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BP DAY

Bethel Park Community Day will be held Sept. 9. Activities begin with a parade at 9 a.m. The parade starts at the municipal building and heads down Broad Street before moving into the high school campus where festivities will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 60 vendor booths will provide games, fundraising, refreshments and information.

GOLF OUTING

The Bower Hill VFD golf outing will be held Sept. 24 at the Club at Shadow Lake. Fee is $110 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner, awards and prizes. Registration and putting contest start at 8 a.m. Golf begins with a shotgun start at 8:30. Call 412-303-1151 for more information.

PT REC

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following:

Chess For Kids from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 8. Ages 5 to 11 are eligible. The Knight School provides instruction. Free pizza is provided each week. Fee is $200 ($300 nonmembers).

Leaf Lantern making from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Sept. 20. Ages 7 to 11 pick leaves in Peterswood Park to make a one-of-a-kind lantern to display at him. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

Paper Book Pumpkins will be created from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages 21 and over at Shelter A in Rolling Hills Park. Bring snacks and any old books. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers). Sign-up deadline is Sept. 15.

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

PICKLEBALL

An introduction to pickleball program will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 29 and from 2 to 3 p.m. Sundays beginning Sept. 24 at the Peters Township Tennis Center, located at 610 East McMurray Road. Fee is $100 per session or $20 per class. Equipment is available to borrow. Call 724-941-1330 to register or for more details.

Mt. Lebanon is also offering free pickleball clinics from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 6 and 13, and from 9 to 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Ages 18 and older can attend. Visit https://mtlebanon.org/parks-recreation for more details and information.

BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Community Library of Castle Shannon will hold a fall book sale Sept. 14 to 16 in the lower level community room at 3677 Myrtle Ave. The hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Saturday will also be Bag Day where you can fill a bag with books for only $5.

FOOD HELPERS

Truck-to-trunk-to-table will hold a cooking demonstration during normal pickup hours from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Thomas Presbyterian Church, located at 1068 Linden Road in Eighty Four. Chef Anthony from Don’s Appliances and dietician Laura Zrvos will conduct a cookout and answer food and nutrition questions. Members from Food Helpers will also be available to talk about the mission of the organization. Visit www.foodhelpers.org or call 724-632-2190 or more details.

ART FESTIVAL

Mt. Lebanon's annual juried arts festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in the Academy lot, located on Academy Avenue behind The Saloon and Rollier's Hardware. The artist's market, sponsored by the Mt. Lebanon Partnership, will include 60 to 80 booths featuring professional quality original art in a variety of media. The free event will also offer food and entertainment.

ADOPT A PET

The Creatures of The Creator (COTC) Pet Ministry of Unity Presbyterian Church will host Animal Adoption Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the parking lot and indoors at 1146 Greentree Road. Angel Ridge Animal Rescue, Animal Advocates, Cats N’At, 4 Walls Fosters, Furkins Rescue, The Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania Rescue, People’s Animal Care & Rescue and Wishbone Pet Care/Animal Sanctuary will be among the organizations supplying healthy, adoptable pets to the rain-or-shine event. Contact [email protected] for further details.

BIKE TOUR

Tour the Montour will be held Sept. 23. The event offers cycling events ranging in distances from 10 miles to a century (62 miles) on the Montour Trail beginning at Mile Zero in Coraopolis. There are four rest/snack/water stops along the way as well as a safety patrol. A post-ride lunch is included at the Forest Grove Sportsmen Club, which is at about mile marker 1.5 on the trail. Visit https://montourtrail.org/tour-2023/ to register.

DORMONT VFW

The Dormont VFW Post 694 will host the Tom Batchelor Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 23 at 3014 West Liberty Ave. Tickets are $10. Visit www.theparkingpad.com, email: [email protected] or call 412-689-6337 for more details.

MEMBER SEARCH

The Shamrock Manor Women’s Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary Sept. 6 with dinner, cocktails, and entertainment at the Bethel Park Community Center. All current and former members are invited to attend. Email [email protected] to be added to the guest list.

GIANT OAKS

The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 7 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 McMurray Road. A guest from the University of Pittsburgh will discuss how to maintain a sustainable garden through hydroponics at 12:45 p.m. Luncheon fee is $6. Register by calling 724-470-4503.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Sept. 9 at Scoglio’s Restaurant, 661 Andersen Drive, in the Foster Plaza, Building 7. Social starts at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. The 90th Anniversary Celebration will be discussed. Women with post-secondary degrees can attend. Call Therese Condit at 412-279-4458 for further information or membership details.

PT LIBRARY

Read Local/Eat Local will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Peters Township Public Library, located at 616 East McMurray Road. The event will feature 22 authors and their works and illustrations. Food trucks from Tango Authentic Argentinian Food, Hott Dawgz, and Donut NV will be available in the parking lot of this outdoor event. Visit ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430 for more details.

WHOLE FOOD

Getting Started with a Whole Food Plant-based Lifestyle will be the topic of a seminar being held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Green Tree Library, located at 10 W. Manilla Ave. Fee is $5. Registration is required. Visit: www.greentreelibrary.org/events to sign up.

Dr. Areti Fistoris NP, Naomi Herman, and Terri West will speak while Leigh Garbo-Minniefield will lead a chair yoga and meditation practice. Topics such as protein, cost, allergies, taste, and family situations will be addressed.

Additionally, Plant-Based Pittsburgh South is a support group started for whole-food, plant-based eaters in the South Hills. It is a subsidiary of Plant Based Pittsburgh. Visit www.plantbasedpittsburgh.com for more information.

