Mar 14, 2018 15 min read

CLUBS

GTDP meet

The Golden Triangle Decorative Painters will meet on March 18 at the Finleyville I.O.O.F. Hall, 3684 Finleyville-Elrama Road. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The business meeting begins at noon. Lunch will follow. Sandra Camarota will teach an alcohol ink project.

• The annual basket luncheon, Birds ‘n Blooms, will be held on April 15 at the Fairview Fire Hall Sunset Room in Bridgeville. Tickets are on sale now from members.

• National teacher Sherry Nelson will teach a three-day seminar May 18-20. For more information, call Laura at 724-785-5592.

AUP

The Association of University People is looking for single, four-year college graduates over age 50 to join the group for monthly dinners, socials and gatherings. Upcoming events include:

• March 18 – High Tea at The Café at the Frick, Point Breeze. For details, call or text Liv at 412-580-3957 before March 14.

• March 20 – “Moby Dick” opera at the Benedum, 7 p.m. Tickets are limited. Call Bill at 412-657-7485.

• March 23 – Spring flower show, “Scents of Wonder,” 6 p.m. at Phipps Conservatory. Meet in the lobby near the café. RSVP to Liv (call/text), 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 by email at nl.hokaj@gmail.com. For Scrabble, call Rita at 412-341-8009.

For more information, call 412-734-8445 or visit www.aupsinglespittsburgh.org.

ML Genealogy Society

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. March 19, in the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Marilyn Cocchiola Holt, head of the Pennsylvania Department at the Carnegie Library and president of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogy Society, will discuss Pennsylvania Vital Records.

Historical society

The Collier Township Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. March 20, at the Community Center on Nike Site Road. For more information, call 412-279-9400.

SWPRN

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 20, at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road, Bethel Park. Elaine H. Berkowitz, DMD, a lieutenant colonel with the US Army and with 38 years experience, who also volunteers with Operation Safety Net attending to the homeless of Pittsburgh, will speak on “Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry.” All registered nurses are welcome. For more information, call Carol at 412-885-0367.

Bethel Women’s Club

The Bethel Women’s Club will meet on March 21 at the Residences at Logan, 5851 Keystone Drive, Bethel Park. There will be a social gathering at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. This is the annual hat tea party. Members and guests are encouraged to don their favorite bonnet. Those owning a handbag or purse that has an unusual story to go with it, are askedto bring it to share. Lunch is $12, payable in advance by check only to Pat at 412-831-1861, no later than March 16. Bring a nonperishable food item for the SHIM Food Pantry. To become a member, call Cindy Carfagno at 412-831-1913.

CRAFT FAIRS

Vendors needed

Reservations are now being taken for the April 7 Spring Craft Fair at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park. The event includes wide aisles for browsing, plenty of parking and free admission. Proceeds benefit Prime Time Adult Care Inc., a nonprofit organization offering medical supervision and physical and mental stimulation of the frail elderly or those with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call Mary Ann Weber, director, at 412-835-6661.

FUNDRAISERS

Empty Bowls Dinner

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowls Dinner will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. March 18, at Rodef Shalom, 4905 5th Ave., Oakland. A meal of soup and bread will be served as a reminder of the hunger that many in our region are facing. This year’s event, benefitting the food bank and Just Harvest, will feature artisan pottery for guests to take home, soups from local restaurants, children’s activities and an auction featuring artwork and celebrity-autographed bowls. Adult tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets for children 12 and under are $10. For tickets, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org.

MDA gala

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Western PA’s Toast to a Cure Gala will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. March 22, at the Circuit Center Ballroom. A VIP reception starts at 5:30. There will be musical entertainment, games, live and silent auctions and food. For tickets or more information, call 412-823-3094 or email lrichardson@mdausa.org.

