What’s Happening Week of Feb. 20
Library program
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.
Fish fry
American Legion Post 760, 2409 Bethel Church Road, will hold takeout-only fish fries starting from 3 to 8 p.m. March 2 and continuing from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday during Lent.
The menu includes baked or fried fish, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, haluski, french fries or potato chips, and lobster bisque soup. For more information, call 412-835-9690.
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.
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.