CLUB MEETINGS

McCandless -- The McCandless Township Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the town municipal building, 9955 Grubbs Road. All Democrats are encouraged to attend.

Cranberry -- The MOMS Club of Cranberry North, a social group for at-home mothers, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Fountain Park Church on Peters Road. Activities for children and moms. Call Carolyn at 724-776-9434.

Cranberry -- Mothers Nurturing Mothers will hold an open house at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road. Meetings include breakfast, prayers, seminar, small group discussion and crafts. Baby-sitting available. Call 724-473-9315 or visit www.stferd.org.

Franklin Park -- North Hills Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 19 at Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road. Call Bob Graham at 412-638-2907.

DONATIONS

Valencia -- Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, will hold a Central Blood Bank blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Walk-ins are welcome; for appointments, call 724-898-3503.

EDUCATION

Cranberry/McCandless -- The La Roche College School of Graduate Studies and Adult Education will hold open houses for adult students from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Regional Learning Alliance, 850 Cranberry Woods Drive; and from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the La Roche East Campus, 9000 Babcock Blvd. La Roche offers certificate, bachelor's and master's programs with schedules tailored to nontraditional students. Individual appointments are available. Call 412-536-1262 or visit www.laroche.edu.

ENTERTAINMENT

McCandless -- Kenneth Burky, chairman of the piano department at Duquesne University, will perform at 2:30 p.m. today in the Chapel at Provincial House of the Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd. Free; donations accepted. Call 412-931-5241.

Natrona Heights -- The '60s band The Duprees will perform at 7 p.m. today at Highlands Senior High School auditorium, 1500 Pacific Ave. Tickets are $20-$30 and are available by phone and at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Hope Center. Call 724-226-4081.

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 "Akeelah and The Bee," Tuesday; "A Prairie Home Companion," Oct. 10; "American Dreams," Oct. 17; "Goal! The Dream Begins," Oct. 24; and "The Omen," Oct. 31. Wednesday films will include "Poseidon Adventure" Wednesday; "The Things About My Folks," Oct. 11; "The Lost City," Oct. 18; and "The Lake House," Oct. 25. No admission charge, but donations for the free care fund will be accepted. An optional lunch will be available for $8.95 at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Call 724-444-6288 for lunch reservations.

Richland -- The hit comedy "The Graduate" will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Kean Theatre, The Washington Place, 5847 Meridian Road. Tickets are $19-$25. Dinner available this weekend at The Washington Place's Mount Vernon Restaurant; tickets for both dinner and the show are $37. Call 724-444-5326.

Cranberry -- Eleven bands will participate in Dutilh United Methodist Church youth's "Cranstock -- Battle of the Bands" from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the church parking lot, 1270 Dutilh Road, behind UPMC Passavant Cranberry. Free. Visit www.dutilhumc.org/cranstock or call 724-992-0560.

FESTIVALS

Mars -- The Mars Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an Applefest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Grand Avenue and Pittsburgh Street. The event includes a petting zoo, rock climbing, live entertainment, crafters and vendors. Call 724-779-2001.

Portersville -- The Northwest Pennsylvania Steam Engine and Old Equipment Association will hold a Fall Fling event Saturday and next Sunday at the Portersville Show Grounds, Route 19. The show will feature a variety of old operating vehicles, tractor pulls, train rides, a flea market and more. Admission is $2 for persons 12 and up. Free parking. Call 724-452-8656 or visit www.portersvillesteamshow.homestead.com.

Washington Township -- North Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold its High School Rodeo Saturday and next Sunday on North Washington Rodeo Grounds, Route 38, Butler County. Events last from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, with a roast beef dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Events last from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, with a brunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spectator fee is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and younger. For tickets or information, call 724-679-3164 or visit www.nwvfd.com.

FUND-RAISERS

Saxonburg -- Kruzin' Knights Car Club will hold a car show with music, food and games from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday on Main Street. Proceeds will benefit Victim Outreach Intervention Center.

