AUDITIONS

Carnegie -- Auditions for male and female dancers age 5 through adult to perform in the Carnegie Performing Arts Center production of "The Nutcracker" will be held Saturday in Andrew Carnegie Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave. Those age 5-12 will be seen at 1 p.m. and those 13 or older at 2 p.m. For information, call 412-279-8887.

CLASSES

Moon -- A variety of classes are planned at Robin Hill Mansion by Moon Parks and Recreation Department. They include baby sitter training, driver's education, memory maintenance and others. Fees vary. Call 412-262-1703.

DINING OUT

Ingram -- Spaghetti dinners will be served from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Masonic Hall, 35 W. Prospect Ave. Tickets at the door are $6 for adults and $3 for those younger than 12. The event is sponsored by the Ingram Masonic Hall Association.

DONATE

Crafton -- A community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday in Crafton United Presbyterian Church, 80 Bradford Ave. Preregistration is requested by calling 412-921-3747.

FOR PARENTS

Crafton -- Mom's Time Out will be at 6 p.m. today at Crafton United Presbyterian Church, 80 Bradford Ave. It includes dinner. A speaker will share her experiences during a mission trip to Africa. To attend, call 412-921-2293.

FUND-RAISERS

Chippewa -- Beaver County Humane Society will hold an Autumn Pet Walk on Oct. 8, beginning approximately 1:45 p.m. at Shelter 7 in Bradys Run Park. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Walkers should obtain monetary pledges in advance. Prizes will be awarded for different pledge levels. The event will include refreshments, raffles, displays and door prizes. The walk by pets and their families will be at a leisurely pace through the park. Call 724-775-5801.

Crafton -- A daylong fund-raising event called Crafton Celebrates Art will be held Sept. 30 at Crafton Public Library, 140 Bradford Ave. An exhibit and sale, including paintings, photos, jewelry, pottery, wood carvings and more, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. A private VIP reception will be from 4 to 5. The library reopens at 5 for an art, wine and cheese gala. Tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit the library's Expansion Fund. Call 412-922-2528.

Crafton -- CIT Baseball/Softball will hold its annual Cow Patty Bingo on Oct. 15 at CIT Meyer-Middleton Field Complex. A maximum of 3,000 tickets are available at $10 each. The two prizes are $10,000 and four tickets to the Dec. 24 Steelers-Ravens game. During bingo, there will be ball games and a petting zoo. Food will be sold. To obtain a ticket, call 412-919-8941.

Kennedy -- A Gun Bash will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the fire hall, 1796 Pine Hollow Road, to benefit Kennedy and West Park volunteer fire departments. Doors open at noon. Besides all-day food and refreshments, there will be raffles and drawings for cash, guns, hunting-related items and other items at least every 15 minutes. For tickets, $20 each, call 412-787-5422.

LIBRARIES

Crafton -- Read About It, a Pennsylvania Humanities Council book club program called Fact in Fiction: The Civil War Era, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 for four sessions at Crafton Public Library, 140 Bradford Ave. Call 1-800-462-0442.

MEETINGS

Robinson -- Montours Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Montours Church, Montour Church Road. Attendees will hear the board of trustees report and elect trustees for the coming year. A regular board meeting follows.

Moon -- West Hills Art League will hold the first meeting of the new season at 7:30 tonight in Sharon Community Presbyterian Church, 52 Carnot Road. For information, call 412-767-8865.

RELIGION

Ambridge -- Start with Faith: A Gathering of Entrepreneurs will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow in Trinity School for Ministry. It includes five workshops, continental breakfast and catered lunch. Cost is $79 a person, $99 for couples and $399 for a table of eight. For information, e-mail info@startwithfaith.com.

SALES

Sheraden -- A Trash and Treasure Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church, 3102 Sherwood Ave.

SOCIAL

Collier -- A Pink Ribbon Gala, featuring Coz Serrapare's "Dean Martin Variety Show," will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at The Club at Nevillewood. There will be food stations and ticket auctions. Cost is $65. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. For information, call 412-278-1659.

Collier -- Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Celebration of Excellence, recognizing achievements and accomplishments of area business owners and executives, at 5:15 p.m. next Thursday in the Club at Nevillewood. It includes dinner and a one-hour open bar. Costs are $50 for members and $75 for others. RSVP by calling 412-264-6270.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Moon -- State Rep. Mark Mustio, R-Moon, will sponsor a consumer forum on Internet security, identity theft and living wills at 7 p.m. next Thursday in the Moon municipal building. Call 412-262-3780 for information.