May 2, 2023 9 min read

CHABAD BBQ

Chabad of the South Hills will celebrate Lag BaOmer with a community barbecue beginning at 5 p.m. May 9. Tickets are $18 per person and $36 per family. The holiday, which celebrates Jewish united, marks the joyous end of the plague more than 2,000 years ago as well as the passing of the great sage and mystic Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Dozens of Jewish community members from across the South Hills are expected to gather for the meal, which includes flame-grilled kosher burgers, hot dogs, sales, drinks and s’mores. Sign up at chabadsh.com/bbq/.

SHW CLUB

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. May 10 at Houlihan’s Restaurant located in The Galleria. New officers will be installed. Women interested in joining or learning more details on membership should call Sue at 412-953-3209

PT REC

The Peters Township Recreation Department is offering the following programs:

n Ladies night for ages 18 and over from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 10. Participants will make a farmhouse-style tiered tray to display in the home. Fee is $15 ($20 for nonmembers).

n Jiu-jitsu for ages 7 to 12 from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. and for ages 13-17 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays. Fees are $120 ($180 for nonmembers).

n Teen rec night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 17 for ages 13-16 at the recreation center. There will be organized gym games and refreshments. Fee is $5 ($10 nonmembers).

n Red, White & Blue Day from 2 to 3 p.m. May 18 for ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. This fun and patriotic event honors Memorial Day. Fee is $5 ($10 nonmembers) per child.

n Friday Night Flicks beginning at dusk at the Peterswood Park amphitheater. Features are: “Sonic2” on May 19; “The Mighty Ducks” on June 9, “Minions” on July 14; “Top Gun” on July 28; “Puss In Boots” on Aug. 11; “Cruella” on Sept. 8 and the double-feature of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Friday The 13th” on Oct. 13.

n Mayflowers for ages 3-5 from 4 to 5 p.m. and ages 6-10 from 6 to 7 p.m. on May 23 at shelter 4 in Peterswood Park. Participants explore the park for flowers and learn about things plants need to grow.

Visit www.peterstownship.org to register or call 724-942-5000 to register.

PT SENIORS

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department offers the following activities for senior citizens:

n Picnics held the second Wednesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park. The events include a speaker or interactive activity as well as hot dogs and hamburgers. Guests should bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Herb gardening is the topic on May 10 and musician Matt Tichon will be featured June 14.

n Trivia Mania from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 23. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

n Music Mornings at 10 a.m. at the outdoor amphitheater in Peterswood Park. Senior citizens enjoy light breakfast options as they listen to Tim & Stacy on June 29; Dr. Zoot Duo on July 27 and The Keystone Chorus on Aug. 31.

Call 724-942-5000 or visit www.peterstownship.com for more details.

WACVA MEETING

The Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association will meet at 11 a.m. May 13 at the VFW Post 1810, 3801 Saw Mill Run Blvd. Celebrating the 81st anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps, the group honors its history every May and recognizes women who have served in the military. All women who have served from any branch of the military are encouraged to attend and join in the group’s veteran-based activities. To attend or become a member call 412-833-1452.

PT CHAMBER

The Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will host a Marketing Your Business workshop from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. May 23 at 1000 Horizon Vue Dr. in Canonsburg. Tickets are $25 ($35 nonmembers). The chamber’s seventh annual bowling fundraiser will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 1 at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino. Tickets are $100 for individuals and $500 for up to six people on a team. Dinner is included. Visit www.peterstownshipchamber.com for details on either event.

PLANE RIDES

The Young Eagles are offering free airplane rides for kids, ages 8-17, at the Washington County Airport. Free rides are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13.

ELKS DINNER

Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, located on South Park Road in Bethel Park, will hold its fundraising spaghetti dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. May 20. Tickets are $10. Bill and Karen Shepherd will play classic hits from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 412-831-0616 for reservations, tickets or more details.

CARNEGIE EVENT

Molly Alphabet will be featured from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 17 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall located at 300 Beechwood Ave. The trio plays classic country music blended with a Pittsburgh flair. Tickets range in price from $10 to $15. Visit carnegiecarnegie.org, email matthewsh@carnegiecarnegie.org or call 412-276-3456 for more details.

