What’s Happening – Week of Feb. 1
BOOK SALE
Due to the weather, the Church of the Atonement’s annual book and jewelry sale has been moved to Feb. 6 and 7 at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie. Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon and reopen from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Used books, from bestsellers to children’s stories, puzzles and costume jewelry will be available for purchase along with other miscellaneous items.
Cash only for purchases. Donations will be accepted.
Call 412-279-1944 for more information.
Church services are held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Coffee hour follows. All are welcome.
SPAGHETTI
The Peters Township Music Boosters will hold its annual Music and Meatballs fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. February. 7 in the high school cafeteria, located at 121 Rolling Hills Dr.
In addition to a spaghetti dinner, there will be raffle baskets and music provided by elementary, middle school and high school ensembles.
Pre-sale prices are: $15 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets are $20 after Feb. 3. A family meal ticket (two adults and two children) is available for $45.
Dine-in or carry out is available.
All meal tickets are sold online.
Visit ptmbmarching-band-shop.square to purchase.
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Marching Band will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the high school.
Dine-in or take-out available.
Tickets are: $15 (adults), $14 (seniors 65 and older), $10 (ages 4 to 10). Children 3 and under are free.
Live music will be provided by the Blue Devil Jazz Band. Raffle basketball and Valentine crafts will also be available.
Visit www.facebook.com/lebobands to order tickets or more information.
LEBO LIBRARY
The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is celebrating Black History Month by offering the following:
Game Night: Celebrating Culture & Community from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4.
Beyond the Page: A Celebration of Black Literature from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10
Movie Night: Celebrating Black stories that shaped Pittsburgh from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. February. 19.
Visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org or call 412-531-1912 for more details.
BP LIBRARY
The Bethel Park library is offering the following programs this month:
Scam and Fraud Awareness at 2 p.m. Feb. 3. Dawn M. Massaro from First National Bank will discuss the latest scams and practical strategies to protect bank accounts from financial fraud.
Historical fiction author Mark Macedonia will discuss how centuries of global history fuel his stories at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18.
Money Management for Teens at 6 p.m. Feb. 25. Students in grades 7 to 12 will learn how to take control of their finances.
Life-size Candyland on Feb. 21. There are three sessions: 10:30 a.m. noon and 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 7. Teen Advisory Board member Olivia Anderson designed the program that invites children to journey through the library, transformed into the game, with stops at stations to create crafts, play games and collect stamps.
Pet Adoption Day at 6 p.m. Feb. 24. Children in kindergarten through second grade, accompanied by a caregiver, adopt a pet reading buddy and rotate through various centers that will prepare them to become responsible pet owners.
Visit the library’s event page online at bethelpark.librarycalendar.com to register or for more details on each program.
Call 412-835-2207 for more information.
BP MARKET
The next Bethel Park winter indoor market will be held Feb. 3 at the community center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Future dates are: Feb. 17, March 3, 17 and 31.
No-Cook Tuesdays begin March 3 and run through April 28.
GLOW NIGHT
Glow Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Peters Township community recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr.
Designed for mothers and sons, the evening features glowing lights, energetic games and interactive activities for ages 12 and under. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Fees are $20 per couple with $10 for each additional child. Nonmember fees are $30 per couple and $15 for each additional child.
Register at www.peterstownhip.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.
COIN CLUB
The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend the program, which will discuss counterfeit currency. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes will be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership.
Call 724-984-6611 for details.
The South Hills Coin Club will hold its 66th anniversary coin show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb 7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South, 164 Fort Couch Road. Admission and parking are free.
Call 724-984-6611 or 412-854-4022 or email: dale827@verizon.net for further information.
FISH FRY
The American Legion Post 760 will hold a fish fry every Friday during Lent as well as on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2409 Bethel Church Rd.
Meals are take-out and cash only.
The menu includes: baked or fried fish, shrimp, Mac ‘n cheese, French fries or potato soup as well as lobster bisque soup, coleslaw and Haluski.
Visit www.bethelParklegion760.org or call 412-835-9690 for more information.
LUNCH
A senior luncheon will be held Feb. 25 at the Chabad of the South Hills, 1701 McFarland Rd. in Mt. Lebanon.
