May 22, 2024 5 min read

GIANT OAKS

The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. June 6 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 McMurray Road. A workshop on making a live mug floral arrangement will begin at 1 p.m. Observers can watch, learn and have lunch. Register by calling Donna at 724-470-6170.

PT REC

The Peters Township parks and recreation department will offer the following events. Call 724-942-5000 or visit www.peterstownship.com to register or for more information.

A free kids show will be held June 5 at the Peterswood Park amphitheater. The Starry Messenger begins at 6:30 p.m. Miss Cassidy Creates follows at 7:15 p.m.

An adult summer kickball league will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Mondays beginning June 17 at the Peterswood Park soccer complex. Ages 18 and over are eligible to participate in this six-week program. Sign-ups are on an individual basis, but teams are welcome. They must consist of 12 players with a minimum of three females.

PT DAY

Peters Township Community Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 in Peterswood Park. Committee members are needed to help with planning, soliciting donations and working the raffle at the event. Members must be employed, reside, conduct business or have a history with the township. To volunteer, email KMartin@peterstownship.com or call Kristin Martin at 724-942-5000.

FLORALS

The Sunset Floral Workshops will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays on June 11, July 16 and Aug. 13 at Shelter 1 in Peterswood Park. Fee is $72 per class ($108 for nonmembers) and includes materials. Ages 21 and over can attend. Students will learn the basics of flower arranging as well as design principles.

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

JUNETEENTH

Woodville, the national historic landmark in Collier Township, will hold a celebration of Juneteenth at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. Neville House Associates historian Rob Windhorst will present “The Enslaved Community of Bower Hill and Woodville from 1775-1803,” highlighting the latest research on the largest African American community west of the Allegheny mountains prior to 1810.

Admission is free but reservations are required by calling 412-221-0348 or emailing WoodvilleSiteDirector@gmail.com.

LEBO MARKET

The Uptown Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon. Produce and other fresh products from local farms and vendors are featured.

GARDEN TOUR

The 34th Annual Mt. Lebanon Public Library garden tour will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine on Sunday, June 23. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 the day of the tour) and can be purchased on line at mtlebanonlibrary.salsalabs.org/2024GardenTour/index.html.

DOG WALK

The Peters Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold a dog walk social from 6 to 7 p.m. May 29 at Peters Lake Park. Fee is $2 for members ($5 nonmembers). Fee is per person with one dog. Ages 18 and older can participate. Dog owners must be in control of animals at all times with a non-retractable leash. To register for more details call 724-942-5000 or visit www.peterstownship.com.

COLLEGE CLUB

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Saturday, June 1, at Scoglio’s Restaurant, 661 Anderson Drive, Foster Plaza, Building. 7. Social starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. University of Pittsburgh sophomore Marina Makoul, Duquesne University freshman Abbie Petrarca, and University of South Carolina sophomore Olivia Thomas will be honored as this year’s scholarship winners. In addition to the luncheon and awards presentation, an auction and a 50/50 raffle will be held to benefit the scholarship fund. Women with postsecondary degrees can attend and/or join the club. Call Therese Condit, membership chairperson, for further information at 412-279-4458.

ROAD TRIP

The final payment for the Baldwin Community United Methodist Church’s trip to the Smoky Mountains is due June 1. Cost per person ranges from $1,133 for single to $859 for quad lodging occupancy. The trip runs from Aug. 5 to 8. Highlights include Pigeon Forge, moonshine tasting, the Incredible Christmas Place, Dollywood, Sevierville and the Titanic Museum attraction. Call 412-885-4560 for details.

VET FEST

The Peters Township Chamber of Commerce will host the VETS Care charity fest June 1 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 764 in McMurray. The event raises money for three organizations including Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Fisher House and Soldier Strong. Live bands will perform from noon to 10 p.m.

LEBO FUN

First Fridays return to Mt. Lebanon this summer. The street parties held from 7 to 10 p.m. by Clearview Commons on Washington Road features music, vendors and Sparky the Fire Dog.

The initial First Friday event will be held June 7 and will feature King’s Ransom. The band plays classic and modern rock, from Jimi Hendrix to Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen to Stevie Wonder, and many one-hit wonders from each era.

Other First Fridays are scheduled for July 5 with the Penna Players, featuring jazz and swing, and Aug. 2 with Fungus, a Grateful Dead-inspired jam band.

Visit mt.lebanon.org for more details.

FARM MARKETS

The Upper St. Clair farm market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Westminster Presbyterian Church parking lot. The event is sponsored by the USC-Bethel Park Rotary Breakfast Club and features a variety of vendors.

The Bethel Park farm market is open from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 30 Corrigan Drive in South Park. A variety of vendors and food trucks are available. Visit bethelparkfarmersmarket.com for details.

FOOD TRUCKS

Food truck Fridays return to Peterswood Park beginning June 7 with P’s Bird Wagon. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other dates and vendors include: June 21, Bull River Tacos; July 12, Benevenuti’s Pizza; July 26, Big Lou’s; Aug. 2, Mediterranean Tastes LLC; and Aug. 16, Franken Fries. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for details.