HILL DISTRICT: The Dinwiddie Community Alliance hosts a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Jim Henry Hill House Association, 2nd floor, 1835 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh Police Chief Dominic J. Costa and Cmdr. Cheryl Doubt are speaking. For details, call 412-471-7709.

OAKLAND: The Association of University People holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the University Center Quality Inn, 3401 Blvd. of the Allies. Dietitian Keri Holloran is the speaker. Fee is $3 for members, $5 for guests. For details, call 412-734-8445.

DOWNTOWN: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Downtown & Business branch, hosts "Classic Authors: Sylvia Plath" at 12:15 p.m. in the first level meeting room. For details, call 412-281-4663.

HIGHLAND PARK: The Tuesday Music Club presents its March concert, "Winter's Farewell," at 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St. Admission is free. For details, call 412-682-0439.

OAKLAND: Actress Tilda Swinton speaks at 7 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Art Screening Room, 4400 Forbes Ave. The sponsors are the University of Pittsburgh Film Studies program and the Office of the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. For details, visit www.pitt.edu/~filmst/events/index.html.

SOUTH SIDE: Today is the last day to register for the annual Pysanky workshop at St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 1720 Jane St. The workshop is to begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, with Susan Fejka teaching hands-on fundamentals of traditional Carpatho-Rusyn and Slovak Easter egg decorating. It includes a light lunch and all materials. Fee is $15 for adults, or $7 for children through high school, and may be paid at the door. Registration is limited to 50. To register, call 412-431-1090.

SOUTH SIDE: Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers "Personal Financial Management 101" from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CCCS Education Center, River Park Commons, 2403 Sidney St. For details, call 1-888-511-2227, Ext. 145.

SQUIRREL HILL: The Squirrel Hill Historical Society hosts "Mineo's: A Squirrel Hill Institution," with Dominic and John Mineo. The talk begins at 7:30 p.m. at Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Ave. For details, call 412-417-3707.

BEECHVIEW: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Beechview branch, 1910 Broadway Ave., hosts beginning crochet classes at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting today. To register, call 412-563-2900.

DOWNTOWN: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 612 Smithfield St., hosts the Smithfield Street Critics Book Discussion about Edward O. Wilson's "Diversity of Life" at noon in the first level meeting room. For details, call 412-281-4663.

DOWNTOWN: St. Mary of Mercy Church, 107 Blvd. of the Allies, hosts its Lenten Luncheons at noon in Lawless Hall every Wednesday during Lent. The topic this week is "Answering God's Call."

DOWNTOWN: First Lutheran Church, 615 Grant St., hosts Music at Midday, featuring organist Donna Groom, at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. For details, call 412-471-8125.

OAKLAND: The University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems Speaker Series hosts "Enhancing the Quality of Life of Latino, Black and White Dementia Caregivers: The REACH Randomized Controlled Trial," from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the School of Social Work Conference Center, 2017 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Ave. Admission is free. For details, call 412-624-7382.

OAKLAND: The University of Pittsburgh Women's Studies program sponsors a noontime brown bag lecture, "In Small Print: Women and the History of the Small Press," in 2201 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, 230 S. Bouquet St. For details, call 412-624-6485.

POINT BREEZE: The Allegheny County Department of Human Services hosts an informational meeting for individuals interested in becoming foster parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Office of Children, Youth and Families Foster Care, 400 N. Lexington St. For details, call 412-473-2400.

POINT BREEZE: Frick Art Museum, 7227 Reynolds St., hosts a Women's History Celebration, "Kitchen Table Stories," from 7 to 9 p.m. at the museum. Fee is $5 for Frick, LUPEC and Rivers of Steel members or $8 for nonmembers and guests. To register, call 412-371-0600.

SQUIRREL HILL: The AARP's Squirrel Hill Chapter holds its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. in the New Light Synagogue, 1700 Beechwood Blvd., at Forbes Avenue. Penny Lane from "PAWS for cause" demonstrates how dogs assist the disabled. For details, call 412-521-2804.

DOWNTOWN: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Downtown and Business branch, 615 Smithfield St., presents "How to Speak With Power, Presence and Poise" at 12:15 p.m. in the first floor meeting room. For details, call 412-281-4663.

HAZELWOOD: The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Hazelwood branch, 4901 Second Ave., offers a St. Patrick's Day craft for all ages at 3 p.m. For details, call 412-421-2517.

OAKLAND: The University of Pittsburgh presents "London Symphonies" at 8 p.m. at Heinz Chapel, Fifth and Bellefield avenues. Admission is $12. For details, call 412-624-4157.

OAKLAND: The Dickens Fellowship meets at noon for a luncheon and program on "Family Ties in 'Nicholas Nickelby' " at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Ave. Fee is $22. For reservations, call 412-338-0639.

OAKLAND: St. Paul Cathedral, Fifth Avenue and Craig Street, hosts its Lenten Luncheons at 12:35 p.m. in the Synod Hall assembly room every Friday during Lent. The topic for this week is "The Eucharist as Food for the Journey." For details, call 412-621-4951.

DOWNTOWN: Fort Pitt Museum and Point State Park host a weekend of activities as part of a Revolutionary War Roundtable. Historian Glen Williams speaks about his recent book, "Year of the Hangman," at 1 p.m. Regular admission fees apply: Adults are $5; seniors 60 and older, $4; associate members, free; children 6 to 17, $2; and children 5 and younger, free. A complete schedule of events is available at www.fortpittmuseum.com or by calling 412-281-9285.

EAST LIBERTY: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland Ave., invites families to visit the exhibit "I-Thou: Connections in Clay," from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Kelso Bible Lands Museum. The event includes ceramic demonstrations, hands-on clay projects and museum tours. For details, call 412-441-3304, Ext. 2276.

HIGHLAND PARK: The Tuesday Music Club presents a piano and flute recital at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St. Admission is free. For details, call 412-682-0439.

HOMEWOOD: Islamic Women in Pittsburgh hosts a seminar on the "Inner Beauty of Islam," from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Homewood branch, 7101 Hamilton Ave. The event is for women only. Sponsor is the Yan Taru Charitable & Educational Foundation. For details, visit www.yantaru.org.

HOMEWOOD: The Afro-American Music Institute hosts an Lousi Ann's Gumbo Fest at 4 p.m. at Holy Rosary Elementary School, 7120 Kelly St. For details and reservations, call 412-241-6775.

HOMEWOOD: Shiloh Community Missionary Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Ave., hosts a Deacon and Deaconess Day at 4 p.m. For details, call 412-441-8710.

LAWRENCEVILLE: TR Creative Services presents Iraqle Debacle, a benefit concert to mark the third anniversary of the war in Iraq, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Brillobox, 4104 Penn Ave. Admission is $10. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. For details, call 412-621-4253.

SHADYSIDE: The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh hosts an evening with John O'Donohue, Irish poet, scholar, storyteller and philosopher, at 7 p.m. at the Eddy Theatre, Chatham College, Woodland Road. Tickets are $25 and $10 for students and clergy. For details, call 412-394-3900.