Join your neighbors and other Upper St. Clair residents at dusk on Sunday, Dec. 8 for Upper St. Clair’s first annual Light Up For Unity Night.

For many years, the Upper St. Clair community has participated in joining its neighbors in lighting luminaria during the winter holidays. This year, three community groups—The Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair, The Upper St. Clair/Bethel Park Breakfast Rotary Club, and the Upper St. Clair Band Parents Association, along with sponsor Brentwood Bank—are coming together to host Light Up for Unity Night to celebrate our community and its differences.

Regardless of what holiday we celebrate, there are two things we find in common: our hope for a more peaceful world and light to show us the way.

To participate, USC residents need only set out luminaria on Sunday, December 8 at dusk. Community members are further encouraged to turn on their assembled holiday outdoor light displays to fully engage in this community-inspired opportunity.

For more information please visit https://uscbpa.membershiptoolkit.com/luminaria.

The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra is performing a FREE concert - Sea Interludes - at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Heinz Hall.

For free tickets go to PYSO.org or call 412-392-4872.

Registration is now open for USC Girls Youth Lacrosse. The program is open to all USC girls in grades 3-8.

Register online at www.uscglax.com.

Registration will close on Jan. 15, 2020

The USC Youth Lacrosse season runs from early March until late May.

Bidwell Training Center offers post-secondary training in the areas of Culinary Arts, Horticulture Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Coder, Medical Claims Processor, and Laboratory Technician at NO COST to PA residents who have a high school diploma or GED.

Rosedale Technical College is a different kind of college that prepares students for careers in high-demand fields with live work and hands-on training. Since 1949, Rosedale Tech has a rich history of preparing students for employment in the Automotive, Diesel, Electrical, and HVAC fields.

Monday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m.  

To register: https://twpusc.libcal.com/event/5658127

Free Concert: The United States Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band

Enjoy a concert given by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band at the Upper St. Clair High School Theatre at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The concert is free and open to the public.

For six decades, the USAF Heritage of America Concert Band has educated, inspired and entertained more than 1.5 million people annually, by providing music for events that support Airmen and their families, honor our nation’s veterans and build relationships of trust between the American people and their Air Force. The Concert Band is comprised of over 40 professional Airman-musicians who captivate audiences on regular tours throughout the East Coast with a variety of renditions of great orchestral classics, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards, movie music and patriotic favorites.

For additional information about this free concert, please contact MSgt Ryan Heseltine at 757-225-3295, or visit the and’s website www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil.

Kids in 3-5 grades

Every third Thursday, STREAM into the library and explore a variety of topics using a book and hands on activities. This month we’ll be creating and testing race cars made out of recycled materials and exploring the simple machine of the wheel and axel.

Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. 

To register: https://twpusc.libcal.com/event/5563867

Join us for Girl Scout sign-up night at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at the McLaughlin Run Rec Center, 1770 McLaughlin Run Road in Upper St. Clair. 

Learn how you and your daughter can join us as we build girls of courage, confidence and character through Girl Scouting. We will talk about available troops in the area as well as starting new troops.

For more information, contact Lauren at LMcGuigan@gswpa.org or visit gswpa.org/join.

For pre-K children who will be entering Kindergarten 2020

This USC Library program will work on skills kids need to be ready for Kindergarten. The classes will feature picture books, sorting and classifying, calendar activities, rhyming, and songs. There is a maximum of 15 participants per class. Registration required. 

Dates:   Nov. 7—Dec. 19
10 a.m. session – To register: https://twpusc.libcal.com/event/5823286
1 p.m. session – To register: https://twpusc.libcal.com/event/5935482

For ages 3-6

Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community & Recreation Center

October 26 – Halloween Wizards and Potions

November 9 – Thank Goodness for Science

November 23 – Holiday Fun

December 14 – Magical Science

To register: https://apm.activecommunities.com/uscrecreation/Activity_Search/silly-science-ages-3-7/856

This program is designed for developmental ages 2-6, but all ages are welcome 

Designed for children with differing abilities, their siblings, and caregivers. This program at the USC Library will feature sensory activities, an interactive book/story experience, music and movement. Registration is limited to help create a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment.  Registration is required. 

Dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
To register: https://twpusc.libcal.com/event/5823239

CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program - Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Nine out of 10 CHIP parents report satisfaction with their child’s health plan, and 96% received an appointment for check-ups and vaccinations as soon as they wanted.

There are a lot of reasons kids might not have health insurance - maybe their parents lost a job, don't have health insurance at work or maybe it just costs too much. Whatever the reason, CHIP may be able to help. All families need to do is apply today.

Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program. 

Internet Essentials Includes:

• 10 Mbps Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax
• No activation fees and no equipment rental fees
• Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99 + tax
• Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person
• A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional cost

For additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, please visit www.internetessentials.com.