In brief: 'Remembering Rennerdale' launch, other Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of Aug. 22, 2022

Launch of ‘Remembering Rennerdale’

The first book to document Rennerdale’s History, “Remembering Rennerdale,” is being launched to commemorate the Collier neighborhood’s 125th anniversary.

Buy your special edition copy of the book and reserve tickets for two at the launch ceremony, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at First United Presbyterian Church of Rennerdale, featuring authors Margie Feitt and Doug McLaren. Kathleen Zimbicki, local artist, offers a free show of her “Rennerdale Homes in Watercolors” from noon to 5.

Admission to the launch ceremony requires the purchase of one book at $60.00, which includes the book, shipping, sales tax and $10 donation to the Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department.

To order, visit tinyurl.com/26jes42y. Purchases after Sept. 24 can be made through www.randgee.com.

History programs in Bridgeville

Bridgeville Area Historical Society is resuming monthly programs, held in the Chartiers Room at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, 370 Commercial St.

Programs start at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public:

• Operation Mincemeat, Sept 27. Learn how a room full of spies, a submarine and a corpse helped ensure Allied Victory in Sicily during World War II. Presented by Dana DelBianco.

• Jeopardy History, Oct. 25, presented by Todd DePastino, executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club.

South Hills Women’s Club

The South Hills Women’s Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Scott Park Lodge. Chris Rodell will present a program on golf legend Arnold Palmer of Latrobe.

The club meets monthly the second Tuesday of the month at lodge. New members are welcome.

For more information or interest in attending, call Sue at 412-953-3209.

Ukrainian Food Festival

The Parish of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church will host its 11th annual Ukrainian Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10.

Featured are food from the kitchen and outdoor grill, along with a basket and church tours at 1, 3 and 5 p.m.

The church is at 220 Mansfield Blvd., Carnegie. For more information, visit www.orthodoxcarnegie.org.

Concert scheduled in Collier

Collier Township’s Concerts in the Park series wraps up with a performance by Identity Crisis, playing music of the ’70s and ’80s, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Collier Community Park, 5 Lobaugh St.

All ages are welcome. Dogs are prohibited.

Westminster fall fitness

Westminster Presbyterian Church’s fall fitness features barre sculpt, a fun, energetic workout fuses classical ballet, yoga, aerobics and Pilates to help sculpt the body and improve posture, overall strength and balance.

No ballet experience is necessary, and all fitness levels are welcome. Nonslip, grip barre or yoga socks are required.

The program is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 13 through Oct. 25 at the church, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair. Cost is $49.

Visit wroc.westminster-church.org for a complete list of fitness classes.

Sunnyhill concert series

Academy Concerts has teamed with Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, for a 2022-23 concert series.

Upcoming concerts, starting at 7:30 p.m.:

• Academy Quartet, “Variations on Variations,” Sept. 23

• Gerdan Ukrainian Ensemble, Oct. 21

• Paul Thompson Jazz Quartet, Nov. 18

• Daphne Alderson, “Peace on Earth,” Dec. 16

• Academy Quartet, “Deep Roots,” Feb. 17

• Indian classical music featuring sitarist Michael Griska, March 24

• Todo Tango with singer Ada Lis Jimena, April 28

• Trio con Brio, the Mead/Cardenes family featuring violin, harp and piano, May 26.

Tickets can be purchased in advance through Brown Paper Tickets: https://m.bpt.me/event/5494426 . Adults are $15 and students, kindergarten through 12th grade, $10.

Tickets purchased at the concert are $20 and $15. Credit card processing fees will apply.

Doors open at 7 o’clock. Light refreshments can be purchased before the show and during intermission.

For more information, contact Warren Davidson, who runs the series, at drwarrend@gmail.com.