BENEFITS FUNDRAISERS

• Lunch at Christy House
  Christy House is open to the public for lunch on Fridays through June, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Frederick St. in Sewickley. Special Valentine Luncheon on Feb. 12. Proceeds serve women’s and children’s missions. Groups over four, call for reservations at 412-741-5960.
   
• Paws and Pours: Bellanotte!
  Fri., Feb. 12, 6-9 p.m., Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd. Wine tasting, spaghetti and meatballs, followed by Lady and the Tramp. Dogs welcome (must be dog-friendly, leashed, one dog per person). 21+. Registration required: 412-847-7055 or visit www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
   
• $20.10 Cat Adoptions
  Through Feb. 28, Animal Friends is celebrating the new year with $20.10 cat adoptions. Animal Friends typically requests a donation of $75 for an adult cat and $100 for a kitten. Based on approval of an adoption application. To view cats that need you, visit www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
   
• Harmoniefest
  Feb. 13, 6 p.m., Stewart Hall at Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St. Fundraiser dinner and historical program with author Wayne A. Cole. Commemorates Harmony’s 1804 founding. Reservations required. 724-452-7341, email hmuseum@zoominternet.net or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.
   
• Fiddler on the Roof
  Feb. 14, 6 p.m. (dinner), Hampton Presbyterian Church, 242 East Hardies Rd. Performed by a national performing tour group from First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell, NJ. Benefits Hosanna Industries. Tickets $20/person, $12/Sr. citizens. A family ticket is available for $50. 724-443-3201.
   
• Kean Idol Amateur Talent Competition
  Amateur singers and dancers of all ages. St. Barnabas Charities will present the seventh annual Kean Idol Feb. 27-Apr. 9, Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Rd. Contestants may join the competition as space is available. Proceeds will benefit St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. For information or to register, call 724-443-0800 x 5310 or visit www.keantheatre.com.
   
• Empty Bowls Dinner
  15th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner, a simple meal of bread and soup to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. Sunday, Mar. 7, Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 5th Ave, Oakland, 2-7 pm. Celebrity soup-servers, live entertainment. $20. 412-431-8960 or www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• Annual Spaghetti Dinner
  Hosted by Shaler High School Choir. Sat., Feb. 6, 4 – 7 p.m., Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, 300 Glenn Ave.
   
• Knit and Crochet Festival
  The 6th Annual Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival, Four Points Sheraton North. Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14. Visit www.pghknitandcrochet.com or call 412-963-7030.
   
• North Hills Music Club
  Club will meet on Mon., Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m., McCandless home of a member. The program, Here and Over There, will feature music for voice and piano duos. 412-761-8818.
   
• Saturday Singles Dance
  A dance for middle-aged and senior adults. Feb. 13, 8 p.m.-midnight, Mars VFW. Complimentary dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. 724-316-5029 or visit www.dancetonight.weebly.com.
   
• Beauty and the Beast
  Feb. 19, 20, 26 and 27, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 21, 2 p.m., St. Benedicts Center in Ross Twp. Presented by the Vincentian Academy-Duquesne University Theatre Arts Program. 412-364-1616 x 219 or email VincentianTheatre@gmail.com.
   
• Shout America
  The Butler County Symphony Orchestra will present Shout America on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road. $15/adults, $5/students. $18 at door. Call 724-283-1402, visit www.butlersymphony.org or email butlersymphony@zoominternet.net.
   
• Civil War Round Table
  Gettysburg licensed battlefield guide, Dr. Charlie Fennell, will present General George Green & the Defense of Culp’s Hill. Mon, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Hampton Twp. Community Center. Free. 724-625-2329.
   
• Founders Gala at La Roche College
  Sat., Mar. 27, 6:30 p.m., Westin Convention Center Hotel. Celebrating the Life and Legacy of the late Monsignor William A. Kerr, former La Roche College president and founder of the Pacem In Terris Institute. Public is invited. Visit www.laroche.edu/foundersgala or contact Bobbi Kress LaPlace at 412-536-1087.
   
• Woman’s Day of Reflection
  The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities invite women between the ages of 18 and 35 to A Woman's Day of Reflection, Feb. 5-6, Mount Alvernia, 146 Hawthorne Road in Millvale. Retreat fee is $20. 412-821-2200, x430.
   
• Crafters Needed
  East Union Presbyterian Church in West Deer Township (Russellton) is holding a Spring Craft Fair in May and is looking for crafters. Contact Mary Lynn at 412-767-5750.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• North Hills Community Outreach
  • NHCO Open to Accept Donations: Sat., Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-noon, NHCO at 1975 Ferguson Rd. Accepting donations of nonperishable food items, Spring Share donations and other “wish list” items. 412-487-6316 or visit www.nhco.org.
  • Volunteer Orientation: Feb. 11, 10 a.m., NHCO Millvale, 416 Lincoln Ave. One-hour orientation session for prospective volunteers. Contact Jennifer Drayton at 412-487-6316, option 2 x 3210.
  • Annual Citrus Sale
    Fundraiser to benefit local families in need. The deadline to order fruit is Feb. 5. Order online at www.nhco.org/fruit.cfm. Orders can be picked up and paid for on Mar. 6-7, 1-4 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd. in Hampton.
  • Donations Requested for Spring Share
    NHCO is collecting items for this project to help approximately 500 local families in hardship. Deliver donations (baskets, candy, granola bars, snack size treats, gift cards) to NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Contact Jennifer Lynn at 412-487-6316, option 1.
   
