Feb 28, 2023 9 min read

PHOTO FORUM

Lisa Seligman will be the guest speaker at the Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Camera Club meeting set for 6:30 p.m. March 8 in the Peters Township Public Library. Seligman is an award-winning Pittsburgh-based photographer specializing in capturing the poetry of nature for over 20 years. The meeting is free and open to the public. Contact Jim McNutt at 724-747-1300 for more information.

COOKIE SALES

Upper St. Clair Girl Scout troops will be selling cookies each weekend through March 26 at the following locations: Westminster Church, Sunoco on McMurray Road, The Pie Place, Giant Eagle Market District on Oxford Drive, the South Park Shops and Giant Eagle on Route 88.

AUP MEETS

The Association of University People (AUP) is open to singles, age 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates. Upcoming events are planned. Coffee and conversation at 10:30 a.m. March 8 at Mediterra Café in Mt Lebanon. RSVP to mathurkettle@gmail.com. Happy hour at 4:30 p.m. March 10 at Bonefish Grill in Upper St. Clair. Brunch at First Watch, located at 100 Sierra Dr. in Upper St. Clair at 11:30 a.m. March 22. Dinner at Atria’s on Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon at 5:30 p.m. March 30. RSVP to nl.hokaj@gmail.com or call 412-862-7861 for the happy hour, brunch and dinner. For more details about AUP, call 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

SHWC MEET

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Scott Park Lodge in Scott Township. Jack Puglisi presents a short introduction into the life of Queen Elizabeth. A covered-dish meal follows the meeting. Programs are free and open to the public. Call 412-953-3209 to attend or for more information.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. The public is welcome. Recent coins found by members will be highlighted. There will be a 50/50 raffle and children’s prizes awarded. Applications for membership is being accepted. Call 724-984-6611.

RUTHFRED CLUB

The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club will meet March 14 at the Crowne Plaza South Hotel, 164 Fort Couch Rd. in Bethel Park. Lunch is at noon. Chris Kubiak from the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will deliver a presentation on the American bald eagle. Call 412-951-1283 for reservations, membership information or more details.

CARD PARTY

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, located on South Park Road in Bethel Park, will hold a card party March 18. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Price is $25. For tickets, call 412-831-0616.

PT LIBRARY

A Pysanky Egg Demonstration will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 23 at the Peters Township Libary. Michael Yanchak will discuss the history and significance of the traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs and briefly demonstrate decorating techniques. Registration is required at ptlib.org/pysankydemo.

PT RECREATION

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

n Signs of Spring for ages 6-10 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. March 23. Participants explore Peterswood Park to observe signs of the season. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The inclusive program is offered for homeschool and cyberschool students. Fee is $5 ($8 non-members).

n Teen DIY Sugar Scrub for ages 13-17, from 7 to 8 p.m. March 22. Teens make their own personal sugar scrub to help exfoliate skin after the cold winter months. Fee is $10 ($15 non-members).

n Flower Power for ages 6-10 from 10 to 11 a.m. March 25. Participants create floral crafts out of bubbles and tissue paper. Fee is $5 ($10 non-members).

n Instagram 101 for ages 55 and older from 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 21. Participants learn about the app and should bring a phone, computer or tablet for assistance. Fee is $5 ($8 non-members).

n Easter Bath Bombs for ages 18 and over from 6 to 7:15 p.m. March 21. Fee is $10 ($15 non-members).

All programs are held at the recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr. in Venetia.

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

TANGO EVENT

Sunnyhill Church, located on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon, will present Todo Tango at 7:30 p.m. March 24. Argentine native mezzo-soprano Ada Lis Jimena and Pittsburgh’s pianist Tom Roberts along with violinist Warren Davidson will be featured. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available at https://bpt.me/5675849.

SP THEATRE

Auditions are being held for children for the summer season at the South Park Theatre. Ages 6-18 are eligible. There will be five productions: Rats (June 12-21); The Spell of Sleeping Beauty (June 26-July 5); Through the Looking Glass (July 10-19); Little Red Robinhood (July 24-Aug 2) and Cinderella Caterpillar (Aug. 7-16). Visit www.SouthParkTheatre.com to access the audition form, monologue selections, and rehearsal schedules.

SENIOR BINGO

The Peters Township Library will conduct an afternoon bingo for seniors and their caregivers from 1 to 2 p.m. March 7. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. Visit ptlibrary.org/events to sign up or call 724-941-9430 for more details.

HORSE HELP

Volunteers are needed at Horses With Hope, which provides safe therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning programs. A training session will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on March 11 at the site, located at 6235 Brush Run Rd. in Bethel Park. No experience is necessary. The therapeutic riding program operates March through October on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Visit www.horseswithhope.org/volunteer or email kculphwh@gmail.com to register.

ORCHID SHOW

The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania will host its annual show and sale on March 18 and 19 at the Crowne Plaza South Hotel, 164 Fort Couch Rd. in Bethel Park. The show opens at 9 a.m. and features displays of blooming orchids grown by local society members as well as a sales area with regional and foreign orchid vendors. Free educational seminars will be offered throughout both days. Bring your orchid plant for free growing tips and have your orchid repotted for a nominal fee. Admission is $5. Ages 18 and younger are admitted for free. Visit www.oswp.org or call 412-576-1704 for more details.

CRAFTERS CALL

The Venetia Heritage Society is looking for crafters and vendors for its spring show on April 29 at the Venetia Community Center in Peters Township. Interested parties should email Margaret Smith at mrsmithcma@gmail.com.

VFW POST

The VFW Post 6664 is accepting applications for new members. Veterans from all branches of services, including Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard, are eligible. Fees are: $31 for veterans; $17.50 for auxiliary members; $31 for social members, as well as $6 for key fob. Post 6664 operates from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays and 3 to 11:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is closed on Mondays. Regular member meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month. Auxiliary members meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Call 412-308-0046 for more information.

ROTARY

The Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Breakfast Club will hold a “Discover Rotary” event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 16 from 6:30-8 pm at the Bethel Park Schoolhouse Arts & History Center. Guests will be served light appetizers and cocktails while touring the center and helping pack “personal care kits” for Global Links. They can also learn how the 110-year-old Rotary International unites neighbors to help solve world problems. To RSVP, call or text Sally Morrison at 412-951-7543 with name and number of people attending.

PLAY BALL

The Men’s Church Softball League of the South Hills is conducting registration for teams or individuals. Games are played as doubleheaders on Saturdays with some makeup Fridays based on schedule and requests in Bethel Park or Bridgeville from May through July and possibly into August. Entry fee is per team or by individual. Contact Bob Keibler, League Commissioner, at 724-518-6072 or rkeibler@nacahtech.com for more information.

WAFFLE BAR

A waffle bar, compliments of The Waters of McMurray, will be the featured treat at the senior luncheon set for noon to 2 p.m. April 12 at the Peters Township Recreation Center. Call 724-942-5000 to RSVP.

BINGO

Parking lot bingo will be offered from noon to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center. This is a free event for senior citizens only. Call 724-942-5000 to RSVP.

SUMMER CAMP

Counselors are needed for the Peters Township summer day camp, scheduled for the weeks of July 10 through Aug. 14. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Counselors works approximately 12-20 hours per week for a pay rate of $10.50 per hour. Visit www.peterstownship.com for employment application and submit completed form to LMorris@peterstownship.com or deliver to 610 East McMurray Road, McMurray. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

CLASS REUNION

Chartiers Valley Class of 1973 is planning its 50th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Alpine Club in Bridgeville. Registration information will be mailed April 1. For more details or to be placed on the list email Deb Alexis at dalexis15@comcast.net or call 412-344-8876.