Sep 26, 2018 20 min read

CLUBS

Bethel Art Guild

Bethel Art Guild will meet at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4, at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue. Guest speaker will be freelance artist/illustrator Bill Vrscak, who has taught painting workshops and seminars throughout the United States, Canada and the Virgin Islands.

FUNDRAISERS

Scholarship fundraiser

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will hold its 19th annual scholarship fundraiser card party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29, at South Hills Country Club. Proceeds benefit the nursing scholarship fund. Play cards and silent bingo or just socialize. Admission fee of $40 includes a hot lunch and door prizes. For luncheon tickets, call Betty at 412-655-9420. All seats are reserved; no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets for the Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and a mystery box raffle will be sold at the event.

Heroes Run

Travis Manion Foundation will host the Pittsburgh 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race and 1 mile Fun Run at 2 p.m. Sept. 29, at Boyce Park Ski Lodge. The race series is held in more than 50 locations across the country and honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, and our veterans, military and first responders who serve our country and our communities. For more information or to register, visit www.911heroesrun.org/pittsburgh.

Treasures sale

Friends of Family Hospice and Palliative Care’s Fifth Annual Family Treasures Sale will be held from Oct. 6 and 7 at Family Hospice offices, 50 Moffett Street, Mt. Lebanon. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The sale of high-quality gently-used items will include: furniture, housewares, china, silver, crystal, collectibles, wreaths, jewelry, women’s purses and accessories, books, DVDs, board games, toys, holiday and handyman items and more. A food truck will be onsite. All proceeds benefit hospice patients and families. For more information, email famhospsale@gmail.com or call 412-572-8812.

HAPPENINGS

Septoberfest

Spoonwood Brewing Company, Castle Shannon, presents Septoberfest through Sept. 30. The event will include ax throwing demonstrations/guest participation, pig roast, cornhole tournament, live music, and a special Septoberfest menu. For a complete schedule of events, visit https://spoonwoodbrewing.com.

Soup in the Sukkah

Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a Soup in the Sukkah women’s event at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, featuring special guest Yolanda Willis, who as a child was hidden in Greece during the Holocaust. There is no charge for the program. To RSVP, email batya@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

Live theater

Pittsburgh Public Theater begins its 44th season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Kate Hamill’s innovative comedy, “Pride and Prejudice,” which runs Sept. 27-Oct. 28, at the O’Reilly Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh. Hamill starts with Jane Austen’s story about the Bennet sisters (Mt. Lebanon resident Elena Alexandratos plays their mother, Mrs. Bennet) and their search for love in 19th century England, then amps up the humor by injecting the period piece with her own ingenious and anachronistic twists. For tickets, call 412-316-1600 or visit ppt.org.

PHLF tours

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation offers the following tours in September:

• Free Friday Market Square Area Walking Tours, 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 28. Tours begin and end at PNC Triangle Park, across from the Fairmont Pittsburgh at 510 Market Street. Reservations not required, but appreciated.

• Free Friday Bridges and River Shores Walking Tours, noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 28. Tours begin and end outside the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel at 107 6th Street. Reservations appreciated.

For more information and reservations, call 412-471-5808 ext. 527 or email marylu@phlf.org.

Jewish comedy night

Chabad of the South Hills will hold its 4th Annual Jewish Comedy Night at 7 p.m. Oct. 28, in the Music Hall at the Carnegie Free Library, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. A life story told through comedy, music and song, the evening will feature Sarge, a singer, comedian and piano savant. There will also be wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Early bird special is $25 and includes priority seating if reserved before Sept. 28. After Sept. 28 the cost increases to $36. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.chabadsh.com, email mussie@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

COMEDY NIGHT

Chabad of the South Hills will hold its 4th Annual Jewish Comedy Night at 7 p.m. Oct. 28, in the Music Hall at the Carnegie Free Library, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. A life story told through comedy, music and song, the evening will feature Sarge, a singer, comedian and piano savant. There will also be wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Early bird special is $25 and includes priority seating if reserved before Sept. 28. After Sept. 28 the cost increases to $36. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.chabadsh.com, email mussie@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.

