The group sells beautiful hanging baskets from Lenik Nursery, healthy homegrown perennials dug from members’ gardens, herbs, bulbs and small floral gifts that could make great gifts for mothers and grandmothers.
SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE SEEKS NEW PLAYERS
Registration is open for the South Hills Senior Softball League, which organizes games for players 55 and older.
Interested people can get information on how to register by emailing shssleague @ yahoo. com. Registration forms should be turned in by March 30.
The league, formed over three decades ago, attracts more than 150 players each year. Games are typically played at fields in South Park, Pleasant Hills, Baldwin, Brentwood, Bethel Park and Pittsburgh.
One division of the league plays on weekday evenings. Another set plays on weekday mornings. Teams in both divisions normally play twice a week. Tryouts and a draft are held in April, on dates to be announced to registered players later.
“ Our players get a chance not only to rediscover a game they love, but also to join a strong community of friends,” said Ron Sullivan, commissioner of the league.
JOIN THE WOMEN’ S GOLF LEAGUE OF MT. LEBANON
The Women’ s Golf League of Mt. Lebanon is inviting women of all ages and skill levels to join for its 2026 season, which begins in April and continues through September. The annual membership fee is $ 27.
Applicants should have some knowledge of the game and its rules.
The league plays nine holes on Tuesday mornings, teeing off between 7:15 and 9:30 a. m., with someone there to assist in creating foursomes.
Interested golfers may contact Cindy Guenther at 412.952.2206 or guenther. clg @ gmail. com for more information.
PITTSBURGH OPERA SELECTS WILLIAM POWERS AS ITS NEW GENERAL DIRECTOR
Pittsburgh Opera announced that William Powers will become its new general director on July 1, 2026, succeeding Christopher Hahn, who is retiring after leading the company since 2008.
Powers brings more than 30 years of experience in arts administration, including 14 years in several senior leadership roles with the opera. Most recently, he has served as executive director of Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra since 2021.
Powers is recognized for his artistic vision, leadership and fiscal expertise, and looks forward to building on Pittsburgh Opera’ s legacy while ensuring its longterm stability.
TREEHAVEN GARDEN CLUB TO HOLD ANNUAL MOTHER’ S DAY WEEKEND PLANT SALE Treehaven Garden Club will hold its annual Mother’ s Day Weekend Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a. m. to noon at the South Park Shops— 5209 Library Road, on the sidewalk in front of the vacant Rite Aid. The sale is a tremendously popular annual event.
CELEBRATE TARTAN DAY!
Pittsburgh Tartan Day 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church— 2999 Bethel Church Road in Bethel Park.
Hosted by St. Andrew’ s Society of Pittsburgh, the free family-friendly event honors Scotland’ s signing of its Declaration of Independence and carries special significance this year with the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 250th anniversary of Bethel Presbyterian Church.
The day will feature vendors, food, clan representation, workshops, entertainment and raffles, with free admission and parking. Proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Andrew’ s Society Scholarship Fund. n
PETERS TOWNSHIP | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2026 31