In brief: Soccer challenge, Log House & Apple Festival and more in the South Hills
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Soccer challenge
The West Jefferson Hills Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding its Annual Soccer Challenge for boys and girls 9-14 (as of Sept. 1, 2023) on Sept. 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. at St. Thomas a’ Becket Church in Jefferson Hills. A rain date (if and only if necessary) has been scheduled for the same time and place on Sept. 19.
Registration will begin at 5 p.m. and will be at the field at the time the participant arrives to compete. Birth certificate or other proof of age is required at registration. There is no cost to participate.
The Soccer Challenge involves each contestant taking 15 penalty kicks and their total score depends on the area of the goal each kicked ball enters. Winners in each age group at this council level of competition will receive a trophy and will advance to the district level of competition. Winners from the district level will advance to the regional level, and winners from the regional level will advance to the state level, all to be held later this fall.
For more information, call Chuck at 412-427-8543.
Craft and vendor show
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be holding a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the South Park Economics Building, 2050 Buffalo Drive, South Park. There will be more than 40 vendors, raffles, a DJ and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. For more information or to become a vendor, contact Jen Puskar at 412-758-8853.
Whitehall Public Library benefit
Dive deep into the library’s stacks at the special 21+ after hours event! At this fin-tastic Under the Sea fundraiser from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8, guests can explore a variety of hometown libations, come face-to-face with a special animal guest, screen print a nautical-themed t-shirt, try their luck (and risk some doubloons!) to win prizes, discover where “X marks the spot” in the scavenger hunt and more.
The $25 admission includes two drink tickets for wine and/or beer, one entry for event-specific raffle baskets, light refreshments and snacks and a screen printed t-shirt. Tickets can be purchased in the library or online at givebutter.com/UnderTheSea2023.
Clairton High School reunion
Labor Day weekend will be a homecoming for Clairton High School graduates and residents. It will start off with events on Friday at the Clairton School District Building and a dance, and continue with the all-class reunion picnic at Clairton Park Lodge on Saturday and Clairtonian Reunion on Sunday, also at the park lodge, among other events.
For more information on the CHS alumni school district event and annual Clairton High School reunion picnic, contact Helen Plavchak Fallon, CHS 1971, and Mary Ann Walker, CHS 1966, allCHSclassreunions@gmail.com. Contact Clairtonian committee members Jawanna McDougald Warren at clairtonfc@aiu3.net and Anytra Washington at ajwashington2003@yahoo.com. RSVP form and more information is available online at chsreunionpicnic.com.
Rock for Autism
Tony’s Tigers Rock for Autism XII featuring Scott, Rob and Greg of The Clarks will take place at 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Holy Trinity Picnic Grounds, 1450 Hamilton Road in Castle Shannon. Cost is $70 and incldues the concert, beer, soft drinks and a food voucher from YOVI’s Food Truck. Limited picnic tables are available, so bring your own lawn chair. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call 412-885-0880 or email mikegeorge@comcast.net.
Log House & Apple Festival
Crafters and home-cooked food centered around 18th century home life are the staples, while new features annually spice the Apple Fest and Greenock Log House Days on Sept. 23 in Elizabeth Township. The Apple Fest will feature the BBQ chicken, apple dumplings and music while Greenock Log House Days will will feature the crafters plus colonial reenactors and vendors.
Greenock U.M. Church will host the annual food fest from noon to 6 p.m. that will serve chicken, favorite side dishes and baked goods at 1213 Greenock Buena Vista Road. In addition to the food, co-chairs Diane Frank and Cindy Obley plan entertainment especially with a designated children’s fun area. Rubbie Greenewald will return to sing and play his acoustical guitar.
At the Greenock Log House, the 8th Pa. Regiment of the Continental Line will pitch their tents to provide hands-on experience with living history from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. while crafters sell their creative talents.
The log house will be open to showcase restoration efforts by the Elizabeth Township Historical Society that include handicapped-accessible porch, restored turkey-breast fireplace and several recent antique donations. Newest are a “Brown Bessie” muzzle-loading smoothbore flintlock and Winchester lever action rifle from the Civil War.
Space is still available for artists and crafters to join vendors ranging from primitive decor, re-purposed floral arrangements, jewelry to pottery.
Artists or crafters may still sign up to display and sell their works at the log house by calling 412-807-8452 or sending an email to slimjimjones@comcast.net. To reserve a 10’ by 10’ space rain or shine, send $30 check made to ETHS Log House and mail to Debbie Gilbert, 1109 Sommerset Street, McKeesport, Pa. 15135. The church number is 412-751-7726.
South Hills Women’s Club
The South Hills Women’s Club will meet at 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at Vanadium Woods. Following a brief meeting, guest speaker James Little, a jewelry professional from Orr’s Jewelers, will speak about precious gems and metals. Refreshments and dessert will be served. If interested in attending, contact Sue at 412-953-3209. New members and guests are welcome to attend.