Oct 11, 2026 15 min read

LIBRARY

The Scott Township Library will hold a book sale Oct. 15 to 18. Hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday for Friends of the Library members only; noon to 4 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

A variety of used books, games, puzzles, DVDs and CDs will be available for purchase.

The library is located at 301 Lindsay Rd.

Visit scottlibrary.org for other events or call 412-429-5380 for more details.

The Bethel Park Library will offering the following:

The Crucible: Witchcraft Trials and The McCarthy Era from 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays, Oct. 23 and 30 as well as Nov. 6. Retired English teacher Connie Booth will lead the discussion of the Arthur Miller novel in the first two sessions and consider current and past controversies while participants will watch the 1996 film in Week 3.

Ghostly Apparitions and Otherworldly Beings from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. This panel event will discuss theories of liminal lines, Spirit Beings, field equipment and experiences, archaic spirits, haunted objects, and places.

Visit bethelpark.librarycalendar.com to register. Call 412-835-2207 for more details. The library is located at 5100 W. Library Ave.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. This month’s program will be alternative hobby night. 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 more information.

ARTS SHOW

The South Arts Pittsburgh is participating in the Halloween Bash and South Arts Night Artist Market from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Schoolhouse Art and History Center, located at 2600 South Park Road. Another event will be held at the same site Nov. 7-8.

Local vendors and artists will be displaying and selling artwork and handcrafted creations.

Reginald’s Coffee will be open during the schoolhouse location events to purchase coffee/tea.

Visit www.southartspittsburgh.org for more information or email southartspitt@gmail.com with further questions.

SENIOR LUNCH

Brain Health will be the topic of a senior lunch to be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Chabad of the South Hills located at 1701 McFarland Rd. Suggested donation is $5. The site is wheelchair accessible.

Email barb@chabadsh.com or call 412-278-2658 to pre-register.

CHABAD EVENTS

The CHABAD of the South Hills will present the following:

An inspirational evening of stories and song with Leibel Lazaroff, who is survivor of last year’s Boni Beach attack in Australia, will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at 1700 Bower Hill Rd. RSVP chabadsh.com/bondi

Kitchen of Kindness Junior Chefs Club, where children cook, learn, and give back, meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 1701 McFarland Rd. The first, five-week session begins Oct. 12 and continues through Nov. 9. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate. Teen volunteers are needed. Visit chabadsh.com/jrchef to register.

Chanukah celebration at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at 1801 Dormont Ave. There will be entertainment, latkes, donuts and warm drinks. Visit chabadsh.com or call 344-2424 or for more details.

Kitchen of Kindness: Spread the Joy of Chanukah at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Participants will cook fresh meals to give out to community members that need some extra care. Register at Chabadsh.com/kokjoy

A Chanukah Legoland themed adventure to help children prepare for the holiday will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 at 1700 Bower Hill Rd.

A grand Chanukah seniors lunch will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 9 at 1701 McFarland Rd. The topic of this festive holiday program is longevity and will feature a kosher lunch that includes hot latkes. There will be raffle prizes. Suggested donation is $5. Pre-registration is required by Dec. 4. Call 412-278-2658 or email barb@chabadsh.com

HOLIDAY SALE

The Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Library will hold its annual holiday sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in meeting Room A. The following gift items will be on sale: holiday merchandise including Christmas cards and stocking stuffers; fiction, non-fiction and children’s books; baubles, Old Friends/vintage books of rare quality; puzzles, games, CDs and DVDS. New this year is blind date with a book/gift wrapped.

The library is located at 16 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Visit mtlebanonlibrary.org or call 412-531-1912 for more details.

HALLOWEEN

Case’s Halloween Experience is coming back to Casey’s Clubhouse on Oct. 24 in Boyce/Mayview Park at 1551 Mayview Rd.

The free, family-oriented event is open to the public. There will be trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, vendors and Case, the Buffalo will make an appearance.

We’re offering FREE vendor spots to businesses and organizations that want to set up a table and hand out treats to the kids!

Visit caseysclubhouse.org for more details.

TRUNK OR TREAT

A trunk-or-treat Halloween event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Rolling Hills Park in Peters Township. Online preregistration is required for participants. Space is limited. Visit peterstownship.com for details.

FAMILY FUN

Oct. 15 is the deadline to register a team to participate in Peters Township’s Family Minute To Win It contest. The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Ages 5 and older can participate. Contestants should wear comfortable clothing that enables them to move about freely. There is a fee to participate. Visit peterstownship.org to sign up a team or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

KIDS REC

A drop-in program for children will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at the Peters Township recreation center. Ages 7 to 11 can participate in fun and games. Bring a water bottle and wear gym shoes. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

The registration deadline is Oct. 27.

