News briefs: Trunk-or-treat, cooking class for kids on tap

Salem United Methodist Church invites you to trunk-or-treat from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Come in costume to get a head start on your Halloween fun in the safety of the church’s parking lot, 350 Manor Road, Wexford.

For more information, email CommunityLife@Salem-umc.org.

Hillman Performing Arts Series lineup set

The Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shady Side Academy has announced the lineup for the 2021 Hillman Performing Arts Series. The season includes four shows from March through May 2021.

The season typically runs from fall through spring but shows were shifted for covid-19 restrictions, in the hopes of being able to offer families a safe, socially distant musical experience. Depending on public health guidance in the spring, performances will either be held inside the Hillman Center’s 660-seat Richard E. Rauh Theater or at an outdoor venue on campus, with socially distant seating and any necessary safety protocols in place.

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per show and go on sale Nov. 16 at thehillman.org or by phone at 412-968-3040.

The 2021 season lineup includes: “The American Songster” Dom Flemons on March 13, folk musicians The Honey Dewdrops on March 27, Latin singer Sonia De Los Santos on April 17 and pianist Robin Spielberg on May 8.

Drive-thru dinner fiunraiser on tap

The Glenshaw Century Club will host another drive-thru dinner fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 6.

Catered by Heavenly Cuisine, food will be available for pickup at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw.

The menu is roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, coleslaw and pumpkin pie.

The cost is $15 per meal. To order, call 412-487-7194 by noon Nov. 4 or email glenshawcenturyclubinc@gmail.com.

Proceeds benefit scholarships for Shaler Area High School seniors.

Library schedules programs

Shaler North Hills Library on Mt. Royal Boulevard will offer the following programs:

• Poetry Workshops: Workshops are 7 to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. The next session is Nov. 12.

Hosted by Art and Inspiration International, the monthly workshop seeks to connect poets to share works and gain feedback. Sessions are open to anyone 18 or older. Moderated by Alyssa Sineni, the workshop will be on Zoom.

For more information, email infoart andinspiration@gmail.com.

• Fun Foods with Miss Eileen, 1 p.m. Nov. 14.

Join Miss Eileen online in the kitchen to make yummy fun food and listen to a story. We will learn simple techniques in food preparation while fixing foods and snacks that are fun to eat. A list of supplies will be provided so you can make your creation too.

In November, class will be making apple pie in a cup; December’s class will be HoHo reindeer.

Watch on the library’s Facebook page.