Jan 30, 2023 9 min read

PIZZA DAY

Peters Township will celebrate National Pizza Day with a party at the community recreation center located on Meredith Drive in McMurray. The event set for 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9 features crafts, games, refreshments and, of course, pizza. Ages 6 to 10 can attend. Fee is $8 ($12 non-member). Register at www.peterstownship.com by Feb. 7 or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

TEA PARTY

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will host a Teddy Tea Party for ages 5 to 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the community recreation center. Fee is $10 ($15 non-members.) Register at www.peterstownship.com or by calling 724-941-5000. Deadline is Feb. 6.

COMEDY SHOW

Chabad of the South Hills presents Jewish Comedy at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at Carnegie Stage, located at 25 West Main St. Robert Cait will be featured. There will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $54 per person or $100 per couple. RSVP to: www.chabadsh.com/comedy. Call 412-344-2424 with questions.

PT PARENTS

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Parents’ Night Out from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 10 for ages 6 to 10 at the recreation center, located on Meredith Drive in Venetia. Fee is $15 ($23 for non-members). The Valentine’s Day-themed event will feature games, crafts and pizza. Register at www.peterstowsnhip.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

SPONSOR TIME

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is looking for sponsors to provide summer activities such as free concerts, movies and family events at the outdoor amphitheater. Call 724-942-5000 or email Lisa Morris at LMorris@peterstownship.com for more details.

SENIOR EVENTS

The Peters Township Community Recreation Center holds two events for senior citizens this month. A luncheon is offered from noon to 2 p.m. The Feb. 8 event will feature John Sarkis of the Skyliners. Scrabble will be played from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 23. RSVP to: 724-942-5000 for either event.

FLEA MARKET

The Church of the Atonement, located at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie, will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Feb. 17 and 18, with a snow day on Feb. 20 if necessary. The market will close between noon and 1 p.m. on Feb. 18 to organize for the bag sale from 1 to 2 p.m. In addition to books and jewelry, there will be several porcelain baby dolls in their original boxes available. Call 412-276-0366 for more details or questions.

HELP WANTED

Volunteers are needed at Horses With Hope, which helps provide 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.

BINGO

Intergenerational bingo will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Bethel Park Library. All ages can participate. Register at www.bethelparklibrary.org or call 412-835-2207.

ADULT FUN

The Bethel Park Library will host “Classic Dungeons & Dragons for Adults” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month beginning Feb. 5. For details call 412-835-2207.

CUPCAKE WARS

The Bethel Park Library will conduct “Cupcake Wars” at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 for grades seven and up. Participants will be given a pantry of ingredients and a limited amount of time to turn cupcakes into themed designs that will be judged by a panel. Participants should bring four cupcakes to decorate. To register visit www.bethelparklibrary.org or call 412-835-2207.

ROUTE 19 KICKS

The Peters Township Library will host a virtual program on U.S. Route 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23. History Librarian Margaret Deitzer and Public Relations Coordinator Carrie Weaver will delve into the history of this road. From the Cheeseman Farm to Pal’s Restaurant, topics will discuss how this “road to the sunny south” came to be and the landmarks as documented in the library’s historical archives. Registration is required at https://ptlib.org/route19 to receive the Zoom link to join the presentation. Email caweaver@ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 for more details.

ELKS EVENTS

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.

OLH BLOOD DRIVE

Our Lady of Hope Parish will conduct a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 in Frawley Hall at St. Valentine Church, located on Ohio Street in Bethel Park. Visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org or vitalant.org to schedule an appointment. Parishioners should use the group code G0040305. For more information, call 412-209-7000. For those unable to schedule online, call Lisa at 412-726-6942 or Mary at 412-884-1283.

SHWC MEETS

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Scott Park Lodge, Scott Township. Following the meeting, there will be a bingo and snacks. Contact Susan at 412-953-3209 if interested in attending.

AUP EVENTS

The Association of University People (AUP) is open to singles, age 50 and older, who are four-year college graduates. The group meets monthly for dinners and various social gatherings, concerts and wine tastings. To join call 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

Upcoming AUP events will be held:

• Feb. 7 10:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation at Mediterra Cafe in Mt. Lebanon, 292 Beverly Rd. RSVP to mathurkettle@gmail.com

• Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. for dinner at Max’s Allegheny Tavern, 537 Suismon St. RSVP to tonypolombo@gmail.com or 412-736-9988.

PT BLOOD DRIVE

Peters Township community blood drives will be held from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Feb. 6 and 20 as well as from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Center Presbyterian Church, located at 255 Center Church Rd. Visit: https://donateblood.centralbloodbank.org to schedule an appointment. Use group code C5300079 for donation. If unable to schedule online, call 412-209-7000

ELKS DONATION

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, located on South Park Road in Bethel Park, is accepted donations for welcome home kits for veterans. The Elks are collecting dishes, pots and pans, glasses, silverware, kitchen utensils, oven mitts, towels, baking sheets, toiletries, towels, shampoo, soap, toothpaste and brushes, shower curtains and liners, paper products, light bulbs, brooms, mops, buckets, sponges, laundry materials, bedding, toaster, microwave and blankets.

Additionally, the group is collecting winter clothing, coats and boots for the Light of Life Mission to be distributed to homeless veterans. Call 412-831-0616 for more details.

CLASS REUNION

A grand reunion is being planned for all students who attended St. Justin grade school or high school in Mt. Washington. The event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. May 26 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott Hotel. Tickets are $70 per person and include dinner, photographer and DJ. There will be a cash bar. Make checks payable to St. Justin Reunion Committee and mail to Donna Hazel at 107 Elatan Dr. Pittsburgh, PA, 15243. For further details, visit the “St. Justin Friends” Facebook Page or call 412-779-9660.

COIN CLUB

The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Ave. Canadian coinage of Atlantic Providences and France will be the featured program. A 50/50 will be held and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.

FREE SOUP

The Pittsburgh South Hill Elks will distribute free quarts of soup from 1 to 5 p.m. every Saturday in February and March. The lodge is located on South Park Road in Bethel Park. Call 412-831-0616 for details.

FISH FRY

The Pittsburgh South Hill Elks will hold a fish fry on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, and every ensuing Friday during lent. Fish will be served from noon to 7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out is available. To order call 412-831-0616.

PT LIBRARY

Sit & Fit, an adult movement class, will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 23 at the Peters Township Library, located on East McMurray Road. Meghan Greenwood, an ACE-certified group fitness instructor with over 15 years of experience, will teach the class that is set to soothing music and ideal for mature adults and seniors of all abilities. Class limit is 20. Registration required at https://ptlib.org/fit. Call 724-941-9430 for more details.

VENDORS NEEDED

Applications for vendors and class proposals for the Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival are being accepted. Deadline for class proposals is Feb. 14. Email pghfiberfestival@gmail.com for details. The festival will be held Aug. 24-26 at the Double Tree Hotel in Green Tree. Visit http://www.pghknitandcrochet.com for more details on the event or the club.

CLASS REUNION

The Mt. Lebanon Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion from June 9-11. Activities are being planned around town, including at Bado’s and LeMont Restaurants in Mt. Lebanon and Pittsburgh respectively. Visit mtlebo73.org for details and registration.

TARTAN DAY

Pittsburgh Tartan Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 15 at Bethel Presbyterian Church on Bethel Church Road. There will be vendors, food, clans, workshops, entertainment and raffles. Visit www.standrewspittsburgh.org for more details or follow Pittsburgh Tartan Day on Facebook for more information.