Join in on the Gingerbread House Fun! Registration takes place in-person only at the Community Center and begins 10/20/23. The deadline to register is 11/20/23. Submissions can be dropped off the 4th and 5th of December! Winners are announced at the Tree Lighting event at the Community Center on 12/6/23. Feel free to reach out to the community center with questions!
The Municipality of Bethel Park, in conjunction with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), will once again sponsor “Fall Clean Up Day”. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023.
As in the past, PennDOT will supply the trash bags, safety vests and gloves, and the Municipality will provide patches for the young participants. This is an opportunity for willing volunteers to help clean the parks and roadways of Bethel Park and spruce-up our community for Fall. A list of areas that are in need of clean up will be provided.
Any individual, group, or community organization wishing to participate should contact Haya Eason for details at 412-831-6800, Ext 204 or email at [email protected].
Bethel Park’s Annual Halloween Decorating Contest judging begins Oct. 24. To nominate a home, e-mail [email protected] or call 412-831-6800 x211 by Oct. 24. Judging starts on the 24th and ends on Oct. 31st, with one winner per Ward.
Description
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM on 11/21. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
This event is capped at 300 participants and is likely to sell out. Early registration is recommended.
Price: $45 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $40.00 after October 16, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT
Support Bethel Park Recreation by registering for this year’s Thanksgiving Day Bethel Park Recreation Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk.
Location: Montour Trail, the starting line is 800 feet north of the JR. Taylor Bridge.
Parking: Available at Washington School & Al’s Cafe
Advance Packet Pickup: Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Sunday, November 19, 12:30pm to 5:30pm, Monday, November 20, 9:30am to 8:30pm, Tuesday, November 21, 9:30am to 8:30pm, Wednesday, November 22, 9:30am to 1:30pm.
Awards: Top 3 overall for Male and Female, 1st Place – $250.00, 2nd Place – $100.00, 3rd Place – $50.00. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age category (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Male/Female.
T-Shirts: Guaranteed to those who register by October 30th.
6:00pm – Doors Open for our magical reindeer food making station, holiday backdrop photo station (with props), hot cocoa station, Bethel Park Bakery cookie station, Letters to Santa station (we even have one of Santa’s mailboxes). Once Santa arrives, there will be time for him to meet all of the children and take pictures! :-)
6:15pm – 6:45pm – BPHS Jazz Ensemble plays holiday music
6:45pm – Mayor Allen – Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements
6:50pm – Talented choir members form IMS or Top 21 perform
7:00pm – Santa arrives & leads sing-along with the choir members from IMS or Top 21
7:10pm – Mayor and Santa lead countdown to light indoor and outdoor trees
We hope to see you and your family there for an evening of holiday cheer, beautiful music, and many warm holiday memories in the making!