Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on February 26, 2021

Mt. Lebanon Public Library

All Mt. Lebanon Public Library programs are being held virtually. Visit http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org or call 412-531-1912 to register and for more information.

Virtual Knitting and Crochet Group is at 10 a.m. March 3 and 17. Whether you are experienced or just learning, join online to work on your own projects and chat.

Monday Maker Lab, 10 a.m. March 8 and 22 Join resident artist Jud Ernest for a collaborative workshop using the CreativeBug database, available through the librarys website. Discuss your experiences with Jud and others in the group.

Board Game Night, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, a friendly competition playing both party and Euro-style board games

Montgomery Clift: The Lost Actor, 7 p.m. March 1 and 8. Clift was the first actor to portray a more sensitive, vulnerable and rebellious leading man. He paved the way for Marlon Brando and James Dean, yet remains virtually unknown today. This two-part series looks at his acting beginnings and acting style. Instructor Wendy Whittick is president of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club. Register.

Dispelling Hospice Myths, 1:30 p.m. March 2. A review of the hospice Medicare benefit and misperceptions associated with this specific healthcare entitlement. Presented by Family Hospice Speakers Bureau. Register.

Living and Aging Well, 1:30 p.m. March 9. Explore the challenges we face as we grow older through the eyes of author Dr. Atul Gawande. You will need to watch a 53-minute video on YouTube prior to the discussion. Register.

Film Noir: A Personal View, 7 p.m. March 3. Film noir describes the stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes. Jim Valimont from the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club will discuss the definition of film noir, what factors led to its creation, and the classic elements of the genre. Register.

Jewish Enrichment Club at Chabad

Jewish Enrichment Club is being offered for children ages 6 to 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sundays at Chabad of the South Hills in Mt. Lebanon.

The program makes Jewish heritage, traditions and values come alive through experiential and interactive learning.

Strict adherence to all COVID-19 safety guidelines is required, including masks and social distancing. Visit Chabadsh.com/JEC or email mussie@chabadsh.com

Womens Business Network meetings

Womens Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business as part networking group, part mastermind group and part educational resource.

All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit http://www.wbninc.com.

The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Contact chapter representative Diane Fehl at 412-341-7788, ext. 110.

The South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. Contact chapter representative Susanne Snyder at 724-953-1539.

The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Contact Karen Kovac or Pam Slominay at 724-986-6739.

The Mt. Lebanon Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Contact chapter representative Marlene Will-Knapp, at 412-833-9279.

The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. Fuests are welcome to attend at no cost. Contact chapter representative Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

YMCA ballet classes

The spring ballet term at Spencer Family YMCA in Bethel Park runs from March 1 through May 26. Classes are:

Pre Ballet, ages 4-5, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays;

Ballet I-II, ages 5-9, 5 to 5:55 p.m. Tuesdays;

Ballet III-IV, ages 9 through teen, 4 to 4:55 p.m. Wednesdays;

Adult ballet 10 to10:55 a.m. Tuesdays.

Class sizes are limited to nine dancers. A virtual performance is scheduled for May 27.

Instructor Virginia Nicoll offers almost 30 years of experience in classical training for children. She was former director of Southwest Ballet and has worked for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and CLO Academy

Register online http://www.pittsburghymca.org. For more information, contact JoAnn Guilfoil at jguilfoil@ymcapgh.org of 412-227-3806.

South Hills Coin Club

The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 9 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 W. Library Ave. All members and the general public are invited.

This months program will be on Lincoln cents. A 50/50 will be offered and childrens prizes awarded.

Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information, call 724-984-6611.

American Legion fish fry

American Legion Post 760, 2409 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, will hold fish fires each Friday through Lent.

Dinners will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. and are takeout only. Masks are required to enter the building.

The menu includes baked or fried Fish, shrimp, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, haluski, french fries and potato chips.

For more information, call 412-835-9690.

Elks fish fry

Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 is hosting Lenten fish fries.

Takeout is available and the dining room is open to the public at 2789 South Park Road, Bethel Park. Call 412-831-0616 to order. The menu includes fish sandwich, fish dinner, haluski, pierogies and clam chowder.

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