ART

Ross -- The North Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd., will hold a juried show for members through Nov. 9, featuring watercolors, oils, acrylics, pottery, sculpture and photography. Opening reception and awards ceremony will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Call 412-364-3622.

CLUBS

Cranberry -- The MOMS Club of Cranberry North, for at-home mothers, will meet at 9:30 a.m. today at Fountain Park Church on Peters Road. Call Carolyn at 724-776-9434.

Richland -- Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, will hold a monthly fiction writer's workshop for writers of literary fiction and mystery stories and novels. Share tips and gain support from others. Next meeting is 7 p.m. Monday. Call Kelly at 412-445-4878.

Ross -- North Boros Old Tymers Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Monte Cello's Restaurant, 2189 Babcock Blvd. All men from Avalon, Bellevue and Avonworth high schools are invited. For more information, call Paul Lotz at 412-741-3625.

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

Richland -- The Gibsonia/Mars area MOMS Club for at-home mothers will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Bakerstown United Methodist Church, Route 8 at Dickey Road. Call Trish at 724-449-9241.

Shaler -- Bauerstown AARP 2490 will meet at noon Tuesday in Bauerstown volunteer fire hall, Wible Run Road.

CRAFTS

Brighton Heights -- Brighton McClure Presbyterian Church, 3737 Brighton Road, will hold a country store from 3 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Shop for crafts and baked goods. Enjoy a homemade meal. Takeout available. Call 412-367-5724.

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.

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 will benefit missions. Call 724-776-1094.

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

DINNERS

Shaler -- Epworth United Methodist Church, 1300 Burchfield Road, will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the education center. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-10. Takeout available. Call 412-486-1454.

Reserve -- The Ladies Auxiliary of Mount Troy Volunteer Fire Company will hold a spaghetti dinner from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 33 Lonsdale St. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call 412-322-0470.

DONATIONS

Areawide -- North Hills Community Outreach is seeking donations for Turkey on Every Table, which gives local, low-income families complete Thanksgiving dinners. Items needed are: grocery store gift cards, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, pie crust mix, pumpkin pie mix, evaporated milk, muffin mix, turkey gravy mix and napkins. Call Judy Murchak at 412-487-6316.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mars -- The Mars High Forensics Team will present Lamapalooza from 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow in the Mars Area High School auditorium, 520 Route 228. Admission is $3.

Sewickley -- The Flow Band will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, 200 Broad St. Tickets are $12. Call 412-741-4405.

Aspinwall -- Community Child Development Center will be host to a free concert with the pop/rock music of Billy Hood from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Aspinwall Volunteer Firemen's Memorial Park, Center Avenue and Ninth Street.

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

FESTIVALS

Ross -- McKnight United Methodist Church, 600 Fox Drive, will hold a pumpkin festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, with crafts tables, ethnic foods, cornstalk maze, bake sale, auctions and more. Square dancing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.; admission is $5. Call 412-364-7132.

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. Activities will include 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 Saturday and Sunday at 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 a high school rodeo Saturday and 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. and 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.

Bellevue -- The Court Bellevue No. 655 Catholic Daughters of the Americas will hold a charity bazaar and card party luncheon starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 450 Lincoln Ave. Lunch will be served at noon. Tickets are $8. For reservations, call 412-931-4328 or 412-761-7959.

FUND-RAISERS

North Park/Marshall -- Lexus of North Hills, Route 19, will be host to The Corral for a Cure gala to raise money for breast cancer awareness at 7 p.m. tomorrow in the showroom. Tickets are $125 and include food, beverages, espresso and dessert bar, live entertainment and more. Then, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the company will sponsor The Trails for a Cure horse ride in North Park. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. Entry fee is $25 and includes lunch. Participants are asked to raise $100 minimum in donations. All riders 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.

North Park -- 32 Degree Masonic Children's Learning Center will sponsor a three-mile walk to help children with dyslexia at 10 a.m. Oct. 14 at the North Park Boat House. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is $25 for adults and $10 for children 5 and older. Kids' games and entertainment begin at 9 a.m. For information, call Sue Neal at 412-931-3181.

HEALTH

Butler -- The American Cancer Society is presenting a free workshop, I Can Cope: Nutritional Well Being, from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Benbrook Medical Center, Benbrook Road. The program is for people with cancer and their loved ones. Reservations are requested. Call Erin at 1-888-227-5445, ext. 1091.

LIBRARIES

Sewickley -- A history of garden design in America will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St. Registration is required. Call 412-741-6920.

Richland -- Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, will host a "Once Upon a Toon," featuring original stories, folktales, activities and more, at 2 p.m. Monday. All ages welcome. To register, call 724-449-2665.

Richland -- Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, will host an Elderhostel conversation salon for those 55 and older. Current events and social/cultural issues will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. next Thursday and on the second Thursday of every month. Free. To register, call 724-449-2665.

Richland -- Dr. Tony Kovatch, of Pediatric Alliance, will talk about depression, anxiety and substance abuse in children and teens at 7 p.m. next Thursday at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Free; registration requested. Call 724-449-2665.

