Feb 28, 2018 12 min read

CLUBS

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.”

USC Coterie

Upper St. Clair Coterie welcomes KDKA celebrity David Highfield to its meeting on March 8 at The Club at Nevillewood, Presto. Cash bar opens at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. Entrée choices include: Chicken Piccata (member price $33, guest price $37) or Nevillewood Spots English Style (member price $36, guest price $40). Send a check with your choice of entrée to: Elaine Phipps, 403 Pine Ridge Drive, Venetia, PA 15367.

FLEA MARKETS/CRAFT FAIRS

Flea market/bake sale

New Day Assembly of God, Upper St. Clair, will hold a flea market and bake sale March 2 and 3. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit Haiti Rice & Beans. For more information, call 724-941-1661. Directions: Route 19 to 701 Circle Drive.

Craft/vendor show

Saint Elizabeth Elementary School, Baldwin, will hold its annual fall craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3, in the gym. There will be more than 50 tables plus a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. Refreshments will be available.

FUNDRAISERS

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.

Spaghetti dinner

Fix ‘Ur Cat will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 9, at Western Area Career Technology Center, 688 Western Avenue, Canonsburg. The menu includes spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, salad, dinner roll, cookies, and lemonade or water (soft drinks and coffee will be available for purchase). Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., takeout begins at 3 and dinner is from 4 to 7 p.m. Food will be prepared by WACTC’s culinary arts department. There will also be an auction and bake sale. Tickets are $10, and all profits benefit Low Cost Spay/Neuter Washington County. To purchase tickets, send your name, address, email, phone number, number of tickets needed and indicate your choice of meat or marinara sauce, to: Fix ‘Ur Cat, Attn: Charlotte Adams, 321 Franklin Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

BASH fundraiser

The Black Association of South Hills for Women (BASH) will present its scholarship fundraiser luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Double Tree by Hilton Meadowlands Hotel, 340 Racetrack Road, Washington. This year’s fundraising theme is “Forty and Fabulous.” Vendors will be set up an hour prior the start of the luncheon. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased from a member or online at www.BASHFORWOMEN.com. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 10.

HAPPENINGS

Job fairs

The Community College of Allegheny County will host a spring job fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 7, in B Building, Mezzanine & 4th Floor Commons, South Campus. Attendees should dress professionally and bring copies of their resume. For information, call 412-469-6214.

Health symposium

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will host the 2018 One Health One Planet symposium March 7 and 8. An opening reception will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. The symposium is set for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Registration fee of $99 includes access to the opening reception and symposium. A $25 option is available for reception access only. Student rates are also available. To register, visit phipps.conservatory.org/OneHealth.

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. March 8. 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. No takeout will be available. To volunteer to help set up on March 7 or serve on March 8, call Debbie at 412-833-6357. Used glasses will be collected to give to the Lions Club.

Mystical psychic fair

A mystical psychic fair will be held from noon to 5 p.m. March 11, in the Home Economics Building, 1900 Brownsville Road, South Park (behind the Allegheny County Police Station). In addition to vendors, the event will include a free lecture titled “The Benefits of Hypnosis & the Science Behind It,” a message from the “other side” with Marjorie Rivera Kain (not everyone is guaranteed a message and seating is limited), and Rivera Kain will teach the workshop “Ask your Akashic Guide” (dress comfortably). Admission to the event is $5 at the door. Tickets for the message circle or workshop are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Readers, massage, accessing bars and hypnosis will be offered at $30 for 15 minutes. To preregister, call Deborah Ann at 724-348-8063. For more information, visit www.MysticalPsychicFair.com.

HEALTH

Essential oils

Interested in learning about essential oils? Classes are held for those new to essential oils and interested in learning about doTERRA CPTG Essential Oils. Public speaking, group presentations and individual meetings are also available. Upcoming classes include Healthy Hearts Oils for Your Family on Feb. 28. Classes are held Wednesdays at The Physical Therapy Center, 1699 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. RSVP required to Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

Orthopedics series

Monongahela Valley Hospital continues its Innovations in Medicine programming with a three-part Living Well Series on Orthopedics. The series kicks-off on March 5 with Mark Hofbauer, D.P.M., and “Innovations in Foot and Ankle Surgery.” On March 12, Scott Baron, M.D., will discuss “Advanced Treatment Options for Knee Pain.” Eric Nabors, M.D., finishes the series on March 26 with “Back Pain and Disc Degeneration.” The programs begin at 6 p.m. in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. The programs are free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit the program registration page at monvalleyhospital.com or call 724-258-1333.

LIBRARIES

Bethel Park

• March Madness (for books, not basketball), 11:30 a.m. Mondays, March 5-April 16, for ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Come each week to hear two different stories – an old classic and a 2017 title on the same subject — and vote for the one you like better. Register.

• Art Workshop, 11 a.m. March 3, for grades K-2. This is an interactive and collaborative group art activity that will be displayed at the library’s annual art gala. Dress for a mess. Register.

• Get Artsy, 7 p.m. Mondays, March 5 and 19, for grades 5 and up. Explore two different art mediums: salty watercolor and mixed-media. Register for one or both classes. Space is limited.

• Kaufmann’s Department Store: A History, 7 p.m. March 7, with author Melanie Linn Gutowski. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Register.

• Introduction to Selling on eBay, 7 p.m. March 8. Register.

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

Bridgeville

Mental Health Support Group, 6:30 p.m. March 6. Family members welcome.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Coffee & Friends … An Informal Book Discussion, 10 to 11 a.m. March 7, at Coffee, etc., located at 3754 Willow Avenue, Castle Shannon.

