Bethel Park -- South Arts will hold an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15 for the new fine arts exhibit, Winter Holiday, in South Arts Gallery in the Schoolhouse Art Center, 2600 South Park Road. The exhibit runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Dec. 20. There will be a special event with refreshments from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Free art demonstrations given by participating artists. A schedule is available in the gallery or by calling Carol at 724-852-6363. For more information on the exhibit, call Margo at 412-835-9010.
Upper St. Clair -- South Arts will offer a Ukrainian egg art class from 2 to 5 p.m. next Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road. Cost is $25. Call 412-835-6630, ext. 224.
Munhall -- St. Rita Church, 219 Schwab Ave., in Munhall Gardens, will be host to a super bingo at 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Call 412-461-4240.
Munhall -- The Midum Circle of Anne Ashley United Methodist Church will sponsor Annie's Treasures, a craft show, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the church social room, 334 22nd Ave.
Whitehall -- The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God will sponsor a Christmas craft sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at St. Francis Convent, 3603 McRoberts Road. Proceeds will benefit the sisters.
Duquesne -- Grace United Church of Christ, Seventh and Kennedy avenues, will be host to a roast beef dinner and bake sale from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the social hall. Takeout available. Cost is $7.50 per adult and $3.50 per child, age 12 and younger. Eat-in dinners for children younger than age 3 are free.
Elizabeth Borough -- Stephen Bayard Lodge 526 Free and Accepted Masons, 207 Plum St., will hold a brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. For information, call 412-384-9907.
West Mifflin -- Resurrection Church, Donna Drive, will sell stuffed cabbage ordered in advance of the pickup dates, Nov. 14-15. Pickup hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price is $2 each. Deadline for orders is Tuesday. Call 412-462-4686 or 412-461-1336.
Bethel Park -- South Hills Assembly is collecting new toys for needy families for Compassion Connection's annual Toy Treasures program. Toys may be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, and during evening services and events, in the lobby of Assembly church, 2725 Bethel Church Road; or from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at Hillcrest Christian Academy, 2500 Bethel Church Road. A temporary store will be set up Dec. 20 where registered parents can shop for presents for their children at 90 percent off of the item's retail value. Cash contributions are also accepted and will be used to purchase toys to supplement those donated. To register or for more information, call 412-835-8900.
Peters -- The township is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Collection boxes are located in the lobbies of the municipal building, community center and Peters Township Public Library. Toys also will be accepted at the library's tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 7. Only new, unwrapped gifts for children from infancy to 14 years may be placed in the collection boxes anytime through Dec. 8. For more, call 724-942-5000.
Bethel Park -- Skin Beautiful Medical Spa is partnering with Compassion Connection, a faith-based nonprofit, for a teeth whitening fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at South Hills Assembly, 2725 Bethel Church Road. Cost is $149 per treatment and takes 15-20 minutes. To register, call 412-835-8900.
Bridgeville -- Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, 370 Commercial St., will hold an over-21 "Funny Fundraiser," featuring the comedic talents of Shaun Blackham, John Mumma and Chris Ciardi, at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each or two for $30. For tickets or more, call 412-287-7041.
Bethel Park -- Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Baptist Road. Guest speaker Leslie Hoffman will present "What Everyone Should Know About Ovarian Cancer." All nurses are welcome.
Jefferson Hills/Whitehall -- Jefferson Regional Medical Center will offer the following free community programs:
Stroke risk screening, 8 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Room.
Hip and knee pain seminar, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Room.
Positive psychology for help in everyday life, a lunch-time seminar, 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Counseling Center, Caste Village Mall, Suite M123, Whitehall.
To register or for more, call 412-469-7100.
Whitehall -- The Baldwin Whitehall Council of Parent Teacher Associations will sponsor a free communitywide health and safety fair from 4 to 7 p.m. next Thursday at Baldwin High School, 4653 Clairton Blvd.. For more, call 412-885-3527.
Green Tree -- Betty Monyok, of McKeesport, will present a workshop on floral Christmas gifts at a Green Tree Garden Club meeting at 12:30 p.m. next Thursday in Green Tree Fire Hall, 825 Poplar St.
Bethel Park -- Holiday-A-Fair, featuring about 50 vendors of handcrafted holiday decorations, gifts, homemade candy and baked goods, will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road.
Duquesne -- The Hungarian Reformed Church of Duquesne, 1411 Kennedy Ave., will be make homemade kielbasa for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season Saturday. Pickup will be on the same date during afternoon hours. Cost is $4.75 per pound. To order, call 412-469-2185.
Upper St. Clair -- The Upper St. Clair League for the Arts will host the Sugarplum Shop from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today through Tuesday at the township recreation center. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Monday and Tuesday; 3 p.m. Sunday.
Baldwin Borough -- Baldwin Borough Public Library will host:
Adult game days from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Nov. 26. Try your hand at family friendly games on a Wii game console.
Baby lapsit, 10 a.m. next Thursday. The program offers children up to 24 months, and their caregivers, time to share at the library.
To register, call 412-885-2255. For other programs, visit www.baldwinborolibrary.org.
Bethel Park -- Bethel Park Public Library will present:
Crime scene investigation, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
Weekend Night of Wheels, 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Bring Match Box, NASCAR, and Hot Wheels cars for thrilling races and family fun.
To register, call 412-835-2207. For other programs, visit www.bethelparklibrary.org.
Castle Shannon -- Community Library of Castle Shannon offers these events:
AARP driver safety program, 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 17-18. Registration is required. Cost is $10.
Teen jewelry making, 4 p.m. Monday. For grades 6-12.
Call 412-563-4552. For other programs, visit www.castleshannonlibrary.org.
Jefferson Hills -- Jefferson Hills Library will host:
Paper craft workshop, 7 p.m. Nov. 19. A $10 registration fee is required for materials.
A passport fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Visitors may apply for a passport by bringing their original birth certificate (with a raised seal) and a driver's license. Two photos will be taken for $15. Two checks are needed for the application: $75 and $25.
For more, call 412-655-7741. For other programs, visit www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org.
Mt. Lebanon -- Mt. Lebanon Public Library will present these programs:
Women and heart disease, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Presented by Anita Radhakrishnan of Allegheny General Hospital's Department of Medicine.
Saving on home energy -- practical and affordable solutions, 1 p.m. Nov. 15.
Call 412-531-1912. For other programs, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.
Upper St. Clair -- The Regional Environmental Education Center in Boyce Mayview Park is accepting registrations for these programs:
Saturday outdoor hike, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Talk-n-Walk series, 2 to 4 p.m.: fall harvest, Sunday; hawks, Nov. 23.
Moonstruck: full moon hike, 7 to 8 p.m. next Thursday.
For costs and more, visit www.regionaleec.org or call 412-838-0064.
Bethel Park -- Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, will host:
Zim Jam 2008 evening of praise, 7 p.m. Saturday, at Independence Middle School, Bethel Church Road.
Single Adult Ministries' 25th anniversary celebration, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday.
For more, call 412-835-6621.
Bethel Park -- Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, opens its free concert season with a performance by pianist Tom Roberts and clarinetist Susanne Ortner-Roberts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The husband and wife team provide a fusion of lively Eastern European Jewish music and the acrobatic Harlem Stride piano of the early jazz era.
Brentwood -- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4048 Brownsville Road, will offer baby-sitting services from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Nov 14. There will be age-appropriate activities, games and craft. Parents should pack a small snack; drinks will be provided. Per-hour cost is $3 for the first child, $2 for the second and $1 for each additional. Reservations are recommended. Proceeds will benefit a variety of youth group activities. Call 412-884-5225.
Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, will host a Bible-times village, called Bethlehem Village, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Visitors can explore marketplace shops, visit the census taker, play games and sample refreshments. For more, call 412-384-6464.
Green Tree -- Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, will holds a family fun night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The Entertainers, a musical group featuring banjos, piano and tuba, will perform.
Homestead -- Gospel Chorus of Park Place African Methodist Episcopal Church, 215 E. 10th Ave., will hold its annual candlelight service at 4 p.m. Nov. 9.
Mt. Lebanon -- The ensemble Duo Mango will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road. Organist Chelsea Chen, of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and Arielle, harpist and New York fashion designer, will play a classical and contemporary repertoire for organ and organ and harp. The recital will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the church's 65 rank Schantz pipe organ. For more, call 412-531-7153, ext. 16.
South Park -- Southern Gospel singing group, The Booth Brothers, will perform at Peters Creek Baptist Church, 6300 Library Road, at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the sanctuary. General admission tickets are $15 and Gold Circle seating, $20. For more, call 412-833-6111.
Scott -- Tammy Frech, wildlife educator with the Animal Rescue League Wildlife Center, will present a program called "Nuisance or Not" at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday following a Hilltoppers of Scott Township meeting at 12:45 p.m. at Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church, 1630 Greentree Road. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat at noon. Call 412-341-8640.
Mt. Lebanon -- Southminster Presbyterian Church's Adult Interest Center, Washington Road, will present these programs at 11 a.m.: "Parables in Pastels," tomorrow; "Rhymes and Rambles in KD Country," Nov. 14; and "Echoes of Broadway," Nov. 21. Lunch at noon, $6. Call 412-343-8900.
Cecil -- The South Hills-based Women Organized to Mentor, Empower and Network of Southwestern Pennsylvania will meet for their annual grant recipients dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 21 at Bella Sera by Greco, Morganza Road. Dinner costs $24. For reservations, call 724-941-5769. For more, visit www.womenofswpa.org.
McKeesport -- Penn State Greater Allegheny will host a free community performance by Tangueros de Ley, a local musical and dance group, at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the campus Student Community Center, University Drive, as part of the Teaching International curriculum.
Scott -- Our Lady of Grace School, Bower Hill Road, will host a team Trivia night at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Build a trivia team of up to 10 people. Tickets are $15 and include all materials for the game, beer, wine, mixers and chips. For tickets and more, call 412-276-6196.
Mt. Lebanon -- Mt. Lebanon High School Evening and Technical Theatre companies will present the play, "Auntie Mame," at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, next Thursday, and Nov. 14-15 in the high school Fine Arts Theatre, 155 Cochran Road. Tickets are $5 at the door; to reserve tickets online, visit www.mtlsd.org. Call 412-344-2030.
Upper St. Clair -- Four theater-in-the-round performances of "The Front Page," written by playwrights Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Upper St. Clair High School theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road. Cost is $5 for adults; $3 for students; free for senior citizens and staff.
Bethel Park -- Hillcrest Christian Academy will present its annual Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the sanctuary of South Hills Assembly, 2725 Bethel Church Road. Anyone who has served or is currently serving in the military is invited to attend the program and reception which follows. For more, call 412-854-4040.
Brentwood -- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4048 Brownsville Road, will hold a free Veterans Day luncheon Sunday for area veterans, with a guest. Learn about the Veterans History Project and how to register at the WWII memorial in Washington, D.C. For reservations and details, call 412-884-5225.
South Park -- Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will honor nurses who served in the Armed Forces with a ceremony at noon Tuesday at the Nurses Memorial, Corrigan Drive. The program includes the Rev. J. O'Shea, who will give the invocation; Bethel Park Mayor Cliff Morton; and Library Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6664. A 21-gun salute will be followed by bugle taps. Cadet nurses who are club members will be honored. Lunch will follow at Al's Cafe.
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