Apr 11, 2018 17 min read

CHILDCARE

Morning preschool

John McMillan Preschool, Bethel Park, has very limited space available in its morning 3-day Four Year Old class and 4-day Pre-K class. With increased emphasis on pre-reading, math, science, writing and language skills through fun and engaging activities aligned with the PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood, each day will include free play and gross motor time. Registration forms and more information are available at www.johnmcmillanpc.org. To arrange a tour, contact Lori Feldmann at 412-833-4704 or lori@johnmcmillanpc.org.

Registration

Center Presbyterian Preschool is accepting registration for the 2018-19 school year. For more information, call 724-941-9050.

Preschool

Saint Elizabeth Elementary School, Pleasant Hills, offers full day 4-year-old preschool five days a week. Parents can choose from the following options: 3 days (MWF)-half or full day or 5 days-half or full day. Registration is also being accepted for 3-year-old Preschool, which runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, call 412- 881-2958 or email slydon@st-elizabeth.org.

CLUBS

USC Coterie

Upper St. Clair Coterie will hold an afternoon tea at 12:15 p.m. April 12 at the Omni William Penn downtown. There will be entertainment, tea sandwiches, English scones, a dessert trio, tea and pictures with the “Queen.” Learn about the traditions of afternoon tea with the “Queen” herself. Wear your favorite hat and gloves. Doors open at 11 a.m.

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.

• Scrabble at The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, 2 p.m. April 13.

• Tour of St. Anthony’s Chapel, 2:15 p.m. April 14. Meet at the chapel located at 1704 Harpster Street, Troy Hill. This is a docent-led tour of the home to one of the largest collections of publically venerable Christian relics in the world outside of the Vatican. RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957.

• Lunch at Plum Pan-Asian Kitchen, 5596 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, at 1:30 p.m. April 18. RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957.

• Brunch at the German Club/Teutonia Mannerchor, North Side, 11;30 a.m. April 22. RSVP to Bill at 412-657-7485.

For more information, call 412 734 8445 or visit www.aupsinglespittsburgh.org.

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.

ML Genealogy Society

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. April 16, in the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Nationally-known Certified Genealogist and Certified Genealogical Lecturer Tammy Hepps will speak on the “Top 10 Things I Learned about My Family from My Couch.” The meeting is free.

FLEA MARKETS/CRAFT FAIRS

Famous Flea Market

Bower Hill Community Church’s Famous Flea Market will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14, at the church located at 70 Moffett Street (off Bower Hill Road), Mt. Lebanon. The event will include 40+ tables in the main room, the Bower Hill Boutique offering items for as low as $1, a hallway full of jewelry and a snack bar. A half-price sale will take place at 2. For more information, call 412-561-4114 or visit bowerhillchurch.org.

Avant-Garde show

The Pleasant Hills Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show featuring all handcrafted items from Pittsburgh-area artists and crafters, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 15, at The Georgetown Centre, 526 East Bruceton Street. Proceeds will go to this year’s chosen charity, the local nonprofit Bartko Foundation, whose mission is to invest in the self-sufficiency of single minority mothers. Admission is $3 for adults and free to children age 12 and under. For more information, visit www.avantgardeshows.com.

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.

Hoagie sale

The Bethel Park Music Department will hold a hoagie sale April 14, featuring three types of hoagies: Regular, Special and Turkey. Cost is $6 per hoagie. Mission hoagies, which are made the day of the sale and then donated to help feed 3 local missions, are also available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the music department’s spring trip. To place an order, call 412-854-8179.

Scholarship luncheon

Elizabeth Seton and Seton La Salle high schools will celebrate the 11th annual Women of Seton Legacy Scholarship Fund Luncheon at 1 p.m. April 15, at Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Bethel Park. The event will include raffles and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. For details, call Pat Clarke at 412-401-6709.

HAPPENINGS

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 help serve dinner on April 12. Used eye glasses will be collected for the Lions Club for distribution to those in need.

