community events 2009
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Light-Up Night in Bellevue
December 4, 2009
6:45pm - ???
-Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Beginning at 6:45 pm-
'Borough Hall' and 'Little Labels'
arranged by Enjoy Bellevue
The NSCoC sponsored Program is presented from 7pm-9pm
-7:00 pm- Santa arrives on Lincoln Avenue via the Bellevue Fire Co 108 ladder truck-
-Tree-lighting ceremony at Northwest Savings Bank-
lighting of electric lights tree on
Fred
Dietz
Floral building
-Meet Frosty, Rudolph and the Grinch distributing treat bags and candy canes
on the Bellevue Central patio from 7-9pm!
-Carolers stroll the avenue welcoming visitors with holiday melodies-
Members of Assumption Church Choir & the Bellevue
Christian
Church
Choir sing Christmas carols and then continue to stroll along Lincoln Avenue from 7pm-9pm.
 -Views of Bellevue group show at Matthews Arts 6pm-9pm -refreshments-
-Borough Hall "Open House" 7pm-9pm -refreshments-
-guests tour the newly remodeled building-
-7:30 pm- Storytelling with Ms Sharon - Muddy Cup- 
7pm-9pm -Free Holiday Face Painting on the Bellevue Central patio
-Northgate Brass Ensemble plays holiday favorites on the patio at Bellevue Central-
Enjoy the refreshments on the patio -the cookies and hot cocoa are generously provided by Citizens Bank and Joe's Rusty Nail from 7pm-9pm
while Santa welcomes the children's requests...
-7:45 pm - Northgate Students - Face Painting - Borough Hall-
-8:00 to 8:30 pm - Magician performing at the Borough Hall-
-8:30 pm Storytelling with Ms Sharon - Borough Hall-
The NSCoC thanks the following donors, sponsors, organizations and volunteers
who have helped to make 2009 Light Up Night possible
AGH Suburban Campus
Assumption Church Choir
Bellevue Volunteer Fire Company
Bellevue Police Department
Bellevue Department of Public Works
Bellevue
Christian
Church
Choir
Citizens Bank
Dari-Villa Restaurant
Joe
’s
Rusty
Nail
Mount Assisi Academy Preschool
Northgate High School Brass Ensemble
Northgate High School Honor Society
Northwest Savings Bank
Restaurants and Shops are open late for
holiday revelers!
Affogato
Borough Hall - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Bellevue Diner
Bellevue Do It Best Hardware
China Sea
Cricket
Curiosity Shop
Dari-Villa Restaurant
Erin’s Hallmark
Fodi Jewelers
Frankfurter's Hot Dog & Sandwich Shop
Fred Dietz Floral
Jim’s Hidden Treasurers
Joe’s Rusty Nail
Joyce's Antique Emporium (Antiques & Uniques)
Larry’s Collectables
Lincoln Bakery
Lincoln Barber Shop
Little Labels -Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Luigi’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
Mane Attractions
Matthews Arts
MOJO Bistro
Muddy Cup Coffee Shop
Nibbles & Licks
Northwest Savings Bank
Pizza Bomonti
Pizza Hut
Pizza Milano Market
Plank Eye Board Shop
Produce Plus Market & Deli
R&B's Pizza
The Shepherd’s Door
Stew’s Hobby Shop
TAS Sportswear
Uncle Chen
Vivo
and more!
Specific times for events are identified, other business hours will vary.
Join us and Light-Up the Night in Bellevue!
Ishtar live at Perqé
This band of Pittsburghers plays Mediterranean and Middle Eastern folk music for the bellydance.
Instrumentation includes clarinet, bass, darbuka (hand drum) and riqq (tambourine),
Ishtar has performed extensively in Pittsburgh and has had the honor of playing at the Washington DC Turkish Festival for three consecutive years.
Ishtar will be joined by local bellydancers, Janim and Laila, of West of Cairo.
The dancers are well respected performers of their craft, bringing additional excitement to Ishtar's live musical performance.
