Nov 3, 2019 17 min read

‘Let Your Voice Be Heard!’

Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will host “Let Your Voice Be Heard! Women’s Series Part 3” from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 at Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South, 164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park.

At 8:15 is a panel discussion with Washington County Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughan; state Sen. Pam Iovino, D-Mt. Lebanon; and Dana Brown, who serves on Gov. Tom Wolf’s Pennsylvania Commission for Women.

Featured speakers later in the morning are state Rep. Natalie Mihalek, R-Upper St. Clair; Karen Passieu, a licensed insurance advocate and integral part of Ministries, which offers a voice and resources for those diagnosed with a mental illness; and Laural Ziemba, director of public affairs for Range Resources, which is presenting the event.

For more information, visit www.peterstownshipchamber.com.

Holiday grief program

“Dealing With Grief Through the Holidays” will be presented from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Nov. 11 in LeGras Hall at St. Louise de Marillac Church, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair. A speaker from Three Rivers Hospice will present the program, which includes an opportunity for questions and answers. RSVP to Sister Faith by Nov. 4 at 412-833-1240 or sfaith@stlouisedemarillac.org.

Raising Kids program

The Upper St. Clair Parent Teacher Council Wellness Committee will host author Michele Borba on Nov. 11 for in-service teacher training and a community presentation. The free program, “Unselfie: Raising Caring, Successful Kids In a Plugged-in, Trophy-driven World,” is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Upper St. Clair High School Theater. The event is in collaboration with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Nursery School in Mt. Lebanon, the Upper St. Clair Youth Steering Committee and Upper St. Clair School Board and superintendent’s office, with a grant from the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair.

South Hills Women’s Club

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at 50 Vanadium Road, Bridgeville. Tammy Hepps will share her usable history regarding genealogy to help others research and apply genealogy to their personal histories and their communities. Those interested in attending should call Sue at 412-257-1057.

Veterans Day ceremony at USC

Upper St. Clair will hold its annual Veterans’ Day observance at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Veterans Monument Park at 1820 McLaughlin Run Road. The event, which is open to all veterans and residents of all communities, is hosted by the USC Veterans Park Committee, and USC township and school district.

Chabad Senior Lunch

A lunch for senior citizens is scheduled for noon Nov. 12 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road, Mt. Lebanon. Age Well Pittsburgh will present “Aging Better and Safer.” A $5 donation is suggested. For more information and to register, call 412-278-2658.

‘Lewis and Clark’ presentation

The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Friendship Village. Gary Augustine, historian and popular speaker, will present his program, “Lewis and Clark in the Rockies.” In researching and writing this program, Augustine and his wife followed in the footsteps from Pittsburgh that Lewis and Clark did in that original, famous trip. For more information, please call Pat at 412-833-3034.

Women’s Business Network meetings

Area meetings of the Women’s Business Network, open to local women professionals and entrepreneurs, are scheduled:

• The McMurray chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Meadows Bowling Lanes, 210 Racetrack Road, North Strabane Township. The next meeting is Nov. 20. Contact Rachelle Hudak at 412-997-4766.

• The Washington chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Point Drive, South Strabane Township. The next meeting is Nov. 13, and there is no meeting Nov. 27. Contact Vicki Pinkney at 724-909-7032.

• The Mt. Lebanon chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at Panera Bread, 1500 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. November meetings are on Nov. 12 and 26. Contact Marlene Will-Knapp at 412-833-9279.

• The South Hills chapter meets at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursdays at Sylvan Learning Center, 100 Siena Drive, Upper St Clair. The next meeting is Nov. 21. Contact Kim Spierto at 412-831-7876.

The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. For more information, visit www.wbninc.com.

Courses offered

A six-week series, “Worrier to Warrior: Jewish Secrets to Feeling Good, However You Feel,” starts Nov. 12, presented by Chabad of the South Hills.

Mined from the teachings of the Torah and contemporary psychology, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute course takes a fresh approach to the battle against bad feelings, providing realistic spiritual mechanisms for remaining upbeat no matter what life brings.

