Fund-raiser nets $1,600

Uniforms for Zambia, a Mt. Lebanon High School freshman's project to turn people's unwanted stuff into school uniforms for children, has wired $1,600 to Africa.

Caylin McKee, the organizer of the project, has a chance to see how her efforts will help Zambian children. She is planning a two-week trip there via Zurich, Switzerland, where she'll first meet the officer of the Zambezi Environmental Education Camp, the program that brings students from Europe and North America to Zambia.

McKee thinks the program was a success, all in all. "Hopefully, I can continue with it when I get back, especially since it will mean so much more after I have seen how much it helps the children there," she said.

(Kejin Qian)

Regular Joes win

The Regular Joes, a k a Jim Relja and Fred Bashor, took first prize in the summer run of the Acoustic Challenge, a traveling contest that showcases local singer-songwriters at Pittsburgh venues. Following five preliminary rounds, which included nearly 30 performers, and Thursday's finals at Moondog's, the Regular Joes walked off with $1,000 and five hours of recording time at Audio Images. The Acoustic Challenge shows up again in September at Sing Sing at The Waterfront.

(John Hayes)

2 Do 2 Day

A glance at events in and around town.

Summer Lecture Series: Ben Edols, Pittsburgh Glass Center at 6 p.m. Free; 412-365-2145.

Richard Buckner, Club Cafe at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10-$12; 412-323-1919.

O.A.R./ Pepper, Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 advance, $27.50 at door.; 412-323-1919.

UFO, Rex Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20; 412-323-1919.