Jan 17, 2018 18 min read

CLUBS

AUP

The Association of University People (AUP) invites single, four-year college graduates over 50 to the following events:

• Speakeasy Acoustic Café at Café Notte on Ohio River Boulevard, 6 p.m. Jan. 18. RSVP to Mary Ann at 412-952-4091.

• Winter Brunch – Grandview Buffet at Rivers Casino on the North Shore, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21. RSVP to Mary Ann at 412-952-4091.

• Sunday Soup, 1 p.m. Jan. 28. Enjoy soup, bread and conversation at Liv’s house. Members only. RSVP to 412-580-3957.

• Play Bridge or Scrabble at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. For Bridge, contact Nancy at 412-833-6412 or 412-862-7861, or nl.hokaj@gmail.com. For Scrabble, contact Judy at 412-885-7104 or jhola10499@aol.com.

Non-members are welcome to most events. Call 412-734-8445 for more information.

Alpha Omega Master

Members of PA Alpha Omega Master have chosen two socials for the month of January. On Jan. 18, members will tour one of the Carnegie Museums and then have lunch. At 2 p.m. Jan. 28, members will enjoy a Valentine Tea presented by the Bethel Presbyterian Women at Bethel Presbyterian Church, located on Bethel Church Road.

Genealogy society

Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 22 in Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Rebecca Kichta Miller, president-elect of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogy Society, will present “What Your DNA Test Will Not Tell You.”

FLEA MARKETS/CRAFT FAIRS

Book/jewelry sale

The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie will hold a used book and jewelry sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20, closing from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday. In case of inclement weather, the sale will re-open from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 21. For more information or to donate items for the sale, call Joyce at 412-276-0366.

FUNDRAISERS

MGA benefit

The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA’s 2nd Annual Purple Party will be held on Jan. 20 at Cefalo’s in Carnegie. Admission of $60 per person includes valet parking, heavy hors d’ oeuvres, desserts, a Purple Party Cocktail, dancing to live music by the “Under the Covers” band, a chance to win one of 60 prizes and more. Guests who wear purple will also be entered into a free drawing for a special prize. Proceeds from the Purple Party benefit MGA’s free patient support services. For more information, call 412-566-1545 or visit mgawpa.org. To purchase tickets, visit buytickets.at/mgawpa.org.

HAPPENINGS

21+ event

The Carnegie Science Center’s next 21+ Science After Dark, “21+ Body Art,” will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 19, featuring presentations about the science of makeup, piercings and tattoos. Grab a drink from the cash bar, explore the different ways people decorate the human form, and get a tattoo. Go for a temporary look with free face and body painting, or for a longer-lasting (but not permanent) look, get intricate henna art free of charge. Permanent tattoos will also be offered for an additional cost. Highmark SportsWorks will also be open for this event. Proper I.D. required at the door. Tickets are $12 in advance or $17 at the door. For more information or to register, visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org.

Talent showcase auditions

Actors and singers of all ages are invited to audition for Prime Stage Theatre’s “15 Minutes of Fame” talent showcase. Auditions will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at Prime Stage Studio, 840 Saw Mill Run Blvd. (Lower Level Entrance), in Pittsburgh’s West End. A panel of judges composed of Pittsburgh theater and music professionals will select singers and actors from three different age groups to perform in a talent showcase on March 12. The showcase will be hosted by a celebrity emcee and performed on the set of Prime Stage’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” running March 9-18 at the New Hazlett Theater Center for the Performing Arts on the North Side. There are three age categories: (1) Youth, ages 5-14, (2) Teens, ages 15-18, and (3) Adults, age 19 and older. Auditions are by appointment only. Actors and singers are asked to send an email to auditions@primestage.com with their full name, phone number and preferred audition time by 5 p.m. Jan. 19. Each auditioner will receive an email confirming his or her appointment date and time within 48 hours. Walk-ins will be seen as time allows. Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute dramatic monologue or song. Singers are asked to bring sheet music, along with musical instrument or CD to accompany themselves, as no accompanist will be provided. Also, those auditioning should bring a resume and headshot to the audition. For more information, visit www.primestage.com.