The course sill be offered from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the South Hills Jewish Community Center, 345 Kane Blvd., Scott Township, and also from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays, starting Nov. 17, at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road, Mt. Lebanon.

For more information, call 412-344-2424 or email rabbi@chabadsh.com.

Photojournalism program

“How to Photograph People” will be the program presented by retired photojournalist, Jim McNutt at the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Camera Club meeting at 7:15 p.m. Nov. 13 at Peters Township Public Library.

McNutt spent 46 years with the Observer-Reporter photographing people. He will show some of his photography over the years and how he worked with people to get the best pictures possible, how to light the subject with natural light and avoiding using a flash, and how to approach people the photographer would like to photograph.

Club members are encouraged to bring their cameras. McNutt will work with them as they photograph a model by window light.

The meeting is open to the public.

ACA enrollment event

State Sen. Pam Iovino, D-Mt. Lebanon, is hosting two Affordable Care Insurance Enrollment events. Specialists will be onsite to help with the purchase health insurance through the federal individual marketplace. Please bring your W-2 or pay stub and a government-issued photo identification.

The event will also offer flu shots (free with insurance), prescription drug take backs, handicapped placard applications, birth certificate applications, notary services, Port Authority Senior Connect Card applications and information about the state’s Real ID program.

There are two options to attend: 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Sewickley Valley YMCA, 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, and 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Whitehall Community Room, 100 Borough Park Drive.

Call Iovino’s office at 412-788-2967 for more information.

parent/guardian training night

Bethel Park School District will host a special services parent/guardian training night from 7 to 8:30 Nov. 13 in the community room of the administration building, 301 Church Road.

The evening’s topic will be “A Focus on Mental Health Supports and Services in Bethel Park School District,” and will include a panel comprised of the district’s interagency partners, who will discuss the mental health supports available in the district.

A question-and-answer session will follow the panel presentation.

The event is free and open to all Bethel Park School District parents/guardians and staff members. Those who are interested in attending should call 412-854-8735 so there are enough handout materials available for all in attendance. Light refreshments will be served.

Hilltoppers of Scott to meet

The Hilltoppers of Scott Township, a senior citizens group, will meet Nov. 13 at Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church, 1630 Greentree Road, Scott Township. Doors open at 11 a.m. for fellowship. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat at noon. Beverage will be provided. The Mary and Ken Duo will perform contemporary and pop music favorites, as well as jazz and Ragtime. Visitors and new members are welcome. For more information, call 412-341-8640.

Dinner for a Dollar

Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Road, Bethel Park, will be holding dinner for a dollar from 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 14. Spaghetti, bread and rolls, fresh garden salad and dessert will be served. The church accepts donations of $1 per person or $3 per family. The donation is not required. No reservations needed. No take out will be available. For any questions or volunteer requests, call Janet at Janet at 412-805-7194.

Shabbat of Unity, Life and Light

“Shabbat of Unity, Life and Light: Community Friday Night Dinner Honoring the Yahrzeit of Our 11 Brothers and Sisters” is at 5:30 Nov. 15 at Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road, Mt. Lebanon.

Special guest at the dinner, which honors the victims of the Tree of Life Congregation, is psychologist Sharon Saul. A special program will be presented for children.

Cost is $18 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under, with a $54 family maxiumum. Please RSVP before Nov. 13 to batya@chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424.

‘The Music Man’

The Heritage Players will present Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” on Nov. 15-17 and 22-24 at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 2:30. Tickets are $15 at the door or online at www.heritageplayers.org. For more information, call 412-254-4633.

breakfast fundraiser

Boy Scout Troop 2 will be holding its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 740 Washington Ave., Bridgeville, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets are $6 for the general public, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for children under 5. Meal includes all you can eat pancakes and sausage. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Senior luncheon and movie matinee

Mt. Lebanon Recreation’s senior luncheon and movie matinee is scheduled for Nov. 19 on the second floor of the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center.

Bingo with prizes is at 11 a.m. Hot lunch buffet with 50/50 raffle is at noon, and the movie is from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Senior adults and their adult guests are invited. Mt. Lebanon residency not required. Please bring a canned good for a food bank donation.

