BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS

• Dancing with the Pittsburgh Stars
  Sept. 10, Four Points Sheraton, Cranberry. Black-tie optional. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For tickets, call Kathy at 724-538-3395 or visit www.nickandhaydensheroes.com. www.cff.org.
   
• A Few Good Men
  Sept. 10 & 11 and 17 & 18, 6:30 p.m. (dinner & show), 8 p.m. (show only). Sept. 12, matinee, 12:30 p.m. (lunch & show), 2 p.m. (show only), Kean Theatre. Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. For tickets, call 724-444-5326 or visit www.keantheatre.com.
   
• 5th Annual Elorapalooza
  Sun., Sept. 19, 9 a.m., North Park Boathouse. 5K/1 mile, run, walk or lollygag. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Elora’s HOPE Foundation. Prereg by Sept. 3 guarantees a race T-shirt. Register at www.elorasHOPE.com.
   
• 9th Annual Art of Wine & Food
  Thurs., Sept. 23, 6 p.m., The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Presented by Parkvale Banks. Benefits HEARTH. For tickets, call 412-939-2302 x 14 or visit www.hearth-bp.org.
   
• Children’s Clothing Consignment Sale
  Sat., Sept. 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hiland Preschool. Gently worn clothing from newborn to size 12; toys, books and baby equipment. Fundraiser for Hiland Preschool. www.hilandchurch.org.
   
• The Rat Pack
  Sept. 25, 6 p.m. (dinner & show), 8 p.m. (show only), Kean Theatre. Proceeds benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. For tickets, call 724-444-5326 or visit www.keantheatre.com.
   
• Music for Medicine Concert
  Sat., Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Succop Theater of the Butler County Community College. From Classical to Jazz. Benefits Community Health Clinic of Butler County. All seats reserved. Call 724-284-8505 or visit www.bc3.edu/theater.
   
• Pet Blessing
  Sun., Sept. 26, 1 p.m., Ingomar Church. Free. All pets welcome. Presented by Ingomar Church and Hair Peace Charities. Register online at www.Ingomarchurch.org or www.HairPeace.org. 412-327-5177.
   
• Animal Friends’ Howl-O-Ween Events
  Sun., Oct. 10, noon-2 p.m., Vietnam Veterans Shelter, Schenley Park. Pet Parade and Costume Party. All proceeds benefit Animal Friends. Register at www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
   
• Sisters of Divine Providence Oktoberfest
  Sat., Oct. 16, 1-6 p.m., 9000 Babcock Blvd. Food and entertainment. All proceeds benefit the Sisters of Divine Providence. Contact Karen at 412-635-6313 or klrueter@gmail.com. www.divineprovidenceweb.org.
   
• Polo Your Way
  27th Annual Family House Polo Match. Hartwood Acres, Sat., Sept. 11. Gates open at 11 a.m., match begins at 1:30 p.m. Tailgating, vintage car show, boutique shopping, kids crafts & activities, great food. Open to the public with advance purchase of tickets. All proceeds benefit Family House charities. 412-647-POLO or visitFamilyHouse.org.
   
• Christy House Reopening
  The Christy House on Frederick Street will reopen on Sept. 10. Historical landmark and former rector's home where each Friday lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the $9 lunch benefit women's and children's missions. Call 412-741-5960 after 9 a.m. on Fridays for groups of more than four.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• Friends of North Park Meeting
  Thurs., Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Cabin at intersection of Babcock Blvd. and Ingomar Rd. Open to the public. 724-544-7284.
   
• Mommy & Me Classes
  Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Valencia Presbyterian Church. For children ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult. Childcare for siblings ages 0-5 will be provided free. For cost and to register, call 724-625-2002 or www.valenciapresbyterian.com.
   
• Magnificat Chapter Meeting
  Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Sebastian Church, Ross. Call Mary at 724-452-1150. www.magnificatpittsburgh.org.
   
• International Day of Peace Festival
  Sun., Sept. 19, 3-6 p.m., Point Grove, Lakeshore Dr., North Park. Celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace. Entertainment, food and family activities. Free. Bring a side dish or dessert. Hot dogs and beverages provided. 412-367-0383.
   
