Oct 31, 2022 7 min read

BP PLAY

Bethel Park will stage “The Last Christmas Show,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10-12 in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. Call 412-854-8514 for handicap-accessible seating or for more questions.

FLAPJACK FUN

The BSA Troop 2 will hold its annual pancake and sausage feast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Bethany Presbyterian Church, located at 740 Washington Ave. in Bridgeville. Tickets are $6 for adults.

WAC EVENT

The Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association — Army Women United will be meet at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 at Soldiers and Sailors Hall, 4141 Fifth Ave. in Oakland. The group will participate in the parade on Nov. 11. The meeting concerns preparations for the Holiday Family Adoption Program as well as the holiday luncheon in December. All women who have served from any branch of the military can join in the organization’s many veteran-based activities. Call 412-833-1452 for details.

BWC MEETING

The Bethel Woman’s Club will meet on Nov. 16 at the South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, located at 2789 South Park Road. Bonnie Filyo, a member of the Elks Lodge, will discuss the lodge’s activities that support the local veteran community. Activities begin with a social at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. Call 412-831-1861 for reservations or more information.

VESPERS

Old Saint Luke’s Church will host its annual Thanksgiving vesper service at 4 p.m. Nov. 20. The Rev. Scott Quinn presides in this interfaith worship and memorial service. Jeffrey H. Gray, organist from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie, leads the hymns and songs from the 1823 Harvey pipe organ.

BP LIBRARY

A gingerbread workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Bethel Park Library. Participants should bring a can of icing or bag of candy to share for decorating. All other materials will be provided. All ages can participate. No registration required.

HOLIDAY MARKET

Carnegie will host a holiday farmers market from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 on East Main Street between Mary and Broadway. In addition to produce, there will be assorted beverages, flowers, jewelry, preserves, art, baked goods, candles, pet food and accessories, essential oils, pierogi, hummus, mosaics, soaps and empanadas. Visit: www.carnegieborough.com or call 412-276-1414 for more details.

CARNEGIE LIGHTS

Carnegie will celebrate the season with carols and a tree lighting ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the borough building located on One Veterans Way. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. For more information visit: www.carnegieborough.com or call 412-276-1414.

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.

LADIES NIGHT

Pumpkin stack decor will be the craft project at the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department’s ladies night event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the community center. Fee is $10 ($15 for non-members). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is Nov. 7.

RAWC MEET

The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club (RAWC) will meet at noon Nov. 8 at the Crowne Plaza Suites.

Author Joanne Niehl will discuss her book, “Pittsburgh on Your Plate.” The cookbook is filled with 175 recipes and stories that define the city, its people, and its culture. The book includes a special Pittsburgh cookie table section featuring 30 of her favorites.

Call 412-951-1283 for more details or to join the organization.

SPWC MEET

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Scott Park Lodge in Scott Township. A collection of non-perishable food or monetary donations will be accepted for the Greater Pittsburgh Area Food Bank, and Ed Blank will be the feature presenter. He will share information on the greatest movies and the best and worst celebrity interviews. For more information or to attend call 412-953-3209.

CRAFT SHOW

The St. Raphael the Archangel Holiday Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at SS. Simon & Jude, 1625 Green Tree Road in Scott Township. There will be 65 tables of crafts, a Chinese Auction, a bake sale and lunch available for purchase. Admission is free.

PYSO CONCERT

The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra opens with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Heinz Hall. The program includes Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8, selections from Suite No. 2 of Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet Orchestral Suites Op. 64, British-West African composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade for Orchestra Op. 33, and Jimmy López Bellido’s Techno. Visit https://pyso.org/tickets to get your free ticket.

TURKEY TIME

Preschool children, ages 3 to 5, can participate in Thanksgiving activities during Turkey Time. This Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department activity will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at the community center. Fee is $5 ($8 non-members). Visit: www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 15.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. Scott A. Yeager, Outreach Manager, will discuss the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange. All registered nurses can attend.

CRAFT SHOW

The Labouré Ladies Guild of St. Catherine Labouré Parish will hold its annual “Joy of Christmas” Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center, 320 McMurray Road in Upper St. Clair. There will be 115 artists and crafters as well as a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase. Admission is $2 and includes one ticket for the Chinese auction.

KIDS REC

The Peters Township Community Center will be open from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 for recreation for ages 6 to 10. Fee is $5 ($8 non-members). Children should bring a water bottle labeled with their name and wear gym shoes. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.

OGLEBAY TRIP

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is offering a one-day bus trip to Oglebay on Dec. 8. The bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and returns to the community center at 10 p.m. Tourists will visit the Wheeling Glass Museum, take a self-guided tour of the Mansion Museum, shop at the stores at The Hilltop, dine at the Wilson Lodge, then take a guided tour of the Festival of Lights. Visit: www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.

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.