Tween Night

Peters Township Parks & Recreation will hold Tween Night from 6 to 8 p.m. April 13, at the Community Recreation Center, 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia. The chaperoned event for tweens 9-12 years of age will include games, crafts and snacks. Cost is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Preregistration is required by April 12 at the Rec Center or online at www.peterstownship.com.

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. 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.

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 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.

BAND FESTIVAL

The 15th annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival will be held from 2:30 to 5 p.m. April 14, at Boyce Middle School Theater, 1500 Boyce Road, Upper St. Clair. Theater doors open at 1:45. Participating bands include Community Band South, East Winds Symphonic Band, Pine Creek Community Band and the “ultimate community band” made up of musicians from more than 50 community bands in the region. Admission is free. For more details, visit www.ewsb.org/festival.

Waste collection

Upper St. Clair Township will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14, at the municipal building, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road. To keep traffic flowing and minimize wait times, residents must register for the event. Residents may register online at www.ecsr.net/services/household-hazardous-waste or by calling 814-425-7773.

Genealogy event

South Hills Genealogy Day & Pancake Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Beth El Congregation, 1900 Cochran Road, Green Tree. This free day of programming will include demonstrations and discussions of online resources for researchers at the beginning and intermediate levels. Lectures include: What does it mean to be Scots-Irish? from 9 to 10 a.m.; Organizing for Genealogists from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; Breaking Down Brick Walls from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; and Terror on Knoxville Trolley 4236 from 1 to 2 p.m. All-you-can-eat pancakes and eggs will be available in the next room for $8. To RSVP, visit http://bethelcong.org/events/south-hills-genealogy-day or email SouthHillsGenealogyDay@gmail.com.

Earth Day Celebration

An Earth Day Celebration will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 22, at the Community & Recreation Center, Upper St. Clair. Meet in the main lobby to learn how to load the iNaturalist App onto your smartphone using wifi available in the C&RC. Next, move to the Pavilion in the park where USC CLS members will be on hand to lead and show how to identify species in the park. Practice taking photo on your phone and uploading them to the iNaturalist site for the following weeks’ City Nature Challenge. Finally, celebrate Earth Day with a free pizza party.

HEALTH

Nutrition for teens

WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer Nutrition and Wellness for Tweens and Teens from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 17 and 24, for girls ages 11-14. Kathy Parry, nutritionist, author and mom, will discuss the confusing world of food choices with fun activities, recipes and healthy snack samples. Parents will be invited to join the last 15 minutes of the class to encourage open communication and to enjoy exercises with their daughter. For more information, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.

LIBRARIES

Bethel Park

• Crazy About Cleary, 2 p.m. April 14, for grades 1-3. Celebrate Beverly Cleary’s birthday by reading two of her most popular books “Ramona Quimby, Age 8” and “The Mouse and the Motorcycle.” After reading both, vote for your favorite at the library then come to the reveal party on April 14 and watch the movie of the book that gained the most votes. Popcorn and drinks provided. Register.

• Wise Walk, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, April 19-June 21. This 10-week walking program geared toward adults 50+ takes place in South Park. The kick-off meeting will be at 10 a.m. April 12 at the library. Register.

• Christopher D. George: Day-by-Day with the 123rd Pennsylvania Volunteers, 7 p.m. April 19. The Bethel Park resident will share the journals of these “Christian soldiers” as well as the extensive coverage they received within the local newspapers. Register.

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

LIBRARIES

Bridgeville

• Bestsellers Book Club, 6:30 p.m. April 19. Discuss “The Heirs” by Susan Reiger.

• Artist Trading Cards, 1 to 4 p.m. April 21. Theme: Eric Carle. Basic supplies provided, or bring your own.