• Children’s Clothing & Equipment Sale
  Sat., Sept. 25, 8-9 a.m. (early bird), 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd. Sponsored by North Pittsburgh Mothers of Multiples Club. $5/person. www.NPMOMS.org.
   
• Civil War Round Table
  Mon., Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Hampton Twp. Community Center. Executive Director of the Adams County Historical Society Wayne E. Motts will present Gettysburg’s Schmucker Hall in Peace and War. Free. 724-625-2329.
   
• North Hills Chorale Seeking Singers
  Rehearsals held Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center. Fall rehearsals resume on Sept. 14. Visit www.nhchorale.com or email memberinfo@nhchorale.com. Contact Tom Koharchik at 724-889-3862 or Vicky Dopp at 412-252-0752.
   
• Men’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study
  Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Colonial Room, First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. 724-443-1555, www.fpcb.org.
   
• Learning Circle
  Begins Sept. 2, first Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Cranberry Public Library. Free. Address big ideas and questions facing our society.
   
• Celebration of Life “Second Thursdays”
  Begins Thurs., Sept. 9, noon, Fellowship Hall, Memorial Park Church. Entertainment by The Bergameisters Barbershop Chorus. Noontime luncheons. Cost $5.
   
• Discussion Group
  Meets every second Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Northland Public Library. Free. Respect, no agendas. 412-366-8100.
   
• 2010 Farmers’ Market
  Pine Community Park. Thursdays through Oct. 29, 3-6 p.m. Special events on third Thursdays. Call 724-625-1636 x 3 or visit www.twp.pine.pa.us.
   
• Mars Farmer’s Market
  Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 225 Crowe Ave. All local vendors. Contact Fritz at 724-776-3527 or fritzbee@nauticom.net.
   
• Free Square Dancing
  Sponsored by the TeaCup Square Dance Club. Tuesday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mt. Nazareth Center auditorium, 285 Bellevue Rd., West View. 724-776-2029.
   
• Grand Opening Celebration
  Defined Fitness is opening their second location in Wexford. Grand opening celebration, Thursday, Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m. Raffle, special membership rates, refreshments and a free fat-loss presentation. The Village at Pine, Wexford.
   
• Living, Learning, Loving
  L3 singles (35 and up) at Orchard Hill Church, Wexford. Starting Saturday, Sept. 11, 7:30-9 p.m. For information contact Toni Jo Kidd, 724-935-7604 or tjkidd@orchardhillchurch.com.
   
• Saturday Singles Dance
  A dance for middle-aged and senior adults. Saturday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. to midnight, West View VFW, 386 Perry Highway, West View. Complimentary dance lessons from 7:30-8 p.m. Free snacks. 724-316-5029, www.dancetonight.weebly.com.
   
• JBF Children's & Maternity Sales Event
  Sept. 23-25, RMU Island Sports Center, Neville Island. Just Between Friends fall/winter sale. Sell as a consignor and earn up to 70 percent. Shop children's through teen clothes, toys, baby gear, maternity clothes and more. Thurs. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. $3 admission Thursday only or register online for free pass. Visit www.jbfsale.com, and click the Pittsburgh North event to register online.
   
• Pittsburgh Area Home Life Show
  Sept. 12, noon to 6 p.m. Four Points Sheraton. Free. Antiques for sale, catering and chef samples, decorating ideas, health and beauty tips, games, karaoke, dance demonstrations, prizes. www.homelifeshow.com for details.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• North Hills Community Outreach
  • Volunteer Volunteer Orientations: Sept. 7, 10 a.m., NHCO North Boroughs, 100 S. Jackson Ave. and Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m., NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Rd. For new and prospective volunteers. Contact Jen Drayton at 412-487-6316, option 2.
  • Open Your Heart to a Senior Training: Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m. and Sept. 14, 6 p.m., Family Services of Western PA, 6401 Penn Ave. Contact Nancy at 412-307-0069.
    APPRISE Volunteer Training: Sept. 9 & 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., NHCO Allison Park, 1975 Ferguson Rd. Training so that volunteers can assist seniors during the fall Medicare enrollment period. To RSVP or for info, contact Nancy Jones at 412-307-0069.
  • Vehicle Donations Needed
    NHCO’s Community Auto program urgently needs donations of unwanted vehicles. Receive the maximum possible tax deduction. 724-443-8300, www.communityauto.org.
  • Volunteer Employment Coaches Needed
    Assist with resumes, interview skills and online applications. Flexible hours. Contact Devin Belzer at 412-487-6316, opt. 2 x 3225.
  • Gently Worn Winter Coats Needed
    From Sept. 14-Oct. 28, NHCO is accepting donations of new and gently worn winter coats to be distributed to low-income families. Only clean coats accepted. Drop off weekdays at 1975 Ferguson Rd. in Allison Park, or on Sat., Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-noon. Contact Jennifer Lynn at 412-487-6316, option 1, x 3143. n

