In brief: Spooktacular Parade, other Bethel Park happenings, week of Oct. 23, 2023

Trick-or-treat

Bethel Park’s trick-or-treat will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Halloween Spooktacular Parade

Bethel Park’s Halloween Spooktacular Parade starts at 9 a.m. Oct. 28.

The parade will have two routes, North and South, with a variety of special vehicles and surprises for the kids along the way. Routes are available on the municipal Facebook page and at www.bethelpark.net.

Can’t make the parade? It will be carried live on the municipal and BPTV Facebook pages.

Boos and Bites debuts

Boos and Bites, Bethel Park’s first wine, cider and spirits festival, is scheduled for Oct 28.

The Halloween-themed event at Bethel Park Community Center includes a costume contest, photo booth, live music from Day One and more.

Tickets include admission to the event and a souvenir glass. Discounted tickets are available for designated drivers and other alcohol-free individuals.

Two sessions are available, from 3 to 5 and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can select a limited-access VIP ticket that includes access for the entirety of the event, a special reserved room and light appetizers.

The festival is a tasting-only event. Bottles may be purchased from vendors and consumed off site. Participants must be 21 with valid proof of age provided at the event for admittance

To register, visit bethelpark.net.

Blood drive

Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 in Frawley Hall at St. Valentine Church, 2700 Ohio St., Bethel Park.

Appointments are recommended. To schedule, visit vitalant.org and search with account code UG0040305 or by ZIP code, or call 1-877-25VITAL, Lisa Malle at 412-726-6942 or Mary Balogh at 412-884-1283.

College Club meets

The College Club of Carnegie will meet Nov. 4 at Bella’s, 91 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park.

There will be a social preceding lunch at noon. “Luncheon of Thanksgiving” will feature entertainment by jazz singer Lydia Marks.

Women with post-secondary degrees are invited to call Therese Condit, membership chairperson, at 412-279-4458 for further information.

Allegheny Land Trust programs

The Bethel Park Historical Society is supporting an event series with Allegheny Land Trust to benefit Bethel Park residents. Programs are at the historical society headquarters, 2600 South Park Road, except where indicated:

• Can You Plant a Pizza?, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Nov. 20

• Creating Backyard Habitats, 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20

• First Friday Hike, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1 at Bethel Green Conservation Area.

For more information, visit alleghenylandtrust.org/bethel parkeventseries.

Women’s Bible study

South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park, is offering Women’s Evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month.

The group will study Max Lucado’s “Life Lessons in Psalms.” Hybrid participation is offered. All women are invited to attend. For more information and to sign up, email jennifer@shcn.org or call 412-352-5684.

‘Miracle on Main Street’

South Hills Church of the Nazarene’s Acting Up Club will present the musical “Miracle on Main Street” at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10.

The church is at 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park. Admission is free, and a cookie reception will follow the performances to meet and greet the performers and staff.

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