Week of Jan. 14
Clubs
Genealogy society
The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Mt. Lebanon Public Library for new and experienced genealogy researchers. Share tips, learn new ones and discover your ancestors. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Women’s club
The South Park Women’s Club will hold its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the South Park Community Center. Vickie Koda, a member of the Women’s Club, will speak on health, wellness and essential oils.
Registered nurses club
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, Bethel Park. John Bower, paramedic supervisor, will discuss “Trends in Medical Emergency Management and CPR.” All registered nurses are welcome. Contact Mimi at 412-561-6905 for more information.
Women’s Business Network
• McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at The Meadows (Mezzanine Level), Washington, on Jan. 21. Contact Valerie Bartels at 412-418-3072.
• Bethel Park Chapter meets at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, Jan. 15. Contact Melissa Rhoades at 412-854-7200.
• Mt. Lebanon Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Inn Jan. 27. Contact Nancy Geer at 412-343-4361.
• South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at King’s Restaurant (155 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair) on Jan. 15. Contact Susan Ceklosky at 412-334-3230.
Fundraisers
Purse Bash
Outreach Teen & Family Services, Mt. Lebanon, will hold its fourth annual “Ladies’ Night Out Purse and Cash Bash” at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Castle Shannon Fire Hall. Thousands of dollars’ worth of designer handbags and cash are awarded to guests in a raffle that is included with the ticket. Tickets are $35 each and include a light dinner, beer, wine or signature cocktail and a chance to win 20 different cash and handbag prizes throughout the evening. For tickets, call 412-561-5405. Guests must be 21 to attend. To learn more, visit www.outreachteen.org.
HAPPENINGS
Day of Service
The Community & Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair, will hold MLK Day of Service at 10 a.m. Jan. 19, for children in grades 1-6 (students in grades 7-9 may register as group assistants). Serve neighbors and communities during this day of service. Fee is $15/person (includes T-shirt). For more information, call 412-221-1099.
Speaker series
Bethel Park Recreation and the Bethel Park Public Library welcome politician and author Bob Cranmer to the Bethel Park Community Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 as part of the Bethel Park Town Hall Speaker Series. He will discuss his book, “The Demon of Brownsville Road,” which recounts the true story of the evil presence in his Brentwood home and the spiritual war that ensued. Free admission.
Libraries
Bethel Park
• Knitting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All levels welcome. Bring yarn and needles.
• Snow Much Fun Club, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 11, 18, 25. Entertaining stories, crafts and science experiments for grades K-2. Register.
• Hibernation Station, 1 p.m. Jan. 20. Learn the survival strategies of animals during cold or harsh weather conditions. Stories and a craft. For preschoolers only. Register.
For more, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org. Register at 412-835-2207.
Castle Shannon
• New Release Movie Day & Night, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 1 p.m. Jan. 16. Rated R. Light refreshments. Register at the library or call 412-563-4552.
• The library will be closed Jan. 19.
For more, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.
Frank Sarris
• Tail Waggin’ Tutors, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call the Children’s Department to schedule your child’s session.
• Popcorn and a Movie, noon on Saturdays, beginning Jan. 17. Classic movie and popcorn provided; bring your own drink. No charge. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
• Library Explorers, 5:30 p.m. Mondays for grades K-5. Different topics each week. Register at the library.
For more, visit www.franksarrislibrary.org. Register at 724-745-1308.
Mt. Lebanon
• Sahaja Meditation, 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Simple meditation techniques that help improve physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual health.
• Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group, 10 a.m. Mondays. All levels welcome.
• Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture, 7 p.m. Thursdays. All levels welcome.
For more, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.
PETERS
• Beginning Genealogy Workshop, 1-3:30 p.m. Jan. 17.
• Uncle Sam and Your Mortgage, 7-8 p.m. Jan. 20.
• Afternoon Book Club for Adults, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Discuss “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy.
For more, visit www.ptlibrary.org.
Scott
Zumba, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22, 29 and Feb. 5. This is a three-week trial program. Register at the library.
For more, visit www.scottlibrary.org.
South Fayette
• Children’s Choice Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 for children with a fourth-sixth grade reading level. Read popular books and enjoy activities inspired by the books. Meets every third Thursday of the month, January-April. This month’s book: “Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor” by Scieszka. Registration limited to 15 participants. To register, email wilsonj@einetwork.net with your library card number.
• Preschool Drawing, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22 and 29, ages 3-5 with a caregiver. $5/class or $25/six classes. Prepay and register in person or call 412-257-8660 to charge class fees (nonrefundable).
For more, visit www.southfayettelibrary.org.
Upper st. Clair
How to Write a Memoir, 7 p.m. Jan. 22, presented by award-winning author Ann Howley in the multi-purpose room. Call 412-835-5540 to register.
For more, visit www.twpusc.org.
Workshops/CLASSES
Jewish learning
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will offer a new six-week course titled “The Art of Parenting” at two locations:
• South Hills JCC, Scott Twp. – 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 20.
• Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon – 10:15-11:30 a.m. Sundays, beginning Jan. 25.
Scale the challenges that face us as parents and explore timeless insights from Jewish wisdom to instill values, foster independence and ensure the long-term success and emotional well-being of our children.
For more information or to register, call Chabad of the South Hills at 412-344-2424, email rabbi@chabadsh.com or visit www.chabadsh.com.