Wednesday, October 29, 2003

Compiled by Alyson Rodriguez

ART

Ross -- North Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd., offers workshops in making holiday gifts, wreaths and ornaments and in digital imagining for children and adults. For a class schedule and more information, call 412-364-3622.

BUSINESS

Cranberry -- Cranberry Area Chamber of Commerce will host Business Expo With a Community Flair, featuring networking, prizes and more, from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive. Free. Call 724-776-4949.

Ross -- The Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce will hold a November leadsheet breakfast Nov. 6 at the Holiday Inn, 4859 McKnight Road. Cost includes breakfast buffet and is $15 for members, $20 for others. Register: 724-934-9700.

CHILD CARE

Butler -- Lifesteps, a human services agency, has immediate openings in its evening childcare program from 2 to 11:30 p.m. weekdays at the Early Education Center, Building 69, on the grounds of the VA Medical Center, 325 New Castle Road. Call 724-283-1010 for information or to schedule a tour.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Pine -- North Way Christian Community, 12121 Perry Highway, will hold a fall harvest celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. There will be a treat exchange, hayrides, face painting, climbing wall and moon bounce. For more information, call 724-935-6800.

Franklin Park -- Start your shopping and baking at the Holiday Happening gift sale and cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 2365 McAleer Road. Children's playroom will be available. Call 412-364-5974 for more information.

McCandless -- Temple Ohav Shalom and the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh Center for Race Relations will present the documentary film "Strange Fruit" at 3 p.m. Sunday at the temple, 8400 Thompson Run Road. Jazz vocalist Etta Cox will open with a live performance; a panel discussion will follow the film. Free; donations accepted. Light refreshments served. Call 412-369-0900 for more information.

Richland -- St. Thomas Church in-the-Fields, 4106 St. Thomas Drive, will hold a bring-your-own-teacup tea party at 2 p.m. Sunday. There will be entertainment, auctions, refreshments and door prizes. Tickets: $18. Reservations required, call 724-443-1963.

Richland -- Craft Connection will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road. This month's project is a wooden Thanksgiving pilgrim. Cost is $25. To register, call 724-443-1555.

CLASSES

Cranberry --American Red Cross swimming lessons are available to private and small groups at heated, indoor pools in the Cranberry area. Call 724-452-5292 for sites and times.

CONCERTS

Pine -- Center for Young Musicians will present solo recitals at 1 p.m. Saturday in Marshall Middle School auditorium, 5145 Wexford Run Road. Free. Call 724-935-0505.

McCandless -- The North Park Church band and soloists will perform jazz and love songs at 7 p.m. Saturday in North Park Church, 600 Ingomar Road. Donations will be accepted. Call 412-367-5000.

McCandless -- Allegheny Brass Band will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday in North Allegheny Intermediate High School auditorium, 350 Cumberland Road. Tickets: $5 and $7. Call Dave at 412-884-0199.

Indiana Township -- Aspiring Fox Chapel Area High School musicians will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 and 16 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 3712 Saxonburg Blvd. Call Sarah Smith at 412-767-5877.

Marshall -- Salem United Methodist Church, 350 Manor Road, will host Jazz & Java from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, featuring poetry, a jazz band and readings in a coffeehouse setting. Free. Baby-sitting available. Call 724-935-1627.

Ross -- River City Brass Band will present "An American Thanksgiving" at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 in Carson Middle School, 200 Hillvue Lane. Tickets: $17-$23. Call 1-800-292-7222.

Butler -- The Butler County Symphony Orchestra will present "The Marvel of Glass" at 8 p.m. Nov. 8 in Butler Area Intermediate High School auditorium, 551 Fairground Hill. Call 724-283-1402 for tickets and more information.

CRAFTS

McCandless -- Community College of Allegheny County North Campus, 8701 Perry Highway, will hold a craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Call 412-369-3692.

Franklin Park -- The ladies auxiliary of Franklin Park fire hall, 2360 Rochester Road, will hold a fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the fire hall. Call Marge at 412-364-8298.

McCandless -- Northmont Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, will hold a holiday craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 412-364-0105.

Cranberry -- Cranberry Women's Club will sponsor a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the municipal building, 2525 Rochester Road. Browse 80 craft tables. Free admission and parking. Call Marilyn at 724-772-3297.

Troy Hill -- North Catholic High School, 1400 Troy Hill Road, is looking for crafters for its fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Call Marge at 412-781-3861.

DINNERS

Aspinwall -- Community United Methodist Church, 400 Center Ave., will hold a stuffed chicken breast dinner from 3:30 to 6:15 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Takeout available. Call 412-781-6951 for tickets.