• Annual Cranberry Lions Club
  Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m., Uno Chicago Grill, 1294 Freedom Rd. Contact Clyde Cameron at 724-776-1935 or Tim Roscoe at 724-538-1008.
   
• Woman’s Club of Mars
  The Club encourages women to unite their influence and interests to promote civic, educational, legislative, moral and social measures through volunteer service. Meets the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Mars Public Library. 724-625-9907.

SENIORS

• AARP Meetings
  
  • Bauerstown #2490
    Tues., Feb. 9, noon, Bauerstown Fire Hall, Wible Run Rd. Guests and new members welcome. Chapter meets for line dancing and cards on Wednesdays and for bowling at noon at Pines Plaza on Thursdays. 412-821-4124.
  • Glenshaw #3744
    Tues., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Entertainment by The Two Tone. Bring gifts for Vincentian Home, Vincentian-Regency and food for the Food Bank. 412-486-3418.

• Senior Achiever’s Meeting
  Thurs., Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Donna Sell, Manager of Vincentian Villa, will speak about North Hills’ newest independent living community. Bring a bag lunch. Guest and visitors welcome. 412-486-3418.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• NHCO NHCO Young Widows/Widowers Support Group
  Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Kings Restaurant in Wexford. Call Harriet at North Hills Community Outreach, 412-487-6316, option 2.
   
• Stroke Survivor Connection
  Free weekly stroke support groups, sponsored by Health Hope Network. Mondays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kearns Spirituality Center and Allegheny General Hospital. 412-904-3036.
   
• North Hills Recovery International
  Free weekly self-help group meetings offering practical coping techniques to help those struggling with stress, fears, panic, depression, anger and other emotional problems. Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. 724-625-9390.
   
• Lupus Foundation of PA
  Free support group for patients, families and friends meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., UPMC Passavant. Contact Valarie Brown at 412-527-3335 or visit www.lupuspa.org.
   
• Development Disabilities Support Group
  Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., Orion Adult Day services, 4361 Rt. 8. 412-213-3500.
   
• Grief Support Group
  Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry support group for widows and widowers over 50. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 1-2:30 p.m., Haber Hall at St. Sebastian’s Parish on Seibert Rd. 412-366-1300.
   
• Bridge to Hope
  For those whose family members are facing addition. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., UPMC Passavant Donor Hall and Thursdays, 7 p.m., Garden Montessori School, Cranberry Twp. Call Jean Wagner at 412-367-6643.
   
• Overeaters Anonymous
  Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Memorial Park Church. No dues or fees. 412-765-3004.
   
• Compulsive Eaters Anonymous
  Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Perry Hwy. Evangelical Lutheran Church. Free. 412-225-1664.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• SBAWP BluePrints Program
  Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Baierl Family YMCA and Thursdays, 9-11a.m., Sweetwater Center for the Arts. Programs for children ages 2-5 years with spina bifida and other related disabilities to develop social, motor, sensory and cognitive skills in a stimulating play group environment, while parents learn and network. Cost $35. Call 724-934-9600 or visit www.sbawp.org.
   
• Give Kids a Smile
  Dr. Jennifer Pacella of Mars Dental Specialists is providing underserved kids the opportunity to have an oral check-up as a part of the Give Kids a Smile program, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for National Children’s Dental Health month. 160 Brickyard Road, Suite 500 in Mars. No insurance is needed. For more information, contact Ashley Moss at 412-298-7333 or ashleymoss.events@gmail.com.
   
• Why Time is of the Essence for a Heart Attack
  Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., CCAC-North with Oscar C. Marroquin, MD, FACC, FSCAI. This program is free and open to the public.
   
• Taking Care of Your Heart
  Wednesday, Feb. 17, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center, Cranberry Township. Darlene Loebig, RN, of UPMC Passavant talks about how your heart works and how to maintain a heart healthy lifestyle. Free and open to the public.
   
• Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  Thursday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m., Senior Center, 700 South Green Street, Zelienople. With Lisa Guthrie, DO, of UPMC Passavant. Free and open to the public.

BUSINESS & CAREERS

• Ask the Attorney
  Feb. 10, 7-9 p.m., North Hills Community Outreach, Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Free legal consultations on noncriminal matters for income-eligible individuals. Appointments required, call Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2.
   
• CCAC Workforce Fast Tracks
  The Community College of Allegheny County is offering a Workforce Fast Tracks short-term training program, presenting certificate, diploma and training courses designed to train or retrain individuals to enter the workforce in six months or less. Visit www.ccac.edu or call 412-369-3703.