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Dormont -- The Daguerreian Society, 3043 West Liberty Ave., will hold an opening reception from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday for an exhibit called Daguerreotypes Past & Present. The exhibit continues from noon to 8 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through May 5. It is being held in conjunction with a symposium, Lensless, Alternative and Adaptive Photographic Processes, next Thursday through April 29. For more, call 412-343-5525.

West Homestead -- An exhibit of traditional Bulgarian textiles is part of Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh's Fiberarts International 2007 through June 15 at the Bulgarian Macedonia Cultural Center, 449-451 W. Eighth Ave. Also view a 400-year-old silk, hand-woven tablecloth. Free admission. Call 412-461-6188 for viewing times.

Elizabeth -- Penn View Art Center, 999 Rock Run Road, will hold a quilting class from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 Saturday. Cost is $25. Call 412-751-7821.

AUDITIONS

North Strabane -- Little Lake Theatre, off Route 19 South at Donaldson's Crossroads, will hold auditions for boys ages 12-15 for "Over the Tavern" and "Ancestral Voices." Children ages 8-18 are needed for "Sleeping Beauty," "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse," "The Twits" and "Sarah, Plain and Tall." Auditions will be held by appointment only April 25 and 27. Call 724-745-6300.

CHILDREN

Munhall -- International Children's Day, an annual event organized by the Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation, will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Carnegie Library of Homestead music hall, 510 Tenth Ave.. The free event will feature live performances from children's groups, an art and essay contest exhibition with awards ceremony, surprise gifts and more. Call 412-462-3444.

CRAFTS

Areawide -- Bethel Park Community Foundation is seeking crafters and artisans for The South Park Summer REV UP & ROLL Car Cruises & Craft Festival to be held June 24 in the Allegheny County Fairgrounds Oval in South Park. Indoor spaces begin at $75. Call Kristen at 412-212-1266 or visit www.revupandroll.com.

Castle Shannon -- This weekend's Three Rivers Quilters' 2007 Quilt Show at Castle Shannon Memorial Fire Halls, Route 88 at Grove Road, will feature more than 150 quilts, plus demonstrations and a flea market. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

DONATIONS

Brentwood -- Brentwood Library is collecting nonperishable goods for the local food bank during the One Community Food Drive. Items can be dropped off through May at the library, 3501 Brownsville Road, or the Lafferty Center, 330 Joseph St. Call 412-882-5694.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bethel Park -- Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, will present a two-part program of classical and contemporary music by North Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra members at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The first part of the program will feature flutist Tracy Madar; the second part will be performed by the philharmonic Brass Ensemble. A reception will follow. For more, call 412-833-2360 or 412-835-0405.

Whitehall -- Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills choral group, will perform its show, "Great American Harmony," at 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Baldwin High School auditorium, 4653 Clairton Blvd. Admission: $10 adults; $8 senior citizens and children younger than 12. Call 412-833-6341.

FUND-RAISERS

Brentwood -- Brentwood Band Parent Association will hold an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and Spring Fling Shopping Fair to benefit the high school marching band from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the high school cafeteria, 3601 Brownsville Road. Cost: $6 adults and $5 senior citizens; $1 presale discount for each. Also, $4 for children age 12 and younger. Call 412-881-5646.

Dormont -- Dormont Public Library will host its annual ticket auction at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at Dormont Elementary School, 3200 Annapolis Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. An admission fee of $7 provides one ticket with 25 chances; additional 25 chances, $5 each. Reserved seating for tables of eight is available. Proceeds will help support the library. Call 412-531-8754.

Duquesne -- Grace United Church of Christ, Seventh and Kennedy avenues, will host a roast beef dinner and bake sale from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the church social hall. Tickets are $7 for adults; $3.50 for children age 12 and younger. Eat-in dinners for children younger than age 3 are free.

Mt. Lebanon -- The United Methodist Women of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church will hold a fashion show and luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in Asbury Center, lower level of the church, 3319 W. Liberty Ave. Tickets are $18. Call 412-531-7131.

Mt. Lebanon -- Choirs from St. Winifred Parish in Mt. Lebanon and Good Shepherd Parish in Braddock will co-host a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Winifred's, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, featuring a performance of Vivaldi's "Gloria" for mixed choir, orchestra and soloists. Donations will be accepted to benefit the St. Winifred Food Bank.

Pleasant Hills -- Pleasant Hills Lions Club will hold its G-r-reat Giveaway at 7 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church great room, Old Clairton Road. The Giveaway is a series of fast-paced raffles with more than 250 prizes. Proceeds will benefit charities. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for one book of 100 tickets, $18 for two books and $24 for three.

