Apr 23, 2018 19 min read

CLUBS

Alpha Omega Master

Dennie Kossan will host the Alpha Omega Master Chapter meeting at 10 a.m. May 3. Installation of officers will take place and brunch will be served. Final plans will also be discussed for the Kentucky Derby party on May 5 at John and Marilyn Reitmeyer’s home.

Garden club

Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting and program at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 3, at Simmons Farm Market, 170 Simmons Road, McMurray. Owner Jan Simmons will discuss the latest annuals and how to use them in your garden. Create your own container or bring one from home. Flowers will be available for purchase.

Genealogy lecture

Genealogy Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania will host Marilyn Cocchiola Holt, head of the Pennsylvania Department at the Carnegie Library in Oakland and president of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogy Society, for the lecture “Pennsylvania Vital Records.” The event will be held at 2 p.m. May 5, at Citizens Library, 55 S. College Street, Washington. Admission is free. For more information, email gsswpa55@yahoo.com.

AUP Club

The Association of University People (AUP) is looking for single, four-year college graduates over 50 to join the group for monthly dinners and gatherings, and to play bridge or Scrabble. Interested individuals are welcome to attend activities. Upcoming events include: AUP members meeting, 2 p.m. May 6, at Rodef Shalom’s library, 4905 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh.; Dinner at 6 p.m. May 10, at Istanbul Sofra, 7600 Forbes Ave., Regent Square. RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957. For more information, call 412-734-8445 or visit www.aupsinglespittsburgh.org.

Women meet

A women’s get-together is held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through May 8, at the Spring House, Eighty Four, for those in need of prayer, encouragement, friendship and peace. Coffee, tea and desserts provided. For more information, call Barb at 724-222-0313 or 724-344-7363.

FLEA MARKETS/CRAFT FAIRS

Rummage sale

The Nyadire Connection Home of Hope Rummage Sale will be held May 4 and 5 in the Christian Life Center at Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. Friday’s early bird shopping night is $5 and runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 2 and 3, B113. No clothing, large furniture or large appliances will be accepted. For more information, call 412-835-6621. All proceeds will benefit Home of Hope Orphanage at the United Methodist Mission in Nyadire, Zimbabwe, Africa.

Rummage sale

St. Bernard School, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a white elephant rummage sale May 4 and 5 in Clairvaux Hall, below St. Bernard Church. Friday’s preview night will be from 5 to 8 p.m. with a $5 entrance fee. Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Donations of kitchen items, appliances, table linens, lamps, dishes, barware, jewelry, pillows, holiday items, books and toys are now being accepted and can be dropped off in front of glass door D-24 (old kindergarten/youth group meeting room) at the bottom of the stairs from the chapel. For information or to volunteer, contact Karen Garrity at 412-418-1028 or bkklap@aol.com, or Michelle Myers at 412-561-2513. All proceeds benefit St. Barnard School students.

Garage sale

Lakeview Christian Life Church will hold its 39th annual “Best Ever Garage Sale” from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5, at the church located at One Lakeview Place, off of Morganza Road, 3 ½ miles south of the Bridgeville I-79 interchange. Hot dogs, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. There will also be a bake sale. Proceeds benefit Lakeview Christian Academy. For more information, call 724-746-3200 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Rummage/bake sale

A rummage and bake sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5, at St. Michael Parish, 166 E. College Street, Canonsburg. Clothing, household items, toys, tools, collectibles and more will be available.

Craft vendor show

Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 3725 Brownsville Road, will hold a craft vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6. For more information, email marlajo4@comcast.net.

FUNDRAISERS

Mega flea market

Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, a shelter and sanctuary for dogs, cats and horses, will hold its first Mega Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, on the grounds of the rescue located at 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors. There will be household items, collectables, jewelry, accessories for people and their pets and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Those wishing to participate may bring a table to set up with their items for a $15 fee. The rescue will also be accepting some donated items to sell on this day. To participate or donate items for sale, email Andrea at pnutsky@hotmail.com, or call 724-229-7053.

Donations needed

Friends of Family Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking donations for its fifth annual Family Treasures Sale to be held in October. The desired good quality, gently-used or new donations include: jewelry, collectibles, purses and wallets, china and glassware, picture frames, mirrors, lamps, books, CDs and DVDs (no VHS), holiday decor, artwork, kitchen items, craft items, linens, and furniture (no large bookcases or large entertainment centers). Items may be dropped off at the Family Hospice front desk, 50 Moffett St., Mt. Lebanon, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, beginning May 1. For furniture donations, call Pat at 412-833-7315. Due to space limitations, contact Friends in advance after Sept. 15. Email famhospsale@gmail.com with questions. Proceeds benefit patients and families of FH&PC.

