May 9, 2025 10 min read

SPAGHETTI

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s Ukrainian Orthodox League (UOL) will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser between 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, inside the parish hall at 220 Mansfield Ave. in Carnegie. Dine in or take out is available. Meal includes spaghetti with a choice of tomato sauce with meatballs or clam and alfredo sauce, salad, rolls, dessert and a beverage. Gluten free pasta dinners are available upon request. Adult meals are $15; children 10 and under eat for $6. Cash, credit and check are accepted. There is no preorder. Visit www.orthodoxcarnegie.org/news or email orthodoxcarnegie@gmail.com for more information.

REUNION

The St. George Church Preservation Society will host a reunion at 3 p.m. June 1 at Salvatore’s Event Center, 5001 Curry Road. Parishioners, alumni, veterans, Allentown neighbors, family and friends can attend the dinner and enjoy fellowship as well as a chance to win door prizes and raffles. Seating is limited. Online reservations can be made at

Visit www.SGCP.net for online reservations.

Call 412-502-5062 or email contact@SGCPS.net to also sign up or for further details.

OPEN HOUSE

The Pleasant Hills Arboretum will hold an open house in celebration of its 75th anniversary from noon to 3 p.m. June 1 at 199 W. Bruceton Rd.

Tree expert Paul Beck will lead a tour of the trails while ornithologist and former board member Bob Mulvihill will talk about the birds that occupy the local trees. Eagle Scout Matt Grassi will discuss his project. There will also be a tree planting by the middle school students. Additionally, Bartlett Tree experts will speak on the condition of the trees in the wooded area. State representative Andrew Kuzma will address the importance of the arboretum to the region.

There will be refreshments, activities for children, raffles and events led by Becky Holmes for the Pleasant Hill Library.

Parking is limited. However a shuttle will run from the library and Freedom Life Church.

Email grfuller61@verizon.net for further details.

PT REC

The Peters Township recreation center is offering the following programs:

Senior Scrabble will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. May 29. A free event, it does require pre-registration. Light refreshments provided. Future Scrabble games are played the fourth Thursday of each month.

Fast Feet is an eight-week run club for ages 16 and up. Runners of all experience can attend. Sessions are held at 6 p.m. Tuesdays or 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Fee is $70 ($105 nonmembers).

Speed & Agility for ages 8 to 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays or 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays for ages 12 to 15. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers).

Sensory Play Group from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays beginning May 16. Ages 3 to 6 are eligible. Led by pediatric occupational and physical therapists, this child and caregiver play group provides activities that increase body awareness and promotes self-esteem and confidence. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers).

Senior luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. May 14 at Shelter 4 in Peterswood Park. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided but guests should bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Tracy Lee Simmons will entertain on the ukulele. Admission is free.

Ladies Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 14. Participants create a rustic wood floral sign using fabric and rope. Fee is $15 ($20 nonmembers).

Tiny Tots Gym Time from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of every month. Children 5 and under participate in unstructured playtime with a variety of toys, balls and soft play features. Parents must remain on site and supervise their children. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Sports summer camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning June 9. Ages 4 to 12 eligible. Half-day camp fee is $165. Full-day fee is $265. Before care and after care are available for additional fees.

Summer camps begin as early as June 6. Children up to age 12 can sign up for creative writing, dance, theater, chess and cooking camps. Fees vary.

Visit www.peterstownship.org to register or stop at the recreation center, 700 Meredith Drive. For more details, call 724-942-5000.

MOBILE FEAST

Food Truck Fridays return to the Peters Township Municipal Complex, located at 610 E. McMurray Road. A variety of food trucks will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Pittsburgher Food Truck kicks off the season on June 6. Other summer dates are: June 20, Hibachi Lou; July 11, Cousins Maine Lobster; July 25, Trucking’ Triangles; Aug. 1, Chicks’ N Waffles; Aug. 15 Hummus Pittsburgh.

Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-941-4180 for more details.

BP LIBRARY

The Bethel Park Library, located at 5100 W. Library Ave., offers the following this month:

Masters of the Air at 6:30 p.m. May 21. The lecture explains the history of the United States Army Air Force as well as 10 things people typically don’t know about the organization.

The Final Resting Place tells the story about Calvary Cemetery at 6:30 p.m. May 14.

Idlewild: History and Memories of Pennsylvania’s oldest amusement park at 6:30 p.m. May 29. Jennifer Sopko shares history and stories about Ligonier’s landmark park.

Family Fun Nights are held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 22. The event is appropriate for children in kindergarten through second grade with their caregiver. Children watch clips from PBS shows, share stories and engage with animated characters.

Art show. Toddlers through teens can participate in displaying all media forms of art. Up to three submissions are needed by May 27. Artwork will be displayed through the summer in the library. Artists can put their items up for auction or have them returned. Proceeds from the auction benefit the library.

