On the Radar

Four things you need to know in your neighborhood:

NORTH Trip to Bethlehem

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Highland will hold its biennial “A Trip to Bethlehem” event on Dec. 8 and 9 and Dec. 15 and 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 311 Cumberland Road. The indoor event re-images the city of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, with the Nativity experienced as residents go about their day. The walk-through takes about 30 minutes. Free. Details, 412-364-1606 or sjlutheran@verizon.net

SOUTH Chili Night tickets

Tickets are on sale for Chili Night IX, a craft beer and chili tasting benefit for the Mt. Lebanon Public Library to be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the library. The event will feature more than two dozen craft beers, a wide array of chili prepared by professional and amateur chefs, live music, etc. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the library or online at www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/chilibrews. No tickets will be sold at the door.

EAST Interfaith gathering

The Hindu and Jain Alliance of Greater Pittsburgh will host an interfaith gathering from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sri Venkateswara Temple, 1230 South McCully Drive, Penn Hills. The event will include prayers for departed souls, Shanti Matras for peace and strength, meditation and devotional music. Rabbis, clergy, imams and other spiritual and religious leaders are invited to attend. Details, www.svtemple.org

WEST Holiday concert

The West Hills Symphonic Band will present its holiday concert “Happy Holidays To You,” at 3 p.m. Sunday at West Allegheny High School, 205 West Allegheny Road, Imperial. The program will include holiday favorites and updated versions of traditional themes. The band also will present a tribute to the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue tragedy. The concert is free and open to the public. Details, 412-788-4713.