Visit peterstownship.com to sign up. Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

BINGO

A Halloween-themed bingo will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 in the side parking lot of the Peters Township recreation center. Only senior citizens can participate. The games are played within the comfort of players’ cars or from lawn chairs set up in the lot. A special prize will be awarded for best costume.

Registration deadline is Oct. 26 by visiting peterstownship.com Call 724-942-5000 for more details.

CRAFT SHOWS

The following are upcoming:

The Peters Township High School craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at 121 Rolling Hills Dr. More than 90 vendors will offer items for purchase, including art, vintage clothing, skin care, home goods, jewelry, candles, decor and holiday products. In addition, there will be food trucks. Admission and parking are free.

The St. Raphael the Archangel holiday craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Sts. Simon and Jude gymnasium, located at 1625 Green Tree Rd. in Scott Township. Admission and parking are free. In addition to over 65 tables of crafts, there will be a Chinese Auction, bake sale, 50/50 raffle and food available for purchase.

John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Affair is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park. More than 50 artisans will showcase a wide variety of handmade goods and holiday gifts at the event, which also includes a festive Gingerbread House, chance auction and the Kris Kringle Kafé. Admission is free. Crafters interested in applying or learning more should call 412-759-1634 or email: christmasaffairjmpc@gmail.com.

The Joy of Christmas craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center at 320 McMurray Road. More than 100 artists and crafters will offer items for purchase. In addition to craft and 50/50 raffles, lunch, snacks and baked goods will be available for purchase. Admission is $2 and includes a ticket for the craft raffle. Strollers are not permitted inside the show.

PT REC

The Peters Township recreation department is offering the following one-day programs:

A Haunted Hallows cookie decorating class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Peters Township recreation center. Ages 8 and older can attend but children under 14 must attend with a paying adult. Fee is $50 ($75 nonmembers). A $15 materials fee needs to be paid to the instructor on the day of class. DIY kits are also available for purchase for $20. Participants will learn step-by-step techniques used to decorate six Halloween-themed cookies.

Tiny Weaving from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 15. Ages 18 and older will discover the art of micro-weaving and learn to warp a pocket-sized loom and weave a miniature masterpiece using colorful yarns and textiles. Fee is 25(38 nonmembers).

Cardmaking meets from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Ages 18 and older will create hand-crafted seasonal greeting cards with embellished envelopes. All tools and materials provided. Fee is 35(53 nonmembers).

Gothic Garden from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Participants design a floral arrangement using blackened roses, moody mums and foraged branches. Fee is 15(23 nonmembers) plus a $25 material fee paid to the instructor on the day of the class.

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

BP LIBRARY

The annual YINZER dinner hosted by the Friends of the Bethel Park Library will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the library. This celebration of everything black ‘n’ gold, with Pittsburgh-themed food, drink, and games will also feature a cookie table.

Tickets are $35 per person or $60 per couple and are available for purchase at the library, Evey Hardware or online.

MEDITATION

Rest, Renew & Restore: Relaxing Sound Baths will be offered from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2040 Washington Road. Fee is $72 per class with exact change required.

Class begins with a calming guided meditation, gently transitioning into an immersive, healing soundscape crafted from crystal singing bowls, soothing chimes, rhythmic drums, and other harmonic instruments. Deborah Lee instructs.

Visit westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630 for more details.

SPEAKER SERIES

The Westminster Presbyterian Church’s free speaker series will feature the Life and Legacy of Roberto Clemente from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 in Fellowship Hall. Gary Euler, a Clemente Museum docent, will explore the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente — from baseball legend to humanitarian. Listeners will discover his resilience in the face of prejudice and his enduring commitment to helping others.

Registration is appreciated.

Visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630.

ROTARY BBQ

The 37th annual Bethel Park-Upper St. Clair Rotary Club’s chicken barbecue will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Bethel Park High School. This is a drive-thru-only event.

Tickets are $20 and dinner includes half of a fresh grilled BBQ chicken, baked beans, zesty coleslaw, roll and dessert.

Proceeds benefit dozens of charities, who are awarded funds each spring at the annual Night of Giving.

Visit: www.uscbprotary.org for more details or the list of charities.

GENEALOGY

The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in Meeting Room A of the Mt. Lebanon Library.

Kate Townsend, who is an expert in immigration, naturalization and court records, will speak on the topic of “Becoming an American: Naturalization through the Ages”.

Contact malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com for more details or membership information.

DECOR CONTEST

A Halloween home-decorating contest is being held in Peters Township.