Lions fundraiser

The McMurray Lions Club is selling high quality, heavy-duty vinyl trash bags in 30- and 33-gallon size for trash, and 18-gallon size for kitchen use. Brooms are available as well. A Lion member will deliver the purchased products to your residence or business. For a complete listing of products and pricing, visit the club’s website at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/mcmurray. Proceeds go directly to help local and national Lions charities.

HAPPENINGS

High school musicals

• Upper St. Clair High School’s Performing Arts Department will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Evita” March 15-17, in the Upper St. Clair High School theatre. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. March 15, 16 and 17. Tickets can be purchased online at www.usctheater.org, at the box office in the high school from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

• Bethel Park High School will stage “Legally Blonde, The Musical” as its 2018 musical offering, at 7:30 p.m. March 14-17 in the Bethel Park High School auditorium on Church Road. Tickets are $10. To hear pre-recorded ticket information, call 412-833-5000 ext. 8706.

Live band

The Bill Ali Band will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight March 16, at Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.

Maple syrup festival

Camp Agape in Hickory will hold a Maple Syrup Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 17. Enjoy pancakes and sausage all day, maple syrup snow candy, crafts and a hayride. Learn to make maple syrup, watch a chain saw sculptor and a presentation by Meadowbrook Village titled “A Culinary History of Native Americans.”

Pre Passover outing

Chabad of the South Hills will hold a Pre Passover Family Outing on March 18 at Home Depot-Village Square Mall, Bethel Park. The time has been changed to 2:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $7 per child or $12 per family maximum. To register, visit www.chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

Auditions

Little Lake Theatre Company, Canonsburg, will hold auditions for adult actors (age 18+) for its 2018 season from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 18 and from 6 to 10 p.m. March 19. Visit www.littlelake.org/get-involved/audition to sign up and for information. Those interested in auditioning for the musicals should also prepare to sing a capella 32 bars of a song of their choice. For information, contact Jena Oberg at 724-272-3968 or jenakoberg@gmail.com.

Bus trip

Peters Township Recreation Center will offer a one-day bus trip on April 25. Rockin’ Roll in Ohio will take participants to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Hard Rock Rocksino (Casino) and the West Side Market, Cleveland’s oldest publicly-owned market. Cost of $105 per person includes transportation, admissions, taxes and driver gratuity. Registration deadline is March 19. Visit www.peterstownship.com.

Job fair

Spencer Family Y, Bethel Park, will hold a job fair from 5 to 8 p.m. March 20. The organization is looking to hire camp counselors, welcome center representatives, lifeguards, swim instructors and personal trainers. For more information, visit ymcaofpittsburgh.org/spencer/ or call 412-347-6565.

Open house

California University’s School of Graduate Studies and Research will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. March 21, in Kara Alumni House on campus. The graduate school offers both face-to-face classes and online master’s degree programs. The open house is free, but online registration is requested at www.calu.edu. For information, call 724-938-4187 or email gradschool@calu.edu. Another open house is planned for June 13.

Mega mixer

Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will partner with The Pittsburgh Business Exchange for Great Gathering V, the fifth annual Mega Mixer hosted by 12 chambers of commerce and other business associations, from 6 to 9 p.m. March 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe. To register, visit peterstownshipchamber.com.

Career fair/open house

Registered Nurses and upcoming graduates are invited to attend Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Nursing Career Fair/Open House. The free event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 22, in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. Nurses are encouraged to bring their resumes as representatives from Nursing Administration and nurse managers will be on hand for immediate interviews. Full- and part-time positions are available in many areas throughout the hospital. For more information, contact 724-258-1210.

Dinner/dance

The Top Hatters, a ballroom dance club, will hold a dinner/dance on Friday, April 6, at Valley Brook Country Club, McMurray. Social begins at 7 p.m. (cash bar) followed by dinner at 7:30 and dancing from 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., with music by the Mikey Dee Band. Attire is formal/semi-formal. Cost is $70 per couple for first-time attendees and $90 per couple for returning guests. Reservations are required by March 23. Call Doug Ettinger at 412-302-1993.

