Oct 2, 2025 13 min read

CRAFT SHOWS

The South Park Women’s Club (SPWC) will hold a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Broughton Fire Hall, 1030 Cochran Mill Road. Admission and parking are free. In addition to over 50 skilled crafters offering a variety of homemade items, there will be a bake sale, raffles and refreshments. The SPWC welcomes all to shop and stay for lunch. Email the SPWC at spwc.craftshow@gmail.com for more information.

A craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Peters Township High School, located at 121 Rolling Hills Drive. The sixth annual event is a fundraiser for the senior class. In addition to over 100 crafters and vendors, offering art work, vintage clothing, skin care products, home goods, jewelry, candles, decor and holiday items, there will be food trucks on site.

The St. Raphael the Archangel holiday craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 in the SS. Simon & Jude School gymnasium located at 1625 Green Tree Road in Scott Township. There will be 75 tables of crafts, a Chinese auction of items made by the participants, a bake sale and lunch available for purchase. Parking and admission are free.

BOOK SALE

The Peters Township Library will hold a used book sale Oct. 9-11 in the lobby. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Fill-a-bag is $5. Bags will be provided. In addition to books, there will be CDs and DVDs available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the library.

FREE FLICK

The Friday Night Flick for Oct. 10 at the Peterswood Park’s amphitheater is “Beetlejuice.” The film begins at dusk. Admission and popcorn are free. Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

VAC CLINIC

A vaccination clinic will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Peters Township recreation center, located at 700 Meredith Drive.

Visit pwppeterstownshipcommunity.timetap.com to register.

PT REC

The Peters Township Recreation Center is accepting registration for fall classes. Visit peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000.

The following will be offered:

Minute To Win It Night will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Families compete with other families at the recreation center. Participants should wear comfortable clothes. Fee is $1 per person, $3 per nonmember. Ages 5 and older can compete.

Senior luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the recreation center. Luncheons include entertainment, a speaker or interactive activity. While the event is free, guests are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Registration is required. Call 724-942-5000.

Artful Screams will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Oct 23. Ages 7 to 11 can attend this creative painting class. Materials are included. Participants may want to wear a smock or old clothing. Fee is $8 ($12 nonmembers).

Halloween Decorating Contest. Pre-register to show off your home Halloween decorations and win one of two prizes. There will be a People’s Choice Award from a public vote and the other award from the judges. Registered homes will be featured online so families can drive by and see the displays. Voting closes Oct. 23 and winners will be announced Oct. 27.

Mad Science Halloween Spooktacular from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 for ages 6 to 12. Fee is $42 ($63 nonmembers.)

BBQ

The Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Rotary BBQ will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Bethel Park High School. This event is drive-thru only. Tickets are $15 and dinner includes a half, flame-grilled chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll and dessert.

Visit: www.chixbbq.org for tickets.

BINGO

The Catnip Bingo, a fundraising event for FosterCat Inc., will be held Oct. 19 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. Doors open at noon. All proceeds from this event go directly to support cat rescue, cat care, foster and adoption. Tickets are $50 each and include 10 bingo games (six cards to a game), a full-course hot buffet luncheon that includes dessert and beverage. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, pull tab tickets and a basket auction.

All tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit Fostercat.org to buy tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 412-481-9144. Email info@fostercat.org to request tickets and provide name, address, phone number and number of tickets.

GENEALOGY

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 in the audio-visual room at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Melissa Marinaro, director of the Italian American Program at the Heinz History Center, will speak about the Italian American experience in the region from the 1880s through the 1960s. There will be an emphasis on the American immigration policy and its impact on Italian immigrants. She will also discuss the pertinent documents that are available at the Heinz History Center.

New members can attend. Email malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com for questions on the meeting or membership.

TEEN NEWS

Teens can explore careers and leadership skills through a free workshop series at the Bethel Park Community Center. The Teen Networking Nights program, hosted by Period Zero, will feature local industry partners leading interactive sessions on career readiness, entrepreneurship and leadership.

Upcoming workshops include:

Oct. 23: Stand Out in an Interview with Tina Fowler of Target Freight Management.

