BENEFITS FUNDRAISERS

• Pennies for Patients Campaign
  Gently used items are sought for a treasure sale to benefit St. Barnabas Charities’ Pennies for Patients campaign. Drop off items on Mar. 5, Apr. 9 and May 14, 1-4 p.m., 1200 Curran Court, Valencia campus. No clothing, mattresses, suitcases, computers or books. Vendor spaces are available for the sale held June 18. Contact Dianne Whetsell at 724-443-0700 x 5328 or dwhetsell@stbarnabashealthsystem.com.
   
• Youth Group Performance
  Sat., Mar. 6, & Sun., Mar. 7, 6 p.m., Hiland Church Youth Group Cactus Pass performance at Hiland Presbyterian Church, 845 Perry Hwy. Proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Trip to Philippi, WV. For tickets and information, call 412-364-9000.
   
• HAEE Prom Fashion Show
  Sat., Mar. 6, 7 p.m., Hampton High School Auditorium. Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence is sponsoring its 5th annual Prom Fashion Show with a Mardi Gras twist. Helps HAEE raise funds for educational enrichment programs for students within the Hampton Twp. School District. 412-486-6000 x 1700.
   
• PRHS to Perform Children of Eden
  Mar. 19, 20, 26 & 27, 7:30 p.m. (also a 2 p.m. showing on Mar. 27), Pine Richland High School. Senior citizen show on Mar. 18, 4 p.m. Choral Boosters to host annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser in conjunction with the musical, Mar. 27, 4:30-6 p.m. For tickets, visit www.pinerichland.org.
   
• FCAH to Perform Funny Girl
  Mar. 18, 19 & 20, 7 p.m. and Mar. 21, 2 p.m., Fox Chapel Area High School auditorium. All seats are reserved. Purchase tickets in the high school auditorium box office Mon-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or visit www.fcasd.edu/tickets.
   
• Cherish the Children Dinner & Silent Auction
  Sat., Mar. 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The LeMont Restaurant, Mt. Washington. Proceeds benefit the children of Glade Run. Presented by Glade Run Lutheran Services. For tickets, contact Sheila Talarico at stalarico@gladerun.org or 724-452-4453 x 1244.
   
• Breakfast with the Rabbits
  Sun., Mar. 21, 9-11 a.m., Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd. Interact with adoptable rabbits and inquire about adoption. Admission includes breakfast and a visit by the Easter Bunny. No outside pets are allowed. All proceeds benefit Animal Friends. Reservations required, call 412-847-7055 or email chucker@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
   
• Animal Friends Telethon
  Sat., Mar. 27, 12:30-4 p.m., Live on WTAE-TV. www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
   
• Kid’s Stuff Consignment Sale
  Sat., Apr. 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Pine Richland Youth Center. Richland Youth Foundation Preschool’s annual event. Those interested in selling gently used children’s clothing, etc., should pick up a packet at the PRYC front desk after Mar. 1. All proceeds benefit RYF children’s programming. 724-443-3796.
   
• Glenn Miller Orchestra to Perform at SV
  The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will be performing a concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at Seneca Valley Intermediate High School. The event is being sponsored by the Seneca Valley Band Foundation. General admission seats are $20 and a limited number of VIP seats are available at $30. Call 724-452-9355 or email SVBandFoundation@gmail.com.
   
• Jazz Bands Celebrate Mardi Gras
  The North Hills Junior High and Senior High Jazz Bands will host the 15th annual Mardi Gras celebration on Friday, Mar. 5 from 7-10 p.m. at the Ross Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive. The annual event features music from the junior and senior high school jazz bands, raffles and more. The cost is $5 per person and includes coffee, punch and an assortment of delicious pies. Proceeds benefit the North Hills music commissioning series. For more information, call David Matthews at 412-318-1400 ext. 3049 or email matthewsd@nhsd.net.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• NASH Performing Cats
  Wed., Mar. 3- Sun., Mar. 7, 7 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.) and 2 p.m. (Sun.), North Allegheny Senior High School auditorium. Free senior citizen performance on Tues., Mar. 2, 3:30 p.m. Donate to Animal Friends’ Chow Wagon by bringing pet food and treats to the Mar. 3-7 performances. Box office accepts cash and checks only. 724-934-7288.
   
• Esther the Musical
  Mar. 5 & 6, 7:30 p.m., Butler Community College Cultural Center, Succop Theater. For reservations, call 1-888-2829 x 8429, local 724-284-8505, or order online www.bc3.edu/theater. Visit http://theesthermusical.com.
   
• Saturday Singles Dance
  A dance for middle-aged and senior adults. Mar. 6 & 27, 8 p.m.-midnight, Mars VFW. Complimentary dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. 724-316-5029, www.dancetonight.weebly.com.
   
• North Hills Music Club
  Club will meet on Mon., Mar. 8, 10:30 a.m., Gibsonia home of a member. The program is entitled The Wearin’ of the Green and will feature music for flute and piano. 412-761-8818.
   
• Zonta Dinner Meeting
  Mar. 10, 6 p.m., Fresco’s in Wexford. Children of the Underground. Speaker is MacKenzie Carpenter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer. Monthly dinner meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Reservations required. 724-935-6100, www.ZontaThreeRiversNorth.com.
   
• Celebrate the Seasons Quilt Show
  Fri. & Sat., Mar. 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. Mar. 21, noon-4 p.m., Ross Twp. Community Center. Presented by North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild. www.npqg.org.
   
