Jan 31, 2018 9 min read

CHILDCARE

Preschool preview

St. Elizabeth Preschool will hold its preschool preview “Planting the Seeds of Learning” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 in the preschool classroom. RSVP to 412-881-2958 or slydon@st-elizabeth.org to reserve a spot.

Preschool registration

John McMillan Preschool, Bethel Park, will begin registration for the 2018-2019 school year on Feb. 5. Classes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds are available in a Christian atmosphere guided by experienced and qualified teachers. For more information, contact Lori Feldmann at 412-833-4704 or lori@johnmcmillanpc.org or visit www.johnmcmillanpc.org.

CLUBS

Alpha Omega Masters

Carole Legleitner will host the Feb. 1 meeting of PA Alpha Omega Masters at 10 a.m. in her home. On Feb. 14, members will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Carole’s house to car pool to Hartwood Acres for a Valentine Tea from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HAPPENINGS

Creative Café

Upper St. Clair Public Library will host Creative Café, a new group to help support people’s creative endeavors. The group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. the first Friday of each month, starting Feb. 2. The group creates a positive space to talk about what participants create, what creativity means for them and how they overcome negative emotions. For more information, visit http://www.twpusc.org/library/library-home

Coin show

South Hills Coin Club will hold its 58th Anniversary Coin Show Feb. 3 and 4 at Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, across from South Hills Village. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free and there will be door prizes. For more information, contact Dale Abel at 412-854-4022 or dale827@verizon.net.

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. Feb. 8. The menu includes spaghetti, bread and rolls, garden salad and desserts. Donations of $1 per person or $3 per family are accepted, but not required. No reservations. No takeout orders. To volunteer to help set up or serve, call Janet at 412-805-7194.

Dinner dance

Elks Lodge 2213, located in Bethel Park, will hold a Sweet Hearts Dinner Dance on Feb. 9. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 and dancing to the music of Nite Star. Tickets, sold in advance, are $30 per person and include a prime rib dinner. For reservations (credit card required), call 412-831-0616.

Auditions

The Carnegie Performing Arts Center will hold auditions on Feb. 10 for the adventure play “Peter Pan.” Performances will be at the newly renovated Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in April. Ages 5 to 12 are invited to audition at 10 a.m., ages 13 and up are invited to audition at 11 a.m., at the studios of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center, 150 East Main Street in Carnegie. For more information, call the school at 412-279-8887 or visit www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com.

Paint and sip

An evening of painting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, at McMurray Art League Studio, located in the McDowell Shops on Washington Road in McMurray. No experience necessary; all supplies will be provided. Light refreshments provided or BYOB. Fee is $35. To register, visit www.mcmurrayartleague.com.

Day trip

Baldwin United Methodist Church will hold a day trip to historic Zoar Village on May 31. Enjoy dinner at Dutch Valley Restaurant then a 40-minute ride on the Ohio and Erie Canalway on the Monticello III Canal Boat. Final stop will be Roscoe Village, which dates back to the mid-1800s. Cost is $89 per person. For reservations and payment, call Elaine Lewis at 412-885-4560 by April 15.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• A Gift for Someone Special, Feb. 1-14. Make a $5 donation for a gift bag. Call Diane Klinefelter at ext. 9.

• Stage 62 Presents: “Madagascar-A Musical Adventure,” Feb. 9-18. Multiple show times. Tickets are $10 for all ages. For information, visit www.stage 62.com.

• Valentine Making Party, 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 10. Snacks provided.

• 2nd Saturdy Lecture Series, 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 10. Clint B. Geller presents “Why & how to collect Civil War timepieces with illustrative examples.” Free.

• S.T.E.A.M. and Snack, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Registration required.

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

Bethel Park

• Bead On, a DIY jewelry-making club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1-15, for grades 5 and up. Register.

• Writing Club, 4 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 2-23, for grades K-3. Get guidance on submitting an original story to the annual WQED Writer’s Contest. This is a four-week workshop. Register.

• Adult Winter Reading Club begins Feb. 5. Read books and win prizes. Register at the library.

• AARP Tax-Aide, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 6-April 10. Free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those over 60. Registration is first come, first served. Call the library for more information.

• How to Pay For College, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, presented by PHEAA.

• Cupcake Wars, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, for grades 5 and up. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• Mystery Book Club, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 7, at LaBella Bean Coffee House & Eatery, Washington Ave., Bridgeville. This month’s selection: “The Ex” by Alafair Burke.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Junior Librarians, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Sign up to be a junior librarian. This program will be limited to five children each month so register early. Children will have the chance to help check out books, put books away and learn more about the library.

• Cooking Fun, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13, for children, tweens and teens. Registration is required for supply purchase.

• Monthly Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 12. Discuss “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Page Turners – High School Book Club, 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 3, in the Teen Lounge. Discuss “Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy” by Kate Hattemer.

• Vegas Day, 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5. Senior citizens can win prizes playing casino-like games and enjoying light refreshments.

• Teen Advisory Board, 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 5, for students in grades 7-12. Meet monthly to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. For more information, stop by the meeting or call Beth Kairush, Teen Advisory Board coordinator, at 724-745-1308.

• Paint & Sip, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8. Paint while enjoying light bites and wine. Fee of $20 must be paid at time of registration. Sign up early; space is limited to 12 people. Deadline to sign up is Feb. 6. Snow day will be Feb. 15.

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

Peters

• Teen Afternoon Movie, 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2, grade 6 and up.

• Magic Tree House Book Club, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Feb. 3, for ages kindergarten and up. Discuss the book “Abe Lincoln at Last!”

• Library Youth Advisory Council, 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 3, grade 6 and up.

• Take Your Child to the Library Day, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3, for all ages. There will be a special performance by Josh and Gab at noon followed by a cookie reception.

• Teen Book and Lunch Club, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 3, grade 6 and up. Discuss “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli. A pizza lunch will be provided.

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Book Bingo, 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8, grades K-8 with parents. Play bingo and earn a chance to win a free book. Register.

• Friends of the Library Book Sort for volunteers, 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 9. Help sort books and materials for this year’s book sale.

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

South Fayette

• Puppy Tales, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3, ages 6 and up at the South Fayette Senior Center. Read to trained therapy dogs and have a chance to make a dog-related craft activity. Registration required.

• Math Mites with Ms. Judy, 11 a.m. Feb. 5, ages 3-5 with a caregiver. This six-week preschool math program will include math stories, songs and crafts. Register for each week separately.

• Between Two Libraries Book Club, 11 a.m. Feb. 6. Discuss the first half of “Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel.

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

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Babyccino

Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and their tots, will be held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. 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. For more information, contact Mussie Rosenblum at mussie@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424.

Outdoor classroom

Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold Homeschool Outdoor Classroom: Animal Architecture at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Shelter 4, Mingo Creek Park. Search for a variety of animal architecture, including bird’s nests, insect egg cases and galls, and more. Dress for the weather and moderate hiking. Preregistraiton is required by calling the Washington County Parks Office at 724-228-6867.

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. 9, from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. — make valentine heart cookies, plus homemade pizza. Cost is $45.

• Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – homemade turkey meatballs with pasta and marinara sauce, parmesan bread sticks and red velvet cupcake. Cost is $45.

• 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.

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 Feb. 15. For more information, visit chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

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, through Feb. 28.

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