May 16, 2018 13 min read

CLUBS

GTDP seminar

The Golden Triangle Decorative Painters will host national artist Sherry Nelson at a three day seminar May 18-20 at the Finleyville I.O.O.F. Hall, 3684 Finleyville-Elrama Road. For more information, contact Laura at 724-745-5592.

AUP Club

The Association of University People (AUP) is looking for single, four-year college graduates over 50 to join the group for monthly dinners and gatherings, and to play bridge or Scrabble. Interested individuals are welcome to attend upcoming activities, which include: Brunch, 11:30 a.m. May 20, Shiloh Grill, 123 Shiloh Street, Mt. Washington, RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957; Bridge, 1:45 p.m. May 22, Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, near Anthropologie, call Nancy at 412 833-6412 or 412 862-7861; Scrabble, 2 p.m. May 25, Galleria of Mt. Lebanon, near Anthropologie, call Rina at 412-341-8009. For more information, call 412-734-8445 or visit www.aupsinglespittsburgh.org.

Genealogy society

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. May 21, in the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. James R. (Bob) Hagerty will discuss how to write life stories about oneself or others and how to interview loved ones to preserve their recollections for future generations.

FLEA MARKETS/SALES

Plant sales

Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19, at Peters Township Public Library, 616 E. McMurray Road, McMurray. The sale will be held rain or shine.

Church of the Atonement will hold its fifth annual perennial plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19, at the church located at 618 Washington Avenue, Carnegie. Plants for sale will include Japanese anemone, hardy hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, burning bushes, irises, daylilies, tansy, hosta, coreopsis, hardy mums, strawberry plants and more.

Flea market

Bethel Park Recreation will hold its monthly flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19, at the Port Authority Parking Lot on the corner of Brightwood and Lytle roads. Future flea markets will be held June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. For more information, call Bethel Park Recreation at 412-831-1328.

FUNDRAISERS

Jeans & Jewels Gala

University Veterinary Specialists’ UVS Cares Foundation, which helps families with little or no financial resources to cover the cost of emergency care for their pets, will host its second annual Jeans & Jewels Gala to raise funds to serve its mission of “Saving Pets’ Lives and Owners’ Hearts.” The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. May 18, at St. Clair Country Club. Hosted by KDKA’s Kym Gable, the event will include pictures with honor guest Ola Kai, a past case who came to UVS with a metal rod in his head. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, a live band featuring the Terrance Vaughn Trio, cigar bar, live paddle auction, a treasure chest featuring jewels from Louis Anthony Jewelers and valet parking. For tickets, contact Lisa Mendicino at 724-717-2273 ext. 1000 or lmendicino@UVSCares.com.

Fish fry

The Bethel Park Lions will hold a spring fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. May 18 at Lions Park. The menu includes a fried fish sandwich, baked fish or shrimp with French fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and a drink for $11. Children’s hot dog meals are $5. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and take out is available. Bethel Park Lioness will be offering desserts for sale. Plastic bags and brooms will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Lions charities.

Mega flea market

Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, a shelter and sanctuary for dogs, cats and horses, will hold its first Mega Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19, on the grounds of the rescue located at 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road, Washington. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors. There will be household items, collectables, jewelry, accessories for people and their pets and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Those wishing to participate may bring a table to set up with their items for a $15 fee. The rescue will also be accepting some donated items to sell on this day. To participate or donate items for sale, email Andrea at pnutsky@hotmail.com, or call 724-229-7053.

Collection

New and gently-used clothes and household items will be collected Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, by the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Bring useable goods to the SVDP truck parked near the church at 317 W. Pike Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. No large appliances, TVs, suitcases, exercise equipment, kids toys or electronics will be accepted.

HAPPENINGS

Live theater

The Heritage Players will present F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” May 18-20 at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Avenue, Brookline. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The box office opens a half hour before curtain. Tickets at $12 general admission or $10 for seniors are available online at www.heritageplayers.org or at the door. Season tickets are $35. For more information, call 412-254-4633.

Concert

The South Hills Chorale will perform its spring concert program at 7:30 p.m. May 18 and 19 at Westminster Church, Upper St. Clair. Tickets are $20 and are available by advance sale through chorale members or online at www.southhillschorale.org, or on the day of performances at the door if not already sold out. For tickets, contact Pat Moraytis at 412-221-9109 or patmoraytis@comcast.net. For more information, visit www.southhillschorale.org.

