McCandless -- Beginning Monday, "Images of Vietnam," a photo exhibit commemorating the Vietnam War, will be on display in the Ryan Room, Zappala College Center, La Roche College, 9100 Babcock Blvd. A discussion with photographer and Vietnam veteran Michael Hastie will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Free. Visit www.laroche.edu.
Millvale -- North Hills Community Outreach will hold adult smoking cessation classes 10:30 to 11:30 am. Mondays, beginning Monday through Nov. 24 at Millvale Community Center on Lincoln Avenue. Classes are free, and free nicotine replacement is also available. Register by calling 412-487-6316, opt. 2, ext. 3213.
Richland -- Jazzercise, a fitness class that fuses aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements into dance routines, will be offered at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, beginning Monday, at the Richland municipal building on Dickey Road. First class is free. Registration is $25. Individual classes are $10 each. Call 724-625-0064 for more information.
Pine -- Members of the Center for Young Musicians will perform a free community concert at 4 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of Wexford United Presbyterian Church, 10645 Perry Highway. Reception to follow. Visit www.youngmusicians.org.
Richland -- The Brass Band of the East German Conference will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway. Donations will be accepted.
Hampton -- St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road, will hold a craft show and car cruise from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free admission and parking. All proceeds will benefit the church's annual youth mission trip. Call 412-486-7006.
Harmony -- Harmony Museum, Main and Mercer streets, will serve a homemade German dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 in Stewart Hall. Diners may bring their own wine or beer. Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds will benefit the museum. Reservations are required for buffet seatings at 4:30 and 6:15 p.m. Call 724-452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.
Sewickley -- During October, Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., will serve as a donation site for school supplies, books, and textbooks for earthquake victims in China. The library also will collect new socks for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Allegheny County annual campaign, Put Your Best Foot Forward. Call 412-741-3974.
Shaler -- The Friends of Shaler North Hills Library will accept donations of books, CDs, and audio and video tapes for its fall book and bake sale. Deadline is Oct. 17. Call 412-486-0211.
O'Hara -- Learn how colleges make admissions decisions and how to successfully prepare for the college application process during a free college planning workshop from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Boyd Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road. All parents and students welcome. Call 412-828-8566.
McCandless -- Kenneth Burky, chairman of the piano department at Duquesne University, will perform at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at the provincial house of the Sisters of Divine Providence, 9000 Babcock Blvd. Donations will be accepted. Call 412-931-5241.
Ross -- River City Brass Band will present "Anthem for America" at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Carson Middle School auditorium, 200 Hillvue Lane. Tickets start at $21. Call 1-800-292-7222.
Mars -- The Mars Area Chamber of Commerce will host an Applefest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Grand Avenue and Pittsburgh Street and at St. John Specialty Care, 500 Wittenberg Way. Activities will include a petting zoo, rock climbing, live entertainment, crafters and vendors. Call 724-779-2001.
Portersville -- Portersville Christian School, 343 E. Portersville Road, will hold a family fall festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Activities will include a climbing wall, petting zoo, games and more. Following the festival, the school will present a talent show. Call 724-368-8787 or visit www.portersvillechristianschool.org.
Portersville -- The Northwest Pennsylvania Steam Engine and Old Equipment Association will hold a Fall Fling starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Portersville Show Grounds, Route 19. The show will feature a variety of old operating vehicles, tractor pulls, train rides, demonstrations, a flea market and more. Admission is $2 for ages 12 and older. Free parking. Call 724-752-1845 or visit www.portersvillesteamshow.homestead.com.
Richland -- Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, will hold a flu shot clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10. Flu shots are free for individuals covered by Medicare; others will pay $28 per vaccination. Shots will be administered by a nurse, and a volunteer will assist seniors with forms, if needed. Bring insurance cards. Advanced registration is required. Call 724-449-2665.
Bellevue -- Matthews Arts, 12 N. Balph Ave., will hold The Art Auction for Breast Cancer from 6 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Wine and food will be served. Call 412-761-0301 for tickets.
Brighton Heights -- St. Cyril of Alexandria Guild of Christian Mothers will hold a card party luncheon at noon Oct. 11 in Axmacher Hall, 3854 Brighton Road. Tickets are $7. For reservations, call 412-931-4328.
