Sep 17, 2025 11 min read

RUMMAGE SALE

The Church of the Atonement, located at 918 Washington Ave in Carnegie. is holding a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27. Visit the church’s events page at atonementcarnegie.org for more information or call 412-276-0366 for further details about future flea markets.

CHABAD

A Shofar-Tashlich Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Chabad of the South Hills location at 1701 McFarland Road.

Sign up at chabadsh.com/shofar or just stop by for the 15-minute service.

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.

Chabad of South Hills will celebrate Rosh Hashana Sept. 22-24 with holiday services with meaning and melody at the location at 1701 McFarland Road. No affiliation is necessary to attend the traditional services that also include a special children’s program. Visit Chabadsh.com/HighHolidays for more information and schedule of events.

Chabad of South Hills will also conduct a Shofar Sound Lab at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 21 at the location at 1700 Bower Hill Road. In addition to a demonstration, participants will bake their own shofar-shaped honey cake. Children’s dinner is included. Tickets are $12 ($15 after Sept. 17). Register at www.Chabadsh.com/kids/.

TRIVIA NIGHT

A trivia night fundraiser, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Bridgeville Library, located at 505 McMillen St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20/person and Includes: three rounds of trivia, light refreshments, water and soda as well as one sheet of raffle tickets per team. Adults in teams of two to five can participate in the competition. Registration is required in advance. Visit bridgevillelibrary.org or call 412-221-3737.

BOOT DRIVE

Tri-Community South EMS will be collecting boots and blankets for the homeless and vulnerable population this winter. Collections start Oct. 1 and run 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.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Oct. 4 at Scoglio’s Restaurant in the Pinebridge Mall, 1580 McLaughlin Run Road, Suite 102. The October Autumn Harvest-themed meeting begins with a social at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. A 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the group’s scholarship program. Women with a post-secondary education are invited to call Therese Condit, Membership Chairperson for further information at 412-279-4458.

BP NEWS

The Bethel Park community yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4-5. Residents should register by Sept. 27. Fee is $15 per household. Participating houses will be provided a yard sign and listed on the community yard sale map. Visit bethelpark.recdesk.com to sign up.

No Cook Tuesdays return to the community center on Oct. 21. Food trucks will be on site from 4 to 7 p.m. Vendors will be posted on the bethelparkpa.gov/ website.

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.

HAY DAY

The Allegheny County Parks will host its annual Hay Day festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at the South Park Fairgrounds, 1888 Brownsville Road.

There will be hay rides, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, puppet shows, petting zoo, games, giveaways and activities. The event is free and weather-permitting. Food, beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors.

Visit alleghenycounty.us for more details.

BAND FESTS

The Mt. Lebanon Festival of Bands will be held Oct. 4. Performances begin at 5 p.m. at the stadium. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association members will perform including the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Marching Band as well as Kiski Area, Baldwin, Fox Chapel, Southmoreland, Deer Lakes and Moon high school units. Visit Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Marching Band on Facebook for more details and to order tickets, which range in price from $10.38 to $12.51.

Bethel Park and Peters Township High Schools are collaborating for a marching band festival to be held Sept. 27 at Bethel Park stadium. Gates open at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. In addition to the hosts, participating bands also include: North Hills, Chartiers Valley, Seton LaSalle, Canon-McMillan, Avella, Charleroi and Bentworth. The South Hills Stars Special Needs Color Guard will also make an appearance. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Visit https://bpmusicboosters.com/shop/tickets/ to order tickets online.

ART MART

The Mt. Lebanon Artists’ Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 and 28 on Academy Avenue. In addition to local artists displaying their works, there will be food trucks on site to purchase items to eat.

LEBO REC

Mt. Lebanon is offering the following fall activities:

Chess Class: Age 8 to 17 eligible and meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays beginning Oct. 4

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

Youth basketball registration deadline is Oct. 5 for grades 2-3 and Oct. 12 for grades 4-8. Games and practices start in November.

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.

WOODVILLE

Western Pennsylvania’s oldest home, Woodville, will celebrate 250 years of American history from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at the historic landmark located at 1376 Washington Pike. In addition to interactive displays, there will be curated tours, a ceremonial Liberty Tree planting, cake-cutting and champagne toast, Colonial-era games and music, a local whiskey vendor, and cultural demonstrations. Admission is free.

Visit woodville-experience.org or call 412-22-0348 for more details.

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:

Pickleball: a basic class teaching the basics will be offered for ages 18 and over from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays or Tuesdays beginning Sept. 22 and 23; a class building on skills and focused on situational practice and play from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and/or Thursdays beginning Sept. 23 and 25; an improving player course for ages 18 and over offered Mondays beginning Sept. 22. Fee is $120 ($180 for nonmembers).

Crochet 101 from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Learn how to choose yarn weight and needles, create a foundation chain and learn basic stitches. All supplies included. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers).

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 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.

PLANT POWER

Plant Based Pittsburgh will present “Plant Powered Living for a Healthier You” Oct. 25 at the Greentree Library. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Register at www.greentreelibrary.org. The $5 fee includes a light lunch.

PT MUSIC

The Peters Township Music Boosters will hold a fundraising event from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Panera located at 4127 Washington Road. The boosters receive 20% of all sales when the promo code FUND4U is applied at checkout for in-cafe, drive-thru, pick-up and delivery purchases.

BP COTY

Nominations are being sought for the newly established Bethel Park Citizen of the Year program. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 30.

The program will recognize an individual, age 18 or older, who has demonstrated community leadership, made a significant contribution to the municipality, has positively impacted Bethel Park residents and has shown generosity and unselfishness through actions.

Nominations should be submitted to Janet Davin and mailed to the municipal building, 5100 W. Library Ave., Bethel Park, Pa., 15102 or emailed to jdavin@bethelparkpa.gov.

IRISH FLING

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (St Anne’s Division 21) will host its annual Irish Fling card party and luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 in Harkins Hall at St Anne’s Church located at 401 Hoodridge Drive. Tickets are $20.

Call 732-693-6166 or e-mail tchevdar@gmail.com to order tickets or 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. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Bethel Park Historical Society’s open house, which runs from noon to 3 p.m. and includes tours of the schoolhouse and coincides with the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company open house across the street.

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.

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.

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.

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.