May 15, 2023 8 min read

PETERS CREEK

Peters Creek Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 22 at Wrights United Methodist Church, 788 Venetia Road. Washington County Historical Society executive director Clay Kilgore will speak. His topic is: The President Comes to Washington – A Story about Grant, Fisk, Gould and Gold. Listeners will learn about President Ulysses S. Grant’s visits to Washington and his friendship with William Renshall Smith, which began when he served as volunteer aid-de-camp on Grant’s staff during the Civil War. Visit: peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org for additional details on the society, headquarters, the historic Enoch Wright House Museum of Westward and Expansion and log house.

CHABAD EVENTS

The Chabad of the South Hills will hold the following events:

n Shavuot in an Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. May 26. The free event includes the 10 Commandments, ice cream and a special program for children. RSVP at Chabadsh.com.

n The South Hills Men’s Night titled: Jews Booze and Schmooze: Shot of Jewish Inspiration at 7 p.m. June 1. Tickets are $25. RSVP at www.ChabadSH.com/mens. Address will be emailed after RSVP.

CHAMBER BOWL

The seventh annual Peters Township Chamber of Commerce’s “Fun”raiser bowling event will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 1 at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino, located at 210 Racetrack Road. Tickets are $100 per bowler or $500 for a team of six. Email amy@ptcoc.org or call 724-941-6345 for tickets.

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.

PT REC

The Peters Township Recreation Department is offering the following programs:

n Trivia Mania from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 23. Ages 55 and over will be challenged with history questions. Fee is $5 ($8 for nonmembers).

n Pound workout from 7 to 7:45 p.m. May 24. This is a full-body jam session inspired through playing drums. Yoga mats are required for this exercise event. Fee is $14 ($21 nonmembers).

n Paper Airplane Extravaganza will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. May 26. Ages 7-11 will construct an aircraft for competition at the end of the class. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

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.

n Under the Sea will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. June 8. Ages 3-5 will play seaweed games and enjoy a seashell craft. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

n Friday Night Flicks beginning at dusk at the Peterswood Park amphitheater. Features are: “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.

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

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet on June 3 at Houlihan’s Restaurant in the Galleria, Mt Lebanon. A social starts at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. The event will feature the yearly scholarship award. Women with post-secondary degrees can attend and should call Therese Condit at 412-279-4458 for further details or membership information.

SH CHOIR

Auditions will be held June 1-3 for the South Hills Children’s Choir. Ages 11-18 can sign up at shcchoir.org online or times can be arranged by calling 724-949-0048 or emailing office@shcchoir.org to set up times. Ages 8-10 need no audition but must register.

BAD ART

The Peters Township Library will host a bad art night from 6 to 7 p.m. June 6. The library will provide all supplies. Participants will create the worst piece of art but they can bring photos, printouts, magazines for collages, etc. Adults should accompany children in grades 4 and under. Registration is required. Visit events.ptlibrary.org/event/bad-art-night to sign up.

ANIMAL BLESSING

A Blessing of the Animals event will be held 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 10 at the Unity Presbyterian Church at 1146 Greentree Road. To preregister, call 412-561-2431.

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.

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.

PT SENIORS

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

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

n Picnic on June 14 featuring Matt Tichon. Hot dogs and hamburgers are provided but guests should bring a covered dish or dessert to share.

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.

CRAFT SHOW

Applications are due May 22 for the Christmas Affair Craft Show that is held annually at John McMillan Presbyterian Church, located at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. Forms can be downloaded under the menu bar at Johnmcmillanpc.org. The craft show is scheduled for Nov. 4. Call 412-833-4704 for more details.

BLOOD DRIVE

The Peters Township Library will host a blood drive from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on May 25 in the meeting room on the first floor. To schedule an appointment, visit vitalant.org or call 1-877-25VITAL.

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.

QUILLING

Woodville will conduct a course in paper quilling from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 1, 8 and 15, at the historic landmark located at 1375 Washington Pike in Collier. School-age children through adults can attend. Fee is $30 and includes tools, paper and patterns. Register at Eventbrite or call 412-221-0348 for more details.

DOG WALK

A dog walk social will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. June 7 beginning at Peterswood Park. Fee is $2 ($5 for non-members). One leashed dog per person permitted. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.

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.

LEGOS CAMP

A Legos Camp will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. June 12 to 16 at the Peters Township Recreation Center. Ages 6 to 12 can participate and will design mazes, robots, cars and buildings. The program fosters creativity and stresses imagination while solving challenges. Fee is $265 ($398 for nonmembers). Sign-up deadline is June 9. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.

SAFE DRIVING

A senior citizen driver improvement course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at the Upper St. Clair recreation department. The state Department of Transportation-approved class is designed for drivers age 55 and older. There is no testing or behind-the-wheel driving. It is a refresher of driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road. Participants receive a multi-year discount on auto insurance. Register at www.SeniorsForSafeDriving.com or call 724-283-0245.