What’s Happening: Week of April 4
CLUBS
Alpha Omega Masters
Members of Alpha Omega Masters will meet at 10 a.m. April 5, at the home of Ann Lindsay, who will present the program followed by a light lunch. Election of officers and woman of the year voting will take place at this month’s meeting. Final plans for the annual Founders Day Dinner set for 4 p.m. April 19, at the Grand Concourse, will also be discussed.
Garden club
Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:15 a.m. April 5, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 East McMurray Road, Venetia. Cyndi Fink will present the program “Butterflies in Your Garden.” For information, call Mary Meta, membership chair, at 412-835-4253.
Bethel Art Guild
The Bethel Art Guild will meet at 12:15 p.m. April 5, at the Bethel Park Community Center on Park Avenue. It will begin with a light lunch and business meeting, followed by speaker Katie Koenig, who holds a BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
AUP
The Association of University People (AUP) is looking for single, four-year college graduates over 50 to join the group for monthly dinners and social gatherings, and play Bridge or Scrabble. Upcoming events include: Tour Spring Flower Show, 2 p.m. April 6, at Phipps Conservatory, RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957; Dinner at Bella Frutteto in Wexford, 6 p.m. April 10, RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957. For more information, call 412 734 8445 or visit www.aupsinglespittsburgh.org.
Lensshooters meet
Retired Post-Gazette photojournalist Tony Tye will be the guest speaker at the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Camera Club meeting at 7 p.m. April 11, in the Peters Township Public Library. His topic will be “Birds in Flight.” For information, call Jim McNutt at 724-747-1300.
GTDP meet
The Golden Triangle Decorative Painters will hold its annual basket luncheon, Birds ‘n Blooms, on April 15 at the Fairview Fire Hall Sunset Room in Bridgeville. Tickets are on sale now from members.
• National teacher Sherry Nelson will teach a three-day seminar May 18-20. For more information, call Laura at 724-785-5592.
FLEA MARKETS/CRAFT FAIRS
Junque sale
St. Winifred Church, Mt. Lebanon, will hold its 48th Annual Junque Sale April 6 and 7, in Benedict Hall, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday (bag sale begins at 11 a.m.). Admission is free. Refreshments will be available.
Craft fair
A spring craft fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 7, at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. The event includes 60 crafters, abundant parking and free admission. Proceeds benefit Prime Time Adult Care Inc. For more information, call Mary Ann Weber, director, at 412-835-6661.
FUNDRAISERS
Comedy Night
St. Bernard School’s 3rd Annual Comedy Night will be held on April 14 in Clairvaux Hall at the school located at 401 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show begins at 7:30. Performers include Terry Jones, Buddy Flip and Joey Callahan. There will be a 50/50 and gift basket raffle. A $25 donation includes entertainment, beer, soft drinks and bottled water. BYOB and snacks to this 21 and over event. For tickets, contact Elizabeth Mick at 412-341-5444 or Emick2@stbpgh.org. Tickets can also be ordered online at slapsticksproductions.com.
Spring Fling
The Notre Dame Club of Pittsburgh’s Spring Fling event will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. April 14, at the Hofbrauhaus, 2705 S. Water Street, South Side. The Annual Scholarship Fundraiser raffle winners will be announced that evening. This family-friendly event includes dinner, desserts, soft drinks, cash bar, a disc jockey, salsa dancing and a basket raffle. The event is $40 for adults and $10 for children. To purchase tickets, visit http://pittsburgh.undclub.org/springfling. The Notre Dame Pittsburgh Club annually awards over $120,000 to students in the Pittsburgh region.
HAPPENINGS
Lunch offered
Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, located at 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park, will now offer lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Eat-in or carry-out. For information, call 412-831-0616.
Auditions
Little Lake Theatre Company, 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg, will hold auditions for children (age 6-18) for its 2018 season. Auditions will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. April 6, and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 7. Children should prepare to sing a capella 32 bars of an up tempo song of their choice. Upcoming children’s shows include: “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.,” “The Secret Garden,” “Macbeth,” “Little Miss Sunshine, the Musical” and “A Christmas Story, the Musical.” To schedule an audition, visit http://www.littlelake.org/get-involved/auditions.
SPECIAL NEEDS FAIR/EXPO
The 3rd Annual Southwestern Pennsylvania Special Needs Fair & Expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28, at The Pathfinder School, 50 Donati Road, Bethel Park. The free event is geared toward persons with special needs and their family members, caregivers and guardians. It features both indoor and outdoor activities and will take place rain or shine. Scheduled activities include music and dance performances, opportunities to climb aboard emergency vehicles, playtime with therapy dogs, face painting and more. Parking is free and located along the Pittsburgh Light Rail system at the Dorchester stop. For more information, search “Special Needs Fair & Expo” on Facebook, email specialneedsfairpa@gmail.com or call 412-394-5514. The deadline for vendor applications is April 13.
