Special events

The American Diabetes Association is holding a Diabetes Expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Certified diabetes educator Lorena Drago is making presentations all day, also in Spanish. Call 412-824-1181 ext. 4608.

The Pittsburgh branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is sponsoring a Health and Fun Day from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 in Mellon Park, Fifth and Penn avenues. Included are blood pressure and diabetes screenings, live entertainment, dance contest and more. Call 412-471-1024.

The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health is sponsoring a symposium, "Shaping the Future: Innovative Solutions for Today's Health Care Challenges," from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 at the City Center Marriott, 112 Washington Place, Uptown. The cost is $175, $99 for PBGH members, and the cost includes breakfast, lunch, dessert, coffee breaks and symposium workbook. The deadline is Aug. 29. Call 412-894-8199.

The Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, in conjunction with the Emergency Medicine Association of Pittsburgh, is presenting an Emergency Nursing Current Concepts seminar from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Drive, Green Tree. The cost is $65 per person, $55 per person for groups of at least four from the same institution. The deadline is Aug. 27. Call 412-232-5625.

Charity events

The Western Pennsylvania chapter of the American Liver Foundation is sponsoring a "Tribute to Excellence" at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Longue Vue Club, 400 Longue Vue Drive, Penn Hills. Being honored is transplant surgeon Dr. Thomas E. Starzl. The cost is $100. Call 412-434-7044.

The Western Pennsylvania Foundation is sponsoring a golf classic on Sept. 17 at the Pittsburgh Field Club, 121 Field Club Road, Fox Chapel. Registration begins at 10 a.m., shotgun start at 11:45 a.m., cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $500 per golfer, and space is limited. The cost for dinner only is $100. Call 412-578-5153.

Blood drives

To find a blood drive near you call:

The Central Blood Bank, 412-209-7000 or 1-800-310-9551.

The American Red Cross, 1-800-448-3543. For bloodmobile locations, check http://www.redcrosslife.org.

The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center of Monongahela Valley Hospital. Also call 724-258-1234.

Seminars/lectures

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill, is hosting a bereavement seminar from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Featured presenter is Kevin Henry, bereavement counselor at Forbes Hospice. Reservations are required by Aug. 24. Call 412-521-8011 ext. 270.

Excela Health is sponsoring the first part of an "Eat Well for Life" class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Aug. 28 at Frick Hospital. Call 1-877-771-1234.

Classes/workshops

St. Clair Hospital is sponsoring a "Mothers and Daughters: Growing and Changing" at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 in conference centers A & D. The cost is $35 per child. Call 412-942-5895.

Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring the following classes at 6 p.m. in its Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center.

Adult CPR, Aug. 28. Cost: $30, advance registration required. Call 724-684-9536. Sponsored in conjunction with the Valley Health and Safety Training Center.

Carbohydrate Counting, diabetes self-management class, Aug. 29. Call 724-258-1148.

Pediatric CPR, Aug. 30. Cost: $30, advance registration required. Call 724-684-9536. Sponsored in conjunction with the Valley Health and Safety Training Center.

Excela Health is sponsoring a Family and Friends CPR class from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 at Westmoreland Hospital. The cost is $20 for singles and $20 for couples. Call 1-877-771-1234.

Support groups

Self Help Group Network, a service of HelpLine, provides a database of support groups. Call 412-255-1155.

Excela Health is sponsoring the following support groups. Call 1-877-771-1234.

Prostate cancer, 7 to 9:30 tonight, Westmoreland Hospital.

Stay Smart, smoking cessation, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Latrobe Hospital.

Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring a breastfeeding support group at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at its Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, 800 Plaza Drive, Rostraver. Call 724-258-2229.