Open house

Peters Township Fire Department will kick-off Fire Prevention Month at its seventh annual open house set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 29, at 245 E. McMurray Road, McMurray. Tour the fire station, meet the firefighters, check out the trucks and the fire safety house. Attendees can also test their skills in the Firefighter Challenge and watch a live vehicle rescue demonstration. The event will include free food, music and entertainment.

Live theater

City Theatre announces its first show of its 44th season, “The Revolutionists” by Lauren Gunderson, which runs through Sept. 30 on the Main Stage. For more information, visit www.citytheatrecompany.org.

Living history

The Fort Pitt Museum, part of the Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center museum system, will present its Treaty of Fort Pitt: 240th Anniversary Commemoration at 11 a.m. Sept. 29. There will be special living history programming including reenactments of treaty negotiations and interactions with historical interpreters to learn about 18th century life and diplomacy at Fort Pitt. In an evening presentation, Dr. David Preston will discuss how Indian nations and frontier issues shaped the American Revolution, as well as the significance of the Treaty of Fort Pitt and why it deserves to be remembered today. Following the lecture, visitors can participate in traditional stomp and social dances led by members of the Delaware Tribe of Indians. All outdoor living history presentations are free. Tickets for the lecture are $20 for adults and $15 for History Center members and students. To purchase, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events.

Tea event

The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie, will hold a Reminisce at Atonement’s Tea at 1 p.m. Sept. 29. Doors open at 12:15. Enjoy teas served with scones, creams, finger sandwiches and desserts will be served. The trio She’s With Me will entertain. There will be auction baskets, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $25 per person; advanced ticket sales only. To reserve a ticket, call Bonnie at 724-693-2660.

Chamber music

Chamber Music at Old St. Luke’s presents Academy Chamber Ensemble at 2 p.m. Sept. 30. The program is “Cheerful, Mysterious, Heroic,” String Quartets of Haydn, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. Admission is free, but donations are accepted and appreciated. The church is located at 330 Old Washington Pike in Carnegie. For more information, call 412-969-7072 or visit https://m.facebook.com/ChamberMusicAtOldStLukes.

Chamber awards

South West Communities Chamber of Commerce 2018 Excellence Awards will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4, in the Chartiers Room, 370 Commercial St., Bridgeville. The event will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, a disc jockey, dancing and awards. For tickets, visit http://southwestcommunitieschamber.org/register/excellence-awards-celebration-bash-5.

Live theater

The Heritage Players will perform Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” Oct. 5-7 and 12-14 at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Box office opens one half hour before. General tickets are $12 per person, and senior tickets (65+) are $10 with sign-up. For tickets, visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-254-4633.

Band festival

Bethel Park High School will host its 51st annual Marching Band Festival at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, at Bethel Park Stadium, 309 Church Road. Gates open at 6. There will be performances by marching bands from South Park, Laurel Highlands, Steel Valley and South Fayette high schools, as well as the Bethel Park High School Black Hawk Marching Band and the Drum Line. Tickets are $6 if purchased in advance from any marching band member. Tickets purchased at the door the night of the festival will be $8.

Pickleball

WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer pickleball from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 4-Dec. 20. There will be evenings for those new to the game (instructors provided) and evenings for more experienced players. All skill levels welcome; equipment provided. For more information, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630 ext. 200.

Nutcracker auditions

Auditions for dancers, boys and girls, are being held for the annual performance of the Nutcracker as presented by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center. Two weekends of performances are being offered in a full stage production at the historic Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie. Production and rehearsals will take place on Saturday afternoons. Dancers ages 5 through adult are invited to attend the audition on Oct. 6. Ages 5-12 years old will be seen at 1 p.m. and 13 and up at 2. The auditions will take place at the studios of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center, the third floor, 150 East Main Street in Carnegie. For more information, call the school at 412-279-8887 or visit www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com.