Talent show
Members of the South Hills Chorale will perform a talent show from 6 to 9 p.m. April 7, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. There will be food, beer, wine and soft drinks, and a selection of themed baskets for auction. Admission is $10 at the door.
Live theater
City Theatre Company presents the second-ever production of “The White Chip” by Sean Daniels. A highly-theatrical and often comic journey through Daniels’ real-life struggles with alcoholism, the play features a cast of three: one actor who plays Sean, and two who represent the various voices of reason-and chaos-in his life. Performances will take place April 7-May 6 in the Lester Hamburg Studio, 1300 Bingham Street, South Side. Tickets start at $38 and are on sale now at 412-431-2489 or CityTheatreCompany.org. Parking is available in the lot across from the City Theatre entrances for $8, subject to availability.
Networking event
Peters Township Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual Bowling “Fun”raiser will be held Tuesday, April 10, at The Meadows. Hosted by RE/MAX Home Center in McMurray, the after-hours networking event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. To register, visit www.ptcoc.org.
Dinner for a Dollar
Community of Christ Church, 3472 South Park Road, Bethel Park, will hold Dinner for a Dollar from 5 to 7 p.m. April 12. The menu will include 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, and no take-out will be available. Call Debbie at 412-833-6357 to volunteer to help set up on April 11 or to held serve dinner on April 12. Used eye glasses will be collected for the Lions Club for distribution to those in need.
Oldies dance
Pittsburgh South Hills Elks 2213, located at 2789 South Park Road in Bethel Park, will hold an oldies dance on April 14 with D.J. Ray. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A full buffet will be available from 6 to 7:30 with the dance following from 8 to 11. Tickets are $25, with limited seating. Tickets will be sold in advance only; call 412-831-0616 or 412-835-7040.
Earth Day celebration
The Mt. Lebanon Environmental Team will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22, in Mt. Lebanon Park, 900 Cedar Blvd. This family-friendly event will include crafts, educational activities, food and entertainment. Tent activities will include: Himalayan Institute Yoga from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Sahaja Meditation from 11:30 to noon, a composting workshop from noon to 1 p.m. (register at http://prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops/backyard), high school musical ensembles from 1 to 2:30, and performances by Community Music School of Pittsburgh students from 2:30 to 3. Attendees are asked to bring the following: refillable bottles for spring water, glass bottles of water from home for testing, white t-shirts for tie-dying and used book donations for Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s Book Cellar. Parking is available in the Rec Center Lot, Mt. Lebanon High School South Lot and Commissioners’ Lot. For information, visit the Facebook page Earth Day in Mt. Lebanon or the website, www.legogreen.org/earth-day.
LIBRARIES
Bethel Park
• Raising Funds While Raising Spirits with Psychic Medium Rev. Debbie Pakler, PhD, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7. Cost is $35 for a 20-minute reading, with 20 percent of the fee from each session donated to the library. Call the library to set up an appointment.
• Universal Class & the Testing and Education Reference Center, 10 a.m. April 10. Learn how to access more than 500 free online classes and how to practice a variety of entrance and admissions exams, create resumes and other career tools. Register.
• Suffrage and Sappho: 75 Years of Wonder Woman, 7 p.m. April 12. Register.
For more, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org. Register at 412-835-2207.
Bridgeville
• Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, April 5-8. Open to friends members only from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Public hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday (bag sale).
• Cookbook Club: “Everyday Italian,” 7 p.m. April 10. Sign up for a recipe from the cookbook by Giada at the circulation desk. The day of, bring the dish to share.
For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.
Castle Shannon
• BBB Speakers Bureau Presentation, 2 p.m. April 6. Learn how to protect your identity. Registration is preferred.
• Ruth Martin Workshop, noon to 1:30 p.m. April 7, with the Certified Life Coach. Clarify where you want to go and the steps it will take you to get there.
• Monthly Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. April 9. Discuss “Room” by Emma Donoghue.
For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.
Frank Sarris
• Fiction Book Club, at noon on April 11. Discuss “No Way Home” by Annette Dashofy.
• Pain & Sip, 6 to 8 p.m. April 12. Fee of $20 per person must be paid at time of registration. Deadline to sign up is April 10.
• Trivia Night at the Round Tables, 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 14. Fee is $5 per person and teams can have 4-5 people. Snacks and drinks provided. Space is limited. Registration is required by April 11. For information, call Beth Kairush or Leslie Yoder at 724-745-1308 ext. 1.
