Sep 11, 2022 7 min read

APPLE FUN

Pre-school children, ages 3 to 5, can celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center. Fee is $5 ($8 for non members).

Participants will play games, make apple art and enjoy an apple treat. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited.

Register at www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

BP DAY

Bethel Park community day will be held Sept. 24. Events kick off with a parade at 9 a.m. The route is new this year with ensembles stepping off from the municipal building and heading down Broad Street before moving onto the high school campus where activities will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Over 60 vendor booths will provide a variety of games, fundraisers, refreshments and information. There will also be inflatables, rides and a DJ.

FLU SHOTS

A senior flu shot clinic will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center.

Seasonal flu shots are available at no charge with Medicare or some commercial health coverage. Bring insurance card to appointment.

To schedule an appointment call 724-942-5000. Deadline to register is Sept. 20.

BINGO

Parking lot bingo will be played from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center.

Senior citizens will play the game from the comfort of their cars. Disposable cards and markers for each vehicle will be supplied. When players get a bingo, they honk their horn.

Space is limited. Prizes will be awarded. To register, call 724-942-5000.

FLEA MARKET

The Church of the Atonement located on Washington Avenue in Carnegie will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24. The market will be closed from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday but reopen for the bag sale.

Sleeping bags, upholstered rocking chair, Knowles decorative plates, Chico and Amanda jeans, queen down comforters, rugs, bedding, kitchen items, some porcelain baby dolls are among the items that will be available.

Call 412-276-0366 with questions.

FISH FRY

The Pittsburgh South Hills Lodge 2213 will hold a fish fry from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the club located at 2789 South Park Rd. in Bethel Park. Eat-in or take-out orders are available. Call 412-831-0616.

PUMPKIN ART

Creative Kids Galaxy Art Pumpkins will be offered from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center.

Ages 7 to 11 will paint pumpkins that look out-of-this world. All materials are included in the $10 fee ($15 non members). Participants should wear old clothes or a smock as they will get messy.

Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register. Deadline is Sept. 25.

FOOD FESTIVAL

St. George Orthodox Church in Bridgeville will hold its annual Mediterranean food festival Sept. 30, Oct. 1, and Oct 2. Hand made grape leaves, spinach pies, meat pies, and lady locks will be featured.

Parking is free. Seating is available indoor or outdoor as well as curbside take away available. Credit cards accepted. Online ordering is available.

Visit www.stgeorgebridgeville.org for more details.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Oct. 1 at Scoglio’s Restaurant located in the Foster Plaza, Building 7 on Anderson Drive. Social begins at 11:30 a.m.. Luncheon served at noon. The meeting will feature a craft demonstration and include a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle to benefit the scholarship fund.

Women with associate or baccalaureate degrees from colleges and universities can join the group. Call membership chairperson Therese Condit at 412-279-4458 for details and reservations.

ART MART

The Mt. Lebanon Artists’ Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct.1 and 2 in the Academy Lot (located on Academy Avenue behind The Saloon) in Mt. Lebanon.

The event will feature 65 artists and five local food trucks. The juried art festival features artists work in various mediums including 2D work, jewelry, wood, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber, wearables, mixed media, leather, and metal.

Visit www.mtlebanonartistsmarket.com for more details.

NUTCRACKER

Auditions for the Nutcracker will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at the at Carnegie Performing Arts Center on 500 Chestnut St.

Dancers ages 5 through adults are needed. Ages 5-12 will be seen at 2 p.m. and ages 13 and older will be reviewed at 3.

Call 412-279-8887, email info@carnegieperformingartscenter.com or access the website at www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com for more information.

PASTA DINNER

The Bridgeville Greater Area Lions will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Bridgeville VFD Chartiers Room. located at 370 Commercial St. Admission is $15. Children under 10 are free.

Dinner includes penne pasta with meat balls, salad, bread and dessert. Take out or eat in. There will also be raffle baskets, silent auction and lottery raffle. Call 412-551-6436 for reservations by Oct. 4.

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CARD PARTY

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Anne Division 22 will hold its annual Irish Fling card party from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at St. Benedict Hall at the St Winifred Campus located at 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd. in Mt. Lebanon.

Admission is $15 and includes lunch, beverages and an Irish auction.

Contact Helen Rafferty at rafferty209@comcast.net or call 412-892-9284 to purchase tickets.

CHABAD EVENT

Seniors in the Sukkah will be held at noon Oct. 12 at the Chabad of the South Hills on McFarland Road. Holiday music, special Sukkoth program, lunch, Shake the Lulav and Etrog and raffles will be featured.

Suggested donation is $5.

Call 412-278-2658 for more details.

CASH BASH

LifeSpan, a not-for-profit entity offering services to the 60-plus population in Southwest Allegheny County, will hold its Ca$htoberfest from 5 to 11 p.m. Oct. 14 at at Salvatore’s Events and Catering on Curry Road in Baldwin. Tickets are $35 and includes two raffle tickets.

Call 412-464-1300 Ext. 152 for tickets or further information.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30am October 18 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church in Bethel Park. Emily Valdosta, clinical dietician at St. Clair Hospital, will offer nutrition tips. All registered nurses can attend.

SWPRNC EVENT

The Southwestern Pennsylvania R.N. Club will hold its 30th Annual Veterans Day Program at noon, Nov. 11 at the South Park Nurses War Monument on Corrigan Drive. All military nurses will be honored and a wreath will be placed at the monument. The public 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 Rd. 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.