Nov. 6: So You Wanna Start Something? with Max Polec and local tech leaders.

Dec. 4: Flip the Script: Turning Volunteer Work Into Job Offers with Amanda Piacquadio of Fountain Products.

Workshops run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are open to all high school students. Email info@periodzero.ai for more details.

PET MINISTRY

The Creatures of The Creator (COTC) Pet Ministry of Unity Presbyterian Church will hold a remembrance service at 11 a.m. Nov. 1 in the sanctuary of the church, located at 1146 Greentree Road.

Led by Unity’s Pastor Karen Claassen, the service will include prayer, music, poetry, a candlelit tribute, a video, and a slideshow of pet photos. Artist Bernadette Kazmarski will also attend for those who wish to order a customized votive, suncatcher or memorial photo.

Email: pet name, photo, name and contact information to ckozlowski@unitypresbyterianchurch.org no later than Oct. 27. Photos received later will not be included in the video presentation.

Call 412-561-2431, ext. 3, for more details.

CHABAD

The Kabbalah of Meaning: Jewish Wisdom for finding the purpose that connects parts of life will be discussed from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 10 at Chabad of the South Hills. The course is offered online or in person. No previous Jewish learning is necessary. The course will satisfy the continuing education requirements of physicians, health care professionals, psychologists, social workers, LMFTs, and LMHC/LPCs in most states.

Visit chabadsh.com or contact rabbi@chabadsh.com for more information.

BOTANICS

Tickets for the fourth annual Dazzling Nights Pittsburgh, a holiday spectacular at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, are on sale. The show runs from Nov. 28 through Jan. 3 with entry times beginning at 5 p.m. All tickets are advanced sales and patrons pick times and dates. Prices range from $28 to $34.75 for adults and $25 to $33.75 for children. Ages 3 and under enter free. Visit pittsburghbotanicgarden.org for more details.

BRUNCH

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will hold a Fall Harvest Brunch Scholarship Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Buffet brunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $40.

The fundraiser will include gift basket raffles, 10:1 envelopes, share the wealth and other games. Reservations required. Call 412-655-9420 by Sept. 30.

SH CHORUS

The South Hills Keystone Chorus is seeking new members. The men’s a cappella group sings at various events throughout the year. The chorus meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Presbyterian Church, located at 4500 Hamilton Road. Ability to read music is not necessary as the group has audio tracts and other learning aids.

Visit pghkeystonechorus.com, call 412-254-3148 or email keystonechorus@gmail.com for more information.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal building, located at 5100 West Library Ave. Members and the general public can attend. The demonization of currency in India will be the program’s topic. There will be a 50/50 raffle and children’s prizes awarded. Applications for new members are being accepted. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at Salvatore’s located at 5001 Curry Road. Lynn Ireland-Knight will speak on the topic “End of Life Doula.” All registered nurses can attend. Visit swparnclub.weebly.com for more details.

BOOT DRIVE

Tri-Community South EMS will be collecting boots and blankets for the homeless and vulnerable population this winter. Collections through Dec. 4. Drop off locations include: Bethel Park, South Park and Upper St. Clair public libraries, Brentwood Bank, located in the South Park Shops and Tri-Community South EMS, located at 5490 Progress Boulevard in Bethel Park.

LEBO REC

Mt. Lebanon is offering the following fall activities:

Babysitting Class: Ages 9-15 can attend this parent helper training. Class runs from 9:15 a.m. to noon Oct. 18.

Pumpkin Patch Parade will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 25 along Washington Road from Shady Drive to Lebanon Avenue. Businesses and groups can march in the parade but registration is required. The deadline is Oct. 13.

Visit https://mtlrec.activityreg.com/ to register for classes.

Call 412-343-3409 for more information.

ARTS

South Arts Pittsburgh is hosting the following art shows at the Schoolhouse Art & History Center, located at 2600 South Park Road:

Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. is the Halloween Bash & Art Market. This adult event includes a costume contest and art market.

Nov. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This two-day artist market includes local vendors displaying/selling their works throughout the first and second floors and in one of the classrooms of the historic schoolhouse.

