Thursday: "Time is of the Essence" annual fund-raiser benefitting Bethlehem Haven at Saks Fifth Avenue, 513 Smithfield St., Downtown. From 6 to 8 p.m., drinks, hors d'oeuvres and desserts from Aromas and La Strada. Silent auction and raffle featuring items donated by Saks, top jewelry designers and local restaurants and businesses. An Absolut martini bar will feature flavored "Time-tinis" that will change every half hour. To buy raffle tickets or to donate by phone, call 412-391-1348, ext. 127. Auction and raffle proceeds and 10 percent of the evening's retail sales will be donated to the nonprofit.

Thursday: "Meet the Experts" noon to 3 p.m. at Lazarus-Macy's in South Hills Village, featuring refreshments and one-on-one consultations with stylists from Jones New York, Jones New York Signature, Alfani, INC, Ralph Lauren, H Hilfiger and Liz Claiborne. For details or to book an appointment, call 412-854-6868.

Thursday: Brighton Holiday Shopping Party featuring Judaic and Christmas jewelry with Brighton rep, refreshments and free gift wrap from 3 to 9 p.m. at Littles, 5850 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill.

Thursday through Saturday: Munro women's shoes and boots trunk show and gift with purchase at Littles.

Friday and Saturday: DaRue sportswear trunk show with a company rep at Lintons at the Waterfront, Homestead.

Friday and Saturday: Jewelry designer Deborah Pangle appears at Louis Anthony Jewelers, Norman Centre II, Bethel Park. Also, a trunk show of Antonini jewelry.

Saturday: Trunk show of holiday jewelry by Debbie Corr Designs, including one-of-a-kind pieces with semiprecious stones, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lucy Shoes, 510 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Refreshments served.

Nov. 18: Allegheny HYP Club's second annual Glitter 'N Gold shopping event with music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from 5 to 9 p.m. at the club at 619 William Penn Place, Downtown. Vendors include Grafner Brothers Jewelers, Barnes & Noble, Spa Uptown, Betsy Ann Chocolates, Carl W. Herrmann Furs, Talbots, Brooks Brothers, Adornments and Saks Fifth Avenue's Angel fragrances and ReVive Skin Care. Also, handmade purses, jewelry and bags by Mayan women of Guatemala. Admission is $10. A portion of the proceeds benefits Bethlehem Haven. Call 412-281-5858 to RSVP by Nov. 14.