Visit bethelparklibrary.org or call 412-835-2207 for more details or to register.

GENEALOGY

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. May 19 in the audio-visual room of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

The roundtable discussion topic will be: Lesser Known Websites for Genealogy Research. Members will submit in advance some of the websites where they have experienced success in their genealogy research. New members can attend.

Email: malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com for further information.

CHABAD

The Chabad of the South Hills will host a seniors lunch at 1 p.m. May 14 at its Mt. Lebanon location, 1701 McFarland Road. Comfort Keepers will give a presentation on “Adapting Homes to Seniors Challenging Needs.” Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible. RSVP to 412-278-2658.

FISH FRY

The Bethel Park Lions Club will hold a fish fry May 16 at the park located at 5757 Irishtown Road. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner is served from 4 to 7 p.m. Fried or baked fish as well as shrimp, fries, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese are on the menu. A kids menu, priced at $5, is also available. Proceeds benefit the club’s charities as well as go toward maintenance of the Bethel Park Lions Park.

GIANT OAKS

The Giant Oaks Garden Club’s 24th annual plant sale and garden market will be held from 9 a.m. to noon May 17

at Peters Township Library, 616 East McMurray Rd. Hanging baskets, annuals, container gardens of herbs, vegetables and quality potted perennial plants selected from members’ gardens will be available for purchase. The sale also includes new and lightly used gardening items, decorations, and crafts as well as raffle baskets of gardening items. Members will also be on hand to assist and answer individual gardening questions.

Contact 724-809-3397 or email bjnerone@hky.com for more information on the club or the sale.

VBS

Registration is being accepted at christumc.net/vbs for its Summer Vacation Bible School. Live it Out will be offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, June 23-27. Ages 3 (toilet trained) through students in fifth grade can attend the camp that uses crafts, songs and snacks to learn Bible stories.

WROC EVENTS

The Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center offers the following at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2040 Washington Road in Upper St. Clair:

Cardio Strength Fusion from 8 to 9 a.m. beginning May 2. Fees are $56 for Mondays and Wednesdays and $64 for Fridays.

Zumba from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Saturdays in May and June. Drop in fee is $10.

Barre Sculpt, which fuses ballet, yoga and Pilates, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays beginning May 6. Fee is $64.

Stronger Bones/Better Balance from 10:10 to 11:10 a.m. Tuesdays beginning May 6. Fee is $56.

Flow Yoga from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning May 6. Classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday. Fee is $56.

Cardio Drumming from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Fridays beginning May 9.

Visit wroc.westminster-church.org to register or more details or call 412-835-6630.

PARK POUR

Pour at the Park will be held May 17 at the Museum Building in South Park. VIP admission is from 5 to 9 p.m. General admission is from 6 to 9. A fundraiser to support the Allegheny County Parks Foundation as well as benefit the nine country parks, features beer, wine, spirits and nonalcoholic drink tastings, food trucks, live entertainment, children’s discovery activities hosted by Coach Dave of CDG Sports and raffle baskets. Visit pouratthepark.com to purchase tickets or email jfilipek@acparksfoundation.org for more details.

CONCERT

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will hold a spring concert at 7 p.m. May 18 at Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Ave. in Bethel Park. Dubbed “Moments in Time” the concert features a variety of songs regarding time. The Harmony Tappers will also perform dance numbers with the choir. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. Visitbwww.harmonysingers.org for more details or information regarding reserving the group for special events.

BINGO

Tickets for the Bingo Bonanza to Benefit Angel Ridge Animal Rescue and Bailey’s Cat Haven are available at the shelters located at 2650 Brownsville Road in South Park or 390 Old Hickory Road in Washington. Make checks payable to ARAR. Call 724-229-7053 for more information.

The event will be held May 18 at the Bethel Park Community Center. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Games begin at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $35 at the door. Advanced ticket price is $30.

In addition to bingo, there will be a basket auction, 50/50 raffle, pull tabs as well as food and beverages for purchase. All proceeds benefit Angel Ridge Animal Rescue and Bailey’s Cat Haven.

BUS TRIP

A one-day bus trip to Cleveland will be offered through the Peters Township recreation department on June 4. Departure is at 7 a.m. Return time is 9 p.m. Fee is $199 and includes transportation, lunch, admissions per itinerary, meal and taxes. The group will visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and tour the grounds of Lakeview Cemetery and Gardens as well as visit the West Side Market. Visit www.peterstownship.com to register or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

CLO SHOW

The Pittsburgh CLO will present the world premiere of a “Madame Clicquot: A Revolutionary Musical,” on May 29 at the Byham Theater. The show runs through June 8.

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, the musical tells the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, the woman who revolutionized the Champagne industry. Visit PittsburghCLO.org or call 412-456-6666 for more details.