Feb 21, 2018 9 min read

CLUBS

Historical society

The Peters Creek Historical Society will hold its first meeting of 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at the social room of Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. For information, call 724-746-3203 or visit www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org.

WBN

The Washington Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, at Holiday Inn-The Meadows, 810 Highlands Meadow Drive in Washington. The next meeting will be Feb. 28. For more information, contact Vicki Pinkney at 412-997-1603. For more information, visit www.wbninc.com.

Bethel Art Guild

The Bethel Art Guild will meet on Thursday, March 1, at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave., to finish planning for the “Galleria Art Show”, which runs March 2-11 at the The Galleria of Mt Lebanon. The meeting begins with a light lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting and speaker Luz Seidensticker.

Garden club

Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting and program at 11:15 a.m. March 1, at St David’s Anglican Church, 905 East McMurray Road, Peters Township. Frances Barrionevo will present the workshop “The Art of Psansky Eggs.”

FUNDRAISERS

Cooking for a Cause

Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will hold Love & Knaidels-Kosher Cooking for a Cause at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. For more information, contact Batya at 412-512-2330 or batya@chabadsh.com.

Designer Bag Bingo

Temple Emanuel of the South Hills will hold Designer Bag Bingo at 1 p.m. Feb. 25. Play 15 rounds of bingo for a chance to win one of 15 designer bags and other prizes. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/dbb/2018bingo, or send a check to: TE-ECDC PTA, Attn: DBB, 1250 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

Dinner auction

Purchase tickets by March 2 for Our Lady of Grace Catholic School’s 19th annual dinner auction “Once Upon a Time,” set for March 17 at the Hyatt Regency, Pittsburgh International Airport. The event will include dining and dancing. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and mobile bidding during cocktail hour. Dinner will follow at 7, along with a live auction of more items, many handmade by OLG students. There will also be games and raffles. To purchase tickets, call the school at 412-279-6611.

HAPPENINGS

Family Fun Night

Spencer Family Y, Bethel Park, will hold a Family Fun Night from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 23. The evening includes story time and crafts by the Bethel Park Library beginning at 5:30, and every child receives a book. The event is free and open to members and non-members alike. For more information, call the Welcome Center at 412-347-6565 or visit www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org/spencer.

Home show

The Washington County Home Show will be held Feb. 23-25 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. For information, visit www.WashingtonCountyHomeShow.com.

Live theater

Pittsburgh Public Theater continues Ted Pappas’ grand finale season with the musical comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The cast includes two locals: Jeff Howell of Mt. Lebanon and Stephanie Maloney of Upper St. Clair. Performances run through Feb. 25 at the O’Reilly Theater, downtown. For tickets, call 412-316-1600 or visit ppt.org.

Jewish event

Chabad of the South Hills presents Purim in the Jungle at 5 p.m. March 1 at South Hills JCC. Come dressed up. Cost is $10 per person or $18 per family. RSVP by Feb. 19 to www.ChabadSH.com/purim or 412-344-2424.

LIBRARIES

Bethel Park

• Sensory Storytime, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 12, for children in grades K-3 with special needs accompanied by a caregiver. Register.

• Landscape Design with the Landscape Center by Evanovich, 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Register.

• Science Club, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 24-April 14, for grades 1-4. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• Wills, Living Wills and Power of Attorney, 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 22. The library, in conjunction with Pro Bono Partnership and FedEx Ground, is offering seniors and income-eligible individuals the chance to create wills, living wills and power of attorney. To make an appointment, call 412-859-5990 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Appointments are made on the fourth Thursday of the month, from 5 to 6 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.

• Yoga, 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Bring a mat.

• Pilates, 6:45 p.m. Mondays. Bring a mat and water.

• American Girl Book Club, 6:30 p.m. March 1, for grades 2-5. This month’s book: “Caroline’s Secret Message.” Register.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Dr. Seuss Party, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Read stories, complete a craft, have a snack and watch a short Dr. Seuss movie.

• Cook the Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Select and make a recipe from this month’s cookbook, “Halfway Homemade: Meals in a Jiffy” by Parrish Ritchie. Register.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Teen Writers’ Club, 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 22.

