• California University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with Intermediate Unit 1, is hosting its annual autism conference "P.E.P.: The Partnership Continues" from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10. Keynote speaker is Peter Gerhardt, president and chair of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research, and participants may attend two of a number of afternoon breakout sessions. The cost is $40 for parents and family members, $75 for educators and other professionals and $20 for students with proper identification before Feb. 15; afterwards, $50, $90 and $30, respectively. Act 48 credits are available for this conference. The deadline is March 5. Call 724-938-6039.

• 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.

• St. Barnabas, 5850 Meridian Road, Richland, is sponsoring "How to Manage Diabetes - Tips for Healthy Eating" at 1:30 p.m. today in Hilltop Hall as part of its "Doc's Talk" series. Featured speaker is Giant Eagle pharmacist Joan Mapel. Call 724-444-7231.

• OASIS senior citizens center, 10th floor, Macy's Department Store, 400 Fifth Ave., Downtown, is offering "ABC's of Body Composition and Women's Health" from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Feb. 12. The cost is $4. Call 412-232-2020.

• UPMC Passavant and Passavant Hospital Foundation are presenting the following programs on Nov. 17. Call 412-367-6640.

- "Why Time is of the Essence for a Heart Attack," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16, North campus, Community College of Allegheny County, 8701 Perry Highway, McCandless. Speaker: Dr. Oscar C. Marroquin, assistant professor of medicine and epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh.

- "Taking Care of Your Heart," 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Cranberry Township Senior Center, 2520 Rochester Road. Speaker: Darlene Loebig, RN, Clinical Manager, Cardiac Rehabilitation, UPMC Passavant. Part of Extending the Care series.

• Working Order, a program of Volunteers of America, sponsors a Disability Resource Breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month at its office, 1650 Main St., Sharpsburg. Speaker for the Feb. 18 meeting is Julie Gigliotti of the Allegheny Center Alliance Church Christian Counselors Collaborative, whose topic is "Codependency: How It Affects Relationships in the Workplace." Call 412-782-5344.

• St. Clair Hospital is sponsoring a baby-sitting class for boys and girls ages 11-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13. Call 412-942-5877.

• Excela Health is sponsoring the following classes. Call 1-877-771-1234.

- Childbirth and Beyond, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14, Memorial Conference Center, Ground Floor, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.

- Smoking cessation, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Westmoreland Hospital.

• The Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter of the American Red Cross is holding the following safety courses at its Downtown headquarters, 225 Blvd. of the Allies, unless otherwise indicated. Call 412-263-3100.

- Standard first aid with CPR/AED, adult and child, plus infant CPR, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 16. Cost: $65.

- Adult CPR, including AED, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Cost: $50.

- Adult CPR recertification, 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 17, Armstrong County training center, suite 4, 245 Butler Road, West Kittanning. Cost: $25.

- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 18. Cost: $80.

- First aid recertification, 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 18, Armstrong County training center. Cost: $25.

• The Alle-Kiski Medical Center is sponsoring the following classes at its Destination Wellness health resource center, the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Frazer. Space is limited.

- Basic life support for healthcare provider, including CPR certification renewal, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 15. Cost: $30. Call 724-274-5202.

- Infant CPR and Safety, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 17. Call 412-578-7271.

• The PriorityCare program of Alle-Kiski Medical Center is sponsoring "If I Only Knew ... When Do You Need a Will, Living Will or Power of Attorney" from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 in its Charles W. Young Conference Center. Speaker is elder law expert Laurel Hartshorn. Call 724-226-7339.

• Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC is sponsoring "The Happiest Baby on the Block™" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at its Children's North satellite center, Franklin Park. The cost is $40 per couple, and registration is required. Call 412-692-7105.

• Self Help Group Network, a service of HelpLine, provides a database of support groups. Call 412-255-1155.

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