What’s Happening Week of Feb. 13
Peters panel discussion
Peters Township Public Library will welcome senior military officers from the U.S. Army War College for a panel discussion at 7 p.m. March 1 via Zoom.
The topic is “The Modernization of the Military While Maintaining Talent.” Based on the unknown future of warfare and the rise of near-peer global competition, the U.S. military has begun an investment strategy in modernization efforts while seeking to maintain the best talent across both the active and reserve component.
The panel will discuss the current ongoing initiates and seek to drive a discussion on those points.
Registration is required at ptlib.org/AWC to receive the Zoom meeting invitation.
Presidents Day program
Presidents Day Fun is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center.
The program, for children ages 6 to 10, features crafts and games while learning about some of the 46 U.S. presidents
Fee is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Registration deadline is Feb. 16. To register, visit https://www.peterstownship.com/480/Register-for-Programs.
Welcome Home Kits for vets
In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Elks National Veterans Service Commission has pledged to help end veteran homelessness, and ensure that every veteran has the safe, stable home he or she deserves.
Elks can help by providing Welcome Home Kits of needed supplies to help these veterans establish their home. Items requested include dishes, pots, pans, glasses, oven mitts, baking sheets, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, shower liner and rings, toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs, toaster, trash can and bags, dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, broom, mop, bucket, sponge, laundry basket, detergent, coffee maker, microwave oven, pillows and blankets, and bedding for full size.
For more information, contact Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park. The telephone number is 412-831-0616.
Chalk art program
Creative Kids’ Chalk Art is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center, 700 Meredith Drive.
Cost is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers. All supplies will be provided.
Register by noon Feb. 14 by calling 724-942-5000 or visiting https://www.peterstownship.com/480/Register-for-Programs.
MOM group meets
Moms Outreach Monthly will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center, 700 Meredith Drive.
Guest speaker is Dr. Tonja DiCamillo of McMurray Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, who will present topics regarding infants, toddlers and youths, and will answer questions.
The fee is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Register by Feb. 14 by calling 724-942-5000 or visiting https://www.peterstownship.com/480/Register-for-Programs.
TOPS meeting
Take Off Pounds Sensible (TOPS) weight loss group Chapter No. 475, Carnegie, meets every Tuesday at Carnegie United Methodist Church, 415 Washington Ave. — Carnegie.
The cost to attend the meetings is $5 per month. Classes begin at 3:30 p.m. with a weigh in and run from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call Francis at 412-818-7489.
AARP meeting
AARP Chapter No. 3016 meets the second Thursday of each month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road. Doors open for the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments are served at each meeting.
Anyone older than 55 is welcome to attend. The chapter has 259 members and has travel, programs and charity work.
For more information, call Beverly at 412-561-3961.