Feb 3, 2019 6 min read

CHILDCARE

Open house/registration

St. Valentine Preschool, Bethel Park, will hold an open house/registration from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 10, for 2-, 3- and 4-year-old children. For more information, call 412-835-5539.

CLUBS

AUP

The Association of University People is looking for single, four-year college graduates over 50 to participate in monthly dinners and social gatherings. Upcoming events include: Feb. 6 – Happy Hour at Bonefish Grill in Upper St. Clair, 4 to 6 p.m., RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957; Feb. 8 and 22 – Scrabble at The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon (near Anthropologie), 1 p.m., RSVP to Rina at 412-341-8009; Feb. 10 – Brunch at noon at The Grand Concourse Restaurant at Station Square, RSVP to Liv at 412-580-3957 (no walk-ins).

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network South chapters meet monthly. McMurray Chapter — 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6, The Bowling Alley at the Meadows, Washington. Call Sallie Dunn at 724-503-4500. South Hills Chapter – 8 a.m. Feb. 7, Whole Foods at Siena Drive in Upper St. Clair. Call Lyndsey Phillis at 412-607-9853.

Bethel Art Guild

The Bethel Art Guild will meet at noon on Feb. 7, at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. After a light lunch and business meeting, there will be a hands-on slate painting workshop. Bring acrylic brushes and paint; the slate and some paint will be provided.

Alpha Omega Masters

Alpha Omega Masters will hold a breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. Feb. 7, at the home of Pat Brown. Bring patches for quilting. On Feb. 12, the group will meet at 11 a.m. at Pasta II. The Valentine Queen will be announced at this meeting.

Female veterans

Women’s Army Corp Veterans’ Association — Army Women United in Pittsburgh Keystone Chapter 120 will meet at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh. Currently members include service women from both the Army and Navy. Plans will be discussed for the Female Veterans Retreat in March. The group will also work on the Greeting Card project for overseas soldiers. For more information, call Vickie at 412-319-7761. For ride sharing from the South Hills, call Chris at 412-833-1452.

Coin club

The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 8 p.m. Feb. 12, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

HAPPENINGS

Open mic

Wanted: musicians, songwriters and poets to participate in Artists at Atonement Open Mic set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 10, at the Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie. BYOB. Performers: come 20 minutes early to sign up.

Chinese New Year

The Pittsburgh Chinese Academy of the South Hills will hold its annual Chinese New Year Celebration beginning at 2 p.m. Feb. 10, at Center Presbyterian Church, McMurray. After a performance there will be dinner, games and raffles. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids and can be purchased at the door or in advance by emailing principal@pittsburghchineseacademy.org.

Urban League Sunday

The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host the 33rd Annual Urban League Sunday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh. There will be music by Dr. Alton Merrell and Impact, a gospel jazz ensemble, with a reception to follow. Free.

HEALTH

Essential oils

Learn about doTERRA CPTG Essential Oils & Products for Natural Health Solutions each Wednesday. Free introductory classes are offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Physical Therapy Center, 1699 Washington Road, Bethel Park. Feb. 6 — Essential Oils for Immune Support. To register, contact Deb Bosco at 724-713-6217 or bosco.deb@gmail.com.

• Make DIY natural beauty/healthcare items using doTERRA Essential Oils. Feb. 9 – Valentine’s Make and Take (and Decorate) for kids and parents, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Project is hand sanitizer and/or perfume/cologne roller. Free to register, with a $5 minimum cost for each DIY. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/deborah-bosco-12925966798.

Blood drive

Spencer Family YMCA, Bethel Park, will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11, in the community room. To make an appointment, visit Vitalant.org and use code C43003, or call Kathy at 412-209-7622.

Diabetes prevention

Spencer Family YMCA, Bethel Park, offer a Diabetes Prevention Program from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 13. A 3-month membership to the Y is included. This is a year-long program that teaches healthier eating, physical activity and other behavior changes. For more information, visit www.pittsburghymca.org or call Vince at 412-347-6466 to apply.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• Getting Started with Textiles, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and 27.

• 2nd Saturday Civil War Lecture, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Topic: “The Meading and Legacy of Gettysburg.” Free.

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

Bethel Park

• Breakout Games, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, for grades 5 and 6. Register.

• Cootie Catcher Origami, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5, for grades 3 and 4. Register.

• 3D Faces, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12, for grades 5 and 6. Register.

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

Bridgeville

• American Girl Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, for girls in grades 2-5. Register.

• 21+ BYOB Game Night, 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 9. Bring a valid photo ID. Registration appreciated.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Castle Shannon

• Monthly Book Discussion Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Discuss “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks.

• Valentine’s Day Party, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12

For more, visit castleshannonlibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

Teen Advisory Board, 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 4, for grades 7-12.

Register at 724-745-1308. www.franksarrislibrary.org.

Mt. Lebanon

• Career Workshop Series: LinkedIn, 1 p.m. Feb. 7

• Basic Fitness and Nutrition Series, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8. Topic: Supermarket Sweep.

• Art Expressions: Book Hospital, 2 p.m. Feb. 10, for ages 3 and older and their families.

• Clair Schuchman Landscape Series, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Register for this three-part series.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Scott

• Seasonal Arts & Crafts: Painted Pot Valentine Centerpiece, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 6, for adults. Register.

• Adult Painting Class: Create a Dove, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 9. A $5 donation to benefit the library is requested. Register.

• Homemade Valentines, 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 11, for children of all ages. Register.

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

South Fayette

• Preschool STEAM: Science Sprouts, 1 p.m. Feb. 5, for ages 3 ½ to pre-K with a caregiver. Theme: Light and Shadow. Register for this four-week series.

• Declutter in 2019, 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Register for part 2 of this series.

• Valentine Floral Arrangement Class, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9. Cost is $15 per person. Register and pay at the circulation desk.

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

Upper St. Clair

• Chinese New Year Celebration, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, for K-grade 5. Register at twpusc.libcal.com.

• Turkish Marbling, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Cost is $10 per person. Register.

• Vintage Radio Players, 2 p.m. Feb. 12. Read classic scripts and perform. Email evansw@einetwork.net.

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

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Jr. Chemists

Peters Township Recreation Center will offer Jr. Chemists from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, for children ages 2-6. Cost: $70 (members), $105 (non-members). To register, call 724-942-5000.

Chocolate/holistic healing

Peters Township Recreation Center will offer a Chocolate & Ayurveda Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 9. Bring a yoga mat or towel, pen and paper, water, and wear comfortable clothing. Cost: $25 (members), $38 (non-members). To register, call 724-942-5000.