North Park/Marshall -- Help raise money for breast cancer awareness during the Pink Ribbon Round Up, a two-day charity event featuring a Western-themed gala and horseback ride, this weekend at Lexus of North Hills, Route 19, and North Park.

The Corral for a Cure gala will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Lexus of North Hills showroom, Route 19. Tickets are $125 and include food, beverages, espresso and dessert bar, live entertainment and more.

The Trails for a Cure ride takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in North Park. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. Entry fee is $25 and includes lunch, T-shirt, gift bags and more. Participants are asked to raise $100 minimum in donations. All levels of equestrians invited; those 18 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Proceeds from both events benefit the Pink Ribbon Round Up, the Pittsburgh affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

For more information, call 724-779-6050 or visit www.pinkribbonroundup.com.

McCandless -- Good Samaritan Hospice will host its fifth annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk next Sunday at the North Park Boat House. Registration fees are $18. A post-race party includes food, awards and door prizes. For more information or to request a registration form, call 724-933-8888 or 800-720-2557.

HEALTH

Butler -- The American Cancer Society will hold the free program Look Good, Feel Better for women experiencing the side effects of cancer treatment from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 16 at Butler Memorial Hospital, 911 E. Brady St. Registration required; call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345.

LIBRARIES

Richland -- The Friends of the Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, will hold its annual Author Night at 7 p.m. Thursday. Local authors Philip Beard, Randall Silvis, Lori Jakiela and Jane Bernstein will speak. To register, call 724-449-2665.

RECREATION

McCandless -- The Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chamber Classic road race, including a half-marathon and 5K run and walk, Saturday at the North Park boathouse. The half-marathon and 5K run will begin at 8 a.m. Race-day registration will start at 7 a.m. Call 724-934-9700.

Butler County -- The Butler County Farm Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at farm life from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The free, self-guided driving tour includes stops at three operations. For more information, call 724-287-4761.

Prospect -- Moraine Preservation Fund will hold fall foliage cruises aboard Nautical Nature, an enclosed pontoon, through Oct. 28. Dinner cruises are at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; brunch cruises are at noon Sundays. Boat departs from McDanel's Launch, North Shore, Moraine State Park. Reservations are required; call 724-368-9185 or visit www.morainepreservationfund.com.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Richland -- St. Thomas Church-in-the-Fields, Route 8 and Dickey Road, will hold healing services at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Next service is Wednesday. Call 724-443-1963.

SALES

Center -- The Butler branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. next Sunday at Clearview Mall center court. Proceeds will fund scholarships and educational programs.

Franklin Park -- Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2500 Brandt School Road, will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Entrance fee is 25 cents. Call 724-935-2746.

Cranberry -- The Southwest Chapter of Habitat for Humanity and St. Ferdinand Church youth group will hold a craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 2535 Rochester Road. Proceeds benefit both groups. Call 724-452-4649.

Zelienople -- Zelienople Historical Society will hold a Treasures in Our Attics sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Buhl House, 221 S. Main St. Antique furniture, decorative items and more available for purchase. Call 724-452-9457.

Cranberry -- Dutilh United Methodist Church,. 1270 Dutilh Road, will hold a craft show and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit missions. Call 724-776-1094.

SENIORS

Natrona Heights -- The PriorityCare program at Alle-Kiski Medical Center is offering an AARP Driver Safety Class at 9 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the Charles W. Young Conference Center. Fee is $10. Class size is limited. For more information or to register, call 724-226-7339.

SUPPORT

Franklin Park -- The Visiting Nurse Foundation will hold a Stroke Survivor Connection group that meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 23656 McAleer Road. Free. Call Sue at 412-364-6490 to register.

VOLUNTEERS

Areawide -- Contact Pittsburgh, a crisis and suicide phone line, is accepting applications for volunteers. Training sessions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24, 26 and Nov. 7 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and 21. Participation is mandatory at all training sessions. Volunteers are asked to work eight to 12 hours a month. For more information, call 412-820-0100.