Peters -- McMurray Art League is offering these art classes its studio in the McDowell Shops, Route 19 and Cross Winds Drive, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Watercolor workshop, Wednesday-Thursday. Teacher is Barry Jetter.

• Watercolor portraits, Jan. 28-29. Teacher is Christine Swann.

Cost is $30 per day for members, $33 for others. To register or for more, call 412-835-8081.

West Homestead -- The Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center, 449/451 W. Eighth Ave., has resumed its 10th season of Soup Sega! The center offers 14 varieties of gourmet Bulgarian soups, including vegetarian, plus other food, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For ordering information, visit www.bmnecc.org or call 412-461-6188.

Mt. Lebanon -- The nonprofit McCaffery Mysteries Inc. will present these comedy murder mystery dinner shows:

• "The Death of Dr. Pepper," at 7 p.m. Jan. 17, 24 and 31 at Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road. Tickets, $35.

• "Audition for Murder!," 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at Molly Brannigan's, 660 Washington Road. Tickets, $40.

A portion of the proceeds of each event will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania.

For reservations, call 1-800-719-0998. For more information, visit www.eatdrinkmurder.org.

Baldwin Borough -- Baldwin Borough Public Library will offer:

• School break gaming day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19. Play a board game or enter a Wii tournament. Register by Wednesday.

• Family fun time: Book Bingo, 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 18. Advance registration required.

Call 412-885-2255. For other programs, visit www.baldwinborolibrary.org.

Mt. Lebanon -- Mt. Lebanon Public Library will offer:

• College Admissions 101, 7 p.m. Monday.

• Children's chess lessons, six-week course beginning 10 a.m. Jan. 17. Advance registration required.

Call 412-531-1912. For other programs, visit www.mtlebanonlibrary.org.

Munhall -- Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 Tenth Ave., will host a matinee showing of Warren Miller's "Children of Winter," dubbed the world's largest action sports film, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. An inspirational talk by renowned skier Chris Anthony will follow. The movie is sponsored by Venture Outdoors. Cost is $6. Full-length feature and bonus films, and a VIP reception with dinner, and beer tasting, also are available for additional fees. For more, visit www.ventureoutdoors.org.

Peters -- Dr. Julia Greer, author of "The Anti-Cancer Cookbook," will explain which foods can prevent cancer, during a free program called "Cut Your Risk With Cancer-Fighting Foods" at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Peters Township Public Library. To register, stop at the circulation desk or call 724-941-9430. For other programs, visit www.ptlibrary.org.

South Park -- South Park Township library will offer these programs:

• "All About Trolleys," at 7 p.m. Jan. 15. Presented by the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Children of all ages can see artifacts and learn a lot during this interactive program.

• Presentation by professional organizer Patty Kreamer, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17.

• Scrapbooking Extravaganza, 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23.

Call 412-833-5585. For other programs, visit www.southparklibrary.org.

Whitehall -- Whitehall Public Library is accepting registration for:

• Free computer class: Microsoft Publisher 2007, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. For those age 18 and older.

• Preschool fair, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Visitors can receive information about local preschools and daycares.

Registration is required. Call 412-882-6622. For other programs, visit www.whitehallpubliclibrary.org.

Bethel Park -- South Hills Assembly, 2725 Bethel Church Road, is taking orders through Sunday for Angel Food Ministries' low-cost quality food. There are no income qualifications, and healthy menu options are available. Distribution will be the morning of Jan. 17.

Today is the deadline to sign up for a pork and sauerkraut luncheon to be served by the church's deaf ministry. The luncheon will be held at 12:45 p.m. Sunday. Bring a dish to share. Lunch will be followed by board games. .

For reservations, call 412-835-8900.

Brentwood -- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4048 Brownsville Road, will offer baby-sitting services from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 16, with age-appropriate activities, games and crafts for children. Bring a small snack; drinks will be provided. Per-hour cost is $3 for the first child, $2 for the second, and $1 for each additional. Reservations recommended. The service also will be offered Feb. 13 and March 20. Proceeds will benefit the church youth group. For details, call 412-884-5225.

Upper St. Clair -- Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2050 Washington Road, will offer "Parenting with Love and Logic," a program that teaches the love and logic philosophy of Jim Fay, Ph.D. and Dr, Foster W. Cline, from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Wednesday through Feb. 11, in Fellowship Hall. Facilitator is child psychologist Flo Van Cara, Ph.D. Cost is $30 and includes workbook. Child care is available with advance registration. To register, call 412-835-6630.

Bethel Park -- The Bethel Park Community Theatre Heritage Players is looking for directors for the 2009-10 season. Deadline for inquiries is Jan. 31. To attend the February board meeting, call 412-831-6800, ext. 745.

McKeesport -- The McKeesport Little Theater Juniors will hold a "Lunch With Frog and Toad" at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St. Lunch, which will include chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, fruit, cookies and beverage, will be $15 for adults and $12 for children. Ticket price includes a photo with a cast member and a reserved admission ticket to the 2 p.m. matinee performance of the musical, "A Year With Frog and Toad." For reservations or more, call 412-673-1100.