• Children’s Clothing Consignment Sale
  Sat., Mar. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hiland Preschool, 845 Perry Hwy. www.hilandpreschool.com.
   
• AAUW Celebration of Women’s History Month
  Sat., Mar. 27, 9:45 a.m., Science Center, LaRoche College. The North Hills-McKnight Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet. The 11 a.m. program will be in celebration of Women’s History Month. 412-366-4227.
   
• Eco-Art Show
  Sat., Mar. 27 (gala opening reception and award presentation; 6-9 p.m.), Apr. 15, North Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd. Features artwork of students from area junior and senior high schools. Benefits Animal Friends. 412-364-3622, www.northhillsartcenter.com.
   
• Huntington Bank Grand Opening and Yappy Hour
  Huntington Bank is holding a grand opening celebration for its most recent new banking office at The Village at Pine, 11940 Perry Highway in Wexford on Mar. 15. On Saturday, Mar. 27 from noon to 2 p.m., the grand opening celebration continues with ‘Yappy Hour,’ in conjunction with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, featuring animal adoptions, healthy pet products, pet treats, a pet social hour and educational information. Pet owners are welcome to bring their pets on leashes, and are encouraged to bring a pet food donation to bolster the Humane Society's program for animal owners in need of assistance in feeding their pets.
   
• North Hills Celebrates Music in Our Schools Month
  The North Hills School District will celebrate nationally-recognized Music in our Schools Month with a series of concerts and performances, including Around the World in a Song on Thursday, Mar.4, an Orchestra Night concert on Tuesday, Mar. 9, Band-O-Rama on Mar. 9, and an Elementary Bands Spring Concert on Wednesday, Mar. 31. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the North Hills Junior High auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public.
   
• Beauty and the Beast
  North Hills Senior High School will present Beauty and the Beast during the weekends of March 18 - 20 and March 25 - 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Hills Senior High auditorium, 53 Rochester Road in Ross Township.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• North Hills Community Outreach
  • Volunteer Orientation: Mar. 11, 10 a.m., NHCO North Boroughs, 100 S. Jackson Ave. One-hour orientation session for interested volunteers. Call Jennifer Drayton at 412-487-6316, option 2 x 3210 to sign-up.
  • NHCO Open to Accept Donations: Sat., Mar. 13, 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, www.nhco.org.
  • Donations Requested for Spring Share
    NHCO is collecting items to help approximately 500 local families. Deliver donations (baskets, candy, granola bars, snack size treats, gift cards) by Mar. 26 to NHCO, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Contact Jennifer Lynn at 412-487-6316, option 1.
  • Food Donations Qualify for Feinstein Funds
    All food and financial donations to NHCO’s two food pantries in March and April will help the organization earn grant money from The Feinstein Foundation. All nonperishable items are appreciated. To make a financial donation, mark “Feinstein” on the memo line of a check and mail to 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, PA, 15101. Contact Brandi Rukovena at 412-487-6316, option 1.
  • Car Donations Urgently Needed
    NHCO urgently needs donations of unwanted vehicles to meet the growing demand. Donors receive the maximum possible tax deduction. 724-443-8300, www.nhco.org.
   
• Cranberry Lions Club
  Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6 p.m., Uno Chicago Grill, 1294 Freedom Rd. Call 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
  
  • Glenshaw AARP #3744 Meeting
    Tues., Mar. 9, 7:30 p.m., Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Entertainment by The Bell School of Irish Dancers. Bring gifts for Vincentian Home and food for the Food Bank. 412-486-3418.

• Senior Achiever’s Meeting
  Thurs., Mar. 18, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Entertainment by Jeannie & Frank, The Big Band Era. Bring a bag lunch. 412-486-3418.
   
• Free Senior Citizen Tax Assistance
  To assist low-income senior citizens age 65+ with their tax returns, volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide program will be available at Randy Vulakovich’s Glenshaw district office, 1407 Mount Royal Blvd. Mondays (some additional availability on Tuesdays) throughout tax season to help District 30 senior citizens prepare basic tax forms. 412-487-6600.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• NHCO Young Widows/Widowers Support Group
  Mar. 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, depression 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. Call 412-366-1300.
   
• New Beginnings
  A social group for widows and widowers. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 5 p.m. (dinner/meeting), King’s Restaurant located on Rt. 910. Contact Arnold at 412-635-9899.
   
• Bridge to Hope
  For those whose family members are facing addiction. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., UPMC Passavant Donor Hall and Thursdays, 7 p.m., Garden Montessori School, Cranberry Twp. Call Jean Wagner at 412-367-6640.
   
• 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.
   
• L3 for Singles
  Saturdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Orchard Hill Church, Wexford. For singles 35+. Learn, Live, Love. Casual time of fellowship and learning. Free. Call Toni Jo Kidd at 724-935-5555 or email tjkidd@orchardhillchurch.com.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• SBAWP BluePrints Program
  Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Baierl Family YMCA and Thursdays, 9-11 a.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 fun and stimulating play group, while parents learn and network. Cost $35. 724-934-9600 or visit www.sbawp.org.
   
• Colorectal Cancer Seminar
  Wed., Mar. 17, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center Cranberry Twp. Prevention, detection and advancements in treatment options with Ved Kaushik, MD. Free. For information or to register, call 412-367-6640.

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.