May 19, 2023 6 min read

ANIMAL BLESSING

A Blessing of the Animals event will be held from 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.

AUTOS & MORE

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will host its annual Anything on Wheels event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 and 4. Visitors can see dozens of vehicles from antique and classic cars to buses and boats. The Hott Dawgz food truck and a historic parade of trolleys will highlight events on Saturday while the Ohio Valley Community Band, games for children and a layout from the Pittsburgh Garden Railway Society are featured on Sunday. Call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org for additional information.

SLIME LAB

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold a creative program for children titled, “Slime Lab,” from 6 to 7:15 p.m. June 6. Participants will experiment with different ingredients and additives to make messy, slimy creations. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Other programs this month include:

n Dog Walk Social from 6 to 7 p.m. in Peterswood Park for ages 18 and under. Dogs must be on a leash at all times and follow park rules. Fee is $2 ($5 nonmembers).

n Touch-A-Truck from 10 a.m. to noon July 8 in Peterswood Park, at top of hill near grasshopper field. This is a free event.

n Under the Sea 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.

CLOTHING DRIVE

The Salvation Army in partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Police Association will conduct a clothing drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3 in the parking lot of Southminster Presbyterian Church located on Washington Road next to the library. Volunteers will collect clothing and shoes for grades K-12 in all sizes and genders. Items will be distributed in August to those in need prior to the start of the new school year. Visit salvationarmywpa.org for more details.

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.

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.

PT SENIORS

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

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.

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.

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.