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North Bulletin Board
Thursday, November 06, 2008
CLASSES

Richland -- PBS cooking instructor Penny Lawrence will teach a cooking class, Special Occasion Dinner for Eight, at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Fee is $35. Space is limited; call 724-449-2665 to register.

CRAFT SHOWS

Cranberry -- Haine Parent Teacher Organization will hold a fall vendor and craft expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Haine Middle School, 1516 Haine School Road. Tables available for $40. Proceeds will benefit the school. Call Chris at 724-742-2708 or e-mail csherry@echomatrix.net.

Mars -- Adams Ridge, 100 Adams Ridge Blvd., will hold a craft fair and holiday shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Activities will include clowns, kids area, bake sale and more.

Saxonburg -- Knoch High School Girls' Basketball Boosters will hold a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the high school, 345 Koch Road.

ENTERTAINMENT

Richland -- Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, is offering free movies at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 26. The schedule is: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," Tuesday; "Kung Fu Panda," Wednesday; "Noelle," Nov. 18; "Journey to the Center of the Earth," Nov. 19; "Hancock," Nov. 25; and "Wall-E," Nov. 26. Call 724-444-5326.

Richland -- Johnny Angel & The Halos will perform a Christmas show at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. Barnabas Health System's Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road. Optional dinner at Atria's Restaurant & Tavern will begin at 6 p.m. General admission tickets $32; dinner and show, $50. Call 724-444-5326.

Zelienople -- Neil Simon's Comedy "The Odd Couple" is to be performed tomorrow, Saturday and Nov. 14-15 in the Bergman Events Center of St. Gregory School in Zelienople, 115 Pine St. Ticket prices include hors d'oeuvres, dessert, beer, wine and soft drinks. Show is also BYOB, must be over 21. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 each, $45 per couple or $20 per senior citizen. All proceeds benefit St. Gregory School. Call 724-432-2300.

FLU SHOTS

Pittsburgh -- UPMC St. Margaret, 815 Freeport Road, near Aspinwall, will give free flu shots to those 65 and older from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at hospital Entrance B. Anyone 64 and younger can be vaccinated for $15. Priority will be given to seniors or those with chronic health conditions. No appointments necessary. Call 412-784-5185.

FOR KIDS

Marshall -- The township will hold Little Jumpers, an exercise activity for ages 2-6, at 10 a.m. Monday in the municipal building lower level, 525 Pleasant Hill Road. Cost is $12 for residents, $15 for others, and includes a healthy snack and story time. To register, call 724-935-3090, ext. 115.

FUNDRAISERS

Edgeworth -- Sewickley Academy will hold a pancake breakfast to support local police and fire departments from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday in the lower school cafeteria, 315 Academy Ave. Tickets are $5 and include, sausage, juice and coffee. Call 412-741-2230.

Marshall -- Register by Tuesday to attend the Turkey Trot Bingo from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the municipal building's lower level, 525 Pleasant Hill Road. Proceeds will benefit the township's volunteer fire company. Fee is $5 for residents, $7 for others. Call 724-935-3090.

Valencia -- Boy Scout Troop 58 will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road. Cost will be $5. Choose from chocolate chip, blueberry, banana and traditional pancakes. Proceeds will buy holiday gifts for local families in need. Call 724-898-3503.

Washington Township -- North Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold a sportsmen's night Saturday at the North Washington social hall, Route 38, behind the rodeo arena. Fifteen guns will be raffled. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $10 and includes free food and beverages. Call 724-894-0140.

HEALTH

Bradford Woods -- The Woodlands, 134 Shenot Road, will hold a Better Health Open House from 1 to 6:30 p.m. next Thursday. Join in or observe water and floor aerobics, tour the facility, talk with program participants and more. For details, visit www.woodlandsfoundation.org or call 724-935-6533.

LIBRARIES

Zelienople -- Zelienople Area Public Library, 227 S. High St., will hold a holiday card-making workshop at 6 p.m. today. Register by calling 724-452-9330.

MEETINGS

Fox Chapel -- The American Association of University Women Fox Chapel Branch will celebrate its 50th anniversary during a meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Chapel, 384 Fox Chapel Road. Call 412-782-4238 or e-mail Elm20@juno.com.