Playtime for kids

Stay ‘n Play, the indoor play space for young children, will open its 2018-2019 season on at 9 a.m. Oct. 3. Parents and caregivers can bring their children to play in two different rooms for stimulating and creative fun. For more information, visit the Facebook page or call 412-561-1168.

Bus trips

South Fayette Township Parks & Recreation will offer the following bus trips:

• Rocksino – Cleveland Bus Trip, Oct. 8. Depart at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $60 per person, adults only.

• Wheeling Island Casino, WV & Oglebay Holiday Lights Bus Trip, Dec. 5. Depart at 11 a.m. Cost is $50 per person, adults only.

Both trips depart from South Fayette Senior Center, 515 Millers Run Road. To register, visit www.southfayettepa.com/recreation or call 412-221-8700.

Concert

“Love Letters – Music and Letters of Wartime,” a musical concert featuring wartime correspondence exchanged by military veterans and their loved ones, will take place on Oct. 14 at The Bible Chapel, McMurray. It includes letters and music from major military conflicts beginning with the War of Independence through today, accompanied by a multimedia video presentation. For information, contact Kim Alexander at donnagroomloveletters@gmail.com or 412-848-3016.

Networking event

Women’s Business Network’s Pittsburgh West Chapter invites women business owners and professionals in the local Carnegie, Green Tree, Bridgeville and surrounding areas to an open house and networking event at 8 a.m. Oct. 10 at Papa Gallo’s, 1597 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. The event is free and includes breakfast and refreshments. RSVP is required to Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.

Torah & Tea

Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will host a Torah & Tea for women at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Discovering the “Eishet Chayil-Woman of Valour” will convey the age old wisdom of King Solomon which is sung as a tribute to the Jewish woman each Friday night. There will be hot tea and refreshments.

HEALTH

Essential oils

New to Essential Oils and interested in learning about doTERRA CPTG Essential Oils. Contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com to register for free Classes/Continuing Education. 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: Sept. 26 — Myths of Essential Oils Dispelled & Introduction of New Essential Oils; Oct. 3, Dispelling the Myths of Essential Oils and Oil Basics. AromaTouch Training will be offered Oct. 28. Free.

Discussion group

Tuesday Tea & Essential Oils will be offered from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at The Physical Therapy Center, 1699 Washington Road, Ground Floor, Bethel Park. No registration is needed to attend this free drop-in style discussion group on doTERRA Essential Oils. For more information, contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

Meet Dr. Right

Highmark Inc. will host a “Meet Dr. Right” event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, at the Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion, 160 Gallery Drive, McMurray. Speak with primary care physicians, OB/GYNs and other specialty doctors from the Allegheny Health Network at this free event. Make appointments on-site and partake in free health screenings. Light refreshments will be served. Register in advance online at www.meet-dr-right.com or by calling 1-855-856-0319.

Delay the Disease

WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, offers Delay the Disease, a fitness class for those managing Parkinson’s disease, in the church gym, with instructor Jeannine Hartman CPT, ACE, Orthopedic Specialist ACE. Fall Session 1 is offered through Oct. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays ($40) or from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays ($35). Fall Session 2 will be offered Nov. 1-Dec. 20 (no class Nov. 22), from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays ($35) or from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays ($35). Register at 412-835-6630.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• Mosaic! Carnegies in Concert … Again, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. This benefit for the ACFL&MH will feature violin virtuoso and Director of Music Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, Monique Mead.

• Sample, Sip, and Smile, presented by Joan and Harry Hilewitz, 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 30. Enjoy wine tasting and light refreshments in support of HEARTH. There will also be an auction and raffle (cash only).

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

Bethel Park

• Pint-sized Pollocks, 10 a.m. Mondays, Oct. 1-22, for ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Young children will enhance their motor skills exploring with paints. Bring messy clothes and wipes. Each week will explore a different kind of homemade paint such as all-natural gel finger paints and natural-dye yogurt finger paints. Parents are encouraged to bring ingredients from home to share with others. Copies of paint recipes will be provided each week for creative play at home. Register.