Family events

Spencer Family Y, Bethel Park, will hold Family Fun Night from 5 to 9 p.m. March 23, featuring activities for adults and children including crafts, a dive-in movie, family fitness classes and adult challenges.

• Spring Fling Open House, 1 to 3 p.m. March 24, featuring Easter-themed activities for kids and families including an Easter Egg Hunt in the pools.

For more information, visit ymcaofpittsburgh.org/spencer/ or call 412-347-6565.

Call to artists

Our Lady of Grace Church, Scott Township, is seeking artists to participate in an exhibition of their work in the 2018 Pentecost Sacred Arts Festival, set for May 16-20. This juried exhibit will showcase and foster appreciation of sacred artistic expression. Artworks submitted for exhibition are required to be in the Judeo-Christian Tradition. Total cash prizes of $1,200 will be awarded. Deadline for entries is March 23. Interested artists may download an event brochure with the prospectus for the exhibition and entry form on the parish website at www.olgscott.org/apps/bbmessages. To receive a brochure by mail, call 412-279-7070.

Easter egg hunt

Crossroads Ministries, 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville, will hold an EGG-streme Egg Hunt Challenge on Saturday, March 24. The event includes age-appropriate obstacle courses, bounce houses, photo station with the Easter Bunny, dollar concessions/bake sale and more. There will also be grand prizes awarded to those who find the special golden ticket eggs. The schedule follows: toddler and preschool ages, 2 to 3 p.m.; elementary ages (K-fourth grade), 3 to 4 p.m.; pre-teen (fifth and sixth grades) 4 to 5 p.m. To preregister for this free family event, visit www.crsmin.com. For information, call Cortney Hodgson, Children’s Ministry director, at 724-348-1620; or visit the website.

Easter egg hunt

Carnegie Presbyterian Church, 219 Ewing Road, will hold a community Easter egg hunt on March 25. The egg hunt begins at 2:30 p.m. for age groups preschool and kindergarten, and grades 1-4. There will also be games, crafts, snacks, prizes and more for all ages. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.

Live theater

City Theatre Company on the South Side continues its 43rd season with the world premiere of “Citizens Market” by Cori Thomas, through March 25 on the Main Stage. “Citizens Market” follows a hopeful group of immigrants as they form an unlikely family, working to master the ups and downs of language, love and staying afloat in the city that never sleeps. Tickets start at $38. To purchase, call 412-431-2489 or visit CityTheatreCompany.org.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• S.T.E.A.M. on Saturdays, a new program for grades K-4 featuring hands-on activities, 2 to 3 p.m. March 17. Parent/guardian presence required.

• Worklaunch Career Connections and Workshops, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21. Tips and tricks on how to safely and efficiently navigate online applications and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), including resume format changes and how to stay organized during your job search. Visit the website for a complete agenda.

• Listen Locally Downstairs: iTHR3, 6:30 p.m. March 21. This locally grown trio does Stevie Wonder like no other. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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

Bethel Park

• Healthy BP for All, 7 p.m. March 22. A free, four-month evidence-based blood pressure management program. The first 10 participants to sign up will receive a free six-week cooking class. Register.

• Center for Women Classes, March 24. Schedule: Q&A Welcome, 10 to 10:30 a.m.; How Money Works: A Common Sense Guide to Financial Success, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.; A Man is Not a Financial Plan, 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Center for Women Info Session, 2 to 2:30 p.m.; You’re Worth It: How to Negotiate Your Salary and Benefits, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• Bestsellers Book Club, 6:30 p.m. March 15. Discuss “The Rules Do Not Apply” by Ariel Levy.

• Artist Trading Cards, 1 to 4 p.m. March 17. This theme is Women’s History Month. Supplies provided or bring your own. Register.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Thursday Night at the Movies, 7 p.m. March 15. Registration appreciated.

• Crafternoons at the Library: Felting, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 21. Registration is appreciated to prepare adequate materials.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Madcap Monday: Minute to Win It Games, March 19. Grades 5-8 compete from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; grades 2-4 compete from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register.