SP FUN

Park ‘Til Dark will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 20 in South Park. This free, family-friendly event features activities from Sunrise Yoga, Learn for Older Adults, led by Venture Outdoors, basketball, bocce, Special Olympics leisure walk, mushroom foraging, trail running, dek hockey clinics and garden tours. Children’s activities are hosted by Mad Science. Entertainment will feature music from Dave Shepherd followed by The Shelf Life String Band. The day concludes with Pour At the Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the museum building, located at the fairgrounds. Pour in the Park is the major fundraiser for the Allegheny Country Parks Foundation and its mission to improve, conserve and restore its nine recreation areas. Pour tickets range in price from $20 to $60 and include craft beer, wine, cider and spirits tasting, samplings of food from local restaurants, live entertainment by The Shelf Life String Band and raffle baskets. Visit www.parktildark.com, email jfilipek@acparksfoundation.org or call 412-760-2464 for more details.

CONCERT

“Songs my Mother Taught Me” will be featured from 7:30 to 9 p.m. May 26 at the Academy Concerts at Sunnyhill Church, located on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. As a family ensemble consisting of violinist Monique Mead, harpist Isabel Cardenes, and pianist Tino Cardenes, the Trio con Brio presents a program featuring strange-but-true stories of their musical lives on and off the stage. Performing solo and in mixed ensembles, music includes works by Beethoven, Dett, Gershwin, Gliere, and Piazzolla sprinkled with Mother Goose rhymes and Cuban rhythms. Tickets are $20. Visit https://m.bpt.me/event/5716502 to purchase tickets. Call 412-969-7072 for more details.

PT LIBRARY

The Peters Township Library will host a U.S. Army War College panel discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 23. Applying Strategic Empathy: From Humanitarian Relief to Great Power Competition, will be the topic of discussion. Senior officers will appear in person. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Attend in person or via a Zoom link. Call 724-941-9430 or email SKraviec@pt-library.org for more details.

COIN CLUB

The South Hill Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, located at 5100 West Library Ave. German notgeld coins will be the topic of discussion. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

FLOWER SALE

The Bethel Park Interact Club will hold a Mother’s Day flower sale from 8 a.m. to noon on May 13 at the high school stadium. All sales are cash or check (written to the BPHS activities fund).

ELKS DINNER

Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213, located on South Park Road in Bethel Park, will hold its fundraising spaghetti dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. May 20. Tickets are $10. Bill and Karen Shepherd will play classic hits from 6 to 9 p.m. Call 412-831-0616 for reservations, tickets or more details.

WIDOW CARE

Peters Creek Baptist Church, located on Library Road in Bethel Park, is offering a program for widows from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 3. Miriam Neftfor is the guest speaker and her topic is Widows Care Retreat Resilience: Essential Truths and Tools for Moving Forward. Suggested donation is $25. Call 412-833-6111 or email: info@peterscreekbaptist.com for more details.

JAZZ FEST

Upper St. Clair High School will host a jazz festival at 7 p.m. May 12 in the theater. Michele Fernandez will be the featured guest artist. Jazz ensembles from the middle and high schools will also be highlighted. Tickets are $5. Contact tobyts@verizon.net or call 412-897-5057 for more details.

PLANT SALE

The Treehaven Garden Club will hold a plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon May 13 at the South Park Shops (in front of Rite Aid), 5209 Library Road in Bethel Park. Hanging flower baskets, potted perennials and bulbs will be available for purchase.

GARDEN MART

The Giant Oaks Garden Club’s annual plant sale and garden market will be held from 9 a.m. to noon May 20 at the Peters Township Public Library, located on East McMurray Road. In addition to a variety of potted perennial plants, herbs, vegetables, annuals and hanging baskets will be available for purchase. There will also be raffle baskets with gardening items as well as club members, many of whom are Master Gardeners, available to assist and answer questions. Email bjnerone@hky.com or call 724-809-3397 for more information.