SUPPORT GROUPS

• NHCO Young Widows/Widowers Support Group
  Sept. 2, 7 p.m., Kings Restaurant in Wexford. Call Harriet at North Hills Community Outreach, 412-487-6316, option 2.
   
• North Hills Recovery International
  Free weekly self-help group meetings offering practical coping techniques to help those struggling with emotional problems. Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. 724-625-9390.
   
• Lupus Foundation of PA
  Free support group 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.
   
• New Beginnings
  A social group for widows and widowers. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 5 p.m., King’s Restaurant on Rte. 910. Contact Arnold at 412-635-9899.
   
• Cancer Support Group
  Free general cancer support group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., UPMC Passavant-Cranberry. 412-622-1212.
   
• 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.
   
• Serenity
  For those in recovery from or affected by the pain of addiction. A 12-step Christian-based approach. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Orchard Hill Church. Contact Toni at 724-935-7604 or visit www.orchardhillchurch.com.
   
• Overeaters Anonymous
  Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Memorial Park Church. No dues. 412-765-3004.
   
• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
  Meets Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m., Manor Care/North, 1105 Perry Hwy. No dues. Call Sue at 724-625-1683. www.foodaddicts.org.
   
• Compulsive Eaters Anonymous
  Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Perry Hwy. Evangelical Lutheran Church. Free. 412-225-1664.
   
• Alzheimer’s Support Group
  Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., Christ Church North Hills library. Call Karen Schaeffer at 724-934-0048.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Animal Friends Low-Cost Rabies Clinic
  Sun., Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Millvale. All dogs and cats three months of age and over will be vaccinated on a first-come, first-served basis. 412-847-7076, www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
   
• Women’s Health and Fitness Expo
  Tues., Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Passavant Hospital Foundation Conference Center and Legacy Theatre, Cumberland Woods. Free. Seminars, workshops, exhibits and screenings. To register, call 1-800-533-8762, option 1 or visit www.passavanthospitalfoundation.org.
   
• 10th Annual Senior Expo
  Sponsored by Sen. Jane Orie. Fri., Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Butler County Airport. Entertainment, demonstrations, door prizes. Free flu shot with Medicare card. For information, 412-630-9466 or jmorgan@pasen.gov.

SENIORS

• Glenshaw AARP #3744 Meeting
  Thurs., Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m., Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Singer Brian Mahan. Bring gifts for Vincentian-Regency Home and food for the Food Bank. 412-486-3418.
   
• Senior Achiever’s Meeting
  Thurs., Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. Entertainment by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. 412-486-3418.
   
• Senior Link
  Meets third Thursday of each month, 9-11 a.m., Orchard Hill Church. Any adult senior welcome to attend. Call Toni at 724-935-7604 or visit www.orchardhillchurch.com.

BUSINESS & CAREERS

• Ask the Attorney
  Sept. 8, 7-9 p.m., North Hills Community Outreach, Millvale, 416 Lincoln Ave. Free legal consultations for qualifying individuals. Appointments required, call Harriet Gibbs at 412-487-6316, option 2.
   
• PRE Cranberry Chapter
  Professional Referral Exchange meets Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, 20013 Rte. 19. 724-935-2221.
   
• Fall Job and Internship Fair
  Friday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., CCAC North Campus gymnasium. Meet representