Holiday concert
Community Band South, Bethel Park High School Top 21 and the Handbell Ringers of Southminster Presbyterian will perform from 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 7 for the Dean Streator Holiday Concert. Attendees are asked to come early as parking is limited at the Bethel Park Community Center. This is a free event.
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.
Schoolhouse Market
The Schoolhouse Market is back at The Schoolhouse Arts & History Center, 2600 South Park Road, for its last market of 2025, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. Come see local artists and vendors during the event. You can find your last-minute gifts or something special just for you.
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. 13-14, 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.