Editors’ pick: An Evening of Western PA Ghost Stories and Legends
Tuesday, October 22
Brace yourself for some scary tales! Author Thomas White [1] returns to Mt. Lebanon Public Library at 7 p.m. for an evening of Western Pennsylvania ghost stories and legends. This program is for adults.
Celebrity Hoops for Hospice
Wednesday, October 9
Hey, sports fans! Meet Penguins, Pirates and Steelers alumni at a charity basketball game [2] sponsored by Family Hospice, a nonprofit organization with offices in Mt. Lebanon and Cranberry. 7 p.m., Baldwin High School. Proceeds benefit Family Hospice’s children’s bereavement programs.
Creating a Memorable Family History Book
Monday, October 21
Are you a family historian ready to turn your research into a book? Tina Calabro offers advice on self-publishing your family history, while having fun in the process. A Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society event. 1 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library. New members welcome.
Autumn Food Festival
Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3
Your taste buds will thank you! Enjoy soup, food and pastries as the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church [3] Ladies Philoptochos Society hosts its annual Autumn Food Festival. Then, peruse used household items, jewelry and books at YiaYia Joan’s Attic. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church.
CANCELED Dada Masilo: Hamlet
Wednesday, October 23
Pittsburgh Dance Council presents South Africa’s award-winning Dada Masilo, a dancer and choreographer who reinvents classic stories so they speak to Black identity and feminism. 7:30 p.m., Byham Theater.
Botany Walk & Talk: Fall Plants & Garlic
Thursday, October 17
Join Mt. Lebanon Magazine’s Doug Oster and Dr. Mark Miller, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden [4]’s education and exhibits director, for a walk through the botanic gardens and woodlands. Expect plenty of witty banter and plant-nerdy conversations! The tour is followed by lunch featuring fresh, seasonal produce. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Women’s Social Club
Wednesday, October 2, Thursday, October 17, Wednesday, October 23
Make new friends! The Newcomers & Neighbors Club [5] of Mt. Lebanon is a social group for women who either live or work in Lebo. To meet members and enjoy delicious food and drink, attend an upcoming event. Send an email to mtlnewcomers@gmail.com [6] to get event info.
Save the Dates
Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 19
Food, music and fun activities for kids and adults! 4 to 6 p.m., Southminster Presbyterian Church.
More information: info@spchurch.org [7]
Haunted Museum After Dark (21+)
Friday, October 18
Stroll Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s haunted halls [8] after hours. Be prepared! You never know what surprises are in store. 6 to 10 p.m.
Sips for Hope
Wednesday, October 23
A wine tasting a [9]nd bruschetta making event benefitting Lending Hearts [10], a cancer support group. Presented by UPMC Cancer Center. 6 to 8 p.m., Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Hall.