• Detours and Designs Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 1-22, for grades 3-6. Students are encouraged to purchase “Detours and Designs” by Matt Fazio and Josh Malacki through Amazon or Barnes and Noble and bring it with them each week to class. The authors will be at the library on Oct. 22 to discuss the book and sign copies. Register.

• Tired of Saying “Huh”?, 2 p.m. Oct. 2, with a doctor from Hear USA. Learn about hearing loss and the available solutions. Register.

• Essential Skills for Teens, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 2-23, for grades 7 and up. Teens will learn basic skills and helpful tips that will help them survive in the real world, such as sewing on a button, balancing a checkbook, building a college resume and more. This is a four-part series. Register for each class individually.

• For All the Qi in China, 7 p.m. Oct. 4, presented by Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• Messy Mondays, 1 p.m. Oct. 1. Toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups will enjoy art and STEM activities once a month. Dress to get messy. Register.

• Ghosts and Legends of Western Pennsylvania, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3, with author and historian Thomas White. Registration appreciated.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Classic Movie Showings, 2 p.m. Sept. 28. Gregory Peck stars as Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, who defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge. Light refreshments. Registration appreciated.

• Coffee & Friends … An Informal Book Discussion, 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 3, at Coffee, etc. located at 3754 Willow Ave. Reader’s Choice: bring a thriller/horror/mystery book to share. First cup of coffee is on the library.

• Beginner Belly Dancing Classes, 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3, for all ages. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Registration is through PayPal with Amethyst by emailing her at pittsburghbellydance@gmail.com.

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

Coupon Basics, 6 p.m. Sept. 26. Cost is $5, prepaid. Registration required.

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

Green Tree

Friends of the Green Tree Public Library’s Annual Used Book Sale will be held Oct. 4-8, at the Green Tree Municipal Center, 10 West Manilla Ave., off the Parkway West. There will be a preview sale from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Admission is $5 per person at the door. The sale debuts to the general public on Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and continues on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a bag sale from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and another bag sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. The sale will include hardback, paperback and vintage books, music, DVDs, books on CD and more. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. For more information, contact Adaena Tray, library director, at 412-921-9292 or traya@einetwork.net.

For more, visit www.greentreelibrary.org.

Mt. Lebanon

• Recycling Awareness, 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Cost is $50 per person or $55 per couple and includes one 32-gallon recycling bin with lid. Register at prc.org/event-details/?ee=447.

• Senior Health Care, 1 p.m. Sept. 28, with Barbara A. Veazey, RN. This is the first of five sessions. Upcoming sessions are Oct. 5, 19, 26 and Nov. 2. Session 1 covers Social Security & Medicare: Benefits, Diagnostic Related Groups, Cost, Supplement Plans, Medigap, Advantage Plans and Drug Protection.

• Summer School in Slovakia, 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Sarah Francowic, the 2018 WPSCA scholarship recipient, will discuss her experiences at the summer language and culture classes at Cominius University in Bratislava.

• St. Augustine of Hippo and his Mistress, 1 p.m. Oct. 2, with Kathryn Bashaar, author of “The Saint’s Mistress.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the lecture.

• Lebo History Night, 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Topic: World War II: The Start of the European War and the U.S. Response – Part 2.

• Urban Forestry in Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Oct. 3. Joe Stavish of Tree Pittsburgh will discuss the meaning of Urban Forestry and future plans for Pittsburgh’s urban forest. He will also discuss trees – the environmental services they provide, their common stress issues, pests and diseases that attack trees, and general tree care.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• Sixth annual Fall Animal Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29. There will be animals available for adoption, a dog obedience training demonstration, a book reading, and samples and coupons from various vendors. Pet product donations for local shelters will be accepted in the lobby through the day of the fair. Do not bring pets to the fair.

• “Remembering Television in the 60s,” 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Register.

