Charity Events

The Medical Rescue Team South Authority is one of several locations where new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off for the United States Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign. MRTSA will be open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Deadline for toy drop off is Dec. 9. For details, 412-343-5111 or visit www.toysfortots.org.

Animal Friends is hosting the Giving Paws Gift Drive through Dec. 16 to benefit the residents and patients of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aspinwall. New, unwrapped gifts ranging in price from $1 to $25, including aftershave, lap throws, scented talcum powder, wheelchair backpacks, crossword puzzles and word searches, may be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the collection bin at Animal Friends, 2643 Penn Ave., Strip District. For details, call 412-566-2103, ext. 308.

Part D sessions

ACHIEVA, 711 Bingham St., South Side, will host a seminar on Medicare Part D and Medicaid from 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 29. The event is free. To register, 412-995-5000, ext. 512.

ManorCare North Hills, 1105 Perry Highway, Ross, will host a seminar on Medicare Part D from 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 30. The event is free and open to the public. For details, 412-369-9955.

Screenings

Blood pressure screenings, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Nov. 28 at the Washington Mall. Sponsored by the Canonsburg General Hospital. Free. To register, 724-745-3913.

The Hearing Doctors of Western Pennsylvania are providing free hearing screenings during the week of Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 at the Forbes Regional Hospital Medical Center, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, the Rodi Road Professional Plaza, Penn Hills and Downtown. For details, 1-866-432-7473.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute and Rehabilitation Specialists are sponsoring "Dial A Hearing Screening Test." The test can be taken by calling 1-800-222-3277 (EARS). Callers should have a pencil and paper and call from a quiet room, because the test consists of tones to check hearing levels.

Seminars/Lectures

The UPMC Cancer Centers present "A Reason to Hope: New Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia," from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 30 in Suite B at the center, 101 Drake Rd., Upper St. Clair. To register, 1-800-533-8762.

The Pittsburgh TN and Facial Pain Support group present Dr. Peter Jannetta on "How to survive the holidays," at 1 p.m., Dec. 3 at the first floor, South Tower Lecture Hall at Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E. North Ave. Free parking is available at the James St. Garage. To register, 724-352-9187.

Classes/Workshops

"Discipline" from 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 30 at Children's Hospital South, 1300 Oxford Dr., Bethel Park. $10. To register, 412-692-7105.n Art of Living course, which combines powerful breathing techniques, yoga and meditation to relieve stress, anxiety and depression, will be offered Dec. 2-6 at 71 Markham Dr., Mt. Lebanon. For details, 412-963-7986.

The Watson Institute presents "Promoting Positive Behavior for Students with Autism," from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 2, at the institute, 301 Camp Meeting Rd., Sewickley. $45. To register, call 412-749-2880.

Research

Shadyside Hospital is conducting a research study for those with Crohn's Disease. Study related procedures include laboratory tests, clinical evaluations and study medication. For details, call 412-623-1309.

Special Opportunities

The Washington Hospital Joint Center hosts an open house for those considering knee or hip replacement surgery, from 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 30 at the hospital's second floor Community Room. To register, 724-223-3541.

The Mercy Hospital School of Nursing is sponsoring an open house, Dec. 3 at the Sister Margaret Mary Laitta Auditorium, 4th Floor, Building B, Mercy School of Nursing, 1400 Locust St., Uptown. For details, 412-232-7940.