Gateway Rehabilitation Center, the Alliance Against Drugs and the DoorWay Counseling Center are sponsoring a town hall meeting from 7 to 9 tonight in the Colonial Theater on the Moon campus of Robert Morris University, 6001 University Blvd. Reservations are requested and space is limited. Call 412-734-9123.
The Health Hope Network is sponsoring a Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Symposium from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 at the Four Points Sheraton, Pittsburgh North, Marshall. Included are numerous speakers and vendors. The cost is $10, and the deadline is May 2. Call 412-904-3036.
The Suburban Campus of Allegheny General Hospital is sponsoring a health fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 at Mount Assisi Academy Preschool, 934 Forest Ave., Ross. Included are to be consultations with AGH physicians on numerous specialties; health screenings, a free-throw shooting contest, bicycle helmets for children and more. For more information, call 412-761-0381.
St. Andrew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 304 Morewood Ave., Oakland, is hosting a "Be Well!" health care fair from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. May 3. Call 412-682-3342.
Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society will host a special "Handbag Blowout" sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the Little Shop Mall. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects in support of Excela Health. Call 724-542-1961.
The Graduate School of Public Health on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh is sponsoring "Dreaming Around the Clock," an art and jewelry sale, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 in its Community Commons, Room 118, Parran Hall, 130 DeSoto St., Oakland. Also scheduled to be available is a silent auction of donated services. Proceeds benefit the Evelyn H. Wei Memorial Scholarship. Call 412-624-5639.
Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a "Shred It! Shred-A-Thon" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at the Greengate office of First Commonwealth Band, 400 Hempfield Plaza Blvd., Hempfield. Documents may be shredded for $5 per banker's box or $10 for every 30-gallon trash bag. Newspapers, magazines, X-rays or plastic binders are not being accepted. Call 724-832-4540.
The Pittsburgh affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is holding a "Walk for the Cure" at South Hills Middle School, 595 Crane Ave., Beechview. Rain date is May 9. Call 412-572-8130.
Mon-Vale Health Resources is sponsoring the MVH Gala 20 on May 17 at the Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. Cocktails are being served at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. with music from Pure Gold to follow. Tickets cost $150, and the deadline is May 2. Call 724-258-1097.
UPMC St. Margaret is offering skin cancer screening from 3 to 6 p.m. May 5 at its short stay unit near entrance C. Appointments are required and space is limited. Call 412-784-5534.
Monongahela Valley Hospital is offering skin cancer screenings from 1 to 3 p.m. May 6 at its Healthy Directions health information and resource center, 3547 Washington Ave., Finleyville. Advance registration is required. Call 724-348-6699.
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 Village of St. Barnabas, 5850 Meridian Road, Richland, is hosting a program, "The Benefits of Chiropractic Biophysics," at 1:30 p.m. today in Village Hall in Hilltop Hall as part of its monthly "Docs Talks" series. Speaker is Mike Krawczykiewicz. Call 724-443-7231.
UPMC St. Margaret is sponsoring a program, "Cancer Treatments THEY Don't Want You to Know," at 7 p.m. May 1. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. Call 412-784-5185.
Jefferson Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a program, "Fighting Cancer with Your Knife and Fork," from 5 to 7 p.m. May 6. Call 412-469-7100.
UPMC Passavant is sponsoring a program, "The Role of Surgery in Weight Loss," at 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 7 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Road. Speaker is Dr. Ramesh Remanathan. For reservations, call 412-641-3632.
Bethany Hospice is presenting a program, "Laughter is the Best Medicine," from 6 to 7 p.m. May 8 at Paramount Senior Living at South Hills, 100 Knoedler Road, Baldwin Borough. The deadline to register is May 5. Call 412-650-3100.
Excela Health is sponsoring the following classes. Call 1-877-771-1234 unless otherwise indicated.
-- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. May 3, auditorium B, First Floor, Latrobe Hospital.
-- Your Changing Body for Boys, 10 a.m. to noon May 3, auditorium A, first floor, Latrobe Hospital.
-- "Look Good, Feel Better," cosmetology workshop for women cancer patients, 6 to 8 p.m., May 5, Conference Rooms 1 and 2, Fourth Floor, Frick Hospital and 3 to 5 p.m., May 12, Arnold Palmer Pavilion, off Route 30, Unity. Call 1-800-227-2345. Sponsored in conjunction with the American Cancer Society.
-- Intro to Reflexology, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 6 and 13, Well Being Center for Mind/Body Health, Medical Commons One, Westmoreland Hospital.