• Ultimate Gaming Friday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 23, for all ages.

• Spanish Story Time, 11:15 a.m. Feb. 27, for preschool children. Email questions to npoploski@franksarrislibrary.org.

• Lego Club, 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 28, for children in grades K-8.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• 101 Ways to Nurture Yourself, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, with author Chris Mabon.. Register online or by phone.

• Starting Seeds for Your Garden, 11 a.m. Feb. 24, with Martha Swiss.

• Gerrymandering and Pennsylvania’s 18th District, 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Fair Districts volunteer speakers Anna Fisher and D. David Misra will present maps and data and explain the causes and effects of gerrymandering. Registration required.

• Silk Screen Film Festival presents “The Staging Post,” 7 p.m. Feb. 28. This 2017 documentary follows two Afghan Hazara refugees, Muzafar and Khadim.

For more information, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• Basic Chinese for Grades 2 through 8, 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15 and 22. Cost is $50.

• Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, a story time for all ages, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. March 1.

• Teen Afternoon Movie, 3 to 5 p.m. March 2, for grades 6 and up. Featured film: “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” (PG-13).

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Wine Down & Paint, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 22, for adults age 21 and up. Paint a Pittsburgh-themed wine glass. Light snacks and one glass of wine per person will be served. Cost is $15 per person. Register online. Proceeds benefit the library.

• Page to Screen: “Fences,” 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26, for adults. Join in the monthly screening of a film adaptation of a popular book. Popcorn provided.

• Candy Science, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, for grades K-3. Do experiments with candy and take home the leftovers. Register.

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

South Fayette

• Annual County Chess Tournament, 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 24. This event has two divisions: Division 1 is for kindergarten through fourth grade. Division 2 is for fifth through eighth grades. Registration forms may be picked up at the library or downloaded on the website.

• Battle of the Books Quiz Night: Charlotte’s Web, 6 p.m. Feb. 27, for all fourth- and fifth-graders participating through South Fayette Intermediate School. This is a practice quiz night. Register online.

• Kids in Motion, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28, for children ages 2-6. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for running, jumping and stretching.

• Puppy Tales, 1:30 p.m. March 3 at the South Fayette Senior Center, for ages 6 and up. Books provided. Registration required.

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

South Park

Author Marie Benedict, 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Benedict will discuss her new novel, “Carnegie’s Maid” – part historical fiction and part romance focusing on the young Andrew Carnegie and his relationship with his estate’s maid. For more, visit www.southparklibrary.org. Register at 412-833-5585.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Caregiver support

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 22, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

Suicide bereavement

Suicide Bereavement Support Group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. This four-month program is led by a licensed psychologist and is free. Registration is required by calling 724-678-3601.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Ladies skating

Spencer Family Y will offer a ladies ice skating program from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 21. Sharon Brooks, a USFS gold medalist with 40 years of teaching experience, will instruct the 40-minute classes. Cost is $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. For more information, call Spencer Y at 412-347-6565 for information.

Cooking classes

Blueberry’s Cooking Club, McDonald, offers after school cooking and weekend classes for children ages 4-10, featuring Valentine’s red-themes, games, coloring, crafts and cooking. Upcoming classes include:

• Feb. 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. – homemade ravioli and sauce, and wholegrain oat bars. Cost is $50.

• Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – hamburgers with homemade bun, curly fries, and red and white chocolate chip cookies. Cost is $45.

• Feb. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. – raspberry filled thumbprints and chocolate cinnamon brownie bites, plus chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. Cost is $45.

All classes are 100 percent nut free. To register, email blueberrys.kitchen.us@gmail.com or call 724-809-6687.

Babyccino

Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and tots, will meet at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. on the following dates: The Story; Feb. 26, The Party; March 5, The Customs; Passover – March 12, The Story; March 19, The Seder; March 26, The Bread. Explore the Jewish holidays of Purim and Passover through music, sensory stimulants and creative arts. Cost is $7 per class or $36 for the full session. For more information, email Mussie@chabadsh.com or visit www.chabadsh.com.