TODAY (May 30, 2005)
LAWRENCEVILLE: The Allegheny & St. Mary Association and the Allegheny Cemetery Historical Association sponsor the annual Memorial Day Service, (following the parade), with a special program at Allegheny Cemetery's Soldier's Memorial. The service honors those of all wars who have given their lives for our freedoms. The parade assembles 9:30 a.m., on Liberty Ave., proceeding to St. Mary's Cemetery, entering Allegheny Cemetery at Butler Street, and continuing to the Soldier's Memorial. Included in the parade are The Parade Motorcycle Unit, Buffalo Soldiers, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves, Company A, Vietnam Veterans Inc., Military Veterans, the Post Office Alumni Band, and other community groups. Doves are released in support of our troops, and as a salute to fallen heroes of the Iraq War. Following the service, an old-fashioned family outing takes place, noon to 2 p.m., at Allegheny Cemetery's Butler Street Fountain and Pool Area. Civil War re-enactments and demonstrations, historical characters in period costume, and bagpipe and banjo entertainment are part of the event. The cemetery raffles a US Savings Bond, and free commemorative items are distributed. For more information, call Molly O'Connell, 412-325-1300.

SQUIRREL HILL: American Legion Post 577, holds a Memorial Day Observance, 11 a.m., Forbes-Dallas Parklet (across from Homewood Cemetery). Following the ceremony, refreshments are served at the Legion Hall, 5857 Forbes Ave. In the event of rain, the observance is held in the Hall. For more information, call Shawn Schaffer, 412-521-7554.

TOMORROW
CARRICK/GREENFIELD/HILL DISTRICT: School District residents are invited to a community meeting to obtain input on creating a plan to realign schools and resources for educational enhancement. Presentations include information for the entire district, as well as data and discussion about the schools and facilities in nearby communities. Meetings are 6 p.m. today, Milliones Middle School, 3117 Centre Ave., Hill District; 6 p.m. tomorrow, Greenfield Elementary School, One Alger St., Greenfield and 6 p.m., Thursday, Carrick High School, 125 Parkfield St., Carrick. For more information, call Lynn Turnquist, 412-622-3620.

HILL DISTRICT: AARP Chapter 4706 meets 11:30 a.m., Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church. Speaker is Dan Majewski, Public Affairs, Social Security Administration. For more information, call 412-687-8876.

FRIDAY

DOWNTOWN: PA Team Career Link, 425 Sixth Ave., presents certified counselor Karen Litzinger in a free program discussing "Cover Letters: Polish Your Content and Strategy," 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 412-242-5342 or 412-552-7048.

EAST LIBERTY: East Liberty Presbyterian Church Festival Choir, soloists and children's chorus, accompanied by chamber orchestra and organ, perform Rutter's "Mass of the Children," and other choral compositions, 7:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary, 116 S. Highland Ave. Tickets, at the door, are $5 for adults, $2 for youth 18 and younger. For more information, call 412-441-3800, or visit www.cathedralofhope.org/.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCEVILLE: The New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 221 43rd St., hosts the Children of Praise Mime Ministry, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Rankin, as part of the pastor's 29th anniversary celebration, 3 p.m. For more information, call 412-621-2155.

SHERADEN: Sheraden United Methodist Church, 2966 Chartiers Ave. (near Langley High School), holds an indoor/outdoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments are sold. For more information, call Lois Richmond, 412-921-9594.

SUNDAY

OAKLAND: Dancespace304, students of Dena Holland, perform a Spring Dance Concert, 3 p.m., Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Ave., Antonian Theater. Tickets, in advance, are $10 for adults; $15 at the door, and $5 for children 12 and younger. For tickets or more information, call 412-441-1776.