Aug 7, 2023 9 min read

BP CLASS OF ’68

The Bethel Park High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 55th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 9 at Al’s Cafe, located at 440 McMurray Rd. Tickets are $60 per person. In addition to hors d’oeuvre there will be a cash bar. Make checks payable to Laura Dave and mail to 20 Radnor Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Deadline is Aug. 19. Call 412-835-5577 for more information.

BP CLASS OF ’93

The Bethel Park High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 40th reunion from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 28 at The Crowne Plaza, located across from South Hills Village. Tickets are $60 per person. In addition to dinner, there will be a cash bar, DJ and karaoke. Visit: videodocmarketing.wixsite.com/bphs-83reunion/40th-registration to register or call Bryan Rudolph at 407-982-3176 for more details.

FOOD FEST

The Michaelmas Food Festival will be held from 6 to10 p.m. Aug. 17-19 in the Our Lady of Grace Church parking lot, 310 Kane Blvd. In addition to ethnic foods and desserts will be featured nightly performances by The Mansfield 5, Casanova & the Divas Band and The Soul Searchers.

UKRAINIAN EVENT

The Ukrainian Cultural and Humanitarian Institute will host a 32nd Ukrainian Independence Day Commemoration event from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, in the Carnegie Borough Building council chambers. Admission is free, and the public is invited.

Along with traditional Ukrainian foods like borshch, kovbasa (sausage) and dessert, Warm Hands Art Therapy will display and sell works by children in Ukraine, and other Ukrainian items will be available for purchase. Young guests can enjoy activities at the children’s corner while older attendees try their luck at the basket raffle. A short program commemorating Ukraine’s 32nd Independence Day will be performed, and representatives from UCHI’s Ukrainian Refugee Information Exchange program and social service providers will be on-site. All proceeds benefit the Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief Fund (UHRF) and Warm Hands Art Therapy Program.

For more information on the UHRF or the event, visit https://www.uchi-us.com/.

PT REC

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following:

n Morning Walk’n Donuts for ages 55 and over from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 17 at Peterswood Park. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Registration deadline is Aug. 15.

n Yoga in the park for ages 12 and over from 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 19 on the amphitheater stage in the park. Participants should bring mat, towel and water. Fee is $12 ($18 nonmembers).

n Teen volunteer social from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at Shelter No. 2 in the park. Ages 13-17 will work behind the scenes and help prepare and plans for upcoming events while earning community service hours and socializing with peers.

n Yoga classes for kids, morning mash-up, mixed yoga and yoga flow at a variety of times and days in August at Peterswood Park and Rolling Hills Park.

Visit www.peterstownship.com to register or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

ELKS COLLECTION

The South Hills Elks 2213, 2789 South Park Rd. in Bethel Park, are collecting items for welcome home kits for veterans. Items needed include: dishes, pots, pans, kitchenware, oven mitts, baking sheets, towel, toiletries, including toothpaste, shampoo and soap, shower liners and rings, toilet paper and paper towels, coffeemakers, toasters, light bulbs, trash casn and bags, dish soap and all-purpose cleaner, brooms, mops, bucket, sponge, laundry baskets and detergent, microwaves, pillows, blankets and queen-size bedding. For details, call 412-831-0616.

SPECIALTY SALE

A specialty sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19 at the Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie. Items for sale include designer suits, dresses, skirts, shoes and purses. Many items have never been worn and price tags are still attached. Call 412-276-0366 for more details.

ELKS EVENT

The South Hills Elks 2213 will host an oldies but goodies dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 26 at its Bethel Park location at 2789 South Park Rd. Menu is limited for this cash-only event. Also the kitchen is open Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. for daily specials. For details on either activity, call 412-831-0616.