RECREATION

Natrona Heights -- Venture Outdoors will hold a Christopher Columbus Discovery hike from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The one-hour hike will include sampling of Italian meats, cheeses and breads. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers and $10 for children. For reservations, call 412-255-0564 or visit www.ventureoutdoors.org.

McCandless -- The Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 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 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.

Etna -- The Christian Mothers & Guild will host a Victorian tea party & fashion show from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 in the activities building at All Saints Church, Dewey Street. Cost is $7. Reservation deadline is Sunday. Call 412-781-4788 or 412-486-0268.

Prospect -- Moraine Preservation Fund will conduct 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.

Marshall -- The township Parks and Recreation Department is looking for participants for an adult recreational kickball league. Call Heather at 724-935-3090.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Richland -- St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Rd., will hold a two-part marriage series and dinner, "Living on the Slippery Slopes of Success -- The Story of Marriage," at 6 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 11 in the social hall. Child care will be provided, but children must be registered in advance. Free. Call 724-444-1971 to register.

Butler -- Covenant United Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., will hold an outdoor pet blessing service at 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 724-287-7731.

Hampton -- St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Middle Road, is sponsoring Focus on Renewal, from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. A reception following Mass will be held Wednesday. Free. Call 412-486-4100.

McCandless -- Father Donald Cozzens will present "Silence, Voice and Power in the Catholic Church" during the Association of Pittsburgh Priests fall speakers series at 7:30 p.m. next Thursday at Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd. Cost is $12. For reservations, call Sister Loretta Jean Schorr at 412-366-1124.

Shaler -- The Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale invite single women to explore the possibilities of ministry during a 24-hour retreat Oct. 13-14 at the LaVerna House, the Millvale Franciscan hospitality home. Fee is $20 and includes room and board. To register, contact Sister Kathy Adamski at 412-215-7708 or e-mail her at guidance@nauticom.net.

SALES

Bellevue -- Suburban General Hospital Auxiliary New-To-You Shoppe consignment store, 411 Lincoln Ave., will continue its monthly sale and clearance today through Saturday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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. tomorrow and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Clearview Mall center court. Proceeds will fund scholarships and educational programs.

Fox Chapel -- Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, will hold a harvest fair sale from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Food will be sold.

Franklin Park -- The North Hills-McKnight Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a flea market from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2206 Ben Franklin Drive in Franklin Towne. Proceeds will benefit scholarship funds.

Harmony -- Harmony Museum will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Stewart Hall, Main and Mercer streets. Call 724-452-5860 for table reservations.

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. Call 724-452-9457.

SEMINARS

Butler -- A representative from the Adult Literacy Program of Butler County Community College will answer questions on the high school general equivalency diploma from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Butler Area Public Library, 218 N. McKean St. Call 724-287-1715.

Sharpsburg -- Peggy Stack will discuss Quickbooks for very small businesses during Working Order's brown bag lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Volunteers of America/Working Order, 1650 Main St. Bring lunch. For reservations, call Kathy at 412-782-5344.

SENIORS

Butler -- A Senior Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Butler County Airport, 475 Airport Road. There will be 400 free flu shots available on a first-come, first -served basis. Call 724-776-3500.

Marshall -- The township will be host to Web Wise Seniors classes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Monday through Nov. 27, at the township municipal building, 525 Pleasant Hill Road. Topics will include computer basics, Internet, e-mail, digital cameras and word processing. Cost per topic is $40 for residents, $42 for others. Register by calling 724-935-3090.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Edgeworth -- The Quaker Valley Democratic Committee will hold an old-fashioned Democratic picnic: from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Pavilion No. 4 in Walker Park. Sodas and grilled items provided; bring a picnic dish to share. Call Joanne at 412-741-6799.

SUPPORT

Butler -- The Butler Area Arthritis Support Group will hold an Oktoberfest luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. next Thursday at the Tanglewood Senior Center, Austin Avenue, Lyndora. Tickets cost $8. To register, call 1-866-874-7483.

Areawide -- Support groups sponsored by North Hills Community Outreach include:

Young widows/widowers, 7 p.m. today at King's Family Restaurant, 10955 Perry Highway, Pine. Call Harriet at 412-487-6316.

Bereavement, sponsored by Trinity Hospice, at 2 p.m. Monday, outreach offices, 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton. Call Sister Elizabeth at 412-351-4494 to register.

Alzheimers/dementia, sponsored by Orion Assisted Living, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Outreach offices, 1975 Ferguson Road, Hampton. Call 412-492-7200 to register.

VOLUNTEERS

Shaler -- Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council is seeking volunteers to teach English as a second language to adults in Allegheny County. A workshop for tutors will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17, 19, 24 and 26 at Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mount Royal Blvd. Advance registration is required. For more information and registration, call Peggi at 412-661-7323 or visit www.gplc.org.

WORKSHOPS

Butler Township -- Victims Outreach Intervention Center will sponsor a workshop: Flashbacks, Triggers and Mindfulness: When Trauma Won't Go Away, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Butler Township Park building, South Duffy Road. Register by calling 724-776-5910.