Mar 28, 2018 11 min read

CHILDCARE

Morning preschool

John McMillan Preschool, Bethel Park, has very limited space available in its morning 3-day Four Year Old class and 4-day Pre-K class. With increased emphasis on pre-reading, math, science, writing and language skills through fun and engaging activities aligned with the PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood, each day will include free play and gross motor time. Registration forms and more information are available at www.johnmcmillanpc.org. To arrange a tour, contact Lori Feldmann at 412-833-4704 or lori@johnmcmillanpc.org.

CLUBS

WBN open house

The McMurray Chapter of Women’s Business Network will hold an open house at 8:30 a.m. April 4, at the Meadows Casino, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington (downstairs, past the bowling alley). RSVP to Nina McKnight at 724-747-4260.

Alpha Omega Masters

Members of Alpha Omega Masters will meet at 10 a.m. April 5, at the home of Ann Lindsay, who will present the program followed by a light lunch. Election of officers and woman of the year voting will take place at this month’s meeting. Final plans for the annual Founders Day Dinner set for 4 p.m. April 19, at the Grand Concourse, will also be discussed.

Garden club

Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:15 a.m. April 5, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 East McMurray Road, Venetia. Cyndi Fink will present the program “Butterflies in Your Garden.” For information, call Mary Meta, membership chair, at 412-835-4253.

Bethel Art Guild

The Bethel Art Guild will meet at 12:15 p.m. April 5, at the Bethel Park Community Center on Park Avenue. It will begin with a light lunch and business meeting, followed by speaker Katie Koenig, who holds a BFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

FLEA MARKETS/CRAFT FAIRS

Junque sale

St. Winifred Church, Mt. Lebanon, will hold its 48th Annual Junque Sale April 6 and 7, in Benedict Hall, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday (bag sale begins at 11 a.m.). Admission is free. Refreshments will be available.

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. For more information, call Mary Ann Weber, director, at 412-835-6661.

FUNDRAISERS

Scholarship luncheon

Elizabeth Seton and Seton La Salle high schools will celebrate the 11th annual Women of Seton Legacy Scholarship Fund Luncheon at 1 p.m. April 15, at Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, Bethel Park. The event will include raffles and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. For details, call Pat Clarke at 412-401-6709.

HAPPENINGS

Casting calls

The Community College of Allegheny County will host casting calls in April for paid background work on “Mindhunter” season two, the popular Netflix series. The series will be shot in the Pittsburgh area throughout the summer and fall. Individuals from all age groups are encouraged to attend. CCAC will host three days of casting calls: the CCAC community can audition at the Allegheny Campus from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 2, in the Foerster Student Services Center Auditorium; the general public and CCAC community can audition at the Allegheny Campus from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 3, in the Foerster Student Services Center Auditorium; and the CCAC community can audition at the South Campus from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 9, at the South Campus Tiger’s Lair, Building A (A309). No preparation is required. All individuals will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. CCAC Allegheny Campus is located at 808 Ridge Ave., Pittsburgh. CCAC South Campus is located at 1750 Clairton Road (Route 885), West Mifflin.

Preschool program

Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation will hold the preschool program “Spider’s Tea Party,” for children ages 3-5. Two sessions will be offered, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 4. Participants should meet at the Park Office at Mingo Creek County Park. Dress for the weather. Preregistration is required by calling 724-228-6867.

Auditions

Little Lake Theatre Company, 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg, will hold auditions for children (age 6-18) for its 2018 season. Auditions will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. April 6, and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 7. Children should prepare to sing a capella 32 bars of an up tempo song of their choice. Upcoming children’s shows include: “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.,” “The Secret Garden,” “Macbeth,” “Little Miss Sunshine, the Musical” and “A Christmas Story, the Musical.” To schedule an audition, visit http://www.littlelake.org/get-involved/auditions.

Princess tea party

The sixth annual Princess Tea Party to benefit CureSearch, a U.S.-based nonprofit foundation that searches for cures for children’s cancer, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on April 7, at Bishop Canevin School-Gym, 2700 Morange Road. A $25 donation per princess (ages 2-9, adults are free) includes: one door prize ticket, hair styled with choice of hair accessory, makeup and a jewel from the “Queen’s Jewels”; make-your-own fairy princess wand, nails painted, tea (pink lemonade), tea sandwiches and cookie. Contact Cindy at 724-888-2723 or mahaloteaparty2011@gmail.com by April 2. Payment by cash or check (made payable to CureSearch) will be collected at the door.

Talent show

Members of the South Hills Chorale will perform a talent show from 6 to 9 p.m. April 7, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. There will be food, beer, wine and soft drinks, and a selection of themed baskets for auction. Admission is $10 at the door.

Bus trip

Baldwin United Methodist Church will hold a trip to Memphis and Nashville Aug. 20-25. Day one includes a complimentary dinner and overnight stay at the Drury Hotel. Day two travel to Memphis and stay at the Four Points Sheraton Memphis East for two nights. Day three begins with a city sightseeing tour including the Duck March at the Peabody Hotel, Sun Records guided studio tour and Elvis’ Graceland, followed by dinner at Corky’s BBQ. Day four, travel to Nashville and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, then stay at the Gaylord Opryland Resort for two nights and dinner at Cascades Restaurant. Day five includes a guided sightseeing tour with a local singer/songwriter and tour of Andrew Jackson’s home “Hermitage” before dinner and the Grand Ole Opry show. For costs and reservations, call Elaine Lewis at 412-885-4560. Reservations and full payment must be made before July 13.

