California -- California University's Department of Theater and Dance will audition singers and dancers for roles in "A Christmas Carol, the Musical" on Saturday at Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre on campus. Here is the schedule:

• ?Ages 6-8: dance, 11 a.m.; singing, 11:55 a.m.

• ?Ages 9-12: singing, 11 a.m.; dance, 11:55 a.m.

• ?Ages 13-18: dance, 12:50 p.m.; singing, 1:35 p.m.

• ?Adults: singing, 12:50 p.m.; dance, 1:35 p.m.

For information, call 724-938-4220.

Peters -- Center Presbyterian Church, 255 Center Church Road, will hold two classes: Spanish for Travelers at 7 p.m. Tuesday and rug-hooking basics at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. Registration due by Sunday. Call 724-941-9050.

Brentwood -- St Peter's Episcopal Church, 4048 Brownsville Road, needs crafters for its fall festival on Oct. 10. Call 412-884-5225.

Elizabeth Township -- St. Michael's Church, 101 McLay Drive, will hold a craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 412-751-0663.

Mt. Lebanon -- St. Winifred Church Women's Guild will hold its annual Holiday Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24 in Benedict Hall, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road.

Marianna -- An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Marianna United Methodist Church, Second Street. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $3.50 for children, free for age 5 and younger.

Bethel Park -- Bethel Park Heritage Players will present the musical "Hello, Dolly!" at 8 p.m. Oct. 15-17 and 22-24 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25 at Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students/seniors. Visit www.heritageplayers.org or call 412-831-6800, ext. 745.

Nottingham -- Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a hay wagon preschool program for ages 3 through 5 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Shelter 1 in Mingo Creek County Park. Registration required. Fee is $2 per child. Call 724-228-6867.

White Oak -- White Oak Animal Safe Haven will hold its Bark-A-Thon Walk from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at White Oak Park Beech Grove. Refreshments follow. Those who raise more than $100 in pledges get a T-shirt. Call 412-672-8901 or 412-403-8553.

Peters -- Washington Hospital is offering free confidential depression screenings from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Thursdayin the community room. For information, call 724-229-2658.

Brentwood -- Brentwood Library offers these children's programs:

• ?Bouncing babies and books, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays year-round;

• ?Terrific Toddler Tuesdays, 11:30 to noon through Dec. 15;

• ?Wonderful Weeschool Wednesdays, 1 to 1:45 p.m. through Dec. 16;

• ?Awesome Art, four-part series for grades two through five, 4 p.m. Thursdays year-round;

• ?Buddies and Books, for grades two through four, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

For information or registration, call 412-882-5694.

Jefferson Hills -- Jefferson Hills Library, 925 Old Clairton Road, offers these programs:

• ?Teen advisory meeting, 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday. A variety of volunteer service projects are available. Service hours will be recorded. Call 412-655-7741.

• ?Red Cross Ready -- The Promise to Prepare, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Essential disaster readiness information will be provided. The program is free, but participants must register at the library.

• ?SAT preparation class, Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. First class starts at 1 p.m. Classes are taught by certified SAT instructors. Students must pre-register. Cost is $175 and includes the Official SAT Study Guide plus handouts.

South Park -- South Park Township Library, 2575 Brownsville Road, offers fall events for children: Babylapsit, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 18; Toddler Time, 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 17; Preschool and Kindergarten Storytime, 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 17.

Whitehall -- Living Lincoln at Whitehall Public Library, 100 Borough Park Drive, 1 p.m. Saturday. Rick Miller, a professional Lincoln presenter, conducts an interactive press conference with Honest Abe. Free for age 8 to adult.

Mt. Lebanon -- The Mt. Lebanon Council of Republican Women Annual Benefit Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at South Hills Country Club. For reservations, call Jean at 412-563-1089.

Peters -- The Giant Oaks Garden Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at St. David's Episcopal Church, McMurray Road. Penn State Cooperative Extension from Washington County will present an insider's guide to compost. Call 724-225-3238.

Bethel Park -- Dr. Beth Simon, cancer control specialist, will discuss ways to maintain optimal health at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road. For reservations, call 412-835-6621.

Bethel Park -- The Holy Child Parish Christian Mothers & Guild will hold its annual luncheon and fashion show at 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at Crowne Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh South, 164 Fort Couch Road. Cost is $25. Call Catherine at 412-221-8479.

Homestead -- St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 903 Ann St., will hold its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10. On Oct.10, George Suhan and the Silver Sky Duo will perform music from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 412-461-9437.

Mt. Lebanon -- Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, will offer programs at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon for $7. Scheduled programs include: musician Nick Fiasco tomorrow; hypnotist Bill Duffy on Oct. 9; The Primetimers on Oct. 16; and Oasis Vintage Radio Players on Oct. 30.

Nottingham -- Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, holds an open gym from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month for junior and high school students.

Upper St. Clair -- St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 320 McMurray Road, will present "Meeting the Mother of God" by author David Mills, 7:30 to 9 p.m. today. Cost is $20; the second adult is free. For reservations, call 412-835-1155.

Peters -- Peters Creek Presbyterian Church, 250 Brookwood Road, will hold these activities:

• ?Men's Ministry Breakfast, 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 10;

• ?Serving Sunday, Oct. 11, dress for community work projects;

• ?Church membership class, 12:15 p.m. Oct. 18. Call 724-941-6210 for reservations.

• ?Reformation day, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Oct. 25.

Whitehall -- St. Francis Academy Alumnae Association will hold a Blessing of Animals, 1 p.m. Sunday, at St. Francis Academy, 3603 McRoberts Road.

Carrick -- Rummage sale, Spencer United Methodist Church, 117 Spencer Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday

Mt. Lebanon -- A senior fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Thursday at the Galleria, 1500 Washington Road. The fair, sponsored by state Rep. Matt Smith, D-Mt. Lebanon, will offer free flu shots and information on state and local programs. Call 412-571-2169.

Brentwood -- Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburgh is sponsoring a vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Brentwood Civic Center on Brownsville Road. The show will offer merchant displays, baked goods, refreshments and an auction.

Mt. Lebanon -- Mothers & More open house will be held at 7:15 p.m. Monady at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, 1240 Washington Road. Dr. Heather Starr Fiedler, founder of pittsburghmom.com, will speak. For information, call 412-774-2138.

Mt. Lebanon -- The Photographic Section of the Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburgh is holding its Fall Photography Exhibit from 7 to 9 p.m. through Oct. 11 at the Galleria, 1500 Washington Road. For information about the club, go to www.pghphoto.org.

Upper St. Clair -- A walk to honor the memory of lost babies will be held at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Boyce/Mayview Walking Trails at Upper St. Clair Community Recreation Center. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., the walk starts at 10 a.m. and is in conjunction with the 2009 National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day. For information or to register, call 412-942-5882.

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