SouthScape: A weekly roundup of things to do in South communities -- Nov. 5, 2009

Bethel Park -- Producer Jude Pohl is looking for children, age 4 to 8, for his upcoming show "The Nun Before Christmas" at the Crowne Plaza Cabaret Dinner Theatre in Bethel Park. For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call Pohl Productions at 724-746-1178.

Chartiers -- Spaghetti Dinner, 1 to 5 p.m. prepared by the Spaghetti Warehouse in the Chartiers-Houston High School cafeteria. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for children younger than 12. Proceeds benefit the Chartiers-Houston Community Library.

Peters-- United Methodist Men of Trinity United Methodist Church, 530 Center Church Road, will have a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Fellowship hall. Both meat and vegetarian sauces will be offered with salad, rolls and beverage. For more, call 724-941-4770.

Pleasant Hills -- Children's Hospital Family Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., Nov. 10, Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 100 Old Clariton Road; $5 all-you-can-eat buffet, ticket and silent auctions, fun for the entire family. Sponsored by Howard Hanna South Hills.

Areawide -- Eleven Bethel Park High School musicians successfully auditioned and have been selected to play in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's Honors Band Concert, at 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, in Pittsburgh. Representing Bethel Park in the event will be Kelsey Fink, Lauren Hicks, Julie Hollis, Ryan Kinzler, Andrew Roberts, Daniel Salera, Kayla Searles, Jeff Bright, Spencer Kun, Audrey Miller and Mark Debski.

South Fayette -- South Fayette High School, 3640 Old Oakdale Road, will present Irving Berlin's "White Christmas - The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. Nov, 19, 20 and 21, in the high school theatre. Tickets are $8; for box office hours and information call 412-221-4542 ext. 624.

Whitehall -- The Baldwin Players will perform Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," at 8 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at Baldwin Community United Methodist Church, 5001 Baptist Road. Show only tickets are $12, the show/dinner package is $22. For reservations call 412-884-8324.

Elizabeth Township -- Serra Catholic Mother's Guild fashion show, 1 p.m. Nov 8, Youghiogheny Country Club, 1901 Greenock Buena Vista Road, Tickets are $25. Call 412-751-2020.

McDonald -- The McDonald Belgium Club Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Secret Santa, and a tree and angels will be at the Heritage Public Library, 52 Fourth St., for children in need age 12 and younger. Place angel on the tree with the first name and last initial on the front and add three items of the child's interest on the back. Deadline for angels is Nov. 25. Gift pick-up will be 4 to 5 p.m., Dec. 21, 22, and 23. The Belgium Club will also be collecting canned goods for the McDonald Food Bank until Nov. 20. For more information call Tricia at 724-492-1160.

Upper St. Clair -- Upper St. Clair League for the Arts will hold its annual Sugarplum Holiday show and sale today through Tuesday at the Upper St. Clair Rec Center on McLaughlin Run Road. Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. A meet the artists reception will also be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Call 412-884-1475 for more information.

Whitehall -- The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God are sponsoring their 10th annual Christmas Craft Sale at the St. Francis Convent located at 3603 McRoberts Road, from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov 13 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov 14. For those who cannot make the craft sale, the Sisters Craft Shoppe is open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Proceeds benefit the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God, whose ministries include pastoral and parish services, education, spiritual direction and other social services. For more information call 412-885-7232, or visit www.osfprov.org.

Baldwin Borough -- The Baldwin Borough Public Library, 41 Macek Drive, will hold the following programs:

• Reader's Theater, for grades 5 to 12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5, 18 and Dec. 3. Please register early.

• Preschool story time, for ages 3 to 6, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Nov. 6, 13 and 20.

• Family fun time, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 11.

• Baby Lapsit, 10 a.m. Nov. 12, for adults and children to 24 months.

• Family fun time: Thanksgiving Pow-Wow, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 23.

• Teen Holiday presentation party, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24.

Call the library at 412-885-2255 for information and to register for these programs.

Clairton -- The Clairton Library, 616 Miller Ave., is celebrating its 105th anniversary and the public is invited to attend a reception in the library hosted by the "Friends of the Library" from noon to 6 p.m., Monday.

Castle Shannon -- Community Library of Castle Shannon, 3677 Myrtle Ave., will hold the following programs:

• Vendor Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 14, ticket auction, 50/50 raffle. Vendors needed, $25 each table. For information or to reserve a table call 412-563-4552.

• Fall Craft Night, for children older than 3, 4 p.m. Nov. 9. Call to register.

• Family Movie night, a newly released Disney/Pixar film, 4:30 p.m. Nov 12, free, refreshments will be served.

Green Tree -- The Green Tree Public Library, 10 W. Manilla Ave., will hold Super Awesome Yo-Yo Night, at 7 p.m. Nov. 12. World yo-yo champion Mark Hayward will demonstrate his yo-yo skills. Registration is required, sign up on line at www.greentreelibrary.org or call 412-921-9292.

