Dec 22, 2019 5 min read

Symphony quartet performs

Members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform during the 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Bethany Lutheran Church, 5303 Madison Ave., Bethel Park.

USC concerts

The Upper St. Clair Performing Arts Department presents a series of concerts and performances by students of all ages. All start at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public:

Jan. 8 – Elementary Combined Choral Concert, high school theater;

Jan. 15 – Combined Strings Concert, high school theater.

Free Christmas dinner

The Church of the Atonement, 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie, will be serving a dinner from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 25. Shut-ins, people with special needs and veterans who live in the neighboring areas are encouraged to call 412-276-0366 to order their dinners by Dec. 20. There is no charge for dinner or local delivery. Volunteers are also invited to help at the event.

Memory Café

St. David’s Neighborhood Memory Café will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 4 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 E. McMurray Road, Peters Township. The topic will be the differences between CBD and Capaiba Essential Oil. Sponsors are doTerra Essential Oils and Kindred Hospice. The meeting is open to the public. Email sue.schmidty@gmail.com for more information.

Illusionist show

Chabad of the South Hills Jewish Center in Mt. Lebanon presents “A Magical Evening With World-Renowned Master Illusionist Ilan Smith” on Jan. 26 at the Carnegie Stage, 25 W. Main St., Carnegie. The show starts at 7:45.

Early bird tickets are $36 before Jan. 6, and the cost is $50 after. Reserve tickets at www.chabadsh.com/magic, mussie@Chabadsh.com or 412-344-2424. The event is co-Sponsored by Huntington Bank.

Dinner for a Dollar

Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Road in Bethel Park will hold a “dinner for a dollar” spaghetti dinner Thursday, Jan. 9 from 5-7 p.m. The church will be serving spaghetti, bread and rolls, fresh garden salad, and desserts. The church accepts donations of $1 per person or $3 per family, although it is not required. No reservations needed. No take out will be available, including desserts.

Call 412-805-7194 for more information or to volunteer to set up for the dinner on Jan. 8 or to serve on Jan. 9. All dinners are held the second Thursday of each month except July and December.

Square dance lessons

Square dance lessons will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Thursdays beginning Jan. 9 at Southminster Church, 799 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon. Singles or couples are welcome. No experience is necessary. Admission is $4.

For more information, call Ken at 412-835-8391 or Ann 412-563-0559.

Retired Men’s Luncheon Group

The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group invites retirees to its lunch at noon Jan. 16 at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road in Pleasant Hills. Following lunch, Thomas Jefferson High School students Mara and Casey Lako will play violin and guitar arrangements of songs from the Beatles to modern contemporary music. The cost for lunch is $8 and payable at the door. Please reserve your lunch by calling the church office at 412-655-2000, option 0.

Brews for a Chili Night

Tickets are on sale for the 10th annual winter beer-tasting fundraiser, scheduled from 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Brews for a Chili Night features more than two dozen types of craft beer and cider, plus a wide variety of chili, snacks and desserts. The RML Jazz band will perform. Tickets are available at the library’s front desk or online at mtlebanonlibrary.org/405/Brews-for-a-Chili-Night.

Regular tickets are $35 each. Special $50 tax-deductible sponsorship tickets are also available. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

All proceeds go to the Mt. Lebanon Public Library and support programs and materials serving many surrounding communities. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Mt. Lebanon Library.

For more information, contact Bob Hagerty, 412-417-5415.

PT Library to host event

Anyone planning to make 2020 the year to conquer clutter, register to attend Get Organized for Good at the Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10-11 a.m. Certified Professional Organizer and President of Discovering Organizing Jill Yesko will provide step-by-step de-cluttering and organization instruction. Yesko will share Pittsburgh resources for recycling, selling and donating household items, as well as methods to simplify the home. Register for this free program at ptlibrary.org/events or call 724-941-9430 ext. 1.

TOPS meetings

Enjoy contests and speakers while losing weight for $5 per month with TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 475, which is celebrating its 50 anniversary this year. The group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Carnegie United Methodist Church, 415 Washington Ave., Carnegie. Weigh-ins at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call Francis at 412-818-7489.

Open House

Saint Elizabeth Elementary School, located at 1 Grove Place in Baldwin, will be hosting its annual Catholic Schools Week Open House on Jan. 26. The Catholic Schools Week Opening Liturgy will be at 10:30 a.m., followed by a pizza party in the school cafeteria from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Open House Preschool- 8th grade will take place from 12:15-1:30 p.m. For additional information, call Saint Elizabeth School at 412-881-2958.

Preschool event

St. Elizabeth Preschool, located at 1 Grove Place in Baldwin, is holding a preschool preview “Planting the Seeds of Learning” where preschool parents and children can experience the school’s hands-on approach to learning. The event will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in its preschool classrooms. The staff will be there to welcome visitors and answer any questions. RSVP by calling 412-881-2958 or emailing slydon@st-elizabeth.org to reserve a spot. The event will be rescheduled to Feb. 6 in the event of inclement weather.

Kindergarten Seminar

St. Elizabeth Kindergarten, located at 1 Grove Place in Baldwin, will hold its “Kindergarten Connection” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 when kindergarten parents and children can experience the fun of the program through learning center activities. RSVP by calling 412-881-2958 to reserve a spot, or email ljarosh@st-elizabeth.org for more information. The event will be rescheduled to Feb. 6 in the event of inclement weather.