Advent pierogi sale
St. Pius X Byzantine Church, located at 2236 Brownsville Road in Carrick, is selling frozen potato cheese ($11 per dozen, $6 per half dozen), cottage cheese ($15 per dozen, $8 per half dozen) and sauerkraut pierogis ($12 per dozen, $6 per half dozen) on Dec. 12 and 19.
Whitehall Borough Historical Society
Please support the historical society by renewing your membership and buying the 2026 calendar. Membership information is available online at whitehallboroughhistoricalsociety.org. The calendars are available at Holly’s Hallmark and the Whitehall Borough Library. The cost is $5. If you cannot get to either of those places, email whitehallhistory100@gmail.com.
Presents from Police
Baldwin Township’s Police Department is participating in the Presents for Police event. Through Dec. 14, people can drop off new, unwrapped toys at the township building. Police officers will personally deliver them to participating locations. For more information, visit baldwintownship.com.
Baldwin Holiday Festival
The Kiwanis Club of Baldwin is hosting the Baldwin Holiday Festival from 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Baldwin Borough Building. Among the highlights will be holiday carols, tree lighting, kids’ crafts and games, historical displays, craft vendors, sweets and hot chocolate, food trucks and a visit with Santa.
Holiday display competition
Jefferson Hills residents can submit one photo of their holiday display anytime through Dec. 28. Photos should be emailed to socialmedia@jeffersonhills.net.
Facebook voting will take place on Dec. 29, as long as submissions are received.
The display with the most votes by the end of the day will be named the 2025 Holiday Display Winner and receive a small Borough swag bag.
For more information, visit boroughofjeffersonhills.org.
Pleasant Hills borough building dedication
Pleasant Hills Mayor William Trimbath and council will officially dedicate the new municipal building and commemorate this important milestone from noon-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at 410 E. Bruceton Road.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served. All residents, partners and community members are welcome.
Continuing education
Absolute Value Academy is launching its Continuing Education Program, designed to give South Hills residents high-quality, university-level learning close to home. The program features four-week courses for adults 18 with a slate of instructors who are experts in their fields.
With busy schedules in mind, AVA’s Continuing Education Program fills a gap in the South Hills: access to enriching, intellectually stimulating classes, without having to commute to the city or commit to a full semester.
Beginning in January 2026, AVA will offer a diverse slate of courses, including:
• Inside the Criminal Mind – An investigation of criminal psychology and behavioral profiling.
• Decoding Pittsburgh – An examination of Pittsburgh’s fascinating, but lesser-known landmarks and history.
• Liberty and the Constitution – An engaging exploration of America’s founding principles and how they shape our world today.
• Writing Across Genres – A creative workshop for adults looking to develop skills in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more.
Courses are available at AVA’s Fort Couch Road location or can be brought directly to organizations. Senior living communities such as Providence Point, Asbury Heights and Embassy Suites have already purchased classes for their residents and guests, demonstrating the strong demand for flexible, high-quality continuing education options.
Enrollment is currently open.
For more information or to register, visit absval.net/continuing-education, call 412-398-8538 or email co-owner Heather Earley at info@absval.net.
Bells Across PA unveiling
Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home is hosting Bells Across PA, America250’s statewide art series in which local artists adorn and transform fiberglass bell sculptures in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The event takes place at 1 p.m. Dec. 11, featuring bell artwork by Scott Saloney.
RSVP by emailing Danielle@America250PA.org.
Rotary Scholarship
The Bob Williams Rotary Memorial Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year to high school seniors in Allegheny and Beaver counties. Vocational students, G.E.D. students and those attending parochial, charter and private schools are also eligible.
Students must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average and must also complete an essay that highlights their community/school service as part of the application submission.
Complete application and criteria materials, including application deadline, are available on the Rotary District 7305 website, Scholarship Link, or from area high school counselors. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Arbuckle. Chairperson, at rarbuckl@yahoo.com.
AUP looking for members
The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people.
Activities include happy hour, monthly brunches, lunches and dinners, a book group, day trips, Scrabble, meeting up at local concerts/wineries and the annual festive Holiday party.
Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining.
For more information about AUP, the activities or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.
South Hills Church of the Nazarene
South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park, invites you, your family and friends to join us at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14, when the Acting Up Club will present its next musical, “The Great Christmas Give Away.” The performances will be held at South Hills Church of the Nazarene. Bring your family and friends; admission is free; a cookie reception will follow the performances.
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