Home owners wishing to enter should register by Oct. 16. Judging will be held Oct. 20. There is no fee for residents to enter.

A list of all participating homes will be posted so citizens can drive around and check out the displays.

Winners will be announced Oct. 27.

Visit www.peterstownship.com or stop in at the reception center to register.

CARD PARTY

The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks 2213 will hold a card party on Oct. 24 at 2789 South Park Rd. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lunch is served at noon.

Tickets are $25 per person. A Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle will be held.

Call 412-831-0616 for tickets or more information

BINGO

A bingo fundraiser for FosterCat, Inc. will be held Oct. 25 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Rd. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $50 each and include 10 bingo games (6 cards to a game) and a full course hot buffet luncheon that includes dessert and beverage.

In addition to bingo, there will be a 50/50 Raffle, pull tab tickets, basket auctions with over 75 prizes from a Smart TV and Steeler tickets as well as basket of cheer and gift cards. Baked goods will be available for purchase.

A special cat food collection for the foster homes will be taken during the event.

All proceeds benefit cat rescue, cat care, foster and

adoption supported by FosterCat, Inc., which is a 501 c 3, all-volunteer, Pittsburgh-based organization established in 1999 that has successfully rescued, fostered and placed over 3,500 homeless cats in the area.

Visit Fostercat.org for tickets online or call 412-481-9144. Tickets can also be purchased by emailing: info@fostercat.org. Include name, address, phone and number of tickets with requests.

PARADE

The Mt. Lebanon Halloween parade will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 31 along Washington Road, starting at the cemetery and ending at Lebanon Avenue.

Spectators should wear costumes and join in the parade after the inflatable pumpkin passes. Following the parade, children can trick or treat at participating businesses and stores along Washington Road.

Volunteers, high school students who will dress in professional mascot costumes, are needed to escort along the parade route.

Call 412-343-3409 for more details.

BP COTY

Nominations are being accepted for the Bethel Park Citizen of the Year.

Direct applications to Janet Davin at jdavin@bethelparkpa.gov by Oct. 30.

The winner will be announced during the Nov. 9 council meeting.

RESCUE BINGO

A charity bingo benefiting Angel Ridge’s Animal Rescue will be held Nov. 14 at the Home Economics Building at the South Park Fairgrounds. Doors open at noon. Bingo begins at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door, and covers all regular and special games. For an additional $50, groups of 8 can reserve a table. Payouts are $100 for regular games, $200 for specials, and a $500 Coverall jackpot. The event also features a Chinese Auction, 50/50 raffle, pull tabs, a “Pot of Gold” raffle, as well as food and beverages for sale.

All proceeds benefit Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, a non-profit dedicated to providing care and shelter for animals in need, including those at Bailey’s Cat Haven.

Advance tickets are available at Bailey’s Cat Haven, 2650 Brownsville Road in South Park (daily, noon to 3 p.m.) and Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, 390 Old Hickory Ridge Road in Washington (Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.)

KEYNOTES

Keynotes is accepting applications for the 2027 Music Scholarship Competition which will be held May 8 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, and vocalists must be under the age of 30 on June 1. 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 Pennsylvania, can provide proof of Pennsylvania address, i.e. campus address, university mailings, apartment or utility bills.

For an application, call the scholarship chairman, Lori Walter, at 412-260-6972 or email her at houdini5@hotmail.com.

Online scholarship application is preferred and available at keynotesmusicscholarship.com.

The application deadline is April 30.

Visit keynotesmusicscholarship.com for further information.

WOMEN’S CLUB

“The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 12 at Scott Township Lodge, located on Park Drive in Carnegie. Felicia Trovato will discuss the history of the FBI and provide an in-depth look into the agency. She is a Community Outreach Specialist at the Pittsburgh office.

Refreshments and dessert will be served. New members and guests are welcome to attend.

RSVP to 412-973-9072 or for further information.

MUSIC

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert “Yuletide Noels” under the direction of Cynthia G. Pratt at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. The facility is accessible to all.

The concert will include an hour of holiday entertainment for all ages with a mixture of joyful, sacred, and secular songs.

Admission is free but donations are welcome and will benefit the charitable and entertainment efforts of the Harmony Singers

Visit harmonysingers.org or follow on Facebook to learn more about the organization and future performances.

SAVE THE DATE

Giant Oaks Garden Club’s annual Tinsel luncheon and fundraiser will be held Oct. 30 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe. Tickets for “Glitter & Glow” are $50 per person and includes a luncheon as well as a full day of vendor shopping, raffle baskets valued at a minimum of $100, door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing.

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

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.