Artwork and photos are framed and ready to hang. Jewelry, cards, and matted prints are also available. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Your support of local artists is greatly appreciated.

Reginald’s Coffee will be open during all three events to purchase drinks and pastries.

Visit www.southartspittsburgh.org for more information. Email: southartspitt@gmail.com with questions.

CHABAD

Seniors in the Sukkah will gather at 1 p.m. Oct. 9 at Chabad of the South Hills location at 1701 McFarland Road. In addition to holiday music, lunch, Shake the Lulav and Etrog, there will be a presentation on Medicare and making the right choice for open enrollment. Suggested donation is $5. RSVP to preregister 412-278-2658.

FOOD FESTIVAL

The St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Bridgeville will host a Mediterranean food festival Oct. 17-19 at 3230 Washington Pike. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday as well as noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. All food items, including grape leaves and kibbee, are home made by church members. Free parking and handicap accessible spaces available as well as indoor and outdoor seating.

Phone and online orders are offered.

Visit stgeorgebridgeville.org or 412-221-2277.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

CRAFT SHOW

The John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at 875 Clifton Road in Bethel Park. More than 45 vendors will offer handmade gifts and treasures. There will also be a gingerbread house, a chance auction, and the Kris Kringle Kafé. Admission is free.

USC ARTS

The Upper St. Clair League of the Arts will host its Sugarplum Artisan Marketplace from Nov. 6-11 at the McLaughlin Run Road Activity Center, located at 1770 McLaughlin Run Rd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday. Gifts for all seasons, home accents and paintings will be among the items for purchase.

KEYNOTES

Keynotes of South Hills has reserved a private dining room at the Le Mont Restaurant on Grandview Avenue for a special evening during Pittsburgh’s 2025 Light Up Night to be held Nov. 22. Events begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by a sit-down dinner at 7. There will be entertainment, raffle baskets and a lottery tree until the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Cost is $100 per person.

Visit keynotesmusicscholarship.com under “Events” for reservations. The deadline is Nov. 14. Email Lynn Hagan at lhagan61@gmail.com with Hills’ mission of awarding annual music scholarships to Allegheny County students of exceptional talent. Each year $16,000 is awarded with over $452,000 awarded since 1970.

Contact Lori Walter at houdini5@hotmail.com or visit keynotesmusicscholarship.com for more details on the organization.

KEYNOTES

Keynotes is accepting applications for its 2026 Music Scholarship competition, which will be held May 9, 2026 at The Fine Arts Theater of Mt. Lebanon High School. Cash awards totaling more than $16,000 will be awarded.

Requirements are: instrumentalists must be under 26 years of age by June 1, 2025, and vocalists must be under the age of 30. The student must be a full-time music major at a college, university or music school or a graduating high school senior accepted for admission as a full-time music major. Contestants must be current legal residents of Pennsylvania for one year, or if out-of-state, attending a school in state, can provide proof of Pennsylvania address.

Call 412-260-6972 or email houdini5@hotmail.com for application. Visit keynotesmusicscholarship.com for online forms.

AARP

AARP No. 3016 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road. New members can attend. Call 412-563-3961 for more information.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) No. 475 meets every Thursday at Carnegie Life Span, 300 Lincoln Ave. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m., followed by class from 2 to 3. Call 412-818-7489.

DORMONT AARP

Dormont AARP meets the second Thursday of every month at noon at the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road (at intersection with Potomac Avenue). New members are always welcome. For information, call 412-563-3961.

WOMAN’S CLUB

The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Arby’s Restaurant at 3205 Library Road in Bethel Park.

In addition to its philanthropic endeavors, the club socializes and participates in activities, most notably Game Day. Longtime member Joan Morton hosts Game Day and for a $2 charitable contribution, members and guests can enjoy food, cards and games. Email lois.illar@verizon.net for more details or membership information.

AUP

The Association of University People (AUP) is seeking members. Singles 50-plus with a four-year college degree are eligible for enrollment and to participate in club activities, including picnics, monthly dinners, book group, Scrabble, games and outside concerts and trips such as to local wineries.

Email Aupsingles@gmail.com or call 412-353-9088 to become a member or obtain more information.