• A Night of Dancing and Music with Mansfield 5, 7 to 10 p.m. April 28, at Sygan SNPJ Lodge, 540 3rd Ave., Bridgeville. Doors open at 6. Tickets at $25 per person or $40 per couple are on sale at Bridgeville library.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Carnegie

• Nandanik Dance Troupe, Pittsburgh, presents: Vilaya: The Confluence, 6:30 p.m. April 13, and 4:30 p.m. April 14.

• 2nd Saturday Lecture Series, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 14. Scott Mingus Sr. presents “2nd Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that opened the door to Gettysburg. Free.

For more, visit www.carnegiecarnegie.org. Register at 412-276-3456.

Castle Shannon

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, 7 p.m. April 17. Children will read to special doggie tutors. Register to ensure enough dogs are present.

• Thursday Night at the Movies, 7 p.m. April 19. Set in 1950s London, Daniel Day-Lewis plays a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman who becomes his muse and lover.

• AARP Driver Safety Class, 1 to 5 p.m. April 23 and 24, for those age 55 and older. Cost of this two-day class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

• Friends of the Library Spring Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14. There will be refreshments, a bake sale and 50/50 raffle.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Bigfoot Fest 2018, 1 p.m. April 14, featuring Town Hall Event keynote speaker Doug Waller, founder of the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation, and special guests Tony Merkel of The Confessionals Podcast and Bigfoot eyewitness Dave Groves. Free.

• Trivia Night at the Round Tables, 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 14. Fee is $5 per person and teams can have four or five people. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration is required and space is limited. Call Beth Kairush or Leslie Yoder at 724-745-1308 ext. 1 for information.

• Teen Writers’ Club, 6 to 7 p.m. April 16, for students in grades 7-12. Email questions to Beth Kairush, Teen Advisory Board coordinator, at bkairush@franksarrislibrary.org.

• Spanish Story Time, 11:15 a.m. April 17, for preschool-aged children.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• An Evening with Lisa See, 7 p.m. April 16, at Mellon Middle School Auditorium (across the street from the library). See is Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s fifth annual Speaker Series lecturer. The New York Times bestseller’s newest book, “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane,” is a powerful story about a family separated by circumstances, culture, and distance. It paints an unforgettable portrait of a little-known region and its people and celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters. Tickets are $20 at the library’s circulation desk, online at www.showclix.com/event/an-evening-with-lisa-see, and at the door.

• The Homestead Strike, 1892, 7 p.m. April 12, with Jerry Fitzgibbon, a docent and interpretive historian for the Rivers of Steel Heritage Area. Learn about this defining event that revealed the respective strength of labor and management in America in the 1890s. Presented by the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon.

• Citizen Science: Hummingbirds, 2 p.m. April 15. Appropriate for school aged children through adult.

• Top 10 Things I Learned About My Family From My Couch, 1 p.m. April 16, with nationally-known certified genealogist Tammy Hepps. Presented by the Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society.

• Women’s Networking Series, 1 p.m. April 17. The topic is: Ease Your Way Back Into the Workforce: How Do Staffing Firms Work for the Job Seeker?

• Rain Barrel Workshop, 7 p.m. April 17. All participants will receive a pre-made FreeGarden RAIN 55-gallon rain barrel. Cost is $80 per person and $85 per couple. Preregistration required by contacting Nancy at 412-488-7490 ext. 247 or nancym@prc.org, or register online at prc.org/programs/conservation-workshops/watershed-rain-barrels/

For information, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• A Night with WQED, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 12, for all ages, featuring Bob the Builder.

• A Recycling Craft for Families, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14.

• Auditioning 101 Workshop, 2 to 3 p.m. April 14, for grades 6 and up.

• Tween Read It and Eat Book Club, 4 to 4:45 p.m. April 16, for boys and girls in grade 3 to 6. Discuss “A Dog’s Purpose” by W. Bruce Cameron.

• The Afternoon Book Club for Adults, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 18. Discuss “The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro.

• Jigsaw Puzzle Drop Off, 1 to 3 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. Apr. 18 and 19. Puzzle Exchange from 1 to 4 p.m. April 20.