HAPPENINGS

Creative Café

Upper St. Clair Public Library will host Creative Café, a group to help support people’s creative endeavors. The group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. the first Friday of each month. The group creates a space to talk about what creativity means and how they overcome negative emotions. For details, visit www.twpusc.org/library/library-home.

Live theater

South Park Theatre will open its 2018 Season on May 3 with Neil Simon’s comedy “California Suite.” Performances run at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 19. Plays and musicals continue all summer long. They include: “The Cemetery Club,” “Seasonal Allergies,” “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Funny Money,” “Now & Then” and “The Stranger.” Performances take place on the indoor Mainstage, and tickets are $15 for plays, $18 for the musical. Ticket reservations can be made by calling the box office at 412-831-8552. The South Park Children’s Theatre will kick off its 2018 Season with “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.” Children’s theatre performances continue with “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Elves & the Shoemaker” and “Thwacked: A Fractured Fairytale Musical.” Children’s Theatre productions are performed for kids, by kids, and shows take place on the outdoor stage — picnics and lawn chairs welcomed. Tickets are $3 at the door, and children 2 years and under are free. South Park Theatre is located across the street from the fairgrounds, at the intersection of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road. For more information, visit www.SouthParkTheatre.com.

State of Township

The State of the Township Luncheon, a special event coordinated by the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Municipality of Peters Township and Peters Township School District, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 9, at Valley Brook Country Club, 425 Hidden Valley Road, McMurray. Paul Lauer, township manager, and Dr. Jeannine French, superintendent, will speak. Cost with lunch is $35 per person. Register at ptcoc.org by May 4.

Student talent showcase

Bethel Park High School will stage Telerama, its annual student talent showcase, at 7:30 p.m. May 4 and 5, in the Bethel Park High School auditorium at 309 Church Road. Each night will feature a new set of acts, including the Drum Line, Bethettes, Majorettes, singers, dancers, instrumentalists and the comedic acting talents of the Senior Emcees. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the door.

History tours

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation offers the following tours and workshops:

• Free tours at the Old Allegheny County Jail Museum at 440 Ross Street, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, May 7, 14 and 21 (closed on Memorial Day, May 28). Tours take 30 minutes. The last tour leaves at 12:30. Reservations are not required.

• Free Grant Street Walking Tours, from 6th to 4th avenues, 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25. Meet outside the Grant Street entrance of the Omni William Penn Hotel near the corner of Grant Street at 6th Avenue. Reservations are appreciated.

For more information, call 412-471-5808 ext. 527 or email marylu@phlf.org.

Arts Fest/STEAM Expo

Bethel Park High School will host the Bethel Park School District’s annual Arts Fest and STEAM Expo from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5, at 309 Church Road. The event will feature artwork from all eight Bethel Park schools, as well as art demonstrations, art vendors and several hands-on STEAM activities for attendees to try. Admission is free.

Violin/organ concert

Westminster Music & Arts Series will conclude its regular season with a violin and organ concert by Andrew Fouts and Justin Wallace. Roman Holiday: A Baroque Musical Tour through the Eternal City will be held at 3 p.m. May 6, in Galbreath Chapel at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. A freewill offering will be taken at the door. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

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. May 10. 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 take-out will be available. To volunteer to help set up on May 9 or serve on May 10, call Debbie at 412-833-6357. Dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December. Donations of used eye glasses will be collected for the Lions Club.

Teen talent show

Peters Township Parks & Recreation’s Friday Night Live! Teen Talent Show will be held at 6 p.m. May 11, at the amphitheater in Peterswood Park, for ages 12-18. Prizes will be awarded, including an opportunity to open for one of the concerts or events this summer. For an application, contact Lisa Morris at 724-942-5000 or ltaylor@peterstownship.com, or stop by the front desk at the Rec Center.

Veteran’s lunch

St. Margaret of Scotland, Green Tree, will hold a Veteran’s Lunch at 1:15 p.m. May 20, in the cafeteria at St. Margaret School. The meal and souvenirs will be provided to all veterans at no charge, to thank them for their service. RSVP by May 11 (include number of guests) to Lynne or Lorraine at 412-921-5570 or g.gross@comcast.net.

Pastoral Care Conference

Registration is now open for the 18th Annual Pittsburgh Pastoral Care Conference, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11, at Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley. Open to pastors, laity, counselors, nurses, social workers, caregivers, physicians, students, therapists and volunteers, sessions include: Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health & Wellness, Family & Marriage, Community Outreach and Reflections in Ministry. Continuing education credits are available. For more information or to register, visit www.pghpc.org.