-- Infant massage, three-weeks, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays beginning May 6, Memorial Conference Center, Westmoreland Hospital.
-- Eat Well for Life I and Discover Relaxation I, 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 7, Owens & Minor campus, 134 Industrial Park Road, Hempfield. Sponsored in Conjunction with Highmark.
-- Heartsaver Adult CPR with AED, 6 to 10 p.m. May 7, South Conference Room, first floor, Latrobe Hospital.
-- "Diabetes Awareness and Prevention," four-week program, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 8, Well Being Center for Mind/Body Health, Medical Commons One, Westmoreland Hospital. Fees payable by insurance, free to Highmark subscribers.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross is sponsoring the following safety classes in its Downtown Pittsburgh office, 225 Blvd. of the Allies, unless otherwise indicated. Call 412-263-3106 unless otherwise indicated.
-- Pediatric CPR, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 3. Cost: $40.
-- Baby-sitting, for children and youth 11 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 3. Cost: $40.
-- Instructor training, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 5, 9 and 12. Cost: $225.
-- CPR with AED, adult, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 6. Cost: $40.
-- CPR with AED, adult, 5:30 to 10 p.m. May 6, Fayette County location, 108 Morgantown St., Uniontown. Cost: $30. Call 724-438-2567.
-- Standard first aid, 5:30 to 10 p.m. May 7 and 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 8, Washington County location, 524 E. Maiden St., Washington, Pa. Cost: $45. Call 724-222-4750. Must attend both sessions.
-- CPR with AED, adult, 5:30 to 10 p.m. May 7, Washington County location. Cost: $30. Call 724-222-4750.
-- First aid, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 8, Washington County location. Cost: $30. Call 724-222-4750.
-- First aid, 8 a.m. to noon May 8. Cost: $35.
UPMC Passavant is offering the following diabetes education classes. Registration is required. Call 412-367-6887.
-- 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays from May 6 through 27, second floor conference room, Cranberry campus.
-- 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays from May 7 through 28, McCandless campus.
Monongahela Valley Hospital is sponsoring the following classes:
-- "Look Good, Feel Better," cosmetology workshop for women cancer patients, 10 a.m. May 7, Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center. To register, call 724-258-1704.
-- Childbirth preparation classes, four weeks, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning May 7, Mon-Vale HealthPLEX, 800 Plaza Drive, Rostraver. Call 724-258-2229.
UPMC Passavant is offering an introductory class on arthritis from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 8 in Donor Hall. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call 1-800-533-8762.
Lilirose Reiki, Suite F, 1 Boyce Park Center, 100 Boyce Park Drive, Plum, is offering courses in Reiki from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays from May 8 to June 12. The cost is $200, and advance registration is required. The first class is free. Call 412-715-6461.
Self Help Group Network, a service of HelpLine, provides a database of support groups. Call 412-255-1155.
Excela Health is sponsoring an epilepsy education and support group from 10 a.m. to noon May 3 at Westmoreland Hospital. The subject is "Vagus Nerve Stimulation." Call 1-877-771-1234.
The Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennylvania is holding the following meetings for parents of children with epilepsy/seizure disorder. Call 412-322-5880.
-- Bethel Park, 7 p.m. May 5, Panera Bread, 5243 Library Road.
-- Ross, 7 p.m. May 6, lower level, Borders Books & Music, 1170 Northway Mall.
-- Butler Township, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 22, 330 New Castle Road.
The Diabetes Program through UPMC Mercy is sponsoring an insulin pump support group from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 7 at its SmartHealth Bethel Park Outpatients Center, Suite 105, 1000 Higbee Drive. Register today. Call 412-232-7173.
The Cancer Caring Center is sponsoring a support group for young adults from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 7 at the Market District Giant Eagle, Village Square, 7000 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park. Friends, family and significant others are welcome. Registration is requested. Call 412-622-1212.
The Center for Organ Recovery and Education is placing brochures about organ donation in a number of Crazy Mocha stores through May 4. For more information, call 412-421-1389. Interested parties may also visit http://www.donatelife-pa.org to register.
The Cancer Caring Center, 4117 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield, is sponsoring a "Mini-Spa Day," including paraffin hand-dip treatments, chair massages, wig repair and more, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 8. Reservations are required. Call 412-622-1212.
The American Cancer Society is offering a State Golf Pass, which allows free play at more than 100 courses in Pennsylvania. Minimum donation is $30. Restrictions apply. Call 1-888-227-5445.