May 16, 2013 7 min read

CLUBS

Alpha Omega Master chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, will meet for brunch May 16 at the home of Ann Lindsay. Revealing Day will be observed.

Genealogical Society of Southwestern PA will meet at 2 p.m. May 18 at Citizens Library in Washington. Joseph Bogg, author of “Holes in the Hills,” will speak about his book grounded in the bedrock of Avella area coal patches. The program is free.

Women’s Business Network, Washington chapter’s recruiting event will be held 8:30-10 a.m. May 22 at Panera Bread, Trinity Pointe. Open categories for membership include photographer, accountant, computers/technology, florist, attorney, hair/beauty stylist, printer and realtor. To RSVP, call Sherri Harrington at 724-914-6148.

Rotary Club of Bethel/St. Clair recently inducted John Westerman (Westinghouse), Jim Hinerman (Highmark), Susanne Wagner (RE/MAX), Dr. Arnold Sholder (Sholder & Bordeau Urology) and Sam Provil (Provil & Associates). For details on becoming a member, call Jim Bolas at 412-606-9328.

WOMEN of Southwestern PA will host its annual Dames and Daughters Fashion Faire at 11:30 a.m. May 19 at Bella Sera, Canonsburg. Fashions will be featured from H. Baskin and The Frog ‘N’ Princess. Vendors will display scarves, handbags and jewelry.

Tickets are $35/adults and $15/under 16, sold at H. Baskin at the Galleria and Frog ‘N’ Princess in McMurray or call 724-745-6193. No tickets will be sold at the door.

LIBRARIES

• Learn practical solutions to life’s challenges, 10 a.m. May 18.

• Natural Wellness Insights, 7 p.m. May 21.

• Puppet workshop with Cheryl Capezutti, noon May 18.

Call 412-835-2207.

• Hewlett Anderson concert, 7 p.m. May 18. Pulled-pork sandwiches provided by Texas Roadhouse. Tickets are $15.

• Acoustic Open Mic & Craft Beer Swap, 6:30 p.m. May 19. Kim Losego will bring his Bose Model L1 sound system. Jim Wisbon and Mike Aquilina are brewistas.

• Conversation Salon, 1 p.m. May 21.

• Composting workshop, 6:30 p.m. May 22. Participants get an Earth Machine Compost Bin. Cost is $50-single or $55-couple. Register at 412-488-7490 ext. 226.

• Wii Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m., ages 10-18. Snacks provided.

Call 412-563-4552.

• Summer reading registration begins May 23.

• Read “The Poe Shadow” by Matthew Pearl for June’s book discussion.

• Fill a bag of used books for $5.

Call 724-745-1308.

• Book Cellar info for potential volunteers, 1:30 p.m. May 19.

• Civil War Era/geographic focus, 10 a.m. May 20.

• Learn to improve physical and emotional health with holistic essential oils, 7 p.m. May 23.

Call 412-531-1912.

• Teen Culinary Creations, 11 a.m. May 18.

• Family Mario Kart Tournament, 1 p.m. May 18. Ages 8 and younger must have an adult.

• Speak Chinese in Two Hours, ages 10+, 1:30 p.m. May 19. Cost is $15.

• Go Green Club, 7 p.m. May 20.

• Family Movie Night, 6 p.m. May 21. Watch “The Jungle Book.”

Call 724-941-9430.

• Finishers, 5:30 p.m. May 21. Bring crafts to complete.

• Preschool storytime, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

Call 412-429-5380.

• PALS Book Club, noon May 21. Bring lunch. Discuss “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain.

Call 412-257-8660.

• Author Mary Frailey Calland will speak about her Civil War book “Consecrated Dust” at 1 p.m. May 22. Books are $15. A book signing will take place. Call 412-833-5585.

HAPPENINGS

North Strabane Township Parks & Recreation will sponsor a mini-golf outing May 17 at Red Carpet Mini-Golf on Route 19. For details, call 724-745-8880.

Washington County Parks and the Amateur Astronomer’s Association will present a star party at dusk May 17 and 18 at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory near Shelter 10. Rain will cancel program.

Allegheny County Parks will sponsor a Trail Trek at 10 a.m. May 18 at the Nature Center, South Park. Take a two-three hour hike. For details, call 412-835-0143.

