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Butler -- Butler County Community College is hosting recent works by Michael James Ward in the Mary Hulton Phillips Gallery in the Science and Technology Building, through Nov. 3. Gallery hours are from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 3. Special hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 26-27, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 28. Call 724-284-8505.

BUSINESS

Areawide -- Businesswomen interested in networking with North Hills professionals are invited to Women's Business Network chapter meetings:

Wexford, 8 a.m. Tuesday and on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, Atria's Restaurant, Route 19, Pine; 412-262-2234.

North Hills, 6 p.m. Wednesday and on the second and fourth Wednesdays, Panera Bread, 7217 McKnight Road, Ross; 412-734-1364.

Hampton/Butler -- The Pennsylvania Professional Employment Network for unemployed and underemployed professionals meets at 9 a.m. Mondays at Hampton Presbyterian Church, 2942 E. Hardies Road. Visit www.papen.us.

Prospect -- The Butler County Chamber of Commerce will host the final Lunch & Learn business series program from noon to 1 p.m. next Thursday at The Atrium, on Route 422. Registration and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for others. To register, call 724-283-2222.

Ross -- Learn how to expand your business and make friends and business contacts at the North Hills Chapter of the Women's Business Network's networking session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. next Thursday at Monte Cello's Restaurant, 2189 Babcock Blvd. Business coach Melissa McGavick will speak on The Art of Working A Room! Tickets are $10 and include appetizers, networking games and cash bar. Reservations due before Monday; call Tara Lang at 412-767-5268 or e-mail tlang@scarletsweb.com.

CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Cranberry -- Vocal Union, a contemporary a capella gospel group from Nashville, Tenn., will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at Dutilh United Methodist Church, 1270 Dutilh Road. Call 724-776-1094.

Cranberry -- Christian artists Israel Houghton and New Breed will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Victory Family Church, 21150 Route 19. Tickets are $15 and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 724-453-6200.

Franklin Park -- Ingomar United Methodist Church Acts of God drama ministry will perform the comedy "See You In Bells" at 7:30 p.m. next Thursday, Oct. 26 and 27, and 2 p.m. Oct. 26, at the church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road. Tickets are $10. Call 412-364-3613.

CLASSES

Richland -- PBS cooking instructor Penny Lawrence will teach how to make two hearty soups and two homemade breads from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Fee is $28. Space is limited; call 724-449-2665 to register.

CRAFT SHOWS

Evans City -- The Evans City Elementary School, 345 W. Main St., will be host to a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $1 for adults, free for children. Items will include doll clothes, holiday items, woodcrafts, crocheted goods, clothing, and more. Pierogies and bake sale also available. Vendors for the show are still being accepted. Call Kelly at 412-780-1844 or e-mail evanscitypto@yahoo.com.

Cheswick -- The Ladies of Syria Shrine will hold an art & craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Admission is $2; children 12 and younger admitted free. Call 724-274-7000.

ENTERTAINMENT

Cranberry -- Comtra Theatre, Route 19, will present the Victorian thriller "Angel Street" at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, from Oct. 26 through Nov. 10. Admission is $10. Call 724-773-9896.

McCandless -- "The Secret Garden" will be presented at 7 p.m. next Thursday and 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at North Allegheny Intermediate High School. A performance for senior citizens will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $6, free for kids under age 3. Tickets available at the door.

O'Hara -- Stage Right will perform Rick Abbot's comedy "Play On" at 8 p.m. today through Saturday at Boyd Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 and include dessert bar and beverages. Bring your own wine and beer. For single or season tickets, call 412-828-8566, Ext. 11, or visit www.stagerightboyd.org.

FESTIVALS

Richland -- St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Road, will hold an Oktoberfest at 6 p.m. Saturday with traditional German entrees and desserts. Music by the Dick Tady Orchestra, dancing, raffles and more. Tickets are $30 per person. Adults only; child care available by reservation only. Call 724-444-1971 for reservations.

FLU SHOTS

Richland -- St. Barnabas Medical Center, 5830 Meridian Road, will administer flu shots on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, beginning Monday. Cost is $30 for each vaccination. Medicare will be accepted, as well as some insurances. For those with mobility difficulties, flu vaccinations will also be available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays in the turnaround area behind the Medical Center building. Schedule an appointment by calling 724-443-7231.

Ross -- Ross Park Mall will offer flu and pneumonia shots on a first-come, first serve basis from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. Fee is $30 for flu shots, $40 for pneumonia shots. All participants must be age 9 or older and must sign a consent form. Parent or guardian must accompany children ages 17 and younger. Medicare recipients can receive both shots free with a valid Medicare card.

FUND-RAISERS

Butler -- The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Butler will hold a 2008 relay kickoff at 7 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, Route 308. Learn how to participate in the nationwide fund-raiser and celebration of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Prizes and light refreshments will be provided. Call Sharon Rivers at 724-282-4642 or e-mail srivers@zoominternet.net.

