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ART
Clairton -- Local artists interested in having their work displayed in the Clairton Library Spring Art Show and Sale should leave their name and number at the main desk of the library, 616 Miller Ave. No entry fee.
CHILDREN
Elizabeth Borough -- Mon River Arts will hold auditions for The Petite Player production of the Disney musical "The Little Mermaid" from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Children ages 10 to 13 should prepare a Broadway song and bring sheet music to the Grand Theatre, 207 S. Second Ave.
CLASSES
Jefferson Hills -- Allegheny County/Penn State Master Gardeners programs will be held in the community room of Jefferson Hills Municipal Center, 925 Old Clairton Road. A class on pruning trees, shrubs and perennials will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 21 and April 25. Register at the library's front desk, www.jeffersonhillslibrary.org or 412-655-7741. Cost at the door: $5 per program.
Scott -- The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh-South Hills, 345 Kane Blvd., will offer a new prenatal yoga class at 1 p.m. Saturdays from March 2 to April 6. Cost: $60 for JCC members, $90 for community members and free for JCC Ultimate Fitness members. More information: Kinsey Helou, JCC fitness coordinator, 412-278-1975, ext. 217, or khelou@jccpgh.org.
FISH FRY
McKeesport -- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 220 Eighth St., will host a fish fry from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Friday during Lent.
Carnegie -- The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 32 will hold its fish fry, including baked cod and baked potatoes, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and March 1, 8, 15 and 22 at the Ukrainian-American Citizens Clubs, 302 Mansfield Blvd.
FITNESS
Jefferson Hills -- A Zumba fitness class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 12 at Jefferson Hills Public Library, 925 Old Clairton Road. Cost: $5 per class.
FUNDRAISERS
Bridgeville -- The Mansfield 5 and the Four Townsmen will perform at the third annual fundraising concert by the nonprofit South Fayette Foundation for Excellence at 7 p.m. March 2 at the SNPJ Lodge 6, 540 Third Ave. The foundation raises money for teacher grants, student scholarships, instructional supplies, technology and equipment for the South Fayette School District. Tickets: $20. Information: 724-693-9441.
Mt. Lebanon -- The Mt. Lebanon Band Builders will host its 18th annual A Taste of Italy Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. March 2 at the Mt. Lebanon High School cafeteria, 155 Cochran Road. Tickets: $9 for adults, $5 for children younger than 10. To purchase tickets: at the door or from band members in advance. Proceeds will defray the cost of a band trip.
Whitehall -- Dance Workshop by Shari will hold a Go Red Zumba-thon from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Shoppes at Caste Village, Suite M-101, at Baptist and Grove roads. A $15 donation for a Zumba session will go to the American Heart Association. Register: 412-884-5099 or www.danceworkshopbyshari.com.
PERFORMANCES
Bethel Park -- The "One Voice" Christian Vocal Ensemble, directed by David F. Pressau, will present the 21st season Lent concert at 7 p.m. March 24 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road. The concert is free and the public is welcome.
Elizabeth Borough -- Mon River Arts will present the comedic play "The Nerd" at the Grand Theatre, 207 S. Second Ave., with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and March 1-2 and at 2 p.m. Sunday and March 3. Tickets: $14 for adults, $12 for seniors older than age 62 and college students and younger. More information: 412-384-0504.
SALE
Pleasant Hills -- The Pleasant Hills Lions Club is searching for vendors for its farmers market to be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, May 16 through Oct. 27, in the parking lot of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road. Cost for vendors: $25 per week, or $250 for 23 weeks. Contact Michael Zaken: 412-655-1234.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Baldwin Borough -- The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will present a program on birds of prey, featuring the group's "avian ambassadors," at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the Baldwin Borough Public Library, 41 Macek Drive. Registration required by March 18: 412-885-2255 or baldwin@einetwork.net.
Bethel Park -- Collision, a young adult fellowship night for ages 18 to 35, will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at South Hills Assembly, 2725 Bethel Church Road. Child care provided. More information: www.southhillsassembly.org or 412-835-8900.
Brentwood -- Brentwood Public Library, 3501 Brownsville Road, will celebrate Oscar night at the library from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, with sparkling cider and snacks and voting for the winner. The event is being held when the library is closed, so no items can be checked out and no computers will be available.
South Side -- Three Rivers Quilters will host its 2013 Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Circuit Center, 5 Hot Metal St. The event will include quilting demonstrations and a sewing and craft-related flea market. Cost: $7 per person, with discounted admission of $5 from 3 to 7 p.m. March 21. More information: http://www.threeriversquilters.org/.
West Newton -- The West Newton Senior Center will host a casino trip to Wheeling, W.Va., on April 3 for $22. A bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Youghiogheny Ballroom parking lot on North Water Street and return at 5 p.m. Checks may be sent to the West Newton Senior Center, 103 E. Main St., West Newton, PA 15089. Information: 724-872-4976.
TALKS
Baldwin Borough -- A program about paying for college will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Baldwin Borough Public Library, 41 Macek Drive. More information and registration: www.baldwinborolibrary.org.
Baldwin Borough -- A free inter-generational book discussion will be held with Baldwin High School students about the award-winning graphic novel, "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi, at 11:30 a.m. March 13 in the Baldwin Borough Public Library program room, 41 Macek Drive. Lunch will be provided. Register: www.baldwinborolibrary.org or 412-885-2255.
Bethel Park -- The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 19 at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Baptist Road, to hear a speaker from the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging. The topic is "Caring for Our Elderly: Reporting Elder Abuse." All registered nurses are welcome.
Upper St. Clair -- Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, will hold a discussion group titled "The Prodigal God" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays from March 7 to April 11. Bring a Bible to explore the parable of the prodigal son.
WORKSHOPS
Bethel Park -- Home Instead Senior Care Center for Training and Education, 2000 Oxford Drive, Suite 415, will hold workshops for families caring for members with Alzheimer's disease from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and March 26. To attend: 412-595-7554.
First Published February 21, 2013 12:00 am