SHWC meets

The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vanadium Woods. James Little from Orr’s Jeweler will speak about precious gems and metals. Refreshments and dessert will be served. Call Sue at 412-953-3209 to attend. New members and guests are welcome.

BOWLERS WANTED

The Graduates are looking for mature ladies to bowl in their league Mondays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 11 at the Mt. Lebanon Lanes. Call 412-977-4407 for more information.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. The program will be on early half dimes and dimes. All members and the general public can attend. There will be a 50/50 raffle and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more details.

SF CARNVIAL

South Fayette’s Homecoming Carnival will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the high school stadium. The event is for all ages and is sponsored by the high school Student Government Association. Activities include bounce house, giant slide, dunk tank, and game. Food trucks will be available to provide dinner and dessert. The Little Green Machine marching band performs at 8. Admission is free.

SH CLASS OF ‘63

The South Hills High School Class of 1963 will be celebrate its 60th reunion with a luncheon from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, located across from South Hills Village. Tickets are $50 per person. Email: [email protected] or call 412-854-2740 for details.

KO CLASS OF ‘78

Keystone Oaks High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 45th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Alpine Club in Bridgeville. A happy hour will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Dormont VFW. Tickets for the reunion are $40 per person. Email: [email protected] or call 412-310-5175 for more details.

FASHION SHOW

The Keynotes Music Scholarship luncheon and fashion show will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at South Hills Country Club. Tickets are $50. Call 412-491-7250 for tickets.

SWRNC

The Southwestern Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road in Bethel Park. Dr. Joseph Malone, MD, assistant professor of Neuro-Cognitve Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh, will speak about “The AHEAD Study-Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial.” All registered nurses can attend.

BIKE RIDE

The Tour the Montour will be held Sept. 23. The fundraising bicycle event offers 10-, 20- or 40-mile rides on the Montour Trail. Starting point is mile zero in Coraopolis. Discount registration is available before Sept. 1. Walk-in sign-up is available tour day beginning at 7:15 p.m. Rides start at 8:15 a.m. Visit https://montourtrail.org/tour-2023/ to register or for more details.

ELKS COLLECTION

The South Hills Elks 2213, 2789 South Park Rd. in Bethel Park, are collecting items for welcome home kits for veterans. Items needed include: dishes, pots, pans, kitchenware, oven mitts, baking sheets, towel, toiletries, including toothpaste, shampoo and soap, shower liners and rings, toilet paper and paper towels, coffeemakers, toasters, light bulbs, trash casn and bags, dish soap and all-purpose cleaner, brooms, mops, bucket, sponge, laundry baskets and detergent, microwaves, pillows, blankets and queen-size bedding. For details, call 412-831-0616.

CHABAD EVENTS

Chabad of the South Hills Mt. Lebanon will hold the following events:

n C-Teens Kickoff from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6. Jewish teens in grades 6-8 can attend this BBQ that will feature competitive, fun games. Tickets are $15 ($10 until Sept. 3). Contact Rabbi Levi Rosenbaum at 412-689-1650 or email [email protected] for more information.

n Pre Rosh Hashana Honey Cake Bake at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 10. In addition to baking, there will be crafts and Shofar fun. Fee is $10 per child with $25 family mixiumum. Visit www.chabadsh.com/honey for details.

n Ladies Night Out at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11. In addition to a buffet, featuring Rosh Hashanah salads and side dishes, Deborah Rubin will speak on seeing blessings when navigating an unexpected medical challenges. Price is $18. RSVP at chabadsh.com/ladies/.

n Senior High Holiday lunch at 1 p.m. Sept. 13. Suggested donation is $5. The event, presented by Comfort Keepers, will include lunch, honey cake and holiday program.

n Seniors in the Sukkah will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 4 and include holiday music, program, lunch, Shake the Lulav and Etrog as well as raffles.

Call 412-278-2658 to register.

NURSES CLUB

The Southwestern Registered Nurses Club will hold a fall harvest brunch scholarship fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road in Baldwin Borough. Doors open at 11. Cost is $35. Reservation deadline is Sept. 25. Call 724-229-7577.

CARD PARTY

The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Anne’s Division 21, will host an Irish fling card party and luncheon from 11:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 in Benedict Hall of South Hills Catholic Academy, 550 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Tickets are $20. Call 412-892-9284 or e-mail [email protected] to purchase tickets.

BP CLASS OF ‘93

The Bethel Park High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 40th reunion from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 28 at The Crowne Plaza, located across from South Hills Village. Tickets are $60 per person. In addition to dinner, there will be a cash bar, DJ and karaoke. Visit: videodocmarketing.wixsite.com/bphs-83reunion/40th-registration to register or call Bryan Rudolph at 407-982-3176 for more details.

FALL FITNESS

Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair will offer an array of fitness classes this fall. Registration is being accepted for the following: Barre Sculpt; Burn & Sculpt; Flow Yoga; Zumba; Cardio Kickboxing; Tai Chi; Cardio Strength Fusion; Stronger Bones/Better Balance; Parkinson’s Fitness – Keep Moving with Boxing Visit wroc.westminster-church.org to sign up or call 412-835-6630 for more details.

TOPS OF CARNEGIE

Take Off Pounds Sensible (TOPS) meets every Thursday at Chartiers Life Span, 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie. Weigh-in is at 2 p.m., following by class from 2:30 to 3. If interested, call Francis at 412-818-7489.

AARP CHAPTER 3016

AARP Chapter 3016 meets the second of the month year-round at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Greentree. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments are served. Anyone over 55 is welcome. A picnic will be held Aug. 15 at Scott Township Park. If interested, call Beverly at 412-563-3961.

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