Fox Chapel -- The Aquinas Guild of St. Scholastica Church will hold its annual Autumn Song luncheon and fashion show Oct. 11 at the Pittsburgh Field Club, 121 Field Club Road. Proceeds will support church and community activities. Doors open at 11 a.m. A fashion show by Carabella follows the noon lunch. Tickets are $35. Call 412-767-5863.
Richland -- St. Barnabas Charities will hold a fashion gala at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Washington Place and Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road. Theme is A Chocolate Affair. Participants will receive an afternoon of desserts, shopping, live jazz by Donna Bailey Jazz Quartet and a fashion show. Tickets are $32. Proceeds will benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. Visit www.stbarnabashealthsystem.com or call 724-444-5521.
West View -- West View United Methodist Church, 146 Cornell Ave., will hold a fall bazaar and luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Activities will include a bake sale, flea market, crafts and more. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 412-766-2223.
Zelienople -- The Zelienople Lions Club is now selling The Entertainment Book for $20. All proceeds will benefit local, district and state Lion projects. Books can be purchased by calling 724-452-9331.
Zelienople -- Family-friendly Northern Nightmares Halloween Festival will take place Friday and Saturday nights through Nov. 1. Activities will include:
The Nightmare Tour: Hop aboard an old-fashioned trolley for a 45-minute tour to visit haunted locales in Zelienople and Harmony. Departures at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children 11 and younger. Tickets are first-come, first-served.
The Solid Mold Dancers: Dance schools, music groups and others perform Halloween programs from 6:15 to 9 p.m. under the festival tent in the park on the corner of Main Street and Grandview Avenue. Free.
The Un-Beauty Costume Contest Pageant: For all ages Oct. 18 only. Trophies awarded; treats for all. Entry fee is $5.
Chiller Theater: Watch classic horror movies at Herbe's Z-Town Cafe on Main Street. Check Web site for titles and times. Free.
Other activities include pumpkin-decorating contests, ghost story and tarot card readings and more. All proceeds benefit the Strand Theater. Call 724-742-0400 or visit www.northernnightmares.com.
Hampton -- Hampton Community Library, 3103 McCully Road, will offer the "Read Me A Story" program though Nov. 21. Lapsit, for babies up to 18 months old, meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; story time for 18-month-olds to early 3-year-olds will meet from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays or Thursdays; preschool story time, for late 3-year-olds to 5-year-olds, meets from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays or Fridays. Registration required. Call 412-684-1098.
McCandless -- Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, will celebrate its 40th anniversary next week with these activities:
Meet Rick Sebak, producer of local documentaries, including "Kennywood Memories," at 7 p.m. Monday.
Local author Katherine Ayers will speak about books and more to school-age children and parents at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
North Allegheny School District historian Jow Bullock will display historical items from the region Monday and Tuesday evenings.
For more events, call 412-366-8100 or visit www.northlandlibrary.org.
O'Hara -- Professional storyteller Alan Irvine will present "The Forbes Expedition and The French and Indian War" at 7 p.m. today at Lauri Ann West Memorial Library, 1220 Powers Run Road. Free. Register by calling 412-828-9520, ext. 15.
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 free, hands-on activities. Call 724-287-4761.
Fox Chapel -- Take in the colors of autumn while learning to identify trees through their foliage during a family fall foliage hike from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Fox Chapel Road. Fee is $2 for members; $5 for others. A Fledglings program, for ages 3 to 5 with parents or caregivers, about winter hibernation and adaptation, will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. next Thursday. Fee is $8 per member pair, $10 for other pairs. Registration required for both events. Call 412-963-6100.
North Park -- Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Chamber Classic half marathon and 5K Saturday in North Park. Runners will follow a U.S.A. Track and Field-certified 13.1 mile half-marathon course. Both races will begin at 8 a.m. at the North Park Boathouse with an awards ceremony directly afterward. Cash prizes for top runners. Participants receive a long-sleeve T-Shirt while supplies last. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. or online at www.signmeup.com. All proceeds will benefit the NAC Chamber Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Portersville -- Discover wild plants that have been used for teas in the past at 2 p.m. Saturday at McConnell's Mill State Park. Meet in the courtyard beside the old mill. Park at Kildoo Picnic Area, hike down to the old mill. Handicapped and physically challenged parking available. Call 724-368-9320 or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us.