21 and over - BYOB with no corkage fee. Food will be available to purchase. Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 7pm - $15 cover per person.
starting at around 5 or 6pm
lasting until ???
Offerings on the Avenue . . .
Plank Eye Board Shop - 11
Sheridan Ave
Matthews Art Gallery - 12 N Balph Ave
Lincoln Barber Shop - 514 Lincoln Ave
Erin's Hallmark - 529 Lincoln Ave
A Cut Above the Rest - 534 Lincoln Ave
Muddy Cup - 541 Lincoln Ave
Stew's Hobby Shop
- 553 Lincoln Ave
Nibbles & Licks - 557
Lincoln Ave
Mane Attractions
- 567 Lincoln Ave
Cricket - 605 Lincoln ave
Affogato - 613 Lincoln Ave
Restaurants for your dining pleasure
Joe's Rusty Nail, Luigi's, Uncle Chen's, Bellevue Diner, Pizza Bomonti, Milano's, Dari-Villa, R&B's, Mojo Bistro, Vivo
call for hours/reservations
THE DESTINATION DETAILS
 The paintings of Renowned Pittsburgh Artist Linda Barnicott
November 3 through November 27, 2009
Artist Reception: Friday, November 6 - 6-9 pm.
Matthews Arts Gallery-12 N Balph Ave
Gallery hours-Tues-Wed-Thurs 1-9, Fri-Sat 10-5 matthewsarts@verizon.net 412-761-0301
Come Join the Parade and Join the Fun!
at the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce Annual Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 31, 2009
- Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at the Avalon Elementary School
and travels along California and Lincoln Avenues to Bayne Park in
Bellevue. The event is open to all North Boroughs residents.
- Pre-registration forms are available at Avalon Community
Pharmacy, Fidelity Bank, Fred Dietz Floral & West View Savings.
- On-site registration begins at 10:00 a.m. at the parade site.
- Cash Prizes will be awarded for Best Costumes in the following Categories:
- Preschool through Grade 6, Adults and…
- New this year, a combined Group and/or Float Category with a
$100.00 cash prize for the winner!
Floats can consist of wagons, trucks, or small flatbeds.
Please contact the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce at
412-761-2113 for additional information.
Parade sponsors include AGH Suburban Campus and Fred Dietz Floral.
Immediately following the parade, Bayne Library sponsors its
Annual Fall Festival in Bayne Park!
The Fall Festival will feature the return of the “Trackless Train,” a magician, snacks and games. Local organizations including sports teams, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, Civic organizations, school groups and church groups are invited to set-up tents and tables to participate in this event. All interested groups are asked to call the
Bayne Library at 412-766-7447.
There is no rain-date scheduled for this event.
NORTHGATE ART - HALLOWEEN WINDOWS
Sponsored by the Northgate Band Boosters
Alumni Field - Sheridan Avenue, Bellevue
Featuring 8 High School Bands Including-
Bishop Canevin, Brentwood, Cambridge Springs, Carrick, Langley,
Northgate, North Hills and Sto-Rox
In the event of rain, the event will be presented at the Northgate High School Auditorium, 591 Union Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
Jack to My Friends
at Club Perqé October 10
Showcasing the paintings of Robert Jones
October 3 through October 30, 2009
Artist Reception Friday, October 9, 2009 - 6 to 9 pm
Matthews Arts Gallery- 12 N. Balph Avenue, Bellevue PA 15202
Gallery Hours- Tues.-Wed.-Thurs. 1-9; Fri.-Sat. 10-5; closed Sun.-Mon.
www.matthewsarts.com 412-761-0301 matthewsarts@verizon.net
 MATTHEWS ARTS
SPONSORS
the 3rd ANNUAL ART AUCTION
to benefit RESEARCH for the CURE for BREAST CANCER
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and also the time we honor everyone who has been touched
by the disease.
Matthews Arts will host its 3rd Annual Art Auction
on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009 to benefit
Research for the Cure for Breast Cancer.