For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org. Register at 724-745-1308.
Mt. Lebanon
• Literary Gardens of England, 1 p.m. April 7. “Visit” the gardens of authors Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Beatrix Potter, Agatha Christie and Frances Hodgson Burnett. Learn how these writers used their surroundings in their work, and get tips on creating your own English garden. Speaker Carol Chernega is the author of “A Dream House: Exploring the Literary Homes of England.”
• Guitar Petting Zoo, 2 p.m. April 7, for kids ages 5 and up and their families. Meet members of the Pittsburgh Classical Guitar Society, play kid-sized guitars, learn a few chords or songs, and listen to members of the Kid’s Classical Guitar Orchestra.
• Chinese Movie Series: “Coming Home,” 6:30 p.m. April 9, followed by a discussion .
For information, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.
Scott
• Adult Comedy Show featuring Wolfie & Friends, 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 7, at Scott Township Park’s Community Room. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $15 and are available at the library. Tickets will also be sold at the door while supplies last.
• Conversation Salon for Adults, 1 to 3 p.m. April 9.
• Family Movie Monday: “Coco,” 6 to 8 p.m. April 9, for children and their families. Register.
• STPL Board of Directors Meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 9.
For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org. Register online or call 412-429-5380.
South Fayette
• Puppy Tales, 1:30 p.m. April 7, for ages 6 and up, at the South Fayette Senior Center. Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive and fun environment, and make a dog-related craft activity. Registration required.
• Small Changes Add Up to Big Results, 7 p.m. April 11. Learn useful and practical tips when choosing snacks, beverages and “so-called” healthy foods.
• Women’s Heart Health, 7 p.m. April 12. Learn the importance of activity, weight management, healthy eating, blood pressure management and smoking cessation. Also learn the signs and symptoms of heart attack in women.
For more, visit southfayettelibrary.org. Register online or call 412-257-8660.
Upper St. Clair
• Creativity Café, 2 p.m. April 6. Share food, fellowship and support. Register.
• Adult Gaming Night, 7 p.m. April 9. Register.
• Healthy Blood Pressure for All, 7 p.m. April 11. Learn how to check, change and control high blood pressure.
• Death Café, 7 p.m. April 12. Eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective of this group is “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” This is a discussion group, not a grief support or counselling session. Register.
For more, visit www.twpusc.org. Register online or call 412-835-5540.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Bereavement support
Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott, will conduct a bereavement support series for men, women or teens dealing with the loss of a family member or friend due to death in recent months or years. Sessions are held at Rutkowski Religious Education Center, 1730 Bower Hill Road. The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23. For more information or to preregister, call the church office at 412-279-7070, or Paula Elliott, bereavement facilitator, at 412-279-6560.
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES
Pole walking
WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer pole walking classes from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, April 4-25. Four, one-hour session classes include conditioning exercises, walking drills, pole technique, outdoor adventure and cool down. For more information, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.
Fly fishing
Family Tyes and Spencer Family Y will offer classes on fly fishing, taught by experienced instructors. Learn key flies, basic knots and casting techniques to catch any kind of fish in all kinds of water. Fly tying kits/materials, waders and rod outfits will be provided for those who need them. All levels welcome. Classes will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 4-25. Cost for non-members is $15 for youth and $50 for adults; members cost $10 for youth and $40 for adults. Register at www.campsoles.org/family-tyes or call Spencer Y at 412-347-6565 for information.
Pruning demonstration
The Pittsburgh Rose Society’s Spring Pruning Demonstration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Renziehausen Park Arboretum in McKeesport (rain date April 14). The demonstration is free, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.pghrosesociety.org.
VBS training event
Bethany Lutheran Church, Bethel Park will hold the upcoming vacation Bible school training and networking event, VBS FunShop, on April 21. Area churches that are planning to present Group Publishing’s “Shipwrecked VBS” this summer will receive hands-on training from a Group VBS expert to maximize the impact of their VBS program. To register, call Pastor Melba Dibble at 412-212-8794 by noon on April 9.
Business workshop
South West Communities Chamber of Commerce’s Business Advancement Workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Bridgeville Public Library, 505 McMillen Street. Registration is from 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. Register at www.swccoc.org.
Dance workshop
The “Light Your Heart” Spring Dance Workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Thomas Dance Studio in Bridgeville. The workshop will be divided into two age groups: Mini, ages 7-11, and Teen/Adult, ages 12 and up. Preregister online at www.lightyourheartup.com for $20, or at door for $25.