Mar 3, 2019 7 min read

CLUBS

Scholarship available

The Bethel Woman’s Club will award a $3,000 scholarship to a deserving Bethel Park High School senior in May. Applications are available in the counselor’s office at the high school.

WBN

The Women’s Business Network-South Chapter announces the following upcoming meetings: South Hills Chapter, 8 a.m. March 7, Sylvan Learning Center, 100 Siena Drive, Upper St. Clair, with questions to Lyndsey Phillis at 412-607-9853; McMurray Chapter, 8:30 a.m. March 6, Bowling Alley at the Meadows, Racetrack Road, Washington, with questions to Sallie Dunn at 724-503-4500.

Garden club

Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. March 7, at St. David’s Anglican Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Venetia, for lunch and a program. Arborist representative Gannon Boone of Bartlett Tree Experts will speak about common things that cause the demise of trees.

Bethel Art Guild

The Bethel Art Guild will meet at noon on March 7, at the Bethel Park Community Center. Guest speaker will be Pittsburgh water colorist Frank Webb. Additionally, the Spring Art Show at The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon runs through March 10.

FUNDRAISERS

Community basketball

The Bethel Park Police Department, Pittsburgh Steelers football team and Allstate Insurance Company will hold a community basketball game at Bethel Park High School on March 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Prior to the game, Allstate will present a $5,000 donation to the Bethel Park Community Foundation, to support the BPPD Community Resource and Education Fund. Pittsburgh Steelers will be available for autographs during halftime.

HAPPENINGS

IRS Q&A

Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will offer the free event “IRS Q&A – Know how the new tax laws affect your business” from 8 to 9 a.m. March 6, in the chamber’s Conference Center located at 1061 Waterdam Plaza, Suite 210, McMurray. Learn about recent changes to the IRS code regarding businesses. Space is limited so reservations are required prior to March 4 at www.ptcoc.org.

Documentary screening

The Senator John Heinz History Center will host the premiere of “The Rock,” a documentary about the life and legacy of Therese Rocco, from 7 to 9 p.m. March 7. During her career with the Pittsburgh Police Department, Rocco became one of America’s first female assistant police chiefs and the first in Pittsburgh. The program is free. Advance registration is encouraged at www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events.

High school musical

Upper St. Clair High School’s Performing Arts Department will present “Hello, Dolly!” March 7-9, in the school’s theatre. Directed by Larry Cervi, the curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. March 8 and 9. Family Night, with a 6:30 p.m. show time, is set for March 7. Tickets at $15 for adults and $5 for students are on sale now at www.usctheater.org. The box office is open for in-person ticket sales during the following days/times: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings (one hour prior to showtime). Tickets for all shows can be picked up on any of the performance days. Admission for USC senior citizens is free with a USC Gold Card. Gold Card holders must obtain their free theater tickets in person at the box office.

Mads from MSTK3

Jump Cut Theater welcomes Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu for fun in the same style as their classic TV series. There will be two shows, March 7 and 8, at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night. The film screens at 8. A Q&A with Frank and Trace will follow. Tickets at $25 include general admission, meet and greet event, photos and autographs. Free parking is available in the library lot or on Main Street after 5 p.m. The library offers shuttle service. To purchase tickets, visit www.jumpcuttheater.org.

Purim event

Purim in the ‘Burgh-Celebrating Pittsburgh Pride will be held on March 21 at the South Hills Jewish Community Center. There will be a Megillah reading at 4:30 p.m. Activities beginning at 5 include the Pittsburgh Zoomobile, Silk Screen Painting with the Children’s Museum, Quarterback Challenge football toss and Hamantash baking. A sit-down dinner will begin at 5:45. Cost is $10 per person or $18 per family. RSVP before March 7 at www.chabadsh.com, Mussie@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424. The event is co-sponsored by Chabad of the South Hills and South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh.

Wind symphony

The Bible Chapel, McMurray, will present Liberty University Wind Symphony at 6 p.m. March 10. Admission is free. For details, call 724-941-8990 or visit biblechapel.org.

LIBRARIES

Andrew Carnegie

• Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. March 4, in the Studio. Reading, games and a cake for school-age children.

• Show Me How … Life Skills, 7 to 8 p.m. March 4, for adults and older teens. This month’s focus is on all things job related.

• Getting Started with Textiles: Knitting, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 6, for ages 10 and up.

• 2nd Saturday Civil War Series: “Honorable Scars: The American Civil War Invalid Corps” (later known as the “Veteran Reserve Corps.”), 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 9. Free.

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

Bethel Park

• Introduction to Selling on eBay, 7 p.m. March 6. Register.

• An Introduction to Reiki, 7 p.m. March 7. Register.

• Spiritual Book Talks: author Harold Klemp, 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, March through June, “Art of Spiritual Dreaming”; 1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month, March through April, “The Call of Soul.” Register.

• Trivia Night, 6 p.m. March 8, for grades 7 and up. Register.

• American Girl Tea Party, 2 p.m. March 10. Spaces is limited. Purchase a pair of tickets for $25; additional tickets are $10 each.

• We’re All Works of Art, 7 p.m. March 11, for grades 3 and 4. Register.

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

Bridgeville

American Girl Book Club, 6:30 p.m. March 7, for girls in grades 2-5. Register.

For more, visit bridgevillelibrary.org.

Frank Sarris

• Family Night: Paczki, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 5.

• Super Science, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. March 7, for ages 3-7 and 8-13. Theme: Electric Circuit. Registration required.

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

Mt. Lebanon

• Brightness and Balance in the Winter Months, 1 p.m. March 5. Learn the benefits of yoga and Ayurveda.

• First Time Home Buyers: Learn the Do’s and Dont’s, 7 p.m. March 6

• Cook Vibrations with Lee Robinson, 2 p.m. March 10. An interactive, live jazz music performance for families with children ages 5 and up.

• 40 Smart Marketing Things You Can Do for Under $500, 7 p.m. March 11. Register at Pittsburgh.score.org.

For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Peters

• Recycled Tech Crafternoon, 3 to 5 p.m. March 5, for grade 6 and up

• Tissue Paper Collage and Acrylic Painting, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 5-26, for ages 6 ½ to 13. Cost is $20 plus supplies. Register.

• The Gallery Opening Reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 7. This photography exhibit by Peters Township High School students will be open during library hours, through March 21.

For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

Scott

• Cult Movie Classic Series: “African Queen,” 1 to 3 p.m. March 5, for adults. Register online.

• Seasonal Arts & Crafts: Button Tree, 3:30 to 5 p.m. March 6, for adults. Supplies provided. Come anytime. Register online.

• Adult Color Time, 2 to 3 p.m. March 8 and 22. Supplies provided.

• Conversation Salon for Adults, 1 to 3 p.m. March 11.

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

South Fayette

South Fayette Township Library Silver Anniversary Celebration, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9, at the Sygan SNPJ Lodge.

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

Upper St. Clair

• Cozy Up with Books, a ladies’ book discussion group, 10 a.m. March 7. Discuss “In the Midst of Winter” by Isabel Allende.

• The Crash and the Great Depression, 7 p.m. March 7, with historian Todd DePastino. Register.

• Adult Gaming Day and Night, 1 to 5 p.m. March 9 and 7 p.m. March 11. Register.

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

SUPPORT GROUP

GriefShare

The Bible Chapel, McMurray, will offer GriefShare from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 7-May 23. For more information, visit biblechapel.org.