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Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of Feb. 20, 2023

Harry Funk
| Monday, February 20, 2023 6:01 a.m.
Courtesy of Carnegie Performing Arts Center
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center is presenting the children’s play “Cinderella.”

‘Cinderella’ set for Feb. 25-26

The children’s play “Cinderella” will be presented by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children, students and seniors, and can be purchased at the box office the days of the shows or by visiting www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com and following the ticket link.

Cinderella is played by Lana Platt of Carnegie, who attends Chartiers Valley Middle School. Stepsisters Javotte and Marie are portrayed by Shiane Pelescak, also attending Chartiers Valley, and Maggie Nelis of West Allegheny Middle School.

Others in the cast include Eva Beres of Pittsburgh as the Stepmother, Ana Lewis of Carnegie as the Fairy Godmother, and Gunner Firmstone of Mt. Pleasant as Prince Quinton. Monica Ryan directs the performance.

Ukrainian Easter egg events

A Ukrainian Easter egg workshop is scheduled for March 25 at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 220 Mansfield Blvd., Carnegie.

The first session, from 9 a.m. to noon, is a general class in making traditional eggs using beeswax and dyes. The class is for ages 8 and older.

An advanced class for ages 13 and up will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Reservations must be made for all classes. The fee is $30. For reservations or more information, contact Michael at 412-527-5359 or visit www.orthodoxcarnegie.org.

The church will host its 55th Annual Ukrainian Easter egg sale on April 2, featuring more than 1,200 items. The kitchen will be open, serving a variety of Ukrainian foods.

Festival hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fr. John Charest will give church tours at noon, 1 and 2.

Bridgeville Area Historical Society programs

Upcoming programs of the Bridgeville Area Historical Society are scheduled:

• “Bridgeville WWII POWs: Abood, Calabro and Shady,” presented by Georganne Abood Hensen, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26.

• “The Greatest Movies and the Best and the Worst Celebrity Interviews,” presented by Ed Blank, 7:30 p.m. March 28.

All programs are free and open to the public. They are held in the Chartiers Room at Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, 370 Commercial St. More information about the historical society is available at bridgevillehistory.org.

Seniors for Safe Driving course

Seniors for Safe Driving is offering senior citizen driver improvement courses to help motorists understand how aging affects driving abilities and prove insight about navigating today’s roads.

The PennDOT-approved courses are designed for drivers age 55 and older, and include no testing or behind-the-wheel driving. As mandated by Pennsylvania law, those who complete the courses receive a multi-year discount on auto insurance.

A course is scheduled at South Fayette Parks and Recreation, 515 Millers Run Road, from 5 to 9 p.m. March 7.

To register, call 1-800-559-4880 or 724-283-0245, or visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.

College Club meets

The College Club of Carnegie will meet March 4 at Scoglio’s Restaurant, 661 Andersen Drive, Green Tree. A social is at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon served at noon.

Mary Bach, consumer advocate, will present “Are You Getting What You Pay For?” Chinese auction items and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the club’s scholarship fund will be offered.

Women with associate or baccalaureate degrees from colleges or universities are invited to call Therese Condit, membership chairperson, at 412-279-4458 for more information.


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