South Park -- The fourth annual Prescription Center Plus/St. Thomas More 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk will begin at 9 a.m. May 5 at South Park Fairgrounds. Fee is $15 before Wednesday, and $20 after; $50 for a family of four, plus $10 for each additional member. Fee for a Tot Run and Junior Race is $5 per child. The race is part of the parish's Raise the Roof campaign; proceeds will be used to help build a new Center for Family Life and Education. To register, call Erin at 412-417-7523 or visit active.com

LIBRARIES

Bethel Park -- Bethel Park Public Library, 5100 W. Library Ave., offers:

The basics of sign language taught to kids at 7 p.m. Mondays.

Free educational seminar for senior homeowners, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Special-needs story time, including songs and an art project, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Call 412-835-2207.

Brentwood -- Children ages 3-6 can meet author Suzanne Bloom at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brentwood Library, 3501 Brownsville Road. She is author of "A Splendid Friend Indeed," this year's One Book, Every Young Child selection. Call 412-882-5694.

Castle Shannon -- These programs will be held at Castle Shannon Library:

Free series of four health talks by a Newman Chiropractic Center chiropractor, 7 p.m., as follows: fibromyalgia, Wednesday; carpal tunnel syndrome, May 9; stress, May 30; and management of low back pain and arthritis, June 20.

Muses writer's forum, 6:45 p.m. next Thursday. For serious writers age 18 and older.

To register or for more information, call 412-563-4552.

Mt. Lebanon -- Mt. Lebanon Public Library will host these programs:

Jewish Film with Elaine Wertheim at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Troy Bogdan will speak on organic farming at 7 p.m. Monday.

State Sen. John Pippy, R-Moon, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Cinco de Mayo party for families, 7 p.m. next Thursday.

Call 412-531-1912.

Peters -- Peters Township Public Library, 616 E. McMurray Road, will hold a day of free entertainment, programs and workshops in celebration of its 50th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Visit www.ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430.

South Park -- Friends of South Park Township Library will hold their spring book sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the South Park Township Community Center building, Brownsville Road. Anyone wishing to donate sale items can call 412-833-5585.

MEETINGS

Jefferson Hills -- Tim Neff, of the Soldiers and Sailors Museum, will discuss "A Civil War Footlocker" during the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Jefferson Hills Library, 925 Old Clairton Road. Call 412-655-7741.

RECREATION

Peters -- Peters Township Parks and Recreation will offer these classes at the Community Recreation Center, Meredith Drive.

Pasta 101, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Learn the basics of making your own homemade pasta and sauce. Fee is $15 for residents; $22.50 nonresidents.

A Mother's Day gift-making class, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday for children of all ages. Fee is $10 for residents; $15 nonresidents. Material fees, paid to instructor, will vary based on project.

Advance registration is required. For more information, call 724-942-5000.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

West Mifflin -- Homeville Christian Church, 4702 Eliza St., will hold its spring revival, featuring Tony Sullivan, of Atlanta, Ga., at 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Free. Call 412-461-3731.

Whitehall -- Franciscan Spirit and Life Center, 3605 McRoberts Road, will offer a seminar, "The Peace I Alone Can Give," from 6 to 9 p.m. May 2. Cost: $20. Registration deadline is Tuesday. Call 412-881-9207.

SALES

Brentwood -- Friends of the Brentwood Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the library multipurpose room, 3501 Brownsville Road.

Collier -- A rummage sale to benefit Going Home Greyhounds, a nonprofit organization promoting adoption of retired racing dogs, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Great Southern Shopping Center, Route 50, off I-79 at Kirwan Heights. Donation drop-off is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; clothing, large appliances and couches will not be accepted. For more, call 724-935-6298.

Duquesne -- Hungarian Reformed Church, 1411 Kennedy Ave., will hold a flea market and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 412-469-2185.

Green Tree -- Mount Pisgah Presbyterian Church will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the social hall, 31 Warriors Road. Lunch and baked goods will be available. Call 412-921-8444.

SENIORS

Carrick -- Western singer Bill Campbell will entertain at a Birmingham AARP Chapter 2757 meeting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave.

Scott -- Singer and guitar player Sandy Lusco will entertain at 2 p.m. next Thursday at Vanadium Woods retirement village, 50 Vanadium Road. RSVP to 412-221-2900.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Mt. Lebanon -- Mt. Lebanon Council of Republican Women will hold a spring mixer/candidates night at 6 p.m. May 3 at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 123 Gilkeson Road. Wine, cheese and beverages will be served; bring a wine glass. RSVP by next Thursday. Call 412-563-0932.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Upper St. Clair -- The Upper St. Clair PTA Council and The League of Women Voters will hold a candidates forum from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Couch Middle School's LGI Room, 515 Fort Couch Road. Meet and hear candidates and ask questions. Call 412-835-4097 or 412-831-3448.

VOLUNTEERS

McKeesport -- Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council will hold a 12-hour basic literacy tutoring workshop for volunteers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5 and 12 at the McKeesport YMCA. Advance registration required. Visit www.gplc.org or call 412-661-7323.