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Happenings
Entertainment
Chamber Music Pittsburgh Concerts: Valerie Coleman & Friends, 7:30 pm, Oct. 26, August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue; The Complete Brandenburg Concertos of J.S. Bach, 7:30 pm, Nov. 23, Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave. For details, visit info@cmpgh.org or call (412) 626-6121.
New Hazlett Theater performances: Othello of the End Zone, or The Steel City Tragedy, Oct. 22–25, Cosmic Microwave Background, Nov. 19–20, the New Hazlett Theatre. For details, visit www.newhazletttheater.org.
Resonance Works revives its “magical” (onStage Pittsburgh) 2024 production of The Little Prince, Rachel Portman's opera based on the classic novel, for three performances November 20–22. For info, visit
Silents of the Lambs Cage Night, 5:30-10:30 pm, Friday, Oct. 30, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Celebrate the museum’s connection to this classic cinematic horror. Cost $35. For details, visit www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/.
Expos
Autism Safety Expo, Friday, October 30, Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #4, 4370 Northern Pike, Monroeville. Presented by Autism Connection of Pennsylvania. For sponsor and vendor info, visit autismofpa.org/sponsor-and-exhibitor/.
Fairs / Fests
Mars Applefest, 10 am-4 pm, Saturday, Oct. 3, downtown Grand Avenue in Mars. For info, visit marsapplefest.com.
Pumpkin Fest & Flea Market, 8 am-1 pm, Saturday, Oct. 10, Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Rd., McCandless Twp. Homemade apple and pumpkin pies, hot dogs, homemade soups, and beverages. Pumpkins for sale. Vendors with crafts inside and outside of the church. Reserve a space for $20, contact vickig@zoominternet.net or (724) 816-0413. Church number is (412) 364-4463.
Renaissance Fair, 10 am-3 pm, Oct. 3, Northland Library. Join Northland staff and friends for entertainment, workshops, and fun for all ages. The revelry will take place throughout the library. No registration is required, though some events may have limited times or slots. Visit northlandlibrary.org for details.
Where to Turn Resource Fair, Oct. 20, 9 am-1 pm, at the Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom, 1015 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh. Vendor fair and speakers provide info on social services, health care, early childhood education, housing, transportation and food resources. For details, email ehart@american-healthcare.org.
Gardening
Ingomar Garden Club monthly meetings, 10:30 am, 1st Wed. of the month, March-Nov., at Northmont Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless Twp. Meeting, light luncheon & guest speaker. Prospective members are invited. Visit www.ingomar-garden-club.com for additional info.
Historical
Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable, Carleton Young presents, Voices From the Attic: The Williamstown Boys In the Civil War, 7 pm, Monday, Oct. 19, at Hampton Township Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way, Allison Park. Presentation is free and open to the public.
Indoor Holiday Craft Show, 10 am-4 pm, Nov. 15, at the Pittsburgh Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriner’s Way, Cheswick. Admission is $3. Proceeds benefits the Daughters of the Nile.
Library/Reading
Northland Library has numerous events scheduled for October. For a complete list of events, visit northlandlibrary.org.
Meals / Nutrition / Teas
Free Community Meal First Monday Meal, 5-7 pm each 1st Monday of the month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Meal includes entrée, starch, vegetable, salad, homemade dessert, and drink. Open to the public. For info, call (412) 486-0550.
Military
“Fill the Hill” join Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and pay tribute to our nations heroes in November for Veterans Day. For details, visit soldiersandsailorshall.org or call (412) 621-4253.
Nature
Inclusive Nature Sensory Walk, 11 am-noon, Oct.24, at Frick Park Environmental Center. For details, visit PittsburghParks.org.
Networking / Social
Association of University People (AUP) welcomes singles 50+, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for various activities and to meet new friends. Events include happy hours, meals, meet-ups at live music venues and local wineries, book groups, day trips, and Scrabble. For further details email aupsingles@gmail.com.
Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets at 1 pm the 2nd 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 2nd Monday of each month (Sept. through June). New members are always welcome! For info, visit passavanthospitalfoundation.org/. Call (412) 748-6639 if you plan to attend a meeting.
Women's Club of Southern Butler County meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month except for January, February and July. Meeting starts at 6:00 pm at Glade Run Presbyterian Church (back entrance) - 1091 Pittsburgh Rd (Rt. 8) – Valencia. Email info, womensclubofsbc@gmail.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/1404514813435159/about.
Young at Heart 60+ Singles meet at various restaurants in Cranberry/North Hills areas at 1:30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. To find out which restaurant and to reserve a seat, text or call (724) 831-0798 by Monday the week of the luncheon.
Presentations
True Crime, Ghost Stories and Psychic Gallery Reading with The Psychic Vincent Sisters that were featured on A&E, Dateline, Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery, SyFy and Japanese TV will be appearing, 6:30-8:30 pm, Oct. 1 and 3:30-5:30 & 6-8 pm, Oct. 4, at Selenite Tea House. For tickets, call (724) 360-1434. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Butler County Humane Society.
Sales
Rummage Sales, 9 am-2 pm, Oct. 10 & 11 and Oct. 17 & 18, 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. For more info, call Deb at (412) 337-1713.
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).
Schools
“Blue & Gold Card,” all residents of the Mars Area School District, who are 65 years of age or older, are eligible to receive this discount card which offers free admission to all Mars district-sponsored athletic events. For more information, call (724) 625-1518.
Spiritual
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast for Women, 9 am-noon, Saturday, October 31, 9:00 a.m.-noon, at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Twp. A prayer-filled breakfast, featured speaker is Mary Sampey. Registration is $35 and includes music by Living Praise. For info to register online, or to download a mail-in registration, visit, www.magnificatpittsburgh.org/.
Support
Autism Connection Support Group meeting, Caring for Loved Ones with High Support Needs, 6:30 pm, Oct. 13, via Zoom. For details, visit autismofpa.org.
Sensory Friendly afternoons, 1-5 pm, the 2nd Tues., of the month (Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8) at the Children's Museum. Regular admission rates apply. For details, visit accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.
Valley Care Foundation launched a grant initiative to support older adults in Sewickley, Ambridge, Aliquippa, and Coraopolis/Moon areas. To learn more, visit ValleyCareFoundation.org.
Volunteering
Hope Hospice, a non-profit organization in the North Hills, is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit 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.
Walkathon / 5K Races
NA Foundation Trick or Trot 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:30 am 5K Race, 9 am NA Marching Band performance, 9:30 am One Mile Fun Race, 10 am Costume Parade & Awards, Saturday, Oct. 24, Marshall Schools campus, 5145 Wexford Run Rd., Wexford. For info visit: Facebook: North Allegheny Foundation
Twitter: @NAFoundation, Instagram: northalleghenyfoundation or northallegheny.org/trickortrot.
Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark, Sunday, Oct. 4. The in-person 6.6K run (4.1 miles) begins at PPG Paints Arena. A 3.3K Family Walk (2.05 miles) is also offered to individuals and groups/families of four. A virtual option is available as well. To register or volunteer. visit www.mariolemieux.org.
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