Live theater

South Park Theatre opened its 2018 Season with Neil Simon’s comedy “California Suite.” Performances run at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 19. Performances take place on the indoor Mainstage, and tickets are $15 for plays, $18 for the musical. Ticket reservations can be made by calling the box office at 412-831-8552. South Park Theatre is located across the street from the fairgrounds, at the intersection of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road. For more information, visit www.SouthParkTheatre.com.

Concert

First Bethel United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, presents Bell’Art Ensemble performing “The Spice of Life,” a musical variety concert, at 7 p.m. May 19, in the sanctuary located at 5901 Library Road. Tickets are $15 for adults and free to those age 15 and younger. For tickets, call the church at 412-835-0700.

Oldies dance

The Men’s Club of St. Benedict the Abbot Church will hold its 9th Annual Oldies Dance on May 19, at the church located at 80 Friar Lane, McMurray. Tickets at $25 per couple and $15 per person include: Italian meatball and cheese hoagie, soft drinks, snacks and set ups. The event is BYOB; beer and wine are available by donation. Food will be served from 6:30 to 8 p.m. followed by the dance from 8 to 11. For tickets, call 724-344-7909.

Water Safety Day

Goldfish Swim School, 690 Crosswinds Drive, McMurray, will hold Water Safety Day 2018 from 3 to 5 p.m. May 19. Take a tour of the pool – each participant will receive a passport to take with them to each W.A.T.E.R. safety station. Everyone will learn five rules of water safety. After the presentation, there will be a family swim. Those wishing to stay for the swim should make a reservation by calling 724-942-7946. Reservations open on May 14. For information, visit https://www.goldfishswimschool.com/peters-township/events/water-safety-day-2018.

Chamber music

Chamber Music at Old St. Luke’s presents “An Afternoon of Klezmer Joyous and Soulful” at 2 p.m. May 20. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. The church is located at 330 Old Washington Pike, Carnegie. For more information, call 412-969-7072 or visit https://m.facebook.com/ChamberMusicAtOldStLukes.

HEALTH

Blood drive

A blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair. Register online at www.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630.

Essential oils

New to essential oils and interested in learning about doTERRA CPTG Essential Oils? Classes are held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, at The Physical Therapy Center, 1699 Washington Road (ground floor), Bethel Park. Upcoming classes include: May 16 — 10 Oils Every Home Should Have, Learn the Benefits and How to Use Them, May 23 — Gardening with Essential Oils, May 30 — Essential Oil Basics. To register, contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

S.T.E.A.M. on Saturdays, 2 to 3 p.m. May 19, for grades K-4 with a parent/guardian and featuring hands-on activities.

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

Bethel Park

• Discovery Club, 10 a.m. May 17, 24 and 31, for ages 4-6. Each week will include a science story and group experiment. Parents/caregivers will join their child in the room after 30 minutes for discovery at several stations. The last class will be presented by the Carnegie Science Center and will be math-themed. Register.

• Weighloss Challenge, 7 p.m. May 22, presented by Dr. Christopher Carr, Pittsburgh Chiropractic & Wellness. Register.

• Royal Tea Party, 11 a.m. May 23. Watch a video recap of Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle. Also look back at other royal weddings with a slide and video show. Wear your best hat or fascinator and enjoy tea and scones with the royals. Donation: $5. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• Digital Tools for Children- Remake Learning Days, 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 22. Drop-in program. Learn about and try out Sphero and Dash robots and educational apps. Materials available first come, first served. Plan to spend 20-30 minutes exploring with your child. Register online.

• Blue Heron Nature Skills, 6 p.m. May 23. This session: Tree ID and uses. Register online.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

Thursday Night at the Movies, 7 p.m. May 17. Light refreshments provided. Registration is appreciated.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Carnival, 2 to 6 p.m. May 20. Enjoy carnival games, prizes, spin art, magic show, face painting and food. Admission is $1 per person and includes five free game tickets. Additional game tickets will be available for purchase for a nominal amount. Registration will also kick off for the Summer Quest program (formerly Summer Reading).

• Teen Writers’ Club, 6 to 7 p.m. May 21, for grades 7-12. Write, share and support others through the creative process.

