Events going on in Plum and Oakmont this week

Need help finding something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week?

Here are some suggestions:

• Plum Community Center hosts an egg painting workshop 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at 499 Center-New Texas Road.

Instructor Larry Kozlowski will show people how to make Pisanki decorated Slavic eggs. Cost is $5 per person. Call 412-795-2330 for more information on community center programs.

• Oakmont Carnegie Library hosts Gentle Yoga with instructor Cora Fetchko 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The program is suitable for all levels and no registration is necessary.
• Meditation with a Monk is set for 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Oakmont library. Join the monks from Natrona Height’s Pittsburgh Buddhist Center for an hour of relaxing meditation. The program is offered every Tuesday evening.
• Zumba with Kara Steiner is from 6:15-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Oakmont library. The dance fitness class is designed to keep people of all skill levels moving. No registration is required.
• Tai Chi with Jeri McCutcheon is offered from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the Oakmont library. It is a beginner’s class, free and open to the public. The class is designed to increase energy, reduce stress, improve balance and build coordination. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and flat sole shoes.

Call 412-828-9532 for more information about Oakmont library programs.

• Circle of Stitchers meets from 10 a.m. to noon and from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Plum Community Library, 445 Center-New Texas Road.

Knitters, crocheters and stitchers of every kind are invited to meet and share their techniques and resources. The group meets the first and third Thursday of the month. The program is free.

• Life Writes will meet 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Plum library. Join the group and work on writing the stories of your life.

Call 412-798-7323 for more information about Plum library activities.

• Bill Deasy of The Gathering Field will perform with his solo band 8 p.m. Friday at the Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd.

Tickets range from $18 to $22 and are available at theoakstheater.com or by calling 888-718-4253.