Richland -- The Guatemala Mission Group of St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Road, will hold a roast beef and chicken piccata dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $12. Proceeds benefit an orphanage in Guatemala. Advance tickets only, call 724-444-1971.

Butler -- Tickets for Butler Outdoor Club's annual dinner at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in East Butler fire hall, 808 Grant Ave., are $12 for adults, $6 for children. Robert and Lisa Steiner will present "Adirondacks by Boot and Canoe." Other activities will include a silent auction and photo contest. Call 724-285-5618.

West View -- Pirates pitcher Kris Benson and his wife, Anna, will speak at the McCandless Rotary Club volunteer recognition dinner at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Highland Country Club, 450 Highland Road. The dinner will also honor fire chiefs of the North Hills. Tickets: $35. Call Kathy Crawford at 724-772-3439 or Jason Altmire at 412-630-9487.

ELECTION DAY

Butler -- The A.M. and P.M. Rotary clubs of Butler will hold a pancake festival from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Vagabond Center, 1 Lyn Mar Plaza, Lyndora. Tickets are $5 in advance, $5.50 at the door. Activities will include a bake sale, mini health fair and auction. Call 724-283-1010.

Avalon -- Greenstone United Methodist Church, 939 California Ave., will sell crafts, baked goods and homemade meals from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. For more information, call 412-761-3221.

ENTERTAINMENT

Evans City -- Crestview United Presbyterian Church will present the musical "Crestview Cornucopia" at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7.50 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Call 724-538-8559.

Fox Chapel -- Fox Chapel Area High School students will perform "Romeo & Juliet" next Wednesday through Nov. 8 at the high school auditorium, 611 Field Club Road. Curtain time, 7:30 p.m.; tickets: $5. A free dress rehearsal for seniors will be presented at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 412-967-2500 for more information.

Richland -- St. Barnabas Health System Kean Theatre, at The Washington Place, 5847 Meridian Road, will host the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra at 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets are $48. Call 724-443-5532.

FOOD DRIVE

Areawide -- Bring nonperishable food items to the Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., through Nov. 14. Items will be distributed in Thanksgiving food baskets for families in the Quaker Valley area. For more information, call 412-741-6920.

FUND-RAISERS

Shaler -- Glenshaw Kiwanis Club will hold a fall pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Shaler Area Intermediate School cafeteria, 1810 Mount Royal Blvd. Tickets: $4 for adults, $2 for children under 12. Call Bob at 412-487-1180.

Shaler -- Glenshaw Century Club will hold its annual house tour and bazaar Saturday. Tour a home on Butler Plank Road and another on Rosebriar Ave. Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Bazaar will be held during the same time at Shaler Area Middle School, 700 Scott Ave. Tickets are $10. For tickets and more information, call Mary Ann at 412-366-2769.

Zelienople -- Zelienople Historical Society will hold a card party and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul Lutheran Church educational building, North Main Street. Tickets: $10. Registration required; call 724-452-9457.

Adams -- The deacons board of Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., will host a ladies' tea from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, Tickets: $10 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Proceeds will benefit the Pregnancy Crisis Center. Register: 724-625-2002.

Marshall -- Symphony North, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association, will hold a fashion show and luncheon at 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Four Points Sheraton, 910 Sheraton Drive. Tickets: $30; reservation deadline is Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the Pittsburgh Symphony. Call 412-487-1309.

Etna -- The Ladies of 932 Etna Elks Auxiliary will hold a fall luncheon at noon Nov. 8 at the Etna Elks, 118 Locust St. Tickets: $6. Events include bingo, cards, raffle and more. Reservations due by next Wednesday, call Mary Jane at 412-486-0318.

McCandless -- North Allegheny Intermediate High School, 350 Cumberland Road, will be host to an indoor flea market/craft show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8. Proceeds will benefit Sue Hutchins, a former North Allegheny teacher recently diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. Reserve a 6-foot table for $15 by calling Joann at 412-369-5548. Deadline to register is Friday.

LIBRARIES

Avalon -- Avalon Public Library, 317 S. Home Ave., will waive book fines from Monday through Nov. 8 during Amnesty Week. Call 412-761-2288 for more information.

Butler -- Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., will hold an introduction to the Internet class at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 12. An introduction to the card catalog class will meet at 6 p.m. Monday and at 2 p.m. next Wednesday. To register, call 724-287-1715, ext. 725.

Cranberry -- Financial Consultant Wayne Young will discuss IRAs at 7 p.m. next Wednesday at Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 300. Call 724-776-9100 to register.

Natrona Heights/Tarentum -- Both branches of the Community Library of Allegheny Valley are accepting donations of used CDs and CD-ROMS for its Disc Drive. Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off at the Harrison library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Natrona Heights, or the Tarentum branch, 315 Sixth Ave. Call 724-226-3491 or 724-226-3491.