LIBRARIES

Bethel Park

• Adapted Storytime, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, April 2-23, for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Children with sensory or auditory issues will benefit most from this inclusive class. Registration is limited. Call to register.

• Horray for Junie B., 7 p.m. April 3, for grades K-2. Read “Junie B. and the Stupid Smelly Bus” prior to the class. At the class, talk about the story, answer trivia questions on the book, and make a silly craft. Dress as your favorite Junie B. character. Register.

• Hygge – Extraordinary Moments, 7 p.m. April 5, presented by the Danish Consul of Pittsburgh. Experience hygge, the Danish cultural phenomenon for a mood of coziness and comfortable friendliness with feelings of wellness. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• Preschool Science Magnets, 10 a.m. April 3, for children ages 3-5 (prior to Jan. 1, 2018) and a caregiver. Registration is required, and adult caregivers must be present.

• Children’s Choice Awards, 6:30 p.m. April 4, for children in grades 3-6. Help decide which book will win the 2018 Children’s Choice Award. Registration required.

• Learn the Benefits of Shopping Smart, 7 p.m. April 4.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Junior Librarians, 6:30 p.m. April 3. Sign up to help out at the library – help check out books, put books away and learn things about the library.

• Coffee & Friends … An Informal Book Discussion, 10 to 11 a.m. April 4, at Coffee, etc., located at 3754 Willow Avenue. First cup of coffee is free.

• Beginner Belly Dancing Classes, 7 to 8 p.m. April 4, with Amethyst from Pittsburgh Bellydance & Healing Arts. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. No experience necessary. Registration is through PayPal with Amethyst by emailing her at pittsburghbellydance@gmail.com or at the library.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• The library will be closed on Good Friday, March 30.

• Madcap Monday: Crafters Night, April 2. Grades 5-8 will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; grades 2-4 will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 724-745-1308.

• Teen Advisory Board, 6 to 7 p.m. April 4, for students in grades 7-12.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• Slovak Castles and Castle Ruins, 7 p.m. April 2, presented by the Slovak Heritage Group with speaker Otilia Golis.

• Chinese Movie Series: The Road Home, 6:30 p.m. April 2. This 1999 drama is set against the visually stunning backdrop of a remote area of northern China. Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback. There will be a discussion after the movie about this simple story that focuses on the power of love and the importance of cultural traditions.

• Lebo History Night, 7 p.m. April 3. Session Four focuses on the South Pacific Drive and MacArthur and his army’s push north.

For information, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• The library will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 1.

• Middle East Meltdown: Causes and Consequences, 7 p.m. April 4, with Ryan Crocker, former ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Lebanon and Kuwait. Free. Register at ptlibrary.org/events or call 724-941-9430 ext. 1. Offered in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

• Stranger Things Marathon, 1 to 7:30 p.m. April 2-5, for grades 6 and up.

• Pen & Ink Watercolor Drawing, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, for ages 6 ½ to 13. Cost is $20 plus supplies.

For more, visit ptlibrary.org.

Scott

Adult Comedy Show featuring Wolfie & Friends, 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 7, at Scott Township Park’s Community Room. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $15 and are available at the library. Tickets will also be sold at the door while supplies last. Light refreshments provided, or bring food to share with your table. For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org. Register online or call 412-429-5380.

South Fayette

• Between Two Libraries Book Club, 11 a.m. April 3, at South Fayette library. Discuss Fredrik Backman’s bestseller “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry.” Bring a snack.

• Puppy Tales, 1:30 p.m. April 7, for ages 6 and up, at the South Fayette Senior Center. Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive and fun environment, and make a dog-related craft activity. Registration required.

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

South Park

Munch & Learns History “Bites”: “Voices from the Attic,” noon on April 4. Local author Carleton Young will discuss his novel. He will also be signing and selling his novel for $20. Free snacks. Register.

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

Upper St. Clair

• History Night: World War II, The Pacific Campaign, 7 p.m. April 2. Register.

• Cozy Up With Books, 10 a.m. April 5. This ladies morning discussion group meets selected months throughout the year. Books are available at the library; read prior to the meeting. New participants are welcome.

• 3D Selfies, 7 p.m. April 5, for teens and adults. Scan your head, create a 3D model of yourself on the computer, and bring it to life with the library’s 3D printer. Register.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Bereavement support

GriefShare, a bereavement support group, is held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through May, at the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. For more information, email griefshare@biblechapel.org or visit biblechapel.org.

Divorce support

DivorceCare support group meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays, through May, at the Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. Childcare is available. For more information, email divorcecare@biblechapel.org or visit biblechapel.org.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Pole walking

WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer pole walking classes from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays, April 4-25. Four, one-hour session classes include conditioning exercises, walking drills, pole technique, outdoor adventure and cool down. For more information, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.