KNIT FESTIVAL

The Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival will be held Aug. 24-26 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Green Tree. There will be vendors and activities for those who knit, crochet, quilt and create. Tickets are $15 (cash only) at the door but are discounted when purchased online at pghknitandcrochet.com/festival/admission-tickets

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Sept. 9 at Scoglio’s Restaurant, 661 Andersen Dr. in the Foster Plaza, Building 7. Social starts at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. The “90th Anniversary Celebration” will be discussed. Women with post-secondary degrees can attend. Call Therese Condit at 412-279-4458 for further information or membership details.

CARD PARTY

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Anne’s Division 21, will host an Irish fling card party and luncheon from 11:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in Benedict Hall of South Hills Catholic Academy, 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Tickets are $20. Call 412-892-9284 or e-mail rafferty209@comcast.net to purchase tickets.

BOWLERS WANTED

The Graduates are looking for mature ladies to bowl in their league Mondays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 11 at the Mt. Lebanon Lanes. Call 412-977-4407 for more information.

FIDDLER TRYOUTS

The Heritage Players will hold auditions for Fiddler on the Roof from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Ave. Tryouts are also available online. Performance dates are Nov. 10-12 and 17-19.

Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-254-4633 for more information.

CARNEGIE MUSIC

The Tania Grubbs Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall on 300 Beechwood Ave. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tania Grubbs, along with her husband, Jeff, a bassist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, and her quartet will perform jazz favorites. Visit carnegiecarnegie.org or call 412-276-3456 for tickets or more details.

FLEA MARKET

A flea market will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at Lions Park, located on Irishtown Road in Bethel Park. Rental fees are $15 per half table or $25 for whole table. Call 412-951-4196 to reserve a spot

CAMPFIRE TALES

The South Fayette Library, located on Millers Run Road, will host Campfire Tales about Ghosts and Other Strange Happenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9. Ages 18 and older can attend and swap stories with experienced paranormal investigator Ken Smith on the library’s patio (large meeting room if it is raining). Register at southfayettelibrary.org. Email cochranlynne@aol.com or call 412-969-7072 for more details.

PT LIBRARY

Our Flag Was Still There will be the topic at the Peters Township Library, located on East McMurray Road, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16. The program will detail the 200-year journey of the original Star Spangled Banner from Fort McHenry in 1814, when Francis Scott Key first saw it, to the Smithsonian in 2023.

Cemeteries and Tombstones will be the library’s topic from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10.

Visit ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 for more details.

FISHING DERBY

A fishing derby for grades K-5 will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 19 at Peters Lake Park. Fee is $5 ($10 nonresidents). Registration is required. Deadline is Aug. 18. Prizes will be awarded for first, biggest, smallest and most fish. There will be giveaways and treat bags.

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

MEMBER SEARCH

The Shamrock Manor Women’s Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary Sept. 6 with dinner, cocktails, and entertainment at the Bethel Park Community Center. All current and former members are invited to attend. Email rendinej@yahoo.com to be added to the guest list.

FASHION SHOW

The Keynotes Music Scholarship luncheon and fashion show will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at South Hills Country Club. In addition to fashions from J.Jill and food, there will be a raffle, a lottery tree, 50/50, and musical performances. Tickets are $50. Call 412-491-7250 for tickets or more information regarding sponsorships, advertising or a raffle donation.

KO REUNION

Keystone Oaks High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 45th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Alpine Club in Bridgeville. A happy hour will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Dormont VFW. Tickets for the reunion are $40 per person. Email: crumrhoa@gmail.com or call 412-310-5175 for more details.

TOPS OF CARNEGIE

Take Off Pounds Sensible (TOPS) meets every Thursday at Chartiers Life Span, 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie. Weigh-in is at 2 p.m., following by class from 2:30 to 3. If interested, call Francis at 412-818-7489.

AARP CHAPTER 3016

AARP Chapter 3016 meets the second of the month year-round at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Greentree. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments are served. Anyone over 55 is welcome. A picnic will be held Aug. 15 at Scott Township Park. If interested, call Beverly at 412-563-3961.