“Safe Driving Through the Ages” will be presented in addition to lunch.
Suggested donation is $5.
The event is wheelchair accessible.
Call 412-278-2658 to RSVP or for more information.
SOFTBALL
Registration is being accepted for the South Hills Senior Softball League. Players 55 and older are eligible.
The league, formed more than three decades ago, attracts more than 150 players each year. Games are typically played at fields in South Park, Pleasant Hills, Baldwin, Brentwood, Bethel Park and Pittsburgh.
One division of the league plays on weekday evenings. Another set of teams plays on weekday mornings. Teams in both divisions normally play twice a week. Tryouts and a draft are held in April. Dates to be announced to registered players later.
Email: SHSSLeague@yahoo.com for information regarding how to register. Forms are due March 30.
Registration is also open to teams and/or players in the Men’s Church Softball League of the South Hills. Games are played as doubleheaders on Saturday p.m. and schedule requests are taken. The season generally runs from May through July and into August for playoffs. Games are played in Bethel Park or Bridgeville.
Entry fee is per team or by individual.
Contact Bob Keibler, league commissioner at 724-518-6072 or rkeibler@nacahtech.com for more information.
BLACK HISTORY
Mt. Lebanon will celebrate Black history from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Rd. Parking is available off Mayfair Drive.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Action is the theme and guests can explore, celebrate and connect through education, food, activities and fellowship.
The event is free but registration is encouraged.
Visit tinyurl.com/lebobhm2026 to sign up.
BINGO
A charity bingo, benefiting Angel Ridge Animal Rescue and Bailey’s Cat Haven, will be held March 15 at the Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Admission covers all regular and special games. Players can compete for payouts of $100 for regular games, $200 for specials, and $500 for the cover-all jackpot.
A Chinese Auction, 50/50, pull tabs, a “Pot of Gold” raffle will also be featured. Food and beverages will be available for sale.
Advance tickets are available at Bailey’s Cat Haven in South Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily and Angel Ridge in Washington from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
COMEDY
A Jewish comedy night, featuring Ami Kozak, will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. Address will be provided upon RSVP. Couvert is $54. Purchase tickets at Chabadsh.com/comedy.
AARP
The AARP Chapter 3016 meets the second Thursday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The meeting starts at noon.
The group offers trips, picnics, programs and holiday parties. Ages 55 and older can attend.
Call 412-563-3961 for more details
LEBO REC
The Mt. Lebanon recreation department offers the following:
Canvas Creation for kindergarten through sixth grade. Students will paint a Penguin on an 11×14 stretched canvas from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16.
Additionally, the recreation department offers an array of exercise and fitness classes as well as learn-to-skate and play hockey programs. Visit mt.lebanon.org for more details or to register.
Mt. Lebanon is also looking to hire the following: part-time recreation center maintenance person; part-time skate guard; pool manager and supervisors for the upcoming summer season.
Visit the Human Resources page at mtlebanon.org for more information.
PANCAKES
The Rotary Club of Bethel-St. Clair will host its 66th annual all-you-can-eat pancake festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 in Fellowship Hall of the Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 2040 Washington Road. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Call 412-292-0922 to purchase tickets or for additional information.
LIONS CLUB
A bingo, benefiting the Lions Club, will be held March 14 at the Library Fire Hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and include cards for 10 games. In addition, there will be raffle baskets, including a $250 gift card and $250 lottery basket.
TOPS
Chapter 475 of the Take Off Pounds Reasonable group meets every Thursday at Carnegie Lifespan Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m. Class starts at 2 p.m. The group offers programs, contests and exercise.
Call 412-276-5056 for information.
PBPS MEETS
Plant Based Pittsburgh South holds its monthly meetings at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Sunnyhill Church, 1240 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon.
Contact naomiherman@msn.com for more information.
CHABAD CAMP
Registration is being accepted for Camp Gan Izzy and early bird pricing is available until March 15.
The summer Jewish camp experience of fun in the South Hills is offered from July 6 through 17 for ages 5 to 11. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The camp features Jewish themes, swimming, weekly trips, sports, science, baking, and crafts administered by an experienced staff.
Registration at chabadsh.com/cgi
For more details email: hindy@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.