Live theater

After a successful first run in July 2017, “Sex Werque” returns to Carnegie Stage for four performances only. In this autobiographical movement theater piece about working as a former stripper in Pittsburgh, performer/choreographer Moriah Ella Mason explores attitudes and misconceptions about the industry, and how we perform eroticism and consume intimacy, both in the club and at home. Through theater and dance, she unpacks the world of sex work: the emotional and economic forces, the movement vocabulary, the masks, and the moments of authentic connection. A powerful work, at times funny, at times unsettling, providing an insider perspective. Conceived by and starring Mason, the show is produced by The Off The Wall Charitable Trust. Performances are at 7 p.m. Jan. 18-20 and 7 p.m. Jan. 21. Tickets are $10-$20. For mature audiences only; adult content and partial nudity. For tickets or more information, call 724-873-3576 or visit www.carnegiestage.com.

Live opera

Pittsburgh Opera brings a gripping, contemporary American opera to the CAPA School Theater in Jeremy Howard Beck’s “The Long Walk,” Jan. 20, 23, 26 and 28. Based on the book “The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life that Follows” by Brian Castner, the opera is a deeply personal exploration of a soldier’s return from Iraq where he served as an officer in an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) unit and his battle with what he calls “the Crazy” as he tries to reintegrate into his family life. ‘The long walk’ is the term for when a bomb disposal expert puts on their bomb suit and walks, alone, towards an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which they must disarm. ‘The long walk’ also refers to the struggle to re-integrate back into one’s own life upon returning to the United States, a struggle that Castner shares with brutal honesty. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased online at https://opera.culturaldistrict.org/production/51808/the-long-walk, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the Theatre Square Box Office.

Chinese buffet dinner

South Hills Community Baptist Church, Upper St. Clair, will host a Chinese buffet dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20. First come, first served. The menu includes egg rolls, chicken fried rice, cheese dumplings, egg drop soup, potato wedges, steamed rice and dessert. Additionally, an American-style bake sale will also be held. A donation of $10 per person is suggested. All proceeds will benefit the church.

Hoagie sale

The Bethel Park Music Department will hold a hoagie sale Jan. 20, 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 three local missions, are also available for purchase. Future sales will be held Feb. 17 and April 14. Proceeds benefit the music department’s annual spring trip as well as other activities. To place an order, call 412-854-8179.

Organ concert

Westminster Music & Arts Series at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, welcomes organist Gregory S. Hand to Galbreath Chapel at 3 p.m. Jan. 21. The program includes music by Bach, Widor, Liszt, Froberger and S.S. Wesley. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

Bat Mitzvah Club

A Bat Mitzvah Club meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. The club is geared toward Jewish girls of all backgrounds who are entering grades 6 and 7. Each session will include meaningful discussions, interactive activities and a craft or activity. They include: Chanukah Bash; Session Four, Jan. 21, For Heaven’s Sake!; Session Five, Feb. 25, Reading Between the Lines; Session Six, March 18, Rising to the Occasion; Session Seven, April 22, The Heroine In You; Session Eight, May 27, Spread Your Wings. To register, email raizel@chabadsh.com, call 412-344-2424 or visit chabadsh.com.

Jewish Kids Club

Jewish Kids Club for boys and girls ages 4-11 meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Explore Jewish themes with crafts, cooking and games. Hebrew reading, Session 2 will be held Jan. 22 and 29, Feb. 5 an 19. For more information, visit chabadsh.com/JKC or call 412-344-2424.

Auditions

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will hold auditions for the role of LuLu in the Tony Award-winning musical “Waitress,” premiering at the Benedum Center March 6-11 for a limited engagement. Two young girls are needed to perform the role for the duration of the engagement. The character of Lulu is a sweet and carefree 4- to 5-year-old who appears in the production’s finale scene. Qualified young girls should be shorter than 4’2 and be no older than 5 years and 3 months. Individual applicants are welcome, as are sets of twins or siblings. Space is limited to the first 40 applicants to sign up. The search for local casting of “Lulu” will take place from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Trust Arts Education Center on Liberty Avenue, and will last approximately two hours. Children will be required to read two lines from the show. If possible, parents should bring a current headshot and resume for each child. Headshot, resume and prior acting experience are not required. To sign up for an audition time slot on Jan. 23, and for casting requirements, visit TrustArts.org/LuLu.

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 Jan. 25-Feb. 25, at the O’Reilly Theater, downtown. For tickets, call 412-316-1600 or visit ppt.org.