Children’s choir

The South Hills Children’s Choir will perform “Mozart Menagerie” at 7:30 p.m. May 11, at Beverly Heights Church, Mt. Lebanon. Works will range from Mozart’s comic opera to his deep sacred works, plus music by Aaron Copland, Morten Lauridsen, John Rutter and more. For more information, visit www.shcchoir.org.

Kids Paint Out

A Plein Air Kids Paint Out, sponsored by Mt. Lebanon Partnership, will be held on May 12, throughout the Uptown District. Children ages 3-12 will be painting subjects to be found throughout the Central Business District. Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon followed by the Paint Out from noon to 2 p.m., Judging Reception from 2 to 3 and Awards Ceremony from 3 to 4. Fee is $5 if registered by May 9 at www.mtleboparternship.org. Fee increases to $10 if paid May 10-12 including walk-ins.

Plant sale

Treehaven Garden Club will hold its annual Mother’s Day weekend plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon on May 12, at South Park Shops, Route 88, Bethel Park. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TreehavenGardenClub or @southpark shops on Facebook, or call 412-833-7021.

Night at the Races

The Steel City Boogie Club will host a Night at the Races event on May 12, at the Dormont Recreation Center, 1801 Dormont Avenue. The event will include 10 races, oldies music, auction baskets and raffles. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information or to purchase tickets (sold in advance only), call Mary at 412-215-0748.

Refugee fair

The Third Annual Refugee Health and Wellness Resource Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12, at the Kingsley Association on Frankstown Road in the East End. The event will include information and more than 40 vendors, free food, children’s activities, demonstrations and more. For those not fluent in English, there will be interpretation provided in more than a dozen languages including Arabic, Swahili, Nepali and more. For information, visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/events/2043353999267616.

Concert

Pittsburgh Historical Music Society will present An Evening of 18th Century Music from 7 to 10 p.m. May 12, at Woodville Plantation, Bridgeville. Tickets are $25 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets in advance at www.woodvilleplantation.org/event-ticket-purchase or email nevillehouseassociates@gmail.com.

• Woodville Plantation will also hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. May 13 and May 30. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Ages 6 and under are free. The plantation will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day Weekend.

HEALTH

Vein screening

St. Clair Hospital will conduct a free vein screening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at St. Clair Hospital Outpatient Center – Peters Township, 3928 Washington Road, McMurray. The screening will be conducted by interventional radiologist Benjamin Karlberg, M.D. Light refreshments will be served. To schedule an appointment, call 412-942-8414.

Essential oils

New to essential oils and interested in learning about doTERRA CPTG Essential Oils? Classes are held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, at The Physical Therapy Center, 1699 Washington Road (ground floor), Mt. Lebanon, and include: May 2 — Getting Seasonal Threats Under Control w/Essential Oils; May 9 — Get Ready for Mother’s Day — Mastering Diffuser Blends and Take Home a Special Blend for Mother’s Day (from doTERRA’s Harmony Collection); May 16 — 10 Oils Every Home Should Have, Learn the Benefits and How to Use Them. To register for these free classes/continuing education, contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• Lego Club, 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 8, for ages 5-10.

• Stage 62 presents “Dogfight,” May 10-20. Adult language and theme. Visit the website for ticket information.

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

Bethel Park

• Think Outside the Book, 6:30 p.m. May 10, for grades K-12. No books allowed – share stories in an untraditional way. Register.

• Art Gala, 6 p.m. May 11, featuring an elegant evening of music, art and light refreshments. Submissions welcome from artists aged toddler to teen. Call the library to register. All artists get a free ticket to the gala. Family members and friends may purchase a ticket in advance for $5. Price increases to $10 at the door. All proceeds benefit the library.

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

Bridgeville

• Block Party, 10:30 a.m. May 8, for children ages 2-6 and their families. Build math, science, language and social skills.

• Crafters’ Club: Watering Can Craft, 6 p.m. May 8. Cost is $5. Register and pay at the library’s circulation desk.

• After-school chess program, Tuesdays, for children in grades K-8. Beginners meet from 6 to 7 p.m., with experienced players meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. This half-hour of instruction led by chess master Eric Berthoud, will be followed by a half-hour of game play. Participants must attend at least six of the eight evening sessions to be eligible for the tournament, which is held in the ninth week. Register online.

• Intro to Bullet Journaling, 6 p.m. May 10. Have scattered notebooks, sticky notes and scraps of papering lying around? Learn an excellent method to organize your life. Basic supplies provided, or bring your own. Register online.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Superhero/Spy Training, 6:30 p.m. May 8. Mandatory training will cover disguises, strength training, agility, brain-power and villain destruction. Registration is required to make sure enough supplies are available.

• Monthly Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. May 7. Discuss “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough.

