What’s Happening Week of Oct. 11
South Hills Coin Club
The next monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave.
The program will be on Mercury dimes, which were struck by the U.S. Mint from 1916 to 1946, prior to replacement by coins bearing the likeness of Franklin Roosevelt.
All members and the general public are invited. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership.
For more information, call 724-984-6611.
Trunk or Treat
A drive-through Trunk or Treat event is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in the upper parking lot near shelters 1, 2 and 3 in Peterswood Park, Peters Township.
The event is for children ages 10 or younger, who are encouraged to wear costumes. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 14 or until all scheduled spaces are filled. Call 724-942-5000 to reserve your time.
Indoor flea market
Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie, is hosting an indoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17. The market will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday prior to reopening for a bag sale.
Masks and social distancing are required. For more information, call Joyce at 412-276-0366.
Bethel Woman’s Club
The Bethel Woman’s Club meets Oct. 21 at the South Hills Elks Lodge, 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park.
A social gathering at 11:30 a.m. will be followed by lunch at noon. The program features Christine Macintosh, Bethel Park Public Library director, speaking about “Women’s Undergarments of the Past.”
All South Hills women are invited to attend. For information about reservations, call Pat at 412-831-1861. Checks for the luncheon must be received no later than Oct. 16.
Sarris candy bars will be available, with profits benefiting Meals On Wheels and South Hills Interfaith Movement.
BP Halloween events
The municipality of Bethel Park will hold a “Spooktacular Parade” from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 31 and trick-or-treating from 6 to 8.
The parade will feature emergency vehicles and antique cars, along with candy and surprises for kids in the community. The event is being held in partnership with the Bethel Park Community Foundation.
Residents wishing to participate in trick-or-treating should turn their porch lights on. Those not wanting to participate can leave their porch lights off. Those participating in trick-or-treating are being encouraged to socially distance and wear a mask.
The municipality also is holding a Halloween decorating contest for Bethel Park residents. Judging will be from Oct. 23 through Nov. 1. One winner will be declared in each ward.
For more information, visit www.bethelpark.net or visit the Municipality of Bethel Park Facebook page.
Arts and crafts show
The Upper St Clair League of Arts will present its annual arts and crafts show from Nov. 5-10 at the Upper St. Clair Activity Center, 1770 McLaughlin Run Road.
Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Monday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday.
Social distancing and masks required. Part of the proceeds go toward an art scholarship for an Upper St. Clair student.
Veterans Day service
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will hold its annual Veterans Day Memorial Service at noon Nov. 11 at the South Park nursing war memorials on Corrigan Drive. All military nurses will be remembered with a wreath placed at the monuments.
The program will include the Rev. Jon Brzek, retired U.S. Navy command chaplain; Clarence Hopson, deputy director of recreation for Allegheny County Parks; and bagpiper Bradley Wilson.
The public is welcome. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.
TOPS meeting in Carnegie
Chapter 475 of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Carnegie United Methodist Church, 415 Washington Ave.
Weigh-ins take place from 3:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 per month. Anyone who is interested may call Frances at 412-818-7489.