Social media education

A presentation on social media, hosted by Magisterial District Judge Ronald A. Arnoni and Jim Dill, former chief deputy of the Office of Attorney General, will take place on Jan. 25 at three locations. Topics will include: how to spot risky student behavior, understanding and examining social media and its security features, and more. Examples of apps and methods will be shown, and there will be information about stalking, cyber-bullying, sexting, and long-term consequences of sharing information online and in the social sphere, among others. Presentations will include: Upper St. Clair High School, 9 to 10 a.m.; St. Thomas More Church, Upper St. Clair, 11 a.m. to noon; Bethel Park High School, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Auditions

Carnegie Performing Arts Center will hold auditions for the ballet “Mary Poppins” on Jan. 27 at the studios located at 150 East Main Street in Carnegie. Auditions for children ages 5-12 will be held at 1 p.m., and auditions for ages 13 and up will be held at 2 p.m. Performances will take place in March at the newly renovated Andrew Carnegie Music Hall. Director Monica Ryan choreographs the production and rehearsals will take place on Saturday afternoons. For more information, call the school at 412-279-8887.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• S.T.E.A.M. on Saturday, 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 20, a new program for grades K-4 featuring hands-on activities. Parent/guardian presence required.

• S.T.E.A.M. and Snack, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22, grades 5-8. Riddles and codes – can you solve them all?

For more, visit www.carnegiecarnegie.org.

Bethel Park

• 3D Print Lab, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 21, for grades 3 and 4. This class is for students who have taken Intro to 3D Printing. Register.

• PBS Scratch, Jr., 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 22 and 29, for kindergarten and first grade with a caregiver. Create your own interactive stories using the PBS Scratch Jr. app. This is a two-part class. Limited registration.

• 3D Print Lab, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 24, for grades 5 and up. Call the children’s desk to sign up for a 30-minute time slot.

• Planning Financially for College, 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Register.

• Practice SAT Test, 10 a.m. Jan. 27. Omega Learning Center will offer this free SAT Evaluation Test, review the results and recommend a custom SAT Prep program. Limited space. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• Artist Trading Cards, 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 20. Theme: the Zodiac. Artist Trading Cards can be made from anything, as long as the finished product is 2.5″ x 3.5″. Paper, fabric, clay, wood – if it fits in a trading card sleeve, it’s an ATC. Basic supplies will be provided, or bring your own. Children are welcome to participate with parental supervision.

• Wills, Living Wills, and Power of Attorney, 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 25. Make an appointment with an attorney by calling 412-859-5990 weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Music & Dancing, 3:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 30, for children of all ages.

• Building Party, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23, for children of all ages. An hour of building, exploring and designing masterpieces with LEGOs, Keva Planks and all things related to blocks.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Non-fiction Book Club, 2 p.m. Jan. 23. Discuss “Dark Money – The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right” by Jane Mayer.

• Family Night, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. This is an all-ages evening story hour with stories, games and activities to share. Check the website for weekly themes.

• Lego Club, 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 24.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• Archaeological Interactive Adventure with the C.A.R., 11 a.m. to noon, Jan. 20. Uncover the past and experience an archaeological adventure while learning about Native Americans and the Meadowcroft Rockshelter. Hands-on activities, crafts, stories and games.

• 8th Annual Antique & Collectible Identification by the Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 21. To have items — all types of antiques and collectibles, including pottery, china, glass, toys, coins, furniture, primitives and ephemera — examined by the team, bring them to the lower level of the library. Cost is $5 for two (2) antique and collectible identifications.

• Introduction to Compassionate Communication Workshop, 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Learn the key concepts of compassionate communication, which provides a framework for establishing empathetic connections between people that can support deep conversations.

• Author visit, 7 p.m. Jan. 24. Journalist and Mt. Lebanon resident Niki Kapsambelis will discuss her first book, “The Inheritance,” which was published by Simon & Schuster in March. This non-fiction book follows a multigenerational family from North Dakota stricken with an extremely rare genetic mutation that guarantees them early-onset Alzheimer’s, typically in their 40s. Their contributions to research are inching science closer to a cure. Kapsambelis will discuss the book — and the broader issue of Alzheimer’s — with the audience, and copies will be available for purchase.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org. Register at 412-531-1912.

Peters

• Family Movie Night for all ages with an adult, 6:45 p.m. Jan. 18. Featured film: “Despicable Me 3.”

• America in War and Peace with guest speaker Michael Neiberg, 7 p.m. Jan. 18.

• Preschool-A-Palooza with area preschools, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20.

• Spanish Conversation Circle, will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 20.

• Binge Watch Day, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22, for grades 6 and up and featuring episodes from Boy Meets World.

• Word Processing 3, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Jan. 24. Cost is $5. Register at the library by 4 p.m. Jan. 23.

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Book Discussion for Adults, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Discuss “The Book of Joy with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams.

• Scott Writers Circle, 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 18, for adults. All levels welcome. Light snacks provided. Register.

