What’s Happening – Week of July 23
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The fifth annual Ice Cream For Breakfast Social will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 29 at Sarris Candies located at 511 Adams Ave. in Canonsburg. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Keystone Chapter.
Additionally, throughout July, which is National Ice Cream Month, customers can enjoy a dollar off any of the pre-packed half gallons in the ice cream parlor’s cooler.
HOOP CAMP
The Dan Burt Youth Basketball Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29 to Aug. 1 at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse on the Duquesne University campus. Fee is $275 and includes jersey and basketball. Team discounts are available. Visit goduquesne.com/wbbcamp for more details.
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.
SMOOTH JAZZ
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall will host RML Jazz from 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 29 at 300 Beechwood Ave. in Carnegie. Laura Chu Wiens is featured vocalist while Jeff Leonhardt plays the guitar; Gene Laus, the trumpet; Rick Purcell on keyboard; and Rick Laus on drums. Admission is free. Email matthewsh@carnegiecarnegie.org or call 412-276-3456 for more details.
BLUEBERRY CAMP
The Blueberry Kitchen Kids Cooking mini camp will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3 at the Peters Township recreation center. Fee is $120 ($180 for nonmembers). A $30 materials fee is due on the first day of camp and checks should be made payable to instructor Nicole Sutanto. Ages 6-12 will whisk up healthy snacks, treats and side dishes made with simple, fresh ingredients.
Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for registration details or more information.
KICKBALL
A kickball event will be held for ages 13 to 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 25 at the grasshopper field in Peterswood Park. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register or for more information.
BUTTERFLIES
The butterfly in the sky event will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. July 27 in Peterswood Park. Ages 6 to 10 will go on a butterfly hunt as well as make a flapping insect. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register or for more details.
CHABAD BBQ
The Chabad of the South Hills will hold its annual summer barbecue at 5 p.m. July 30 at the Walnut Pavilion in Scott Park. There will be life-size lawn games, crafts, bubbles, toddler fun, music, food and drink. Tickets are $15 per adult or $40 per family. RSVP to chabadsh.com/summerbbq by July 25.
CAR SHOW
The Steel Town Corvette Club’s 42nd annual All-Chevy Show will be held July 30 at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, located at 370 Commercial Dr. Sponsored by Colossi Chevrolet, the event begins at 9 a.m. with registration and ends with the trophy presentation at 2:30 p.m. Judging is held between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Advance registration is $15 by July 23 but $20 the day of the show. Spectator admission is free. There will be T-shirts given away to the top 150 entrants, 50/50 raffle, dash plaques, goodie bags, Chinese auction and door prize, plus food, refreshments and a DJ. Email contact@steeltowncorvetteclub.com or call 412-425-0350 for more details.
CAR CRUISE
The Carnegie Police Department will host Cruising The Main from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12. The car cruise is open to all ages. There will be a DJ, food trucks and raffles. Visit www.carnegieborough.com for more details.
CRUISE & GOLF
Bishop Canevin High School will host a car cruise Aug. 4. Entry fee is $10 per car with a chance to win Best in Show. Admission is free. The event also features a cookout, oldies music, raffles and collectibles. The annual golf classic will be held Aug. 28 at Chartiers Country Club. Participants, donors and sponsors are needed. Visit bishopcanevin.org or call 412-922-7400 for more details.
TOPS OF CARNEGIE
Take Off Pounds Sensible (TOPS) meets every Thursday (a new day as of Aug. 3) 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.
PLAN AHEAD
A family preparedness class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 25 at the Peters Township Public Library, 616 East McMurray Road. The presentation covers the importance of documenting and capturing your or a loved one’s life’s work and legacy. Chuck O’Neill of Executor Services will educate on the components needed to get an accurate plan in place for transitions and why it is crucial to get started immediately. Register at ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430, ext. 3260, for more information.
PT SENIORS
The Dr. Zoot Duo will perform jazz and pop music at 10 a.m. July 27 in Peterswood Park as part of the Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department’s senior series. Mature adults should also mark their calendar for Aug. 31 when The Keystone Chorus will perform a cappella, barbershop-style tunes.
As part of the senior picnic program, an ice cream social will be held Aug. 9 where Zacharia Brown will deliver a beginner’s guide to estate and long-term care planning. A cowboy picnic will be held Sept. 13. Picnics are held from noon to 2 p.m. at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park.
Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
HARRY POTTER
A Harry Potter trivia night will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 31 at the Peters Township Library, located on East McMurray Road.
Participants must be 13 or older. Registration is required. Visit ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430.
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.
FIELD DAY
A kids field day for ages 7 to 11 will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register or 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.
OPEN HOUSE
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center will hold an open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at its studio located at 500 Chestnut St. in Carnegie. Sample dance class will be offered at 1:30 p.m. for ages 2 to 4, at 2 p.m. fairytale characters visit, and dance classes will be offered at 2:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7. At 3 p.m., there will be a student performance and at 3:30 p.m., a sample dance class for ages 8 to 10.
Signups for the fall semester will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14 and Aug. 16 as well as from 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19.
Email info@carnegieperformingartscenter or call 412-279-8887 in advance to receive a fall brochure.
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center offers a full schedule of dance classes including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern, acting, competition, musical theater and piano lessons. There are also opportunities to participate in four full productions: the Nutcracker in December, the children’s play, Alice in Wonderland, in March, the ballet, Madeline, in April and the school recital in June.
Visit www.CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com or at Facebook page Carnegie Performing Arts Center to stay up to date with events.
POOL PARTY
A back-to-school pool party will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Mt. Lebanon outdoor swim center. Middle school students can attend. Fee is $8 with online registration at mt.lebanon.org or $10 at the door. Adult volunteers with clearances are needed to chaperone.
SUMMER CAMPS
Registration is being accepted for Mt. Lebanon’s chess camp and art camp, titled Pirates and Mermaids. Chess camp is offered from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7-11 and art camp, for grades K-6, is held July 31-Aug. 4. Visit mtlebanon.org/parks-recreation/ to register.
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.
REUNION
The Peters Township High School Class of 1973 is holding its 50-year reunion Aug. 5 at Lindenwood Golf Club. Visit www.classcreator.com/McMurray-Pennsylvania-Peters-Township-1973 to register. Information will be sent to your email address. Call or text Pamela McCurdy Murphy at 724-747-7257 with questions.
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.