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Events in
Focus
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 27-29, Oct. 4-6,
11-13
Almost Maine
Little Lake Theatre, Canonsburg
On a mid-winter night
under the Northern Lights, residents of Almost, Maine are falling
in and out of love at a startling rate. One critic wrote, “A
charmer. Unexpected magic lingers in the air like someone’s
breath on a cold winter’s night. John Cariani aims for the heart
by way of the funny bone.”
An area premiere. For
tickets and times, call 724-745-6300.
OCTOBER
Oct. 5
A Beautiful Evening
—Strolling Wine Dinner to Benefit Genesis of Pittsburgh,
Washington Center
Time: 6:00 - 11 pm
Bella Sera by Greco’s in Canonsburg
A highlight of the
dinner is a Silent Auction featuring a Napa Valley Wine Tour,
which will consist of a trip for two including airfare, four
days/three nights at The Fairmount Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa and
a chauffeur driven Mercedes S430 Sedan to tour the Napa Valley in
style for five hours.
For reservations call
412-854-1521.
Oct. 7-28
Sarah, Plain and
Tall
Little Lake Theatre Family Matinee
Set in the early 1900s
on the Kansas prairie, Jacob Witting, a widower farmer with two
young children places a newspaper ad seeking a wife. Sarah Wheaton
of Maine replies, “I will come by train. I will wear a yellow
bonnet. I am plain and tall.” This is the story of the month
Sarah spends with the Wittings and how they grow to love one
another.
For tickets and times,
call 724-745-6300.
Oct. 13, Nov. 10
Saturdays OutDoors (S.O.D.
Hike)
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Regional Environmental Education Center
Cost: Free
Ages: All
Watch as the colors of
late summer transition into those of early autumn on these free
monthly guided nature hikes on the trails around the Center. A
different hike each month. Pre-registration is requested. For more
information, e-mail JessicaS@regionaleec.org.
Oct. 18-20, 25-27,
Nov. 1-3
As You Like It
Little Lake Theatre, Canonsburg
Love poems that seem
to grow ontrees. Rivals and lovers banished to theenchanted Forest
of Arden. Rosalind,one of the Bard’s most appealing heroines.
Touchstone, a fool with wit and
intellect. “All the World’s a Stage” is one of Shakespeare’s
most light-hearted comedies.
For tickets and times,
call 724-745-6300.
Oct. 23
College Financial Aid
Night
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Peters Township Library
Parents and students
are invited to this 90-minute presentation, in which a PHEAA
representative will describe all federal and PA-state financial
aid programs, scholarships and FAFSA application processes. The
speaker will explain how colleges award aid to families and how
financial aid deadline dates interface with the college admissions
process. Loan rates and interest rates for students and parents
will also be discussed. A question and answer session will follow
the program. All attendees will receive a free portfolio to
organize their financial aid materials.
Registration required.
To register, visit the library’s circulation desk or call
724-941-9430.
Oct. 31
Halloween Trick or
Treating
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1, 8, and 15
Feng Shui Class
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
CRC Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: $30 for residents, $45 for non-residents
The township
recreation department is offering this class about Feng Shui, the
Chinese art of placement. Class will be taught by Sue Herkner, a
certified licensed practitioner. To register, call 724-942-5000
before Oct. 29.
Nov. 2
Peters Township Movie
Night
CRC Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: Free
The Peters Township
Parks and Recreation Department presents an evening of fun, games,
popcorn, refreshments, prizes and a movie. Pre-movie fun and games
start at 6 p.m. The PG-rated movie (to be announced) begins at 7
p.m. All activities will take place at the Peters Township
Community Recreation Center at Peterswood Park. A parent or
guardian must directly supervise children under 10. To register,
call 724-942-5000 before Oct. 29.
DECEMBER
Dec. 2
Township Christmas Tree Lighting
Time: 6 p.m.
Municipal Building
Parking Lot This year’s festivities will include the McMurray
Elementary Chorus lead by Ray Cygrymus, the official tree
lighting, refreshments and Santa. Children can visit Santa in the
community room and enjoy refreshments.
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