For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Friends of the Library Book Sort for Volunteers, 9 to 11 a.m. April 13. FoL is seeking volunteers to help sort books and materials for the 2018 Book Sale. Sorts will be held the second Friday of each month in the small meeting room.

• Adult Color Time, 2 to 3 p.m. April 13 and 27. Supplies provided.

• National Poetry Month Movie: “Dead Poets Society,” 2 to 4 p.m. April 14, for adults. Popcorn provided.

• Pet Rocks Rock, 2 to 3 p.m. April 15, for all ages. Pick a rock out of a cage, decorate it and choose accessories for it. Register.

• Teen Book Discussion: Feed, 4 to 6 p.m. April 18. Talk about technology, algorithms, marketing and advertising through a discussion of M.T. Anderson’s young adult sci-fi novel “Feed.” Snacks provided. Register.

• Book Discussion for Adults, 3 to 4 p.m. April 19. Discuss “Cold Mountain” by Charles Frazier.

• Scott Writers Circle for Adults, 6 to 7 p.m. April 19. All levels welcome. Work on writing prompts together, read each other’s work, and offer writerly advice. Light snacks provided. Register.

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

South Fayette

• Beginning Chess, 5:30 p.m. April 16, for grades K-8, who are beginners at chess. Half-hour of instruction, half-hour of game play. Free. Register online.

• Experienced Chess, 6:45 p.m. April 16, for grades K-8, who are experienced at chess. Half-hour of instruction, half-hour of game play. Free. Register online.

• Mosaic Stepping Stones, 7 p.m. April 18, for adults only. Repurpose old dishes and give them new life as a stepping stone. Cost is $5 per person. Register and pay in advance at the circulation desk.

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

South Park

• Munch & Learns History “Bites”: Antique Postcards, noon on April 18. Retired history teacher and president of the 3 Rivers Postcard Club, Richard Gaetano will discuss and show his rare postcard collection and its history. Free snacks. Register.

• A Chocolate Tasting Tea with Sarris, 7 p.m. April 20. Sample and hear the history of Sarris Chocolates. Registration required. Space is limited.

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

Upper St. Clair

• War Stories from Pittsburgh’s WWII Veterans, 7 p.m. April 16. Using photographs of the veterans he’s met and interviewed, Todd DePastino, co-founder and director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, will tell the WWII stories he’s heard from veterans living in the region and will also discuss his quest to preserve and celebrate them. Free. Register.

• Genealogy: FamilySearch and the Family History Center, 7 p.m. April 19. Jim Stuber, co-chair of the Mt Lebanon Genealogy Society, will discuss the resources available on the free website Familysearch.org and at the Family History Center in Green Tree. Free. Register.

• Bring-Your-Own-Book Club, 2 p.m. April 20. Drop in each month to share snacks and chat about what you’ve been reading.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief/loss seminar

Rev. Cathy Peternel will offer a free grief and loss seminar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 18-May 23, in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg Hospital, 100 Medical Blvd. To reserve a seat, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118.

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 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.

Grief/loss dinner

Rev. Cathy Peternel will host dinners at 6 p.m. Fridays, April 27 and May 18, in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg Hospital, 100 Medical Blvd., for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Cost is $8 per dinner. To make a reservation, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118.

Bereavement support

GriefShare, a bereavement support group, is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through May, at the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. For more information, email griefshare@biblechapel.org or visit biblechapel.org.

Divorce support

DivorceCare support group meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays, through May, at the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. Childcare is available. For more information, email divorcecare@biblechapel.org or visit biblechapel.org.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

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.

Jewish course

Pause & Affect: A Shabbat Outlook, a monthly course for women by the Rosh Codesh Society, will be held at 10 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. This month’s class will be Lesson 6: Order of Chaos. Classes are held on the third Thursday each month. Cost is $5. For more information, visit chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.