May 16, 2025 7 min read

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 Road.

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 Rep. 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.

CHABAD

A Soup, Wine, Cheese & Shavuot Ted Talk will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. June 1 at the Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Road. The series of 10-minute talks will showcase important Jewish ideas. RSVP chabadsh.com/ted

A women’s spring event celebrating the Jewish homeland will be held at 7 p.m. May 28 at the Chabad of the South Hills located at 1700 Bower Hill Road. Nami Friedman will be the featured speaker. The evening celebrates beauty, strength and resilience of the homeland. Guests will learn hands on tips for relaxation and self-care as well as enjoy an array of wine, cheese, and desserts. There will be a raffle and auction. RSVP to Chabadsh.com/spring/.

PT REC

The Peters Township recreation center is offering the following programs:

iPhone 101 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. May 20. The session will teach the basics from adding contacts to downloading and using apps, browsing the web and staying organized with calendar, notes and reminders. Students must bring an iPhone, Apple ID and password to class. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Pickleball clinics for adult beginners run from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 22. Topics include equipment, scoring, rules, serve and return game, groundstrokes and volleys specifically for new players and those with limited experience. Fee is $120 ($132 nonresidents).

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.

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.

PT DAY

The Peters Township Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28 at Rolling Hills Park. Fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.

CONCERTS

The Peters Township summer concert and events series begins in June. Free Wednesday night concerts with food trucks begin at 7 p.m. at Peterswood Park.

Beer and wine are permitted at concerts only, but not at special events.

The concert line-up is Key of G Live on June 25; The Intransitive Band, July 2; Suns of Beaches Band, July 9; Pure Gold, July 16; The Clarks, July 23; My Own Worst 90s Band, July 30; Change of Heart, Aug. 6; The Delaneys, Aug. 13; Come Together (6 p.m. start), Aug. 20, and The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band (6 p.m.) Aug. 27.

Special events include: Pittsburgh Puppet Works at 6:30 p.m. June 11; Moana 2, June 13; Shows By Cricket, 6:30 p.m. June 18; Inside Out 2, July 18; The Wild Robot, Aug. 8; Wild World of Animals, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3, and BeetleJuice BeetleJuice, Oct. 10.

Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

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.

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.

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.

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.