BENEFITS FUNDRAISERS

• Super Bingo
  A Super Bingo will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Fri., Sept 5, 5:30 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. (early birds). Advance tickets/$35; at the door/$40. Proceeds benefit St. Mary of the Assumption School. Call Coleen at 412-486-6622 for information.
   
• Consignment Sale
  Children's Clothing Consignment Sale, Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gently worn clothing from newborn to size 12 for sale as well as baby equipment and a large selection of toys and books. Hiland Preschool, 845 Perry Highway, Ross Twp. For more information call 412-366-6980.
   
• La Roche Golf Outing
  17th Annual La Roche College Golf Outing, Monday, Sept. 22. To be held at the Wildwood Golf Club in Allison Park. Please call 412-536-1087 or visit specialevents@laroche.edu for more information. You may also register at www.laroche.edu. Registration closes Friday, Sept. 5.
   
• NHYMCC 17th Annual Golf Classic
  Golf, auction, food and fellowship. Mon., Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. Fundraiser for North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center. Proceeds from the sale will directly benefit children and families in need of low-cost or free professional counseling and/or tutoring. Call 412-366-1300 to attend or to sponsor a tee.
   
• Third Annual Elorapalooza
  Memorial 5K/1 mile Run Walk or Lollygag. Sun., Sept. 21, 9 a.m. (8:45 a.m. wheelchair start), North Park Boathouse. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Elora’s HOPE Foundation. All abilities welcome. Visit www.ElorasHOPE.com, or call Dan Geier at 412-608-2134 or Leslie Geier at 412-369-8691 for details.
   
• Winter Coat Donations
  NHCO is accepting donations of new and gently worn winter coats to be distributed to low-income families in need. Only clean coats will be accepted. Donations may be dropped off weekdays at 1975 Ferguson Rd. in Allison Park. For information, contact Judy Murchak at 412-487-6316, option 1.
   
• Cranberry Township Lions Club
  The Cranberry Twp. Lions Club welcomes all prospective members. The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6 p.m., North Park Deckhouse. For information, contact Joe Relihan at 724-452-5463.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• Memorial Park Church Auditions
  Auditions for the Christmas production, Come to the Well. Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to noon and Sept 7, 3-6 p.m., 8800 Peebles Rd., McCandless. Performance dates are Dec. 5, 6 & 8 at the church. To register, visit www.memorialparkchurch.org or contact James Lueers at 412-364-9492 x 118.
   
• North Hills Chorale Seeking Singers
  This 45-voice choral ensemble performs a variety of popular and classical music. Fall rehearsals resume on Sept. 8, Monday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center. For more information visit www.nhchorale.com; e-mail memberinfo@nhchorale.com; or call Tom Koharchik at 724-889-3862 or Marcia Wielgus at 724-443-2608.
   
• Pittsburgh Girl’s Night Out
  Fall activities start in September. The group welcomes women of all ages and of any marital status. Various North Hills and immediate Pittsburgh area events. Visit www.pghgirlsnightout.com or call 412-388-1832.
   
• East Union Presbyterian Church Craft Fair
  Sat., Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Several handmade crafts, Chinese Auction and concession stand. For questions, call Mary Lynn at 412-767-5750.
   
• Back to School Fun Fest
  Get ready for the school year at the Second Annual Back to School Fun Fest, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Heritage Professional Building off Rt. 228 in Mars. This outdoor business showcase will feature small businesses in and around Mars that offer valuable products and services. Activities for kids, food sampling, prizes, giveaways, basket raffles, coupons and more. Businesses interested can reserve space by contacting Urmi Batavia at 724-625-6676 or Matt Cecchetti at 724-625-6325.
   
• Northern Tier Regional Library Events
  (Call 724-449-BOOK for details)
  
  • Organizing from the Inside Out
    Join professional organizer Rene Laventure on Sat., Sept 13, 10 a.m., for a new approach to organizing. Registration required.
  • Book Discussion Group
    The Northern Tier Library Book Discussion Group meets on the last Thursday of each month. Next discussion is Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Discuss Memoir to the President-Elect by Madeline Albright.
  • Knit Lit
    Knitters, crocheters and those who would like to be either are welcome to join the group. Thurs., Sept. 25, 7 p.m. Bring a work-in-progress or some yarn..
    
   

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Financial Coaches Needed
  Volunteer mentors are needed to provide one-on-one financial counseling and guidance to NHCO’s Family Saving Account (FSA) savers. Volunteers will need to attend training on Sat., Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Millvale satellite. Lunch provided. For information, contact Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2, x 3217.
   
• Faith in Action Volunteers Needed
  Volunteers are needed to provide nonmedical assistance (e.g., rides to the doctor, grocery shopping, visits, etc.) to senior citizens. Training will take place Sept. 11 and Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m., NHCO Allison Park. To attend, call Cathy Pschirer at 412-307-0069.
   
• NHCO General Volunteer Orientations
  Sessions for new and prospective volunteers will take place on Sept. 11, 7 p.m., NHCO Millvale and Sept. 25, 10 a.m., NHCO Allison Park. RSVP to Jennifer Drayton at 412-487-6316, x 2.
   
• Volunteer Drivers and Onboard Dispatchers Needed
  For NHCO’s Free Rides for Seniors, a shuttle bus that operates weekdays along Freeport Road. Trainings will be held on Sept. 22, 10 a.m. and Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m., Lighthouse Pointe in O’Hara. To attend, contact Kerry Mulhern at 412-449-0151.
   
• Fall Volunteer Training
  Crisis Center North hopes to empower victims of domestic violence and cultivate community attitudes and behaviors that break the cycle of violence. The fall volunteer training is scheduled on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Oct. 1-Nov. 17, 6-9 p.m. This 44-hour training is state mandated by the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Contact Glenn Sauer at 412-364-6728 x 18 or gsauer@crisiscenternorth.org for information.