• Puzzle Time for Adults, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19.

• Mindfulness for Managing Stress, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20, for adults. Whether you’ve struggled with general stress, test anxiety, speaking in public, dealing with conflict or self-criticism, mindfulness can help you learn to manage and overcome these types of stress reactions. This workshop will include discussion, practice time and a guided meditation lead by Joni Sturgill, MSCP, ERYT, AADP, Yoga, Meditation, & Wellness Counseling. Register.

• Drive-In Movie, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 21, for children of all ages. Each child will receive a large box they can decorate to look like a car and then sit in to watch the movie. Snacks and drinks provided. Register.

• Cooking Club for Adults, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Swap recipies, talk food, and make and taste a dish together. This month’s dish: pasta e fagioli. Register.

• Adult Color Time, 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 26. Supplies provided.

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

South Fayette

• 2nd Annual Soup Potluck, noon on Jan. 20. Bring your favorite soup, heated and in a crock pot, plus a serving utensil and copies of the recipe. Bowls, spoons, water and warm bread will be provided.

• 2nd Annual Soup Potluck, noon on Jan. 20. Bring your soup heated in a crockpot, plus a serving utensil and copies of the recipe to share. Small bowls, spoons, water and warm bread provided.

• Learn to Knit with Michele, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, for ages middle school and up. Bring a pair of knitting needles with stoppers on the ends (either US6, US7 or US8) and a skein of multi-colored yarn. Cost is $5 per person for instruction, payable upon arrival.

• Movie Matinee, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26

• 4 Common Reasons for Lower Back and Sciatic Pain, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, with Dr. Garin Wyberg.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Caregiver support

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. This support group is for caregivers for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For more information, visit www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Jewish program

Pause & Affect: A Shabbat Outlook, a new monthly course for women by Rosh Codesh Society, will be held the third Thursday of each month at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Classes will take place at 10 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and Feb. 15. For more information, visit chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

Cooking classes

Blueberry’s Kitchen, McDonald, offers Tater-Tots Cooking Classes for preschool-age children and homeschool students. Classes are held from noon to 3 p.m. at 2016 Sterling Drive. Upcoming classes include: Rainbow veggie stir fry with rice, Jan. 19; Cracking eggs, stirring batter and shredding cheese – bacon, egg and cheese quiche with blueberry pancakes, Jan. 24 or 26; cornbread muffins and mini chicken pot pies, Jan. 31 or Feb. 2. Cost is $37 per class. Register.

• Baking, Caking, Rolling and Kneading classes are held from 4:45 to 7 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 27 – homemade chicken fingers, mac and cheese, and roasted broccoli trees; Jan. 22 or 24 – homemade tortillas with turkey taco meat, Spanish rice, homemade guacamole and salso. Cost is $45 per class. Register.

To register, email blueberrys.kitchen.us@gmail.com or call 724-809-6687.

Babyccino

Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and their tots, will be held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5, at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Explore the elements of snow, frost and fire through music, sensory activities, creative arts and interactive play. Cost is $7 per class or $30 for the full session. For more information, contact Mussie Rosenblum at mussie@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424.

Jewish learning

Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will offer a new six-week course from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 23-Feb. 27 at the South Hills JCC, 345 Kane Blvd. Scott, or from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 28-March 4 at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. In “Communications: Its Art and Soul,” Jewish thought will be contrasted with scientific discovery to unearth the essence of communication and how to utilize its powers to better ourselves, our relationships, and all of society. For more information, call 412-344-2424 or email rabbi@chabadsh.com 412-344-2424 or www.chabadsh.com.

Photo organizing

A photo organizing class is being offered at Peters Township Recreation Center. Organizing Your Photos, Print and Digital will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27. The class is open to adults ages 18 to 70. Register for one or for all. Fee for each class is $25 for members and $38 for non-members. To register, visit www.peterstownship.com.

New classes

Peters Township Recreation Center announces a new session of classes, including Fitness Boot Camp, Hip Hop, Turbokick Cardio Kickboxing and JumpBunch. To learn more, stop by the Rec Center or visit www.peterstownship.com.

Fitness classes

Westminster Recreation & Outreach Center at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, offers the following fitness classes:

• Aerobics and Strength Training, Barre – Pilates Fusion, Cardio Strength Fusion, Flow Yoga, Total Body Sculpt and Zumba classes are underway.

• Quick Cardio from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 7:30 to 8 a.m. Saturdays, through April 24.

• Piloxing, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 17-Feb. 28.

For more information, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630 ext. 200.