What’s Happening – Week of Aug. 11
CONCERT
Bobby Jo Valentine. a national award-winning soulful folk/pop musician, will be featured at a free concert to be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 in the sanctuary of the Bower Hill Community Church, located at 70 Moffett St. in Mt. Lebanon. The event is provided through a grant from the Pittsburgh Presbytery’s Justice Ministry fund. A free-will offering for Shepherd Wellness Community will be taken.Visit https://www.bowerhillchurch.org for more details.
TWEEN NIGHT
An event for children ages 9 to 12 will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Peters Township community recreation center located on Meredith Drive in Venetia. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.
YOGA
A yoga in the park session will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 at the amphitheater in Peterswood Park in McMurray. Ages 12 and over can attend. Carrie Knight instructs. Participants should bring a mat, towel and water for this vinyasa-style yoga class. Fee is $12 ($19 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.
PT FALL REC
Registration for fall recreation programs with the Peters Township parks and recreation department begins Aug. 19. Sign-ups for one-day programs and special events have begun. Program details as well as registration information is available online at www.peterstownship.com or at the recreation center located at 700 Meredith Drive. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.
FOOD TRUCKS
A food truck festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Rolling Hills Park in McMurray. In addition to a variety of food vendors, there will be a bounce house, face painting and a DJ providing music. Admission is free. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.
VOICES WANTED
The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a volunteer choral group based in the South Hills, will hold an open rehearsal at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Brightwood Christian Church, located at 5044 W. Library Ave. in Bethel Park. New members should arrive between 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. for a meet-and-greet and music distribution. The group is seeking new members. All voice parts are needed. Performance experience and ability to read music are useful but not required. Visit www.harmonysingers.org. or email info@harmonysingers.org to reserve a spot for the audition event.
COIN CLUB
The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 West Library Ave. Members and the general public can attend. The 1715 Shipwreck will be the topic of discussion. A 50/50 will be held and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more details.
SAFETY CAMP
A fire safety day camp will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12-16 at Shelter A in Rolling Hills Park in Peters Township. Ages 7 to 11 can attend. Fee is $30 ($45 nonresidents). Campers get hands-on with fire and rescue equipment while learning how to be safe in their homes. Visit www.peterstownship.com to register or call 724-942-5000.
FLORAL FUN
A sunset floral workshop will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at Shelter 1 in Peterswood Park. Ages 21 and over can participate. Fee is $72 ($108 nonmembers). Participants will learn how to make professional-looking arrangements and floral bouquets. Materials included. Visit www.petertownship.com to register or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
SCHOOL BLUES
The Peters Township recreation center will be the site of an informative and support session to empower parents for a smooth transition as children return to school. Back to School Blues will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24. The event is designed to provide parents with tools and strategies to support their children’s mental health during transition to school. Activities for children will be offered during the program. The program is held in conjunction with Ellie Mental Health and the Upper St. Clair recreation department. Register online at www.peterstownship.com
HAUNTED TRAIL
Volunteers are needed to operate the Peters Township Haunted Trail. Ages 13 through adults are needed to be storytellers or scene actors. Volunteers should attend a planning meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at the recreation center. Ensuing meetings will be held Sept. 9, 16 and 23. A walk-through will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 30.
The Haunted Trail runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5. There will be special showings at 5:30, 5:45 and 6 p.m. Oct. 5 for children. Fee for the trail event is $5 per person.
To sign up to volunteer, call 724-942-5000 or email MGeorge@peterstownship.com
FISHING
The annual Peters Township Fishing Derby will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 at Peters Lake Park, 560 Center Church Road. Ages 4 to 11 can participate. Fee is $5 ($10 nonresidents). Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Sign-up deadline is Aug. 16.
BOWLING
Mature ladies are needed for a bowling league that will compete Mondays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 9 at Mt Lebanon Lanes. Call 412-977-4407 to register.
PANTHER PASS
Fans of Upper St. Clair athletics can purchase a Panther Pass that includes general admission to all 2024-25 home events for football, soccer, basketball, swimming, wrestling, lacrosse and volleyball. WPIAL and PIAA playoff games are not included. Fee is $50 per person. Orders must be received by Aug. 15. Without an athletic pass, individual admission is $5 per home event. Visit https://uscsd.org/pantherpass to order online.