BUSINESS & CAREERS

• Fiction Critique Group
  For novel or short story (fictional) writers who would like impartial feedback with a view toward publication. Mon., Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., Northern Tier Regional Library. For information, call Kelly at 412-445-4878.
   
• Ask the Attorney
  For income-qualifying individuals. Sept. 17, 7-9 p.m., NHCO Allison Park. Volunteer attorneys will provide individual consultations on noncriminal matters. Free. Appointments required, call Harriet Gibbs, 412-487-6316, option 2..

SENIORS

• Senior Citizens Expo
  Sen. Jane Orie is holding a fall Senior Citizen’s Expo at the Butler County Airport, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Entertainment, food, prizes, over 150 vendors, free flu shots with Medicare health insurance card.
   
• Senior Achiever’s Meeting
  Thurs., Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Bring a bag lunch. Beverage and dessert are provided. Entertainment by Frank & Jean Mutz. Guests and visitors welcome. Call 412-486-3418.
   
• Conversation Salon
  For seniors and their companions to join in conversation. Thurs., Sept. 11, 1-3 p.m., Northern Tier Regional Library. Second Thursday of each month. Call 724-449-BOOK (2665).
   
• AARP Meetings
  
  • Glenshaw AARP #3744
    Tues., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Hawaii Beach Night with singer Joe Marotta. Bring gifts for Vincentian Regency Home and food for the Food Bank. Call Dee Jene at 412-486-3418.
  • Mt. Royal AARP #2510
    Wed., Sept. 24, 1 p.m., All Saints Activity Building. Entertainment by singer Joe Marotta. Call Jene at 724-898-2609.
    

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• UPMC Passavant Mom & Baby Class
  Mom & Baby exercise program. Physical therapists trained in postpartum exercise will instruct classes. Three sessions are offered for this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 2-25; Oct. 7-30; & Nov. 4-Dec 2. All 2-3 p.m. Each session consists of eight classes. $30/session. Physician approval is required along with registration. Call Tracy Spitz at 412-367-6450.
   
• UPMC Diabetes Education Series
  Teaches individuals who have diabetes and their significant others how to manage the disease. Fees are reimbursable by most insurance plans. Classes held at UPMC Passavant, McCandless: Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17, and 24, 6-8:30 p.m. and Oct. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 1-3:30 p.m. Classes held at UPMC Passavant, Cranberry: Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, & 30, 1-3:30 p.m. and Oct. 7, 14, 21, & 28, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration required, call 412-367-6887.
   
• UPMC Passavant Smoking Cessation Program
  The program will meet weekly for seven weeks. The program’s seven sessions consist of orientation, preparation, quit day, stress management, benefits of quitting, relapse prevention and maintaining the quit. Mon., Sept. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., UPMC Passavant’s lower level dining Room 2. Cost/$25 (payable at the first session). To register, call 1-800-533-8762. Participants may also attend UPMC Passavant’s free weekly Stop Smoking Program Support Group. For information, call 412-367-6329.
   
• Shaler North Hills Library Health Fair
  Tues., Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m. Free health screenings by local medical practitioners. Screenings include blood pressure, bone density, posture analysis, body fat percentage and massage therapy. Register at the circulation desk. Call 412-486-0211.
   
• New Technologies in Breast Cancer Detection
  Learn about a new tool, Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging, in the battle against breast cancer. Mon., Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Northern Tier Regional Library. Presented by Weinstein Imaging Associates. Registration required, call 724-449-2665.
   
• NHCO UPMC Passavant Caregivers Seminars
  (free to the public; preregister by calling 412-367-6643)
  The Extending the Care program was developed in response to a growing number of inquiries from people who are or will soon be caring for a loved one.
  • Good Nutrition as We Age
    Tues., Sept. 16, 9-11 a.m., Kearns Spirituality Center.
  • Women’s Health
    Treating bladder, bowel and pelvic problems. Tues., Sept. 30, 7-9 p.m., Marriott-Pittsburgh North, Cranberry Twp.
  • Prostate Cancer
    Living with, through and beyond. Tues., Oct. 21, 9-11 a.m., Kearns Spirituality Center.
    

SUPPORT GROUPS

• NHCO Support Groups (To pre-register, Contact Harriet Gibbs at
  412-487-6316, option 2)
  • Sept. 4- Young Widows/Widowers Support Group, 7 p.m., Kings Restaurant (Wexford).
  • Sept. 8- Bereavement Support Group, 2 p.m., NHCO Allison Park.
  • Sept. 11- Bereavement Support Group, 10 a.m., NHCO Millvale. A special presentation on identity theft will be given by attorney Hal English.
    
   
• Divorce Care Support Group
  Group meets Monday evenings, beginning Sept. 8, 7-8:45 p.m., St. Richard Church, rooms 5A & 5B in the Social Hall. During the 13-week program, the group will explore all aspects of divorce and will begin the process of healing. Contact Ralph Joy at 724-933-6226 or rjoy@connecttime.net for information.
   
• Overeaters Anonymous
  Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Memorial Park Church, corner of Peebles and Duncan Avenues. No dues or fees. Call 412-765-3004 for information.
   
• The Bruised Reeds
  A Christian 12-step recovery group for codependents. Offers support, encouragement and hope to adults affected by an addictive, abusive or dysfunctional environment. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Contact JoAnn by calling 412-486-7977 or the church office at 412-486-7006.
   
• North Hills Youth Ministry Support Groups
  Coffee, Tea & Teens
  For parents of teens 12-18 years old. First Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, NHYMCC offices. Also held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fox Chapel, third Thursday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Visit www.nhymcc.org or call 412-366-1300 for details.