• Learn About Tai Chi, 1:30 p.m. May 4, featuring an introductory lesson and demonstration. Find balance, relieve stress and build vitality.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Spring Art Contest for local teen artists in grades 7-12, sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners along with a People’s Choice Award. Artwork to be displayed in the Athena Sarris Art Gallery on the second floor of the library. Details and entry forms are available at the Circulation Desk. Submission deadline is May 4.

• Genealogy Workshop, sponsored by the Washington County Chapter-Daughters of the American Revolution, 1 to 4 p.m. May 5. Bring your genealogy research and get help adding more of your ancestors to your family tree. To register for this free workshop, call 724-745-1308, option 1 (Main Desk).

• Spanish Story Time, 11:15 a.m. May 8, for preschool-aged children.

• Fiction Club Special Edition, 1 p.m. May 9, with local Washington County murder/mystery author Annette Dashofy.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• From Connie Mack to Danny Murtaugh: Irish-Americans In Pittsburgh Baseball, 7 p.m. May 3. Colleen Hroncich and Richard “Pete” Peterson will talk about the early days, when Irish-American ballplayers fought to overcome the ethnic stereotype of the drunken hooligan to the early 20th century, when they dominated baseball.

• Weddings in Slovakia, 7 p.m. May 7. The Slovak Heritage Group presents speaker Otilia Golis.

• Spring Local Author Forum, 7 p.m. May 8. A panel discussion featuring local authors who will discuss their writing process and work. Authors, who will be selling and signing their books, include: Kathy Bashaar, Anne Curran; Wendy Weaver Graham, PhD and Carole Kunkle-Miller, PhD; Bob Konig, Sydelle Pearl, Donald C. Thompson; Steve Maiolo, Dannie Maiolo and Mickey Eves; and Noretta Willig. Light Refreshments.

For details, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• A Night with WQED, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 3, for all ages and featuring Daniel the Tiger.

• Teen Book and Lunch Club, noon to 1 p.m. May 5, for grades 6 and up. Discuss “Everyday” by David Levithan. A pizza lunch will be provided.

• Maze Runner: Lost in the Maze, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 6, for grades 6 and up, featuring a screening of “The Death Cure” (2018) PG-13.

• A Mother’s Day Gift program, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. May 7, for children of all ages with an adult.

For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Cooking Club for Adults: Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 9. Swap recipes, talk favorite foods, and make and taste a dish together. Register online or by phone.

• Spring Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5, at the Scott Township Municipal Building, featuring Burgh Bites food truck, 50/50, auction items and more.

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

South Fayette

• After-school chess program, Mondays, for children in grades K-8. Beginners meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with experienced players meeting from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. This half-hour of instruction led by chess master Eric Berthoud will be followed by a half-hour of game play. Participants must attend at least six of the eight evening sessions to be eligible for the tournament, which is held in the ninth week. Register online.

• First Time Home Buyers, 7 p.m. May 2. Realtors from Coldwell Banker will discuss the process of buying your first home. Free. Register online.

• Puppy Tales, 1:30 p.m. May 5, at the South Fayette Senior Center for ages 6 and up. Read to a trained therapy dog in a supportive and fun environment and make a dog-related craft. Books provided. Registration required.

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

Upper St. Clair

• Cozy Up with Books, 10 a.m. May 3. This ladies morning book discussion group meets selected months throughout the year. Books are available in the library. Read prior to the meetings. New participants welcome.

• Stop the Bleeding, 7 p.m. May 3. This hands-on first aid workshop will be led by John Deangelo of Tri Community South EMS. Learn how to pack a wound, apply a tourniquet, and everything you need to know to stop life-threatening bleeding following an everyday emergency or disaster.

• Creativity Café, 2 p.m. May 4. Free. Register.

• History Night: World War II, the Pacific Campaign, 7 p.m. May 7. Register.

• Yarn Works, 7 p.m. May 8. Make your own projects, share your talents and meet new people. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

• Healthy Blood Pressure for All, 7 p.m. May 9. Learn how to check, change and control high blood pressure. Sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Free. Register.

• World War II: The Home Front, Part 2, 7 p.m. May 10. Join Todd DePastino for this four-part series: Upcoming sessions will be held May 31 and June 5. Register for each session individually.

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

REUNIONS

ML Class of ’78

The Mt Lebanon High School Class of 1978 will host its 40th anniversary reunion on Sept. 22, at the South Hills Country Club. In addition, the class will attend the Friday night football game of Mt Lebanon vs. North Allegheny, with a gathering afterward at a local establishment. On Saturday at 10 a.m. there will be a tour of the newly renovated high school followed by lunch in the cafeteria. The reunion dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available soon. For more information, email lebo78reunion@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/Lebo78.