TODAY

DOWNTOWN: The OrganPlus! recital series at First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Ave., presents Bernard Black, principal solo cornetist with the River City Brass Band, joining organist Edward Norman at 12:10 p.m. in the church. For more information, call 412-471-3436.

LAWRENCEVILLE: Blockwatch network meets at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of the Angels Church auditorium, 37th and Butler streets. For more information, call Sheila Titus, 412-682-6606.

TOMORROW

SQUIRREL HILL: Kollel Jewish Learning Center sponsors Art Levitt discussing "Bible Codes: The Hidden Genius of the Torah," 7:30 p.m. in the Jewish Education Institute's Kann Auditorium, 6424 Forward Ave., where free parking is available. Fee is $10 for adults, $6 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the door or by reservation by calling 412-420-0220.

CHATHAM COLLEGE: Global Connections Pittsburgh holds a networking event focusing on Haiti from 6 to 8 p.m. at Buhl Science Building. There will be a presentation from members of groups who work in Haiti, including some from members who recently returned. The event is free. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 412-363-7465.

WEDNESDAY

EAST LIBERTY: Vintage Senior Community Center, 401 N. Highland Ave., across from Home Depot, begins a free, six-week arthritis self-help course for participants of all ages, Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Arthritis Foundation is presenting the course, and the course book is free. To register or for more information, call 412-361-5003, Ext. 104.

HOMEWOOD: Jazz Workshop Inc. presents "Family Night," featuring saxophonist Hosea Taylor with Eugene Ludwig, Mike Taylor and Brian Edwards, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Carnegie branch library auditorium, 7101 Hamilton Ave. For more information, call 412-731-3080, or Felicia Rose, 412-362-8416.

THURSDAY

DOWNTOWN: The Vietnam Veteran Leadership Program holds its 15th annual Partners in Leadership Awards Dinner, beginning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., at the Westin Convention Center hotel. Tickets are available by calling 412-281-8100.

DOWNTOWN: Court Appointed Special Advocate program holds its annual event celebrating advocacy on behalf of abused and neglected children at 6 p.m. in Fifth Avenue Place Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium. CASA honors community members for their dedication. Following the ceremony, there is a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the CASA program. Tickets are $40 and may be secured by calling CASA, 412-594-3606.

EAST LIBERTY: Sacred Heart parish, 310 Shady Ave., offers an eight-week course, "An Overview of the Old Testament," in two sessions: today, 7:30 to 9 p.m., and tomorrow, 9:30 to 11 a.m. It uses Little Rock Scripture Study materials. Registration fee is $10. For more information, call Betty Hanigan, 412-661-0187, Ext. 119.

OAKLAND: The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime presents the Pittsburgh debut of the play, "A Body in Motion," by Ingrid De Sanctis, at 7 p.m. at Carlow College Interfaith Center at St. Agnes, Fifth Avenue at Robinson. Tickets are $15 at the door and are free for area students with IDs. Proceeds benefit the center. A discussion session follows the performance. For more information, call 412-350-1975.

FRIDAY

DOWNTOWN: Pennsylvania Women Work! holds a free informational workshop, "Discover Your Strengths," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Regional Enterprise Tower, 425 Sixth Ave., 31st floor. Women learn about free training in welding, machining, building and trades. The program includes lunch. For more information, call 412-201-7424.

OAKLAND: Carnegie Library Job and Career Education Center sponsors Karen Litzinger discussing "Women Re-entering the Work Force: What Do I Want to Do? How Do I Get There?" from 11 a.m. to noon in the library, 4400 Forbes Ave. For more information about the free program, call 412-622-3133.

SHADYSIDE: Phipps Garden Center, 1059 Shady Ave. at Fifth Avenue, holds its annual "Great Plant Auction." A silent auction is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; a live auction begins at 7:40 p.m. Reservations are $15 in advance or $20 at the door, and space is limited. To register or for more information, call 412-622-6915, Ext. 6803, or visit www.phipps.conservatory.org/.

SATURDAY

EAST LIBERTY: Partnership for Minority HIV/AIDS Prevention presents music from West Africa, South America and the Caribbean today and next Saturday at the Cafe at Whole Foods Market, 5880 Centre Ave. The free events showcase the partnership's HIV prevention efforts locally and kick off its international campaign to support community partners in Cuba, Ecuador and the Republic of Togo in West Africa. For more information, call 412-241-5960.

HAZELWOOD: Carnegie Library branch, 4901 Second Ave., holds an Open House Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a coffee hour, refreshments and children's activities. For more information, call 412-421-2517.

LAWRENCEVILLE: Holy Family Church, 44th Street, holds a flea market, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Venders are welcome. To reserve a table, call Alma, 412-361-0223.

NORTH SIDE: East Allegheny Community Council holds Flea Market in the Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., East Park, East Ohio Street at Cedar Avenue. For more information, call 412-321-1204.

SHADYSIDE: The Korean Central Church of Pittsburgh holds its ninth annual Korean Food Festival, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 821 S. Aiken Ave. A lunch menu, a variety of pickled and packaged delicatessen foods and a yard sale are part of the event. Proceeds benefit Korean missions. For more information, call 412-268-3022.

SUNDAY

OAKLAND: The Organ Artists Series presents a celebratory concert in honor of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the series, 4 p.m., Heinz Memorial Chapel, University of Pittsburgh campus. Tickets at the door are $10; $2 for students. A reception to meet the artists follows the concert. For more information, call 412-366-4513.

OAKLAND: Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum & Memorial holds its second annual Motorcycle Rally and Poker Run, beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m., with last bike out by 11:30 a.m. The event includes door prizes, food, entertainment and cash prizes for the three best hands. Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the museum. To register or for more information, call Casey Patterson, 412-621-4253, Ext. 206.

SQUIRREL HILL: Middle East Peace Forum of Pittsburgh presents Stav Adivi at 2 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 5738 Forbes Ave., in Levinson Auditorium. Adivi, an Israeli soldier and member of Ometz le'Sarey (Courage to Refuse), discusses soldiers who emphasize their loyalty to the state of Israel and their willingness to fight in its defense, but refuse to serve in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Fee is $5. For more information, call Ken Boas, 412-441-8214.