Donations of original artwork
and/or lithograph or giclée prints;
framed or unframed pieces are welcome.
This piece donated by Linda Barnicott, entitled "Game Day at Heinz Field"
is a giclée print measuring 20" x 14"
and is one of the pieces available for bid at the benefit auction.
Images submitted via email to matthewsarts@verizon.net on or before September 10, 2009 are included in the auction booklet.
The Art Auction is an enjoyable evening of wonderful art, good food, and genuine fun. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Pittsburgh Affiliate.
Last year more than $2300 was donated to Research for the Cure for Breast Cancer.
With your help we can exceed the 2008 total. For more information, please call Matthews Arts at 412-761-0301 or email us at matthewsarts@verizon.net.
Matthews Arts Gallery presents the Art of Chantel Clickett
September 4 through September 30, 2009
Artist Reception: Friday, September 4, 6 to 9 pm.
Matthews Arts Gallery, 12 North Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
Gallery Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs 1-9; Fri-Sat 10-5; closed Sun-Mon.
www.matthewsarts.com
412-761-0301
SAVE THE DATES!!!
The Assumption Parish Festival is August 11-15, 2009 at 7 PM!!!
Location: Assumption School Grounds located on N Jackson Avenue
Highlights!
-Bingo Nightly
-$10,000 in raffle prize money
- Adult games...
- Money Wheel, 50/50, Big Six
- Children's rides and games
Face painting
Prayer Corner In McGovern Hall
- Homemade baked goods
Wednesday- Assumption Invitational Road Race at 6:30 pm
- Concession stand with all your favorite festival foods including:
Pirogues, Hot Sausage, Kielbasa, Halushki, Hot dogs, Sauerkraut, Curly fries and cheese, Nachos, Fr. Dennis' Purgatory Chili, Cotton candy, Funnel Cakes with delicious decadent toppings, snow cones and more!
Entertainment: DJ nightly
Dinners- Nightly Dinners from 4-7 PM in McGovern Hall, Adults $9.00 All dinners include coffee, ice tea or lemonade!
Tuesday: Stuffed pork chop, roasted red skin potatoes, vegetable medley, choice of tossed salad, applesauce or fresh fruit salad.
Wednesday: (German Night) Sauerbraten (roast beef) German potato salad, spaetzle, sour cabbage, salad.
Thursday: Brown sugar honey glazed ham, au gratin potatoes, whole green beans, choice of salad.
Friday: (Fish Fry) Fresh hand-breaded fried fish or baked cod, homemade macaroni and cheese or French fries, stewed tomatoes, choice of cole slaw, applesauce, tossed salad, fresh fruit.
Saturday: (Thanksgiving for a Blessed Festival) Roasted turkey with bread stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, buttered corn, cranberries, choice of salad.
Dessert assortment table available each evening, pies, cakes and cookies for an extra nominal cost.
"People, Places, Things"
the Work of Robert Huckestein
August 4 through August 28
Artist Reception-Friday, August 7, 6-9 pm
Matthews Arts
12 N Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
Gallery Hours-Tues-Wed-Thurs. 1-5; Fri-Sat. 10-5; closed Sun & Mon
412-761-0301
www.matthewsarts.com
July 25, 2009
Take a Hike! ...through Bellevue with Urban Hike.
Free and open to the public, urban hikers will travel through Bellevue exploring various points of interest.
Rendezvous with the group at Lincoln and N Sprague at 10am.
 
Sponsored by Allegheny General Hospital -Suburban Campus
"The Art of Dawn Pogany"
July1 through July 31, 2009
Artist Reception - Friday, July 3, 6 pm to 9 pm
Matthews Arts
12 North Balph Avenue, Bellevue 15202
www.matthewsarts.com
matthewsarts@verizon.net
412-761-0301
Summer Solstice Spectacular
June 18-19-20-21 2009
www.enjoybellevue.org
 and the generous support of the Pennsylvania council on the arts
Vicki Ivancik and William Spolar
Artists' reception -June 5, 2009 6pm-9pm
12 North Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
matthewsarts@verizon.net
www.matthewsarts.com
412-761-0301
Cream pies, fruit pies, berry pies and more!