Macy’s will honor a century of memories under the Kaufmann’s clock at Macy’s in Pittsburgh May 17 and 18. The celebration will include:

• May 17-Meet Mr. McFeely at 9:45 a.m., gift card giveaway to the first 100 customers in the doors at Fifth Avenue at 10 a.m., thumbprint cookie demo at noon.

• May 18-gift card giveaway at 10 a.m., street fair and 100th anniversary clock merchandise created by Linda Barnicott on Smithfield noon to 4 p.m., cooking demo at 12:30, Dance Expressions by Erica at 2 and Harlem Globetrotters autograph-signing at 2:30 p.m.

POWER of Southpointe’s annual Tapas & Tapping In will be held at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Marilyn Walker will speak on “Curing the Five (5) Dysfunctions of a Team.”

Members who attend will receive a new charm for their POWER bracelet. Wear your favorite hat and garden party attire.

For details, visit www.PowerOfSouthpointe.org.

Pregnancy Resource Center will host its annual Walk for Life May 18 at Kandy Kaleidoscope, Kennywood. Check in at 8:45; walk starts at 9:30 a.m. For details, visit www.prcsh.org or call 412-833-5309.

Animal Friends, Pittsburgh, will hold its W(h)ine event for people over 21 and their people-dog-friendly dogs at 7 p.m. May 17. Humans will enjoy wine and cheese and canines will enjoy treats. Cost is $20 to benefit homeless animals. For details, call 412-847-7000.

Suzanne Levinson will present a flute recital at 7 p.m. June 1 at Baldwin Community U.M. Church. Suzanne teaches at Johnstonbaughs Music Center in Bridgeville. She will perform with pianist and vocalist Raymond Blackwell and Margaret Kenney who will be playing oboe and English horn. The program includes various composers. A reception will follow. Admission is free.

HEALTH

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will hold a blood drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19. To register, call 412-835-6630.

West Penn Allegheny Health System’s Institute for the Treatment of Esophageal and Thoracic Disease now offers per-oral endoscopic myotomy, a minimally-invasive surgical approach to treat the swallowing disorder called achalasia. For details, call Katherine Nega at 412-578-1343.

Domestic Violence Services offers free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence. Call 724-223-9190.

Pathways Wellness will hold wellness events as follows:

• Where to Turn Resource Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 23, David L. Lawrence Convention Center. For social workers, nurses, service coordinators.

For details, call Laura Rentler at 412-563-7825.

Allegheny County Health Department is offering the shingles vaccine free of charge to people 50 and older with no insurance to cover the vaccine. While supplies last, the vaccine will be available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 3441 Forbes Avenue, Oakland.

WORKSHOPS

Little Lake Theatre will hold sessions of Theatre Arts Summer Camp for ages 4-12 at 9:30 a.m. July 15-27 and July 29-Aug. 10. Training will be available in character and scene work, monologue preparation, vocal projection, movement and skills building stage confidence and positive self-esteem.

• An 11-week acting class for ages 18 and older called “I Can Do That!” will be held at 7 p.m. June 4-Aug. 20. Previous students have included teachers, doctors, dentists, siblings and children. For details, call 724-745-6300.

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation has scheduled the following classes at the Landmarks Housing Resource Center, Wilkinsburg:

• Repairing Panel Doors with Regis Will, 10 a.m. May 18.

• Tools for Restoration, 10 a.m. May 25.

To register, call 412-471-5808 ext. 527.

Pittsburgh Glass Center plans lectures on studio glass art at 6 p.m. May 22 and 29.

• Kick-off May 22 with Dave Walters, DH McNabb and Richard Parrish. Images, videos, discussions on contemporary glass art.

• Teapots @ Morgan Glass Gallery through June 11.

For details, call 412-365-2145.

Barnes & Noble, South Hills Village, will hold an educator event at 6:30 p.m. May 22. Educators will talk about best practices in the classroom. Topics will include building relationships, communication and effects of positive attitudes and manners. The discussion will be led by former Pine-Richland Middle School Principal Dr. Kathy K. Harrington.

To RSVP, call 412-835-2492.