Jefferson Hills -- The Jefferson Hills Library, 925 Old Clairton Road, will hold the following programs:

• "Fancy Nancy" Tea Party Story time, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Register at the library.

• The Teen Advisory Board has been collecting personal hygiene items and snacks for the troops in Iraq. The project will continue until the end of the year. Stop by the library for a list of requested items.

• EAT: a book club for foodies will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 11, free, register at the library or by calling 412-655-7741.

• Friends of the library fall book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 14 and 15.

• Jefferson Hills eighth annual Light-Up Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30. at the Jefferson Hills Municipal Building, 925 Old Clairton Road. Visit with Santa and enjoy holiday lights.

South Fayette -- The South Fayette Township Library, 515 Millers Run Rd. is holding the following programs:

• Chess club for children in grades K to 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 16, 12 and 30.

• Learn to knit 2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 28.

• Young writers program workshop, 1 to 2 p.m., Nov. 14.

• Learn Origami, 6:30 to 7:30, Nov. 18.

• Magic Tree House club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19.

• Adult book club, Marisa De los Santos' "Love Walked In," 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16.

To register for programs, call the library at 412-257-8660 or visit www.southfayettelibrary.org

Mt. Lebanon -- The Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd. is offering the following events:

• Evening book group: book to film 7 p.m. Nov. 16. "No Country for Old Men" by Cormac McCarthy. On Dec. 14, Elaine Wertheim will show and lead discussion of the film directed by the Cohen Brothers.

• Otaku-Lebo, 3:15 Nov. 19, Otaku is a Japanese pejorative term used to refer to a variety of geeks or nerds obsessed with computers, or anime and manga for ages 11 to 21.

• Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 16. Discuss family history and pick up tips on research. Bring present problems and recent successes. New members welcome.

Scott -- The Scott Township Public Library, 301 Lindsay Road, will hold the following events:

• Author Todd DePastino will discuss his book, "Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front," at 2 p.m. Nov. 14.

• The Notable Films series continues at 2 p.m. Nov. 9 with "The Man Who Came to Dinner" starring Bette Davis and Ann Sheridan. Preregistration is recommended.

• Gyotaku (Fish-painting) class for adults at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 17, participants will decorate T-shirt using this Japanese art form. There is a charge for materials, preregistration is required.

• Make Your Own Ring Tones, a free program for ages 12 and older, 1 p.m. Sunday.

To register for these programs call the library at 412-429-5380.

Upper St. Clair -- Programs presented by the Upper St. Clair Township Library, 1820 McLaughlin Run Rd. include:

• Planning for Life and Death, presented by attorney Christine Kornosky, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12.

• Armchair Travel Series, Rick Stevens and Co., 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 13.

• What Should I Invest in Now?, presented by Ben Lodico, Edward Jones Investments, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 19.

• Thanksgiving Crafts for Children, Nov. 21 to 24 during library hours on the children's floor.

Program registration is required for adult programs, call 412-835-5540.

Carrick -- The Birmingham AARP No. 2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. The Memories Senior Choir will entertain.

Bethel Park -- Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Rd., will hold the following programs:

• "Upside Living in a Downside Economy," Bob Lewis will discuss today's economy, basic financial planning concepts and what God wants us to do, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the church library.

• Elizabeth Babcock will present, "Reduce Your Stress and Improve Your Live," 7 p.m., Nov. 18 in room G104.

• Coffee House! 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church gym. Enjoy poetry, music and free coffee.

Call 412-835-6621 to register for these programs.

Homestead -- Park Place AME Church, 215 E.10th Ave., Gospel Chorus presents its fourth annual Candle Light Service at 4 p.m. Sunday

Mt. Lebanon -- St. Winifred Parish, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, inaugurates its 50th anniversary year with a weekend of "Song, Praise and Prayer" with liturgical artist and composer David Haas beginning with a concert at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Workshops will follow from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov 21. Cost for the concert is $10; workshops, including lunch, $30. Cost for both events $35. For more information, call 412-344-5010.

Mt. Lebanon -- United Methodist Church, 3319 West Liberty Ave. will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds benefit mission projects.

Dormont -- The Dormont Historical Society will present "For the Love of Murphy's: The Behind the Counter story of a Great American Retailer" with author Jason Togyer Nov. 18 at the Dormont Presbyterian Church, corner of Potomac and Espy Avenues. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-341-3667.

Peters -- Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes, 2820 Washington Road, will hold a Remembrance and Candle Lighting Service from 7 to 8 p.m. today. The service is held each year for the families who have lost a loved one. The public is invited to attend.

Peters -- Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, is holding the following programs:

• String Quartet on Nov. 22.

• Men's Ministry Breakfast, 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 21.

• Help make a difference for kids with kidney disease, Nov. 8 Sunday School classes preschool to fifth grade will participate in an on-site walk.

Upper St. Clair -- St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road announces an all-day Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays beginning at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10.