What’s Happening — Week of Jan. 1
ELVIS EVENT
A coffee and conversation event will be held for ages 55 and over to celebrate the birthday of Elvis Presley from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 9 in the multipurpose room of the Peters Township Community Recreation Center. Participants will listen to music from the “King of Rock and Roll” while enjoying coffee, snacks and talk. Fee is $5 ($8 non-members). Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is Jan. 6.
STEM DAY
The Bethel Park Library will host a family STEM day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for all ages but children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 412-835-2207 to register or for more information.
WOOD WORK
The Peters Township Recreation Center will conduct a ladies night event where participants create a rustic, one-of-a-kind heart wood frame. Ages 18 and over can attend the craft-making session to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 11 in the multipurpose room of the community center. Fee is $10 ($15 for non-members). Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is Jan. 6.
TWEEN NIGHT
The Peters Township Recreation Center will hold a night of socializing, playing gym games and making crafts for ages 9 to 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the community center located on Meredith Drive in Venetia. Fee is $5 ($8 for non-members). Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is Jan. 11.
SNOW BABIES
Ages 7 to 11 can create two different baby Arctic animals by using a painting technique and paper during a Creative Kids event being held from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Peters Township Recreation Center. Fee is $5 ($8 for non-members). Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is noon on Jan. 13.
POPPIN’ FOR POPCORN
National Popcorn Day is Jan. 19 and in honor of the event the Peters Township Recreation Center will feature activities for ages 3 to 5. From 2 to 3 p.m. children accompanied by an adult can play games and enjoy a popcorn bar. Fee is $5 ($8 for non-members). Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is Jan. 17.
SHWC MEET
The South Hill’s Women’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Scott Park Lodge in Scott Township. Following the monthly meeting, members will participate in a “Night of Fun.” New members are welcome. To join or for more information about the organization call 412-953-3209.
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.