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Join us for Girl Scout Try-It & Sign-Up Night!

• DATE: Wednesday, Oct. 14
• TIME: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Upper St Clair Library | Multi-Purpose Room

Discover Girl Scouts at a fun, free event for new girls and families. New troops are forming now! Get ready to make new friends, build skills, and start something amazing! 

Sign up for your new membership at the event!

Contact Lisa Bulas with any questions at 412.849.5818 or lbulas@gswpa.org

Learn more about Girl Scouts

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Catholic Schools, are offering two FREE Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety Programs in October.

Hear from the Experts

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.

Representatives from the FBI, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Pennsylvania State Police will share information and guidance about online safety and the risks facing children and families in today’s digital environment.

• In-person attendance only.
• Childcare may be requested during registration.

Hands-On Technology Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.

Experts from Protect Young Eyes will provide practical guidance to help families take action through apps, devices, and other technology tools designed to help keep children safe online.

• Attend in person or virtually.
• Virtual attendees will receive a link after registering.

Location

Cardinal Great Hall Pastoral Center
2900 Noblestown Road | Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Registration

Please register for BOTH programs using the link below:

Register for the Cyber Security & Digital Media Safety Programs

We encourage you to attend and share this opportunity with parents, grandparents, educators, caregivers, and others who may benefit from learning more about protecting children in the digital world.

USCHS Speech & Debate will host its mattress sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 in the high school's theater lobby. 

Get huge savings on name brand mattresses (purple, Brooklyn Bedding, Therpedic, Helix, Beautyrest, etc.) while supporting the Speech & Debate team. 

• 25+ styles on display
• brand new - made to order
• full factory warranties
• all sizes including custom sizes
• nationwide delivery available
• great financing options
• all forms of payment accepted
• cash & check preferred

Also available:

• adjustable bases
• luxury pillows and sheets 
• mattress protectors
• convertible bean bag chairs

For more information, contact Ben Edwards at bedwards@uscsd.k12.pa.us. 

The Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary, Breakfast Club is hosting its 37th annual Chicken BBQ from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Bethel Park High School.

Buy a chicken dinner for $20 and support dozens of charities. Dinner includes half of a fresh grilled BBQ chicken, baked beans, zesty coleslaw, a roll and dessert. All orders are drive-thru only.

Purchase tickets

Last year we raised, and donated, over $60k to support 30 plus local charities--including local Veterans, the elderly, local high school students and the homeless. Several partnership opportunities are available--and with your help we can raise even more this year!

For more information or to see a list of charities, visit: www.uscbprotary.org

The South Fayette High School Be Well Club & AHN Chill Project are hosting an Out of the Darkness Walk for World Mental Health Awareness Day.

• DATE: Saturday, Oct. 17
• TIME: 2-5 p.m. | Walk at 3:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: South Fayette HS Stadium

Enjoy food trucks, activities, Mental Health Resource Fair and community.

No admission fee required.

The Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory is excited to offer open auditions for this year's production of the Nutcracker. 

• Audition Date: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
• Location: Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory
• Audition Time:
  • Ages 3-6 and 6-8 (Ballet Fundamentals/Beginner Ballet): 2:30-3:30    
  • Ages 9-14 (Intermediate/Advanced Ballet): 3:30-4:30 
  • Ages 14-18 (Pre-Professional): 4:30-5:30
• Check-In Begins: Dancers should arrive approximately 1 hour before their scheduled audition time to check in, receive their audition number, and prepare for the audition. 

Auditions are open to all eligible dancers, regardless of whether they currently attend Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory.  Learn more

Steel City Codes offers completely free, live online coding classes for grades 4-8, taught by high school mentors. Beginners are welcome.

Classes meet one hour weekly from October 2026 through February 2027:

• Mondays, 4-5 p.m., starting Oct. 12
  -- OR --
• Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., starting Oct. 15.

Python and Java options vary by session and experience level.

Register Online 

Questions: pittsburgh@steelcitycodes.org.

Join us for a FREE Pantherette clinic!

• DATE: Saturday, Nov. 14
• TIME: 
  • K-Gr. 4: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Gr. 5-11: 12:30-2:30pm. 
• LOCATION: Eisenhower Gym

This is a free clinic for students in the district who want to learn the fundamentals of baton twirling, flag spinning, and pom dancing.  

Register Online

All participants will wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. No crocks, boots, or sandals.  

Please contact Tammy Lentz with questions tlentz@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Scout Troop 366 is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 11am-5pm at St. Gregory Church (2005 Mohawk Road).

Dine-in and carry-out meals will be available and include pasta with meatballs and sauce, Cellone’s Italian bread, salad, and a drink. There will also be a bake sale.

Purchase Tickets Online  

Proceeds will benefit the troop’s programing, help purchase and maintain equipment, and support community service projects.

Visit the Troop’s website for more information. Thank you for your support!

Head of the Ohio River (HOTO)

• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

• Location: Washington's Landing, Pittsburgh, PA

• Details: Race details, parking, vendor info, and spectator guides are available at Three Rivers Rowing and Regatta Central.

Speakmon Memorial Regatta

• Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026

• Location: 2899 Nottingham Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

• Details: Additional race information can be found on Regatta Central.

Allegheny County’s Elections Division is excited to announce its “I Voted” Sticker Contest, which gives high school students in Allegheny County an opportunity to showcase their creativity by designing an original “I Voted” sticker for the 2027 elections in Allegheny County. 

Submission Deadline: Dec. 31, 2026, with public voting beginning in January 2027.

Additional information, contest guidelines, and submission details are available here: "I Voted" Sticker Contest - Allegheny County, PA

Join the fastest-growing youth volleyball programs in South Fayette! This program is for boys and girls ages 7-15, for beginner, intermediate and experienced players. (co-ed league divided into four divisions: ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15)
Divisions are determined by child’s age on Nov. 1, 2027.

click here to register

• When: Mondays: 6:30 - 7:30 PM or 7:30 - 8:30 PM & Saturdays: 9 - 10 AM or 10 - 11 AM (Each participant will be assigned one time bracket on each day).
• Where: South Fayette Elementary School - 3620 Old Oakdale Road, McDonald, PA 15057
• Start Date: Monday, April 5, 2027
• End Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027
• Cost: Early Registration: $150 due by 12/01/26; Regular Registration: $175 until 03/01/27; Late Registration: $200 until 04/01/27
• Playing Surface: Indoors

League is directed by a Clinician (Head Volleyball Coach) who organizes, instructs, supervises and maintains volunteer coaches in the instruction of each team. Clinician (Head Volleyball Coach) has experience playing and/or coaching volleyball at the high school, club, college or higher level.

Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a medal.
Players should bring their volleyball. We recommend the Molten VBU12 for divisions 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12 or IVU-BLU for division 13-15 because they are good quality, official size volleyballs with a soft cover. If they don’t own one, it can be purchased online here.

Questions?

Email info@usyvl.org for more information.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program supports homeowners and renters across Pennsylvania. This program provides a rebate ranging from $380 to $1,000 to eligible older adults and people with disabilities aged 18 and older. The amount of money you will receive is based on your income. This program is supported by funds from the Pennsylvania Lottery and gaming.

Under Pennsylvania law, the Department of Revenue evaluates the program before the June 30 deadline every year. If extra funds are available, the deadline is extended to December 31. Applications postmarked by that date will be accepted for processing. 

Learn more & apply online