February Happenings

Blood Drive

Fox Chapel Area High School Community Blood Drive, 7:30 am-1 pm, Feb. 11, at Fox Chapel Area High School large group instruction room. Residents age 16 and older are encouraged to donate. As an incentive, anyone who donates blood will receive a $15 gift card. To schedule your appt, go to vitalant.org, call 1-877-25VITAL.

Concerts / Performances

Agnus Teaches Acting, a satirical musical, 7:30 pm, Feb. 5; 10 am & 7:30 pm, Feb. 6, at The New Hazlett Theater. For info, visit newhazletttheater.org.

Marvin Gaye: A Tribute To The Prince of Soul, 6-7 pm, VIP Reception, 7:30-9 pm, concert, March 14, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave. For ticket info, visit kellystrayhorntheater.

Ruckus and Davóne Tines reflects upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, 7:30 pm, Feb. 10, at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Presented by Chamber Music Pittsburgh. For details, visit chambermusicpittsburgh.org.

Three Rivers Young People Orchestras (TRYPO), Wind Symphony & Percussion Ensemble Concert, 1:30 pm, Feb. 14; A Pops Evening with Jesse Nager featuring YPO, 7 pm, Feb. 14, South Fayette High School. For tickets, visit trypo.org/event/.

Fish Fries

St. Aidan Fish Fry, 4:30-7 pm, Ash Wed, Feb. 18 (take out only), and all Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday, Ryan Center at St. Alphonsus / Blessed Francis Seelos Academy, 201 Church Rd., Wexford. Dine in or take out available, call (724) 931-0596 or fishfry@saintaidanparish.org.

Historical

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable, John Rada presents Battlefield Angels of Mercy, 7 pm, Monday, Feb. 16, at Hampton Township Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way, Allison Park. Presentation is free and open to the public. 

Library/Reading

Northland Library has numerous events scheduled for February. For a complete list of events, visit northlandlibrary.org.

Vintage Market is a non-profit store in Shaler that benefits The Blessing Board. Open 10 am-3 pm every Th/F/Sat in the Shaler Plaza, 880 Butler Street & Rt. 8 (look for the gray door between Rite Aid & Planet Fitness).

Meals / Nutrition / Teas

Free Community Meal First Monday Meal, 5-7 pm each 1^st Monday of the month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Meal includes entrée, starch, vegetables, salad, homemade dessert, and drink. Open to the public. For info, call (412) 486-0550.

Movies 

Free Matinee Movies on Mondays: 2 pm, Feb. 2, Snow White; Feb. 9, How to Train Your Dragon; Feb. 16, The Last Rodeo; Feb. 23, Jurassic World Rebirth; Mar. 2, Downton Abbey The Grand Finale, at the Legacy Theatre at Cumberland Woods Village in McCandless Twp. For details, visit TheLegacyLineup.com.

Networking / Social

Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets 1 pm the 2^nd Tuesday of the month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Members must be residents of Cranberry Township. The Club features activities, social opportunities, and visits to nearby points of interest. For info, contact Frank at (724) 316-5807.

Glenshaw AARP 3744 meets at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Mt. Royal Blvd. 2 pm, second Tuesday of the month. Call (412) 487-1041 for more info. 

UPMC Passavant Hospital Auxiliary Membership Opportunities! Are you looking for a stimulating opportunity for social interaction with other dedicated people in support of our community hospitals—UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry? Then join the Passavant Hospital Auxiliary’s long tradition of caring. The Auxiliary meets at 10 am the 2^nd Monday of each month (Sept. through June). New members are always welcome!  For more info, visit passavanthospitalfoundation.org/. Call (412) 748-6639 if you plan to attend a meeting.

Young at Heart 60+ Singles luncheons meet at 1:30 pm on the 3rd Wed each month at Cracker Barrel, Cranberry Twp. To reserve a seat, text or call (724) 831-0798 by Monday the week of the luncheon.

Sales

Rummage Sales, 8 am-2 pm, Mar. 7, and 10 am-2 pm, Mar. 8, St. Aloysius Campus, 3616 Mt. Troy Rd., Reserve Twp. Huge selection of kitchen items, jewelry, books, seasonal items, clothing etc. Baked goods available on Saturday. If you have furniture to donate, call Deb at (412) 337-1713.

Treasures & Furniture Sale, 9 am-2 pm, Apr. 18, St. Matthew, Holy Spirit Campus, 608 Farragut St., Millvale. Six rooms of collectibles, religious items, holiday treasures, linens, framed artwork & furniture. If you have furniture to donate, call Deb at (412) 337-1713.

Schools

Fox Chapel School District registration for children entering kindergarten in the fall opens in March.  The district also offers various pre-registration events (including parent/guardian orientations & kindergarten story times) that are held beginning in Feb. For details, visit www.kdgfcasd.com/.

Shows

The CAN Art Gallery Solo Exhibition by Alan Byrne during February, located in the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. For details, visit www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com.

Spiritual

Magnificat Prayer Breakfast for Women, 9 am-noon, Mar. 7, at the Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp.  A prayer-filled breakfast with guest speaker, Bishop Mark Eckman. Registration is $35. For info, to register online, or to download a mail-in registration, visit, www.magnificatpittsburgh.org/.

Support

Sensory Friendly afternoons, 1-5 pm, the 2nd Tues., of the month (Feb. 10, Mar. 10, & Apr. 14) at the Children's Museum. Regular admission rates apply. For details, visit accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.

Tours

The Child Health Association of Sewickley House Tour, May 1 & 2 continuing a long-standing biennial tradition that draws visitors from throughout the region for a weekend of architectural beauty. Save the dates and follow the Child’s Health Association on Facebook and Instagram for updates and ticket information.

Valentines

“I’ll Be Seeing You” a Live Love Letter’s Reading, 5:30-8:30 pm, Feb. 7, Soldier’s & Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Ave. Over 21 event. For ticket info, visit soldiersandsailorshall.org, or call (412) 621-4253.

Volunteering

Hope Hospice, a non-profit organization in the North Hills is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit with patients at home or in facilities. Consider helping those in your community by reading, socializing, doing arts/crafts or merely offering your presence. Visit hopehospicepgh.org/ or call (412) 367-3685.