What’s Happening – Week of July 31

OLH FESTIVEL
Our Lady of Hope Parish summer festival will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 10 to 13 on the St. Valentine Church grounds located at 2710 Ohio St. in Bethel Park.
There will be rides, games and activities as well as nightly entertainment, food trucks, bingo, gift baskets and cash raffles.
Visit http://olhpgh.org or call 412-833-0661 for more details.
RINK CLOSED
The Mt. Lebanon public ice rink will be closed Aug. 1 to 18 for routine maintenance. Phones will answer weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CLUB LEBO
A teen night and pool party will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Mt. Lebanon outdoor swim center.
Mt. Lebanon middle school students in grades six through eight can attend.
Admission is $8 ($6 before Aug. 11).
The Club Lebo, a lock-in program, offers events throughout the year for middle school students in an unstructured, yet supervised, environment.
Visit www.mtlebanon.org to register in advance.
GOLF OUTING
The 21st annual Crusader Classic Golf Outing will be held Aug. 29 at the Chartiers Country Club.
Golf begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Reception will be held at 4 p.m. followed by dinner and awards from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Proceeds benefit the Bishop Canevin High School tuition assistance program and campus improvements.
Visit www.bishopcanevin.org to register or for more information.
TEEN KICKBALL
The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold a kickball night for teens, ages 13-17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 on the grasshopper field in Peterswood Park.
Fee is $5 ($8 for non-members).
Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.
CORN HOLE
The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a corn hole tournament from 6 to 8 p.m. Au. 11 at the Peterswood Park amphitheater.
Ages 18 and over are eligible. A team consists of two players.
Fee is $10 ($15 for non-members).
Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.
FOLK MUSIC
Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society is presenting the group Well Strung under the tent at Schenley Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m.
This concert is the second of three summertime concerts presented at Schenley Plaza. No tickets are needed, but Calliope will be collecting tips for the artists.
Well Strung is based in Slippery Rock and has been playing traditional and progressive bluegrass since June 2004.
Go online to calliopehouse.org for additional information.
AARP PICNIC
AARP Chapter 3016 will host its summer picnic on Aug. 16 at Scott Park.
Additionally, the group meets the second Tuesday of each month, year round, at the Unity Presbyterian Church located at 1146 Greentree Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Ages 55 and older can attend.
Those interested in attending the picnic or joining the chapter should call 412-563-3691.
TOPS MEETING
TOPS Chapter 475 meets year-round at the Carnegie United Methodist Church located at 415 Washington Ave.
Formally known as Take Off Pounds Sensible, dues are $5 per month.
Weigh-ins are at 3:30 p.m. Classes run from 4 to 5 p.m.
To join, call 412-818-7489.
BOWLERS WANTED
Mature female bowlers of all skill levels are wanted to participate in a bowling league on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Mt. Lebanon Lanes. Action starts Aug. 31 and continues for 33 weeks.
Contact 412-977-4407 for details.
DOG DAYS
The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the dog days of summer from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park.
Ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult, can participate. The event will include water games as well as an event to create an artistic masterpiece with water spray and paint. Appropriate clothing should be worn.
Fee is $5 ($8 non-members). Sign-up deadline is July 29.
Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.
KIDS REC
The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold activities such as dodgeball, kickball and other favorites for youths on Aug. 9 at the community center.
Ages 6 to 9 meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 10 to 12 meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Fee is $5 ($8 non-members).
Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is Aug. 5.
SENIOR GAMES
The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department holds monthly games for seniors from 2 to 4 p.m. at the community center.
Crazy Eights will be played Aug. 25 and Parking Lot Bingo is set for Sept. 22.
Games are free but pre-registration is required. Call 724-942-5000.
SENIOR PICNIC
The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold a picnic for seniors from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park.
Grilled hot dogs or hamburgers are provided but guests are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share.
Pollinator Gardens, bat boxes, recycling and more will be discussed.
Space is limited so pre-registration is required.
Call 724-942-5000
AM CONCERT
Hey Joe will plays hits from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 at the outdoor amphitheater in Peterswood Park.
The event is free for senior citizens and includes light breakfast options and raffle.