• Teen Writers’ Club, 6 to 7 p.m. March 19, for grades 7-12.

• Spanish Story Time, 11:15 a.m. March 20, for preschool children.

• Page Turners High School Book Club, 4 to 5 p.m. March 22. Discuss “The Dark Tower – The Gunslinger” by Stephen King. New members welcome.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• Selecting Perennials For Your Yard, 6:30 p.m. March 15, with Master Gardener Clair Schuchman.

• Board Game Afternoon, 1 p.m. March 17. All ages and skill levels welcome. Refreshments provided.

• Rose Growing Seminar, 1:30 p.m. March 18, presented by the Pittsburgh Rose Society and the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Speakers Series. Free.

• Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society Presents: Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1 p.m. March 19.

• Cherry Blossom Tea Ceremony, 7 p.m. March 19. Register.

• Needle Felted Peeps, 1 and 7 p.m. March 20. This class will explore hand needle felting safety, skills and introduce dimensional sculpting. All supplies provided. Suggested donation: $5. Register.

• Women’s Networking Series, 1 p.m. March 20. Topic: Balancing self-care and family-care during re-entry into the job market with speaker Kelli McElhinny, a therapist at Squirrel Hill Psychological Services.

For information, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• SPARK Science for Tweens, 4 to 4:45 p.m. March 15, for grades 4 through 6.

• Family Movie Night, 6:45 p.m. Feb. 15, for all ages with an adult. Featured film: “The LEGO Ninjago Movie.”

• Tween Read It and Eat Book Club, 4 to 4:45 p.m. March 19, for boys and girls in grade 3 to 6. Discuss “Fiona’s Luck” by Teresa Bateman.

• Easter Egg Hunt, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mar. 19 and 26. Advance registration is required by calling 724-941-9430 ext. 3 or at the Youth Services Desk.

• Afternoon Book Club for Adults, 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 21. Discuss “The President and the Assassin: McKinley, Terror, and Empire at the Dawn of the American Century” by Scott Miller.

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

South Fayette

• Card Making, 7 p.m. March 15. Make two greeting cards using stamps, paper and pencils. Cost is $5 per person, payable the evening of the program.

• Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, for ages 4-6 with an adult.

• Kids in Motion, 10:30 a.m. March 21, for ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for movement.

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

South Park

Munch & Learns History “Bites”: Braddock’s Road, noon on March 21. Bryan Cunning, archeologist who appeared on Nat Geo’s “Diggers,” a series dedicated to unearthing hidden historical treasures, will discuss his findings. Free snacks. Register.

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

UPPER ST. CLAIR

• 30 Days a Black Man: The Forgotten Story that Exposed the Jim Crow South, 7 p.m. March 15, in the Multipurpose Room. Writer Bill Steigerwald shares the story of Pittsburgh journalist Ray Sprigle, who spent a month undercover as a black man in the Deep South in 1948. Free. Register.

• Bring-Your-Own Book Club, 2 p.m. March 16, in the Multipurpose Room. Share snacks and discuss what you’ve been reading. Register.

• Caregiving 101, 7 p.m. March 19, in the Multipurpose Room. Topics of interest for caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Register.

• The Art of Landscape Design, 7 p.m. March 19, in the Multipurpose Room, with Penn State horticulturalist Evan Evanovich. Register.

• Bonsai for Beginners, 7 p.m. March 21. Register.

• Genealogy: What Your DNA Test Will Not Tell You, 7 p.m. March 22. Register.

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

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

VBS training event

Bethany Lutheran Church, Bethel Park will hold the upcoming vacation Bible school training and networking event, VBS FunShop, on April 21. Area churches that are planning to present Group Publishing’s “Shipwrecked VBS” this summer will receive hands-on training from a Group VBS expert to maximize the impact of their VBS program. To register, call Pastor Melba Dibble at 412-212-8794 by noon on April 9.