Franklin Park -- Franklin Park Democratic Party will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the borough building, 2344 W. Ingomar Road.

Hampton -- The Northern Allegheny Lions Club will meet Wednesday and Nov. 26 at Wildwood Country Club, Sample Road. Contact Jerry Hnat at 412-366-4088.

Mars -- Dale Roos from the Providence Plantation will talk about pioneer women during the next Women's Club of Mars meeting at 7 p.m. next Thursday at the Mars United Presbyterian Church, 232 Crowe Ave. Call 724-625-9907.

McCandless -- The North Hills Music Club will meet at a member's home at 10:30 a.m. Monday. The program will feature American women composers. Lunch and a business meeting will follow. Call 412-761-8818.

Ross -- The North Boros Old Tymers Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Monte Cello's Restaurant, 2189 Babcock Blvd. All men from Avalon, Bellevue and Avonworth high schools are invited. Call Bill Dugan at 412-766-7936.

Shaler -- Bauerstown AARP 2490 will meet at noon Tuesday in Bauerstown volunteer fire hall, Wible Run Road. Board meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Call 412-821-4124.

RECREATION

Fox Chapel -- Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will hold a Fledglings program about wild turkeys from 10 to 11:15 a.m. next Thursday at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road. The event is for ages 3-5 with parents or caregivers. Fee is $8 per member pair, $10 for other pairs. Registration is required. Call 412-963-6100.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

McCandless -- The Rev. Dr. William Wilson will lead a seminar, Prayer and Intimacy with Jesus, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Road. Call 412-364-4463 to register.

Millvale -- Tabor House of Prayer, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis at Mount Alvernia, 146 Hawthorne Road, will hold a Day of Prayer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14-15. Fee is $30, and includes lunch. Topic is Thomas Keating's "Human Condition;" the day begins with centering prayer, followed by reading and exploring the text allowing for reflection, prayer and sharing of Keating's words. Fee is $10. Register by calling 412-821-1149.

SALES

Ross -- McKnight United Methodist Church, 600 Fox Drive, will hold a rummage sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Bag sale begins at 1 p.m.

SEMINARS

Butler -- Families Forever, a Lifesteps program, helps families learn to minimize the effects of divorce and/or custody situations. The next session is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Lifesteps, 383 New Castle Road. Registration is $50 for adults, free for children. Visit www.lifesteps.net or call 724-283-1010.

Edgeworth -- Cheryl Charles, president of the Children & Nature Network, will talk about children and the environment at 8:30 a.m. next Thursday at Sewickley Academy's Senior School Commons, 315 Academy Ave. Free. Call 412-741-2230 or visit www.sewickley.org/sewickleyseries.

Harrison -- Community Library of Allegheny Valley Harrison Branch, 1522 Broadview Blvd, Natrona Heights, will hold a seminar on building credit from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Registration required. Call 724-226-3491.

Richland -- Learn how to create stress-free, meaningful and fun celebrations from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. For reservations, call 724-449-2665.

Sharpsburg -- Janet Pisani, of Monarch Image Consulting, 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.

SINGLES

Avalon -- Parents Without Partners will hold a dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and on the second Wednesday of every month at Anthony's Lounge, Ohio River Boulevard. Snacks and desserts will be available. Cost is $6 for members, $8 for others. Call 412-231-8517.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Pine -- Northway Christian Community Church, 12121 Perry Highway, will hold a free Orphan Care Expo from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. The conference will educate and inform about adoption, foster care and how to help orphans worldwide. Register online at www.northway.org or call 724-935-6803.

SUPPORT

Millvale -- The chronic pain support group, for those with pain for more than six months, will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Nov. 17 at Christ Lutheran Church, 917 Evergreen Ave. Free. Call Mariann at 412-822-8078.

VETERANS DAY

Butler -- Veterans Day Celebration will be held from 4 p.m. to dusk Sunday at Pullman Ball Park, 100 Pullman Park Place. Activities include a Butler High School Band performance, howitzers, awards, ceremonies and fireworks at dusk.

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First published on November 6, 2008 at 12:00 am
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