McCandless -- Pastor Dave Horn, a singer/songwriter/fingerstyle guitarist, will attend the 8:30 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary services Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Road. For more information, visit www.burningbushleague.com. Contact Barbara at 412-364-4463 for event information.
Millvale -- Tabor House of Prayer, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis at Mount Alvernia, will hold Bible study Oct. 15 and 22. Participants will learn about the life of Jesus as described in the Gospel of St. Luke. To register, call 412-821-1149 or e-mail taborhouse@millvalefranciscans.org.
Butler -- American Association of University Women will hold its annual book sale at Center Court in Clearview Mall during these hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds will benefit education programs.
Harmony -- Harmony Museum will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Stewart Hall, Main and Mercer streets. Proceeds will benefit museum operations. Lunch will be available. Vendors may set up tomorrow afternoon. For table reservation information, call 724-452-5860.
McCandless -- Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, will hold a fall book sale from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. bag sale Sunday. Call 412-366-8100.
Hampton -- North Hills Community Outreach will hold a practical money management workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and next Thursday at 1965 Ferguson Road. Free. Participants will increase financial knowledge, improve budgeting skills, develop strong savings habits and more. Space is limited. Preregistration is required by contacting Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2, ext. 3217.
Hampton -- Professionals will discuss the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of divorce, employment issues, child rearing concerns, and other topics during the "Ask the Professional Program" from 6:45 to 8 p.m. next Thursday, Hampton Community Library, 3101 McCully Road. Light refreshments will be served. Register by calling 412-684-1098.
O'Hara -- Lauri Ann West Memorial Library, 1220 Powers Run Road, will hold a seminar, College Admissions 101, at 7 p.m. Monday. Register by calling 412-828-9520, ext. 15.
Richland -- Learn how to look and feel younger during an anti-aging seminar at 7 p.m. next Thursday at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Free. Register by calling 724-449-2665.
Sewickley -- Learn more about hospice during Gateway Hospice's educational series at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St. Topics include Hospice 101, Tuesday; dementia & Alzheimer's, Oct. 14; and spiritual and bereavement care, Oct. 21. Continental breakfast will be provided. Register by calling 412-536-2020.
Sharpsburg -- Rosemary Losser, life coach and author, will speak during a brown bag lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Volunteers of America, Working Order, 1650 Main St. Bring a lunch. For reservations, call 412-782-5344.
Evans City -- The Frontier Living History Center at Providence Plantation Foundation, 300 Textor Hill Road, will present the program, "Frontier Rebellions Against the Founding Rulers," from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11. Fee is $10 for adults, $5 for age 12 and younger. An optional dinner follows the program for an additional $15 per adult, $7.50 for children. Dinner reservations required by noon Monday. Visit www.frontier-history.org or call 724-538-8818.
Sewickley -- Dr. Norbert K. Pietrzak, a microbiology professor at Robert Morris University and founder of the Pittsburgh Bonsai Society, will present an exhibit of mature bonsai and show a series of slides showing the many types of bonsai trees from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St. Registration required. Call 412-741-6920.
Cranberry -- Tomorrow is the last day to register for the township's sixth annual tennis tournament, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 to 12 at the Community Park tennis courts. Divisions in play include: Juniors (age 10-14); Juniors (age 14-18); and Adults (18+); Women's Singles (Level A and Level B); Men's Singles (Level A and Level B); Women's Doubles (Level A and Level B); Men's Doubles (Level A and Level B). Registration fee schedule is $7 for singles resident, $10 for singles nonresident and $15 per each doubles team. To register, call 724-776-4806, ext. 1129.
Franklin Park -- Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road, will offer Griefshare, a recovery support group for those dealing with the death of a loved one, beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, and continuing to meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Free. Registration requested. Visit www.ingomarumc.org or call 412-364-3613.
Bellevue -- North Hills Community Outreach will hold a general volunteer orientation session for new and prospective volunteers at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the agency's North Boroughs Satellite, in Allegheny General Hospital Suburban Campus, Jackson Avenue, Bellevue. Register by calling Jennifer Drayton at 412-487-6316, option 2.
O'Hara --Faith in Action volunteers are needed to provide rides to the doctor, grocery shopping, friendly visits and other nonmedical tasks to senior citizens. Training and information sessions will take place at 10:30 a.m. next Thursday and Oct. 21 at Lighthouse Pointe, 500 Chapel Harbor Road. Call Kerry Mulhern at 412-449-0151.
