask for Gay).

Breakfast and a Movie

The Hollywood Theater, Dormont, continues its popular Breakfast and Movie series on March 19 with the 1938 screwball comedy “Bringing Up Baby” and a catered breakfast by Prohibition Pastries. Tickets are $15 each ($13 for Hollywood members). Brunch tickets must be ordered by 11 p.m., the Thursday before the screening, online at http://www.thehollywooddormont.org or at the theater. Doors open for the brunch at 10:15 a.m., and the film starts at 11. Film-only tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door after 10:30 a.m. Breakfast tickets must be purchased by March 16.

Auditions

Little Lake Theatre Company, Canonsburg, will hold auditions for adult actors (age 16+) for its 69th season from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 19, and from 7 to 10 p.m. March 20. Auditions will be held at the theatre located on Lakeside Drive. Visit http://www.littlelake.org/get-involved/audition to sign up and for more information.

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. The event will end with a Q&A session. Cost is $25 for dinner. RSVP to Kathy Peelor at kpeelor@verizon.net.

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, March 14-April 18 at the center located on Park Avenue, for adults with ongoing health issues. To register, call Jessica Gettig at 412-831-7111 to register.

Meet Dr. Right

A free “Meet Dr. Right” event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 15 at the Bethel Park Health + Wellness Pavilion on Higbee Drive. Meet, mingle and make appointments with physicians from AHN and other community practices. Free parking.

LIBRARIES

ANDREW CARNEGIE

Listen Locally Downstairs Featuring Henry Bachorski, 6 to 9 p.m. March 15. Tickets available at the door.

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

BETHEL PARK

• Resume Builder, 6 p.m. March 15. Seating is limited; registration is required by phone.

• Think Spring, 6:30 p.m. March 15. A gardening lesson and hands-on activities for grades K-2. Register.

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

CASTLE SHANNON

• Puppetry Arts, presented by Pittsburgh Puppet Works, 6:30 p.m. March 21.

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

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

FRANK SARRIS

• Winter Craft Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11. Browse and shop with a variety of local craft vendors and enjoy food and drink in the Library Café. Proceeds benefit the library’s family programs.

• Paint & Sip, 6 to 8 p.m. March 16. Paint while enjoying light bites, wine and friends. Fee of $20 must be paid at time of registration. Sign up early as a minimum of six participants (max of 12) are required to hold this event. In the event of inclement weather, a make-up class will be held one week later, at the same time.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• Beethoven: His Life and Music, 10 a.m. March 10. This six-week series consists of lecture and discussion with audio/visual material. Learn about the German composer’s tumultuous life and listen to excerpts of his music.

• The Great Castle Shannon Bank Robbery, 7 p.m. March 15. Learn about the bank robbery that took place on May 14, 1917, when four desperadoes robbed the town’s only bank and found themselves caught in a Wild West-style shootout with the townspeople.

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

PETERS TOWNSHIP

• 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.

• Poetry Reading with Sam Hazo, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 12

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

SCOTT

• Cooking Club for Adults, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 15. Swap recipes, talk food and taste-test. This month’s recipe is healthy chicken salad pockets. Register.

• Senior Lunch & Learn, noon to 2 p.m. March 17. This month’s presentation is by the Monongahela Rockhounds, Pittsburgh’s mineral, fossil and lapidary club. Cost of $3 includes lunch and the presentation. Register and pay at the library by March 15.

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

SOUTH PARK

• Tuesday Lunch & Learn: Tomosynthesis-A Revolutionary 3D Imaging Process, noon on March 14. Learn about new technology for mammograms. Register.

• Wednesday Munch & Learns: Sleeping Soundly, 1:30 p.m. March 15. Learn helpful techniques. Register.

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

UPPER ST. CLAIR

• History Night, with facilitators Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore, 7 p.m. March 13 in the multipurpose room. Topic: George Marshall and his key role in World War II. Walk-ins welcome.

• Five Elements of Landscape Design with Phipps Conservatory and Botanic Gardens Master Gardener Claire Schuchman, 7 p.m. March 14 and 21 in the multipurpose room. Register.

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

SUPPORT GROUP

Grief/loss dinner

A Grief & Loss Support Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. March 17 in the McNary Center of Canonsburg Hospital. Share a meal with someone who understands the loss of a loved. For reservations, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Finger Painting

Stay ‘n Play, located at 1900 Cochran Road, Scott, will hold a Jellybean Street Finger Painting Workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16, for children of all ages. Preregister at http://usa.jellybeanstreet.com/pittsburgh and receive free admission to Stay ‘n Play that day. For more information, visit http://bethelcong.org/participate/community-life/stay-n-play/ or Stay ‘n Play’s Facebook page.

Empowerment program

Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will offer Girls On The Run, a 10-week empowerment program for girls in grades 3-5, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning March 13. Meet with trained coaches and learn life skills through engaging lessons and running activities that will help train girls for the GOTR 5K. Fee is $160 for members and $230 for non-members. To register, visit http://peterstownship.com and click on “Register for Parks and Rec Programs/Classes” under Quick Links.

Chakra workshop

The Brauer Institute will hold Chakra Balancing, a two-hour meditation and guided imagery workshop, from 7 to 9 p.m. March 15 at 1730 Main Street, Scott. Balance your body, mind and spirit utilizing the colors of the rainbow. Bring mat and blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Cost is $45 per session and

preregistration is required by calling Dorit Brauer at 412-489-5100. For more information, visit http://www.brauerinstitute.com.

Dance clinic

One Dance Hip Hop Clinic Featuring The Peters Township Dance Team will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 24 at McMurray Elementary School, for grades K-11. Preregister by March 17 for $30 and receive a t-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome the night of the event at a cost of $35. To register or for more information, email Shannon Edeburn at Ksmb@verizon.net.