What’s Happening – Week of Dec. 18
BOOK SALE
The Peters Township public library, located on East McMurray Road, is holding its holiday book sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until Dec. 23. The main lobby will feature used books, media and holiday favorites for purchase. For more information, call 724-941-9430.
CHANUKAH EVENT
The South Hills Lights Glow in the Dark community wide Chanukah event will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Dormont pool parking lot. In addition to the lighting of a giant Menorah, there will be music, face painting, glow-in-the-dark tent donuts, gelt drop and a Chanukah raffle for $18. Registration is encouraged. Visit www.chabadsh.com to sign up.
AUP CLUB
The Association of University People (AUP) will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Bella’s on Fort Couch, located at 91 Fort Couch Rd. RSVP to 412-862-7861 or email nl.hokaj@gmail.com. The group is open to singles, ages 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates. The group meets monthly for dinners, social events and gatherings such as concerts and wine tastings. Call 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com for more details on the club.
CHABAD LUNCH
A Chanukah seniors luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at Chabad of the South Hills, located at 1701 McFarland Rd. in Mt. Lebanon. In addition to the holiday program, there will be hot latkes and raffle prizes. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible. Call 412-278-2658 or email: barb@chabadsh.com to pre register.
HOLIDAY KICKOFF
A winter break kickoff celebration will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Peters Township library, located on East McMurray Road. Patrons can get a photo with Pittsburgh Penguins mascot Iceberg between 1 and 2 p.m. There will be holiday movies to view in the Teen Room. Crafts can be made in the multipurpose room. There will be free books to keep or check out books and movies for the holiday break. Each person who checks out five or more items will receive a ticket to win a prize basket. No registration is necessary. Call 724-941-9430 for more details.
PT LIBRARY
A Noon Year’s Eve Party will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Peters Township Public Library, located at 616 East McMurray Rd. Adults, kids, and party-goers of all ages are welcome to play bingo, make a craft, enjoy party snacks, and help count down to 12 p.m. Registration is required at ptlib.org/noon. Call 724-941-9430 for more details.
PRIME STAGE
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad will be presented every two days until Jan. 29 at the New Hazlett Theater located at 6 Allegheny Square. Tickets are $24. Email bpierce1107@gmail.com or call 724-612-0265 for more information or visit: https://primestage.com/events/harriet-tubman/.
AARP MEETS
The AARP Chapter 3016 meets every second Thursday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church located at 1146 Greentree Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone over 55 can attend. With 270 members, the club offers travel, programs, picnics, pancake brunches, socials and a holiday party. Call 412-563-3961 for more information.
WEIGHT LOSS
The Take Pounds off Sensible Chapter 475 of Carnegie meets year-round at the Carnegie United Methodist Church located at 415 Washington Ave. Cost is $5 per month. Weigh-in is at 3:30 p.m. Class follows from 4 to 5 p.m. Call 412-818-7489 for more details.