ART

Ross -- The North Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd., will present Mid-Winter Hues, a multimedia, juried art show, tomorrow through March 2. Watercolors, oils, pottery and more will be displayed. Opening reception and awards ceremony is from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Free. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Call 412-364-3622.

BLOOD DRIVES

Cranberry -- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday at Dutilh United Methodist Church, 1270 Dutilh Road. All donors will receive a coupon for a free buffet at CiCi's Pizza. Call Claire at 724-776-1094 for more information.

CRAFT SHOWS

Etna -- Crafters and vendors are wanted for the All Saints Church Christian Mothers & Guild craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25 in the activities building on Dewey Street. Tables are $15. For reservations, call Cathy at 412-781-4788.

DONATIONS

Ross -- Half Price Books, 4932 McKnight Road, is accepting donations of new or gently used children's books through March 31 to replenish the Half Pint Library at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Call 412-369-0860 for more details.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sewickley -- Patrick Arena, Skip Peck and Tony DePaolis will perform at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Sweetwater Center for the Arts's jazz series at 200 Broad St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members; $20 for others. Other artists performing this month include: saxophonist Son Aliquo and friends, Feb. 10; vocalist Claire Ascani and guitarist Eric Susoeff, Feb. 17; and Donna Bailey and Duo, Feb. 24. Call 412-741-4405.

Cranberry -- Comtra Theatre, Route 19, will present the children's production "Pied Piper" at 7 p.m. Sunday through Feb. 9. Tickets are $6. Call 724-773-9896.

Richland -- St. Barnabas Health System will show movies at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Kean Theatre, The Washington Place, 5847 Meridian Road. Tuesday films will include "Ladies in Lavender," Tuesday; "Constant Gardener," Feb. 14; "North Country," Feb. 21; and "In Her Shoes," Feb. 28. Wednesday films will include "Just Like Heaven," Wednesday; "Capote," Feb. 15; and "Elizabethtown," Feb. 22. No admission, but donations for the free care fund will be accepted. An optional lunch will be available for $8.95 at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Call 724-444-6288 for lunch reservations.

Pine -- Pittsburgh International Children's Theater will present "Cirkus Inferno" at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. next Thursday in Pine-Richland High School, 700 Warrendale Road. Tickets are $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door. Call 412-321-5520.

Butler -- Butler County Symphony Orchestra will perform with the Butler Musical Theatre Guild Singers at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill. Advanced tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students. Call 724-283-1402.

FUND-RAISERS

Butler -- The YWCA of Butler, 120 W. Cunningham St., will hold a Granny's Attic Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. Donations are needed for the sale and are tax deductible. Call 724-287-5709.

Franklin Park -- Heritage Presbyterian Church, 2262 Rochester Road, will serve a chili dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5 per person. The Heritage Praise Band will perform. Proceeds from the dinner will help finance a mission trip to aid Hurricane Katrina victims in Mississippi. For tickets, call 412-366-1338.

Franklin Park -- St. Brendan's Episcopal Church will benefit from a performance of the contemporary pop rock musical "Hearts are Wild," Feb. 12 at City Theatre, 12th and Bingham streets, South Side. Tickets are $65 per ticket for the play only; $75 for play and wine and cheese pre-show reception; and $100 for play, pre-show reception and post-show discussion with the actors. For more information, call 412-364-5974 or visit www.stbrendans.org.

HEALTH

Franklin Park -- Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road, will hold a free seminar on stress management at 7 p.m. Monday. For more information, call 412-364-3613.

LIBRARIES

Shaler -- In celebration of the 2006 Winter Olympics, Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mount Royal Blvd., will hold a read-a-thon throughout February. Participants will compete for prizes and medals. For more information or to register, call 412-486-0211.

Harrison -- The Community Library of Allegheny Valley Historical Book Club will discuss R.S. Sukle's "Bucket of Blood: The Ragman's War" at 7 p.m. Monday at the Harrison library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. For details, call Ann at 724-226-3491.

Avalon -- Avalon Public Library, 317 S. Home Ave., will hold a Curious George party and story time from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday. Children can enjoy games, crafts and more. Call 412-761-2288.

MEETINGS

Richland -- Friends of the Northern Tier Library will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 4015 Dickey Road. New members welcome. For more information, call 724-449-2665.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Millvale -- Tabor House of Prayer at Mount Alvernia, 146 Hawthorne Road, will offer Reiki I from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 17 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Fee: $150. To register, call 412-821-1149.

SEMINARS

McCandless -- Dr. Tony Kovatch, of Pediatric Alliance, and adoption counselors Steve and Mary Jean Malawski will talk about the adoption process at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road. Free. For reservations, call 412-388-8100, ext. 113.

Springdale -- St. Margaret Foundation will sponsor a seminar on the Older Adult Protective Services Act from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Amber Woods Retirement Center, 715 Freeport Road. Three continuing education credits are available to those who qualify. Reservations are required; call 412-784-4144.

Franklin Park -- Representatives from the Allegheny County Agency on Aging will speak on the Medicare Part D insurance program at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road. A question and answer session will follow. Free. Registration required; call 412-364-3613.

SENIORS

Richland -- Ages 55 and older discuss current events and social/cultural issues at Elderhostel conversation salons from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Free. For information, call 724-449-3665.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Sewickley -- St. Stephen's Church, children's ministries will host KIDZ Blitz Live, a high-tech, Nikelodeon-style event for kids, at 6 p.m. tomorrow, 405 Frederick Ave. Lights, simulated fog and '70s music will accompany Bible study. Call 412-741-1790.

McCandless -- The McCandless Democratic Party will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building, 9955 Grubbs Road. All Democrats and independents are encouraged to attend this planning meeting in preparation for the 2006 congressional elections. For information, call John Sliwa at 412-367-3466.

SUPPORT

Ross -- Recovery Inc., a self-help group for people who have difficulty with depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behavior, anger or bipolar disorder, meets at 8 p.m. Mondays in Christ Episcopal Church on Babcock Boulevard. Call 724-625-9390.