• Beginner Belly Dancing Classes, 7 to 8 p.m. March 7 for all ages, with Amethyst from Pittsburgh Bellydance & Healing Arts. Classes are held the first Wednesday of each month and cost $15 in advance or $20 at the door. No experience necessary. Register with Amethyst through PayPal or email at pittsburghbellydance@gmail.com, or stop at the library.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Family Escape Room Adventure, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3, for families with elementary-aged students. Help the Cat Get Back His Hat by cracking codes, discovering clues and solving puzzles during this 45-minute session. Call the library to register for a time slot; space is limited.

• Teen Advisory Board, 6 to 7 p.m. March 5, for students in grades 7-12. Plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. New members welcome.

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

Libraries

Mt. Lebanon

• The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin, 10 a.m. Fridays, March 2-April 13 (no class March 30).

• Art and the Written Word: Moby-Dick Opera Preview, 7 p.m. March 3, for adults and students in grades 6-12. Join us for a free musical preview and discussion about Pittsburgh Opera’s new production of “Moby-Dick.”

• Decorating Slovak Honey Cookies, 7 p.m. March 5

• Landscape Renovation for Historic Homes, 1 p.m. March 6, with Elise Keely from E.K. Smith Landscape Design.

• Women and the Workplace: Climbing the Ladder of Success, 7 p.m. March 7. Four professional women will describe how they dealt with challenges in the workplace.

For more information, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• Teen Book and Lunch Club, noon to 1 p.m. March 3, for grades 6 and up. Discuss “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. A pizza lunch will be provided.

• Teen Throwback Gaming Tournament, 1 to 2 p.m. Mar. 4.

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

South Fayette

• Introduction to Polymer Clay Caned Beads, 6:30 p.m. March 6. Cost is $10 per person for materials. Register and pay in advance at the circulation desk.

• Kids in Motion, 10:30 a.m. March 7, for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for running, jumping and stretching.

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

South Park

The Five Essential Friendships That Enrich Our Lives, 7 p.m. March 8. Motivational speaker Christine Mabon will be here to: Identify the five friendships; Embrace the unique gifts each type of friendship brings to our lives; discuss how to sustain these friendships. Tea and cupcakes provided. Register.

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

UPPER ST. CLAIR

• Pittsburgh Potties, 7 p.m. March 1, in the Library Multipurpose Room. Ted Zellers will share stories and photos from his experiences creating a coffee table book honoring the humble Pittsburgh Potty. Register online or by phone. Free.

• Creativity Café, 2 p.m. March 2, in the Library Multipurpose Room. This new group meets to share food, fellowship and support. We’ll showcase our latest projects, experiment with some tools to stimulate our creativity, and offer words of support, advice, and encouragement. Register.

• History Night: World War II, The Pacific Campaign, 7 p.m. March 5, in the Library Multipurpose Room. History Nights is a discussion group that meets at the Upper St Clair and Mt. Lebanon public libraries. It is facilitated by history enthusiasts Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore. Session Three: The Central Pacific Drive. Nimitz and his carriers push east. Register.

• Classical Painting: Concepts and Techniques, 7 p.m. March 6, in the Library Multipurpose Room. Learn the concepts and techniques of classical oil painting from classical artist James Sulkowski in this eight-part workshop series. Develop and refine your skills and create your own portrait or still life with individual instruction. Session 7: Glazing techniques on the black and white portrait. Register. This is a free series, but participants are responsible for their own supplies. For a list of required supplies, see the library’s online events calendar.

• Adult Gaming Night, 7 p.m. March 8, in the Library Multipurpose Room. Bring your own favorite or choose one from the library’s selection of classics. Register.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Memory loss

St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia, will host Neighborhood Memory Café from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3. This free monthly gathering for individuals who experience memory problems and their caregivers is an opportunity for them to socialize with others who are living a similar journey. The Neighborhood Memory Café is held the first Saturday of each month. For information, visit www.sites.google.com/site/neighborhoodmemorycafe or contact Sue Schmidt, coordinator, at sue.schmidty@gmail.com.

WORKSHOPS

Irish genealogy

Irish genealogy experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Ireland, will visit the Senator John Heinz History Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 4 to present an in-depth Irish Genealogy Workshop highlighting the rich genealogical sources found in Ireland. This instructional and hands-on workshop will also include helpful research tips for beginners and seasoned researchers alike from the History Center’s Detre Library & Archives, the Westmoreland County Historical Society, and numerous local genealogical societies. Participants can also attend a special curator-led tour of the History Center’s Irish American collection on display within the museum’s fourth floor Special Collections Gallery. The workshop costs $40 for regular visitors and $30 for History Center and Westmoreland County Historical Society members. Box lunches are available for an additional $10.95. Due to the popularity of this workshop, preregistration is required at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events. For more information, contact Sierra Green at 412-454-6361 or sgreen@heinzhistorycenter.org.

Art classes

Classes are now forming for a five-week session of Spring Fun art classes at Art Encounters Studio, located at In His Presence Church, 251 Brookwood Road, Venetia. Classes, geared toward students age 6 and up, will be held from 2 to 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays, March 13-April 10. The cost for the five-week class is $65 and includes all materials. We will be focusing on fundamental perspective in a spring painting with a coordinating spring clay project. This session will feature a special outdoor painting class, weather permitting. To register, email Carolyn Lacek at artencountersstudio@gmail.com by March 9.