For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

LIBRARIES

Scott

• Leaf Etching, 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 27, for ages 4 and up. Explore leaves of local trees and make leaf art to take home. Supplies provided. Register.

• Hogwarts at the Library, 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 29, for grades 3-7. Register.

• Seasonal Arts & Crafts: Glam Gourds, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 3, for adults. All skill levels welcome. Supplies provided. Register.

• Garden Club for Adults, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3.

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

South Fayette

• After-school chess program, Mondays, for children in grades K-8. Beginners meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with experienced players meeting from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. This half-hour of instruction led by chess master Eric Berthoud will be followed by a half-hour of game play. Register online.

• Between Two Libraries Book Club, 11 a.m. Oct. 2. Discuss “Meet You in Hell” by Les Standiford. November’s book will be “The Lemon Tree” by Sandy Tolan. The November meeting will be at Bridgeville Public Library.

• Preschool Storytime with guest reader Jason Ortitay, 11 a.m. Oct. 4, for ages 4-6. PA House Rep. Ortitay will read and talk about our state, plus bring PA coloring books.

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

Upper St. Clair

• Drawing Concepts and Techniques, 2 p.m. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, with instructor James Sulkowski. This eight-week class will teach the student how to apply the drawing concepts and techniques of the great Masters, specifically from the mid-16th century (Renaissance) to the mid-17th century (Baroque) in Europe. Students will examine the basic elements of drawing, including Line, Value, Form and Composition. Specific drawing materials will be used, such as soft vine charcoal or willow charcoal and conte crayon on toned papers. Classes are free, but participants are responsible for their own supplies. Register.

• History Night, 1 p.m. Oct. 1. This discussion group meets at the Upper St Clair and Mt. Lebanon public libraries. Facilitated by history enthusiasts Glenn Flickinger and Scott Moore, this month’s topic is “The Start of the European War and the US Response, Part Two.” Register.

• Conversational Italian, 2 p.m. Oct. 2 and 16, with instructor Bruno Tambellini. The class meets every first and third Tuesday for lessons and practice in conversational Italian. Free. Register.

• Cozy Up with Books, a ladies’ group, meets at 10 a.m. Oct. 4. Discuss “A Long Way Home” by Saroo Brierley.

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

REUNIONS

SHHS Class of ’63

South Hills High School Class of 1963 will hold its 55-year reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28, at Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South in Bethel Park. For more information, contact Sandi (Esposito) Demas at 412-854-2740 or sandi.demas@yahoo.com.

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Medicare/ long-term care

A medicare and long-term care seminar will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 27, in Room 238 of The Bible Chapel, McMurray. For more information, visit biblechapel.org.

Babyccino

Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and tots that explores the elements of the six days of creation and the seventh day of rest, meets from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road, Mt. Lebanon. Upcoming classes include: Plants, Oct. 4; Space, Oct. 11; Fish and Birds, Oct. 18; Animals, Oct. 25; Man, Nov. 1; Shabbat, Nov. 8. Fee: $7 per class or $50 for the full session. Contact Mussie Rosenblum at mussie@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424, or visit www.chabadsh.com.

Financial Peace

WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 4-Dec. 6. Cost is $109 per individual or couple and includes a Financial Peace Membership Kit. Learn how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. For more information, call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200 or visit wroc.westminster-church.org.

Recycling/composting

The Pennsylvania Resources Council will offer a vermicomposting workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 14, at South Park Buffalo Inn. Try indoor composting with red wiggler worms. Build a complete vermiculture system to take home at the end of the workshop. Course fee includes 90 minutes of instruction plus a complete vermiculture system. Cost is $70 per person or $75 per couple (includes one compost box with worms). To preregister required, visit www.prc.org/programs or call 412-488-7490 ext. 226.

Fitness classes

WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, offers fitness classes in September, including: Aerobics and Strength Training, Barre – Pilates Fusion, Flow Yoga, Total Body Sculpt and Zumba. Classes range from beginner to advanced and are held in the full-sized gym or fitness room. For more information and registration, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200.