The pies are teeming with home-baked goodness! Join in the festivities and
raise the ante as the bidding intensifies to win your favorite flavor!
Proceeds benefit the outreach programs of the
Bellevue Central United Methodist Church.
You are welcome to participate in the auction with a donation of your
favorite pie creation and/or lending a hand during the auction.
For more information contact Maria at morton1011@comcast.net
Contact EnjoyBellevue for details!
 
The YMCA Friendship Garden
Returns for the 2009 Season!
 
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"The Classic Cruise"
"All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction"
Saturday, May 16, 2009
5 pm-8 pm
 The all-you-can-eat dinner is $5/person and the "Silent Auction" benefits youth travel and
The Shepherd's Door Ministries.
KDKA Weatherman and Bellevue resident
Dennis Bowman
will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
Items up for bid include: autographed sports memorabilia, travel items, gift cards, event tickets, gift baskets, as well as a variety of donated local services...
Current Silent Auction Items List
For more information contact the church at 412-761-2754 or email info@bellevue-christian.com
The Art of Clyde Williams
May 1 through May 29, 2009
Original works
in oil, acrylic
and watercolor
Artist’s Reception
Friday, May 1, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Matthews Arts Gallery
12 N Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
www.matthewsarts.com
matthewsarts@verizon.net
412-761-0301
 
Download Reservation Form
Opportunities to Support the Spring Gala
the art of James Bodnar
in pastels and colored pencil
April 2 through April 30, 2009
Artist’s Reception –Friday, April 3, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Matthews Arts Gallery
12 N Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
www.matthewsarts.com
matthewsarts@verizon.net
The Assumption Theater Guild is presenting a musical production of the story of
Daniel in the Lion's Den. The live performance, directed by Carol Randolph is presented in McGovern Hall, located in the lower level of Assumption Church.
ADA accessible, enter the hall from N Jackson Avenue.
Tickets are $5 each, available at the door for each performance.
Performances
Saturday, March 21 and March 28 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 22 and March 29 at 2:00pm
THE CAST
Daniel - Scott Keener
King Darius - Thomas Taylor
The Advisors:
Astrofar - Gene Stapleton; Taxalot - Harry Bolette; Crushafo - Grant Saylor;
Heralds:
#1 - Robert Mancuso; #2 - Cathy Panza; #3 - Cindy West; #4 - June Bolette & lion;
Chorus…
The People of Babylon/ Lions - Adam Bolette; Al Majeski; Madison Conley (lion); Robertta Danner (lion); Aaron Meyer (lion); Erin Halligan; Jacqueline Pfiel; Nathaniel Pfiel (lion); Kimmi Keener (lion); Alexis Kwiecinski (lion); Cassandra Kwiecinski; Eileen Tranqueda (lion); Stefanee Sybo (lion)
MATTHEWS ARTS GALLERY
Presents
The Photographic Images of
Michele Anne Smith
Including Works from the "Blue Elephant Series"
and other collectable limited edition
matted and framed prints
available for purchase
On view March 3 through
March 27, 2009
Artist's Reception
Friday, March 6,
6:00pm to 9:00pm
12 N Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
www.matthewsarts.com
matthewsarts@verizon.net
412-761-0301
WATERCOLOR CLASSES BEGINNING
AT
MATTHEWS
ARTS
12 N Balph Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
WATERCOLORIST
DOUGLAS
H
BROWN
Six weeks of Classes - Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 pm
February 26, March 19, March 5, March 26, March 12, April 2
$12/session - For Reservations and/or Additional Information
call
412-761-0301
or
email matthewsarts@verizon.net
The Art of David Deffner
January 6 through January 30, 2009
Artist’s Reception –Friday, January 9, 2008
6:00-9:00 pm
Matthews arts gallery
12 n Balph avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202
www.matthewsarts.com
matthewsarts@verizon.net
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