MEETINGS

Sewickley -- All retired men are welcome to Senior Men's Club meetings at 9:30 a.m. Fridays in Sewickley Valley YMCA, 625 Blackburn Road. Grace Smith of Longwood at Home will speak on options for Presbyterian senior care this week. Call 412-366-4405.

McCandless -- Beacon Professional Speakers Toastmasters Club of Pittsburgh meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at UPMC Passavant, 9100 Babcock Blvd. Bill Ellis will speak about identity theft on Saturday. Call Victoria Bush at 412-372-7663..

Sewickley -- Elliot Engel will present his program on Queen Victoria during the Sewickley Women's Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive. Optional luncheon is at 12:15 p.m. For more information, call Barbara at 412-741-3532.

West View -- West View Crime Watch will meet 7 p.m. Monday, West View firefighter's hall, 398 Perry Highway.

Cranberry -- Mothers of Preschoolers --MOPS -- will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Victory Christian Fellowship, 216 Mystic Pine Trail. Call 724-772-7026.

OPEN HOUSES

Hampton -- Winchester Thurston School's North Hills Campus, 4225 Middle Road, will hold an open house for parents of prospective students at 9 a.m. Monday. Meet teachers and tour the school and its campus. Call 412-486-8341 for more information.

McCandless -- Beattie Technical School, 9600 Babcock Blvd., will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Call 412-366-2800 for more information.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Millvale -- Tabor House of Prayer at Mount Alvernia, 146 Hawthorne Road, will offer adoration of the Eucharist from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 412-821-1149 for more information.

Franklin Park -- A discussion on how to lead a simpler life will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday and continue on the first Sunday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, 2359 W. Ingomar Road. The group began by discussing "The Circle of Simplicity" by Cecile Andrews, but reading the book is not required to participate. For information, call 412-366-0244.

SALES

Avalon -- Avalon Public Library, 317 S. Home Ave., will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Donations for the sale will be accepted until Monday. Call 412-761-2288.

Bellevue -- Suburban General Hospital, 100 S. Jackson Ave., will hold a bath and beauty sale in its lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6.

SEMINARS

Richland -- North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center will conduct workshops on parenting preschoolers from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays beginning next Wednesday, at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road. Cost: $15 for all three sessions. Call 412-366-1300 to register.

SENIORS

West View/Troy Hill -- State Rep. Don Walko, D-North Side, will host crime prevention sessions at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 6 at West View Fireman's Banquet Hall, 398 Perry Highway, and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1701 Hatteras St. Seniors will learn how not to become victims of scams and fraud. Call 412-321-5523 for more information.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Franklin Park -- A discussion on how to lead a simpler life will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday and continue on the first Sunday of every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, 2359 W. Ingomar Road. The group began by discussing "The Circle of Simplicity" by Cecile Andrews, but reading the book is not required to participate. For information, call 412-366-0244.McCandless -- North Allegheny school district will sponsor a student-assistance program from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the senior high school, 10375 Perry Highway. Students Against Destructive Decisions will present "Emotional Baggage;" Dr. Neil A. Capretto, medical director at Gateway Rehabilitation Center, will talk about substance abuse. Question and answer session will follow. Call 412-369-5466 for more information.

Butler -- The Butler Cat Club will hold its annual cat show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora. Registered cats and household pets are eligible to be shown. Call 412-369-9238 for more information.

Butler -- Potential and current fitness instructors can learn basic academic and practical applications of teaching group exercise during a workshop beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at Butler YMCA, 339 N. Washington St. Registration includes full-day review, written exam, two-year certificate and membership. Cost: $229. Call 800-237-6242 to register or call Michelle Stewart at 724-287-8150.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Cranberry -- Victory Christian Fellowship, 216 Mystic Pine Trail, will hold a series of grief recovery classes called Life After Loss at 7 p.m. Mondays for five weeks beginning Monday. Free. Register: 724-772-7026.

Hampton -- "The Bruised Reeds," a Christian 12-step support/recovery group for adults affected by any addictive or dysfunctional family system or individual, meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays in St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road. Call JoAnn at 412-486-7977.

Richland -- Parents and others living with attention deficit disorder are welcome to a weekly support group meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at 4156 Kenneth Drive. Call Jane Reck at 724-443-4120 for more information.

Ross -- Recovery Inc., a mental health support group offering self-help for people who have difficulty with depression, anxiety, phobias panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive, anger or bipolar disorders, meets at 8 p.m. Mondays at Christ Episcopal Church on Babcock Boulevard. Call 724-625-9390.

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