Please preregister. Walk-ins are not encouraged and will only be accepted if space permits. Fee is $7, due the Friday before the luncheon. A late fee is charged.

The event is sponsored by the Pines of Mt. Lebanon. Call 412-343-3409 for more information.

Farm to Table Harvest Tasting

Farm to Table Western PA and Buy Fresh Buy Local are hosting a Farm to Table Harvest Tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon.

The event features samples from local and regional vendors, including farms, breweries and wineries. Guests can also purchase local items and enjoy music. Tickets are $20 in advance for adults and $10 for children, available at farmtotablepa.com/events. General admission tickets will be available at the door for $25 for adults and $15 for children.

Farm to Table Western PA and Farm to Table Buy Local conduct business-to-business events, Lunch and Learns, cooking demonstrations, local tastings, farmers’ market tastings and student assemblies. For more information, visit farmtotablepa.com.

South Park Oldies Dance

Friends of South Park will host an oldies dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 16 in the park’s Home Economics Building, behind the Allegeny County Police Station. Cost is $30 per person and includes a full catered dinner by Cyd West. For tickets, contact Sharon Adams at sadams6528@verizon.net or 412-897-2403, or visit www.southparkfriends.org.

Nurses club to meet

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 am Nov. 19 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road, Bethel Park. David von Hofen is scheduled to speak at the event and will present the topic, “Update on Parkinson’s Disease.” All registered nurses are welcome to attend. For more information, call Linda at 412-882-6114.

Bethel Woman’s Club meets

The Bethel Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting on Nov. 20 at the South Hills Elks Lodge, 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park. Social gathering begins at 11:30. Lunch is served at noon. For reservation information, call Pat at 412-831-1861. Luncheon payments must be received by Nov. 15.

Guest speaker is Rose Gantner, who served as a Donut Dolly to the troops in Vietnam. Bill Haberthur of the Bethel Park Historical Society will be presented with a $10,000 check to fund the restoration of a classroom in the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center. Sarris candy bars will be available with profits benefitting Meals on Wheels and SHIM. All women in the South Hills are eligible to attend.

U.S. Air Force Band Concert

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Upper St. Clair High School theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road. The concert is open to the public.

John Seybert, Upper St. Clair School District’s performing arts curriculum leader, will serve as a guest conductor, and members of the high school band will perform alongside the Air Force band.

The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band is comprised of more than 40 professional airmen-musicians who tour regularly with a variety of renditions of orchestral classics, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards, movie music and patriotic favorites.

For more information about the concert, contact Master Sgt. Ryan Heseltine at 757-225-3295, or visit www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil.

USC PTC open mic

The Upper St. Clair Parent Teacher Council will host its semiannual Open Mic at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Boyce Middle School theater. The focus for the evening will be on student wellness. For more information about PTC Open Mics, contact Kerstin Goodworth, PTC vice-president and Open Mic committee chairperson, at kerstinmayr@hotmail.com.

Kindergarten Meet & Greet

St. Elizabeth Elementary School will hold a Kindergarten Meet & Greet for parents looking to send their children to kindergarten. Come to St. Elizabeth Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 45 to meet with Mrs. Lisa Jarosh. Parents will receive a brief overview of the kindergarten curriculum. This is a parent-only meeting. The children will have an opportunity to visit the classroom and meet with Mrs. Jarosh in January. For more information, email Jarosh at ljarsoh@st-elizabeth.org.

Retired Men Meet

The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group invites retirees to its lunch at noon Nov. 21 at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road in Pleasant Hills. Following lunch, the Thomas Jefferson High School acappella choir will perform seasonal songs under the direction of Julia Lucia. The cost for lunch is $8 and payable at the door. Please reserve your lunch by calling the church office at 412-655-2000, option 0.

Christmas drop-off

Crossroads Ministries again will serve as a local drop-off site for this year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox distribution project. Now in its 26th year, Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, has collected shoeboxes filled with gifts for children ranging in age from 2 to 14. The shoeboxes are delivered to children in need in the United States and around the world.

Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Drive, Finleyville.