HEALTH

Richland/McCandless -- Allegheny County Health Department will present a seminar on colon cancer to adults age 50 and older at 2 p.m. Monday at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, and at 10 a.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Wednesday at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road. Call 724-449-2665 for Northern Tier or 412-366-8100 for Northland.

Saxonburg -- Allegheny Health and Rehabilitation will hold a seminar on juvenile and adult diabetes at 6 p.m. next Thursday at Saxonburg Area Library, 240 W. Main St. Refreshments to be served. Call 724-352-4810 for reservations.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Richland -- Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, will host a Halloween party for kids ages 4 to 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. next Thursday. Registration required. Call 724-449-2665.

Ross -- Ross Park Mall will hold a trick-or-treat night from 6 to 8 p.m. next Thursday.

Shaler -- Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mount Royal Blvd., will hold a costume ball for adults from 8 to 10 p.m. Oct. 27, with live music, games, contests and refreshments. Tickets are $15 for singles, $25 for couples. The library will hold its family harvest festival at 2 p.m. Oct. 28. Children may attend dressed in costume. Register by calling 412-486-0211.

Slippery Rock -- The Old Stone House, at the intersections of Routes 8, 528 and 173, will conduct ghost-story tours from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct 25 and 26. Every room of the house will be the "sight" of a different ghost story or play. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. Call 724-738-4964.

LIBRARIES

Cranberry -- Bellevue Pediatrics will present ways to promote positive behavior at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Road. Free. For reservations, call 724-776-9100.

Harrison -- The Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will host a costume-themed historical fashion show from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Cost is $5. Call 724-226-3491.

Richland -- Judy Lickert will speak on unexplained behaviors of people and animals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Registration is required. Call 724-449-2665.

Shaler -- A representative from Bill Few Associates will speak on retirement planning at 7 p.m. Monday at Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mount Royal Blvd. A seminar on Internet job hunting meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. To register, call 412-486-0211.

Shaler -- Children ages 5 and older can read for 15 minutes to a therapy dog from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mount Royal Blvd. Call 412-486-0211.

MEETINGS

Cranberry -- Ron Cichowicz will talk about the benefits of humor during the next St. Ferdinand Women's Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road. Call 724-772-0843.

McCandless -- The North Hills-McKnight branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 6:45 Wednesday in the Ryan Room of La Roche College, Babcock Boulevard. Call 412-487-8713.

Richland -- The Welcome House Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International will hold a free adoption information meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 5363 William Flynn Highway. Reservations required. Call 1-800-220-2825 or visit www.pearlsbuck.org.

RECREATION

Frazer -- The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will hold a star party at 6:35 p.m. Saturday at Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Park, weather permitting. Call 724-224-2510 or visit www.3ap.org.

SALES

Reserve -- St. Aloysius Church, 3616 Mount Troy Road, will hold an indoor rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Call 412-821-3610.

Shaler -- Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mount Royal Blvd., will hold a book sale and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. Call 412-486-0211.

SEMINARS

Franklin Park -- Your Money or Your Life, by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, beginning Sunday through Nov. 25 at Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, 2359 West Ingomar Road. Call 412-369-4516.

SENIORS

Etna -- Mount Royal AARP No. 2510 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in All Saints activity building, 19 Wilson St. Call 724-898-2609.

West View -- Neighborhood Legal Services Association and Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services Consortium will present a seminar on dealing effectively with a health-care facility from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 26 at West View Firemen's Hall, 398 Perry Highway. The seminars are for older adults, their families and caregivers. Call 412-321-5523 for reservations.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Marshall -- The township will be host to a free perennial exchange from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Elias Fry Barn, Knob Hill Park, Knob Hill Road. Refreshments will be served. Call 724-935-3090 to register.

North Side -- Community College of Allegheny County Allegheny Campus will hold a job fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Student Service Center, second floor, 808 Ridge Ave. Call Career Services at 412-237-2545.

Ohio Township -- The Women of Christ Church will be host to Celebrate the Beauty, a fall fashion show at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3 at Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road. Tickets are $25 and include lunch and desserts. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 412-741-4900.

Penn -- Author and poet Dr. Philip Terman will read from his new book of poems, "Rabbits of the Air," from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Butler County Community College Succop Conservancy, 185 W. Airport Road. Cookie and punch reception will follow. Call 724-586-2591.

SUPPORT

Butler -- The Pennsylvania Educational Network for Eating Disorders and the Eating Disorders Treatment Center will hold a support group for people who have anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the fourth Monday of every the month at the organizations' joint office, 357 N. Main St., second floor. Call 412-215-7967.

Hampton -- North Hills Community Outreach will launch a new support group for women, The Women's Renewal Group, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. next Thursday at the agency's main office, 1975 Ferguson Road. Free child care is available, but must be requested by Tuesday. To register, call Bobbie Monper at 412-487-6316.

Fox Chapel -- Grief Share, a nondenominational, Christian-centered bereavement support group, will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, beginning today, in the lounge at the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. To register, call 412-963-8243.