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What’s Happening – Week of Oct. 8

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FLEA MARKET

The Friends of the Community Library of Castle Shannon annual fall flea market and bake sale fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 in the lower level community room. Along with desserts, pastries, food and drinks, there will be more than 20 area vendors selling merchandise. All proceeds benefit the library’s children’s programs.

SHWC MEET

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at Vanadium Woods, 50 Vanadium Road, Bridgeville. Deana Thielet will speak on ‘Decluttering for a Peaceful Life.’ New members and guests can attend. If interested, call 412-953-3209.

FOOD PANTRY

The new St. John XXIII Interfaith Food Pantry is open for business. The food pantry is located at 3609 Washington Road (Finley Hall) on the campus of St. Francis of Assisi parish in Finleyville. Individuals and families who need assistance should call 724-348-7145 to register for the food pantry.

CHABAD EVENTS

The World of Kabbalah: Revealing How its Mystical Secrets Relate to You will run Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 1 at Chabad of the South Hills. Also a Simchat Torah Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 8. Visit www.chabadsh.com for more information or to register.

ELKS EVENT

The Elks Lodge 2213, located on South Park Road in Bethel Park, is collecting items for its Christmas Stocking Project. Items being collected for deployed troops include candy canes, granola bars, mints, gum, lollipops, candy, Rice Krispie Treats, trail mix, fruit snacks, individual bags of nuts, power bars, single-serve powdered Gatorade and energy drinks, Slim Jims and individual bags of snacks, cookies, crackers and pretzels. Stocking items will be collected on site between Nov. 1-12. For more details email elkslodge2213@gmail.com or call 412-831-0616.

FAMILY NIGHT

The Family Minute-to-Win-It event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Peters Township Recreation Center. Ages 5 and over can compete in this fun-filled family bonding event. Fee is $1 for members ($3 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to sign-up. Registration deadline is Oct. 12.

FRIGHT NIGHT

“Friday the 13th” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” will be the featured Friday night flicks shown beginning at dusk on Oct. 13 at the Peterswood Park amphitheater. Viewers can brings snacks and lawn chairs. Alcohol is permitted. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

SCARECROWS

A scarecrow decoration contest will be held in Peters Township. Pre-registration is required for this competition, which will be judged Oct. 25. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 18. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000.

TEEN SOCIAL

The Peters Township community recreation center will be the site of a teen volunteer and social to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10. Ages 13-17 will work behind the scenes and help prepare for the upcoming Trunk or Treat. Call 724-942-500 or email LMorris@peterstownship.com to register.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 West Library Ave. “Coins that Talk” will be the topic. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more details.

SENIOR LUNCH

Peters Township will hold a Halloween Hoopla senior luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at the community recreation center. Admission is free but participants should bring a covered dish or dessert to share. RSVP by calling 724-942-5000.

CRAFT SHOW

The South Park Women’s Club will host its annual craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at Broughton Fire Hall, 1030 Cochrans Mill Road. In addition to more than 50 craft vendors, there will be a bake sale, auction, refreshments and raffles as well as food and drinks to purchase. Admission and parking are free. Call 412-833-1266 or email spwccraftshow@gmail.com for more details.

CATNIP BINGO

A catnip bingo will be held Oct. 15 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Doors open at noon. Proceeds benefit FosterCat Inc., which supports cat rescue, care, foster and adoption. Tickets are $45 and include 10 bingo games (six to a card) and a hot buffet luncheon with dessert and beverage.

Visit Fostercat.org to buy tickets online; call 412-481-9144 for ticket purchases; or send an email to info@fostercat.org to request tickets.

SCRABBLE

The monthly senior Scrabble game will be played from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Peters Township recreation center. Event is free but pre-registration is required. Call 724-942-5000.

CRAFT SHOW

The John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas affair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. More than 45 crafters will be featured along with a gingerbread house, auction items and a Kris Kringle Kafe. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit local and worldwide missions. Call 412-833-4704 or email jmpc@johnmcmillanpc.org for more information.

PT HALLOWEEN

A Halloween spook-tacular will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Peters Township recreation center. Fee is $42 ($63 nonmembers). Visit: www.peterstownship.org to register. Sign-ups are accepted at the recreation center. Call 724-942-5000.

BP CLASS OF ’93

The Bethel Park High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 40th reunion from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 28 at The Crowne Plaza, located across from South Hills Village. Tickets are $60 per person. In addition to dinner, there will be a cash bar, DJ and karaoke. Visit videodocmarketing.wixsite.com/bphs-83reunion/40th-registration to register or call Bryan Rudolph at 407-982-3176 for more details.

GIANT OAKS

The Giant Oaks Garden Club has a limited number of tickets available for its tinsel luncheon and fundraiser to be held Nov. 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. Tickets are $40 per person. Email carsvitek@comcast.net or call 724-941-6159 for tickets.

SP BINGO

Bingo will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Nov. 4 at the South Park Home Economics Building, 2050 Buffalo Drive. Admission is $40 and includes 10 rounds of bingo, dinner, cash prizes and baskets. Proceeds benefit programs and research to improve lives of those with congenital heart defects. Visit www.heartfest.org to register.

CRAFT SHOW

The St. Raphael the Archangel holiday craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Sts. Simon & Jude Grade School gymnasium, located at 1625 Green Tree Road in Scott Township. In addition to 65 craft tables, there will be a Chinese auction, bake sale and lunch items to purchase. Parking and admission is free.

ARTISAN MART

The Upper St. Clair League for the Arts will hold its Sugarplum Artisan Marketplace from Nov. 9-14 at the McLaughlin Run Road activity center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and Nov. 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday.

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