• Nonfiction Book Club, 2 p.m. May 22. Discuss “The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11” by Lawrence Wright. For more information, email Leslie Yoder at lyoder@franksarrislibrary.org.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• An Ayurvedic View of Stress, 7 p.m. May 17. Learn practical tools for diffusing stress in your body type according to Ayurveda, a specific lifestyle, dietary, herbal, and yogic strategies that can diffuse tension and help build a strong foundation to combat stress. This will be a GENTLE movement and practice-based class. Bring a yoga mat.

• Art and the Written Word Series: Little Lake Theatre, 7 p.m. May 19. Enjoy a sneak preview of Little Lake Theater’s summer showcase: “The Little Mermaid,” “The Jungle Book,” “Flat Stanley” and “The Secret Garden.” Talk to the artistic director, hear about life backstage, and play some theater games. Art and the Written Word Series is an all-ages, after-hours cultural get-together. Enjoy food, fun, and an opportunity to talk with the artists.

• Citizen Science: The Lost Ladybug, 2 p.m. May 20, for school-aged children and their families. Learn about ladybugs then head out to the garden to find some.

• Write Your Own Story with Bob Hagerty, 1 p.m. May 21

• Emotional Balancing with Essential Oils, 7 p.m. May 21.

For details, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• Family Movie Night, 6:45 p.m. May 17. Watch “Coco” (PG).

• Teen Pizza Party for National Pizza Day, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 18, for grades 6 and up

• Adulting 101- Beyond Ramen: Healthy, Easy Recipes, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. May 19, for ages 16 to 25. Refreshments will be provided.

For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Dining to Donate at Applebee’s, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 17. Stop by the restaurant at 2101 Greentree Road and present a flier to your server. Applebee’s will donate 15 percent of your food sales to STPL.

• Book Discussion for Adults, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 17. Discuss “My Cousin Rachel” by Daphne DuMaurier.

• Scott Writers Circle for Adults, 6 to 7 p.m. May 17. Light snacks provided. Register.

• Art in Motion, 2 to 3 p.m. May 20, for grades K-5. Register.

• Page to Screen: My Cousin Rachel, 2 to 4 p.m. May 21, for adults. Popcorn provided.

• Resumes 101, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 23, for adults and teens. Register.

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

South Fayette

• Digital Tools for Children- Remake Learning Days, 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 17. Drop in program. Learn about and try out Sphero and Dash robots and educational apps. Materials available first come, first serve. Plan to spend 20-30 minutes exploring with your child. Register online.

• Bring-a-Friend Potluck, at noon on May 19. Bring a dish to share along with copies of the recipe. Sign up at the circulation desk.

• Competitive Math Leagues, 2 p.m. May 19, for students currently in grades 5, 6 and 7. A four-Saturday math camp designed to provide guidance for those who aspire to compete in math competitions. Register online.

• Author Talk: Marie Benedict, 7 p.m. May 22. The author of “Carnegie’s Maid” will discuss her writing and inspiration, as well as her personal connection to Andrew Carnegie. Register online.

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

Upper St. Clair

• Bring-Your-Own-Book Club, 2 p.m. May 18. Share snacks, enjoy good company, and chat about what you’ve been reading. Register.

• Stroke: Decreasing Your Risk, 7 p.m. May 21. St. Clair Hospital’s Stroke will discuss makes you at risk for having a stroke and what lifestyle changes you can make today to help decrease your risk. Register.

• Caregiving 101, 7 p.m. May 21, for caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Register.

• WOW Book Group, 7 p.m. May 22, in the Children’s Storytime Room. WOW (Women of Words) is a ladies’ book discussion group that meets selected months throughout the year. Copies of the books are available at the library. Read prior to the meeting.

• Yarn Works, 7 p.m. May 22. Make your own projects, share your talents and meet new people.

• Express Yourself Writers Group, 10 a.m. May 23.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief/loss

Rev. Cathy Peternel will host a dinner at 6 p.m. May 18, in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg Hospital, 100 Medical Blvd., for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Cost is $8 per dinner. To make a reservation, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118.

• Rev. Peternel offers a free grief and loss seminar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 23, in the McNary Conference Center. To reserve a seat, call 724-745-6100 ext. 4118.

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.