Metal drive at George Washington
George Washington Elementary School’s Fourth-Grade Green Team will hold its second annual metal Drive from 9 a.m. to noon March 23 in the school’s front parking lot.
The Green Team is again partnering with Michael Brothers and Verichek Technical Services to help keep metal out of landfills by offering members of our community an opportunity to drop off their unwanted metal items, from aluminum cans to washing machines and more.
Boyd Jones from Michael Brothers recently visited the school, where he explained to students the many different materials that his company recycles.
Lions Park available for events
Reservations are available for Lions Park, 5757 Irishtown Road, Bethel Park.
The park is available for use from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May through September. Included in the donation is use of the pavilion, walking trail with arboretum, baseball field and playground.
Amenities at the Bethel Park Lions Club facility include a kitchen, two bathrooms, fireplace, volleyball and bocce courts, and horseshoe pit.
For more information, call 412-833-0237 or email bethelparklionsparkrentals@gmail.com.
High school musical March 13-16
Bethel Park High School will present the musical “Big Fish” on March 13-16.
The show features the tall tales that main character Edward Bloom shares with his son, Will, who doesn’t believe any of it. Leading the two-cast production are chorus teacher Todd Kuczawa and a talented team of directors, including Jay McDowell, Julia Davin, Paige Landay, Heather Fontana and Chris Plummer.
Kuczawa said that when selecting the musical each year, he takes into consideration factors including the skills and abilities of students who have participated in the past, the interests of the students and tastes of the community, plus he looks for a musical that might speak to the audiences’ hearts.
All seating is reserved at $10 per ticket plus fees and will be sold electronically through the school district’s website starting on March 1. The electronic tickets will be sold based on availability, including the event night. No physical tickets will be sold in advance or in person at the door.
For more information, contact Tracy Celletti at 412-854-8514 or celletti.tracy@bphawks.org.
Lions cash and prize bash
Bethel Park Lions Club will host a cash and prize bash from 6 to 10 p.m. March 23 at the Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave.
Tickets are $60 per person and include hors d’oevres, dinner, dessert, drinks and cash prizes awarded by ticket drawings during the event. Raffle baskets, 50/50, door prizes, a double-your-money game and instant lottery tickets will be available at additional cost.
All proceeds benefit Bethel Park Lions charities and local organizations.
Only 200 tickets will be sold. Call Sandi Demas at 412-854-2740.
Penguins tickets benefit NAMS
Neil Armstrong Middle School is partnering with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a program called Pens4Purpose.
A portion of the ticket proceeds from the Penguins’ March 28 vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets bought through bit.ly/3SRRSU9 will be donated back to Neil Armstrong’s PTO.
You must buy your tickets through the Pens4Purpose website by no later than 5 p.m. on game day. The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a printed shirt courtesy of PPG.
South Hills Coin Club meets
The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 12 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, 5100 Library Ave. Members and the general public are invited.
This month’s program will be on Alexander the Great. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes awarded. For more information, call 724-984-6611.
Club presents ‘King of the Jungle’
South Hills Church of the Nazarene’s Acting Up Club at will present its next musical, “King of the Jungle,” at 6 p.m. April 20 and 21.
The performances will be held at the church, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free, and a cookie reception follows each performance.
Church hosts Zumba classes
Zumba classes begin the week of March 2 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair.
Classes are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 to 10:10 a.m. Saturdays. Walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call Kathy Long 412-835-6630 or visit wroc.westminster-church.org.
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Allegheny Land Trust programs
The Bethel Park Historical Society is supporting an event series with Allegheny Land Trust to benefit Bethel Park residents. Programs are at the historical society headquarters, 2600 South Park Road.
• Owl Pellets, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. March 11
• Common Mushrooms of the Yard and Garden, 6 to 7 p.m. March 11
For more information, visit alleghenylandtrust.org/bethelparkeventseries.
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