National Collection Week this year is Monday, Nov. 18, through Monday, Nov. 25. Collection hours at Crossroads are Monday, Nov. 18 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 19 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 20 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 21 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 24 – noon to 4 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Last year churches and community organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania gathered 19,690 shoeboxes. For more information on Crossroads Ministries’ collection program, please call the church office at 724-348-1620.

Holiday social event in Peters

Peters Creek Historical Society is inviting members and guests to a holiday social event at 6 p.m. Nov. 25 in the social room of Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road, Venetia. Covered dishes and hors d’oeuvres brought by members will be served.

The society’s holiday gathering of food and fellowship is a prelude to the annual December “Soup and Stroll” from noon to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the historic Enoch Wright House, Museum of Westward Expansion, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia. A soup supper with homemade soup and desserts, artisan bread and beverage will be served in the festive ambiance of the 19th C Wright House, headquarters of the society.

An invitation to stroll through the house, mining room, Father Christmas and log cabin is extended to all who visit. For additional information visit www.peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org; 724-746-3203 or 724-348-6406.

Holiday Fundraiser for Angel Ridge Animal Rescue

There will be a holiday fundraiser for Angel Ridge Animal Rescue at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair, from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 1.

There will be a book reading and signing of “Wilson & Bella’s Christmas Wish!” – written and illustrated by award-winning author Susan Castriota – that follows Wilson, the adopted poodle, and his dog friend Bella on their quest to find a foster home for their friend Holly, a very special shelter dog.

Autographed books available for purchase, 2020 lottery calendars, gift basket raffle and “Real Life Rescue” greeting cards for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from every sale benefits Angel Ridge Animal Rescue Meet adoptable dogs from Angel Ridge Animal Rescue. Admission is free and open to the public. Bring a food donation for Angel Ridge Animal Rescue and receive a Wilson Gift Basket raffle ticket.

Canon-McMillan reunion

Canon-McMillan High School Class of 1999 is holding a 20-year reunion at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the SNPJ Lodge 138 in Strabane. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options available), dessert, non-alcoholic beverages and live music by ’90s cover band Pixelated. Cash bar. For tickets, visit https://cm1999.ticketbud.com/20-year-reunion. For more information, email Katie Green at kmavrich@yahoo.com.

Scholarship fundraiser

A fundraiser to benefit the Scott Beynon Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Library Volunteer Fire Hall when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Arizona Cardinals. Tickets are $50 for adults, $60 at the door and $20 for Children 10 and under. Includes pre-game snacks, dinner by Cyd West Comfort Catering, beer and mixers. BYOB. Tickets are available at Evey Hardware, Beynon’s Service Center or by calling Ann Henney at 412-576-1932. Tickets will be sold for basket and TV raffles at the event. Funds will be used for a student pursuing continuing education in automotive technology.

Adult Interest Center

The Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, began its 45th year of operation in September. The center, which is open to people ages 55 and older, meets at 11 a.m. Fridays in the church’s fellowship hall. Entertainment is featured, with an optional catered lunch for $7.

The schedule includes:

Fitness for 55-plus

Fitness classes for adults 55 and older are scheduled at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair:

Strong Bodies – Strong Bones, 9 to 9:50 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 18. Cost is $65;

Arthritis Foundation exercise, 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Mondays and 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 18. Cost is $40 for Mondays and $35 for Wednesdays;

Tai chi, 11:15 to noon Wednesdays through Dec. 18. Cost is $65.

For more information, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630, extension 200.

Safe driving class

South Fayette Township Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Seniors for Safe Driving class at 5 p.m. Dec. 3 at the South Fayette Senior Center at 515 Millers Run Road. It is approved by PennDOT and designed for drivers ages 55 and older. There’s no exam, and there is only classroom instruction. No on-the-road driving is required. Participants can receive a 5 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, as mandated by Pennsylvania state law

Registration is available by calling 800-559-4880, by going online to www.seniorsforsafedriving.com or by signing up at the South Fayette Township Building, also located at 515 Millers Run Road.

McMurray Lions sale

The McMurray Lions Club is selling Koeze Nut products, including as cashews, mixed nuts, chocolates, caramel crunch and more. Proceeds go directly to help local Lions charities.

For a complete listing of products and pricing, visit www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/mcmurray/.