5 day forecast
SouthScape: the South Xtra Bulletin Board
Share with others:
CLASSES
Jefferson Hills -- Allegheny County Penn State Master Gardeners programs will be held in the community room of Jefferson Hills Municipal Center, 925 Old Clairton Road. A class on pruning trees, shrubs and perennials will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 25. Register at the library, www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org or 412-655-7741. Cost: $5 per program.
Scott -- The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh-South Hills, 345 Kane Blvd., will offer a new prenatal yoga class at 1 p.m. Saturdays through April 6. Cost: $60 for JCC members, $90 for the public, free for JCC Ultimate Fitness members. Information: Kinsey Helou, JCC fitness coordinator, 412-278-1975, ext. 217, or khelou@jccpgh.org.
FISH FRY
McKeesport -- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 220 Eighth St., will host a fish fry from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Friday during Lent.
Carnegie -- The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 32 will hold its fish fry, including baked cod and baked potatoes, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Ukrainian-American Citizens Clubs, 302 Mansfield Blvd.
FOOD
Carrick -- St. Piux X Byzantine Catholic Church, 2336 Brownsville Road, will hold the final day of its Lenten pierogie sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday. Prices: $7-10 per dozen. Advance orders: 412-881-8344.
FUNDRAISERS
Baldwin Borough -- The South Baldwin Volunteer Fire Company will hold two fundraisers at the South Baldwin Social Hall, 5311 McAnnulty Road. A mattress sale fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. A model railroad show and sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13.
Bridgeville -- The 15th annual Curves food drive will continue through Saturday to benefit the Bridgeville Area Food Bank. Donations, including cereal, tuna, peanut butter and rice, and monetary contributions, can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 3249 Washington Pike.
Jefferson Hills -- An Easter version of the "Late Night Catechism Series" will be performed at 7 p.m. April 5 at St. Thomas A'Becket, 139 Gill Hall Road. Admission: $30. Tickets are on sale in the church office and after Masses in March. Proceeds fund the church building campaign.
OUTDOORS
Nottingham -- The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation will host a hike in search of the American woodcock in Mingo Creek County Park. Meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shelter 10. Reservations required: 724-228-6867.
MEETINGS
Bethel Park -- The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will hear a talk about supplements at 9:30 a.m. April 16 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Baptist Road. All registered nurses welcome.
PERFORMANCES
Bethel Park -- The One Voice Christian Vocal Ensemble, directed by David F. Pressau, will present the free 21st season Lent concert at 7 p.m. Sunday in Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road.
Upper St. Clair -- The Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra will hold its annual Young Artist Competition winners' concert at 7:30 p.m. April 6 in Upper St. Clair High School Theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for students 13 and older and free for age 12 and younger. More information: 412-279-4030 or www.pittsburghcivicorchestra.org.
SALES
Scott -- A children's and teen's clothing sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bower Hill Fire Hall, 161 Vanadium Road.
Jefferson Hills -- Friends of Jefferson Hills Public Library is seeking donations of used books and items such as scarves, belts, jewelry and photo frames for its annual sale from April 11- 15. Items may be dropped off during business hours at the library, 925 Old Clairton Road.
Mt. Lebanon -- St. Winifred Church Women's Guild will hold its 43rd annual sale from 5 to 8 p.m. April 5 and from 9 a.m. to noon April 6 in Benedict Hall, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road.
North Franklin -- The Washington Antiques Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Consol Energy Park, 1 Washington Federal Way. Subsequent fairs will be held on the last Sunday of each month.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Baldwin Borough -- The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will present a program on birds of prey at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the Baldwin Borough Public Library, 41 Macek Drive. Registration: 412-885-2255 or baldwin@einetwork.net by Monday.
Downtown -- The Southwestern Registered Nurses Club is offering scholarships to nursing students from Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Apply by March 31 at pittsburghfoundation.org or Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG Place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh 15222.
South Side -- Three Rivers Quilters will host its 2013 Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Circuit Center, 5 Hot Metal St. Quilting demonstrations and a sewing and craft flea market are included. Cost: $7, or $5 from 3 to 7 p.m. today. Information: www.threeriversquilters.org.
West Newton -- The West Newton Senior Center will host a casino trip April 3 to Wheeling, W.Va. A bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Youghiogheny Ballroom parking lot on North Water Street and return at 5 p.m. Cost: $22. Send checks to West Newton Senior Center, 103 E. Main St., West Newton, PA 15089 or call 724-872-4976.
TALKS
Jefferson Hills -- Physician Shalini Vijaykumar will discuss thyroid problems and treatment during a free talk from 5 to 7 p.m. next Thursday at the James Bibro Pavilion, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, 565 Coal Valley Road. Registration: 412-469-7100.
Upper St. Clair -- Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, will hold a discussion group, "The Prodigal God" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through April 11. Bring a Bible.
Upper St. Clair -- The Upper St. Clair Township Library will hold its annual author luncheon, featuring Jane Austen scholar and Duquesne University professor Laura Engel, from 1 to 3 p.m. April 14 at St. Clair Country Club, 2300 Old Washington Road. Advance tickets only: $30. Purchase deadline: April 8. Information: 412-835-5540.
WORKSHOPS
Bethel Park -- Home Instead Senior Care Center for Training and Education, 2000 Oxford Drive, Suite 415, will hold workshops for those caring for Alzheimer's sufferers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. To attend: 412-595-7554.
Peters -- Join a Laughter Club from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Peters Township Public Library, 616 E. McMurray Road. Participants will use laughter to improve health and outlook, lower stress, strengthen immune system and lower blood pressure. Registration: programs@ptlibrary.org or 724-941-9430. Drop-ins also welcome.
First Published March 21, 2013 12:00 am
