NorthScape: the North Xtra Bulletin Board

March 12, 2012 2:51 pm

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ART

Ross -- North Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd., is holding its Mid-Winter Hues Exhibit featuring paintings, textiles and mixed media beginning thru Feb. 15. Information: www.northhillsartcenter.com.

CLASSES

Harrison -- Intro to Ballroom Dancing classes will be held weekly at 7 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 7 in the Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. First class is free and then the cost of lessons is $5 per night. Registration: 724-226-2300 during the day or 724-882-7584 during the evening; droyl.com

Ross -- The Ross Police Department will sponsor a free self awareness fighting exercise program that will enable participants to recognize dangerous situations and offer ways to limit looking like a victim at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ross Community Center Recreation Center gymnasium, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive. Registration is not required. Information: 412-931-9070.

DANCES

Troy Hill -- A Valentine's Day oldies dance with disc jockey Terry Lee will feature beverages and hot and cold food from 7 p.m. to midnight at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1700 Harpster St. Tickets: 412 231-2994, ext. 3, or The Attic Record Store in Millvale, 412 821-8484.

FUNDRAISERS

Areawide -- North Hills Harmony Line Chorus is conducting its annual Singing Valentine fundraiser. Quartets will serenade a loved one with two songs while presenting a rose, a Valentine card and chocolates. The Singing Valentines will be delivered Feb. 11, 12 and 14. Cost starts at $40. Call 412-467-6645 or visit www.harmonize.com/harmonyline.

Bellevue -- Marian Hall Home will hold a Night at the Races Feb.4 at Mt. Assisi auditorium, 934 Forest Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., refreshments served at 6:30 and post time is 7:30. Tickets: $15 in advance $20 at the door. Tickets/information: 412-761-1999.

Harmony -- Harmony Museum will hold a Harmoniefest dinner and historical program in the museum's Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St. at 6 p.m., Feb. 11. In observance of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, an illustrated presentation by Ed Bolla of the Erie Maritime Museum, will be presented. Reservations are required by Feb. 7. Reservations: 724-452-7341. Information: www.harmonymuseum.org.

Sewickley -- Sewickley Academy, 315 Academy Avenue, will host Souper Bowls for Summerbridge, at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3, in the Middle/Senior School Cafeteria to raise support and awareness for Summerbridge Pittsburgh, a tuition-free academic enrichment program for middle school and high school students. Dinner includes chili, cornbread, salad, dessert, and a drink. Cost is $10 to fill your bowl or $25 to keep it.

Sewickley -- American Legion Walter Robinson Post 450 will host a fund-raising dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday featuring music from the Red Velvet Jazz Band. Doors open at 5. Tickets are $25. 412-224-7626.

Shaler -- A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, 300 Glenn Avenue, to benefit Shaler Area High School Choir. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, and $5 for children 12 and younger.

MEETINGS

Ross -- Moms or mom-to-be of twins, triplets or more, are invited to North Pittsburgh Mothers of Multiples Club meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at North Hills Community Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Road. Information: www.NPMOMS.org.

PETS

Cranberry -- The Butler County Humane Society will have animals available for adoption from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the PetSmart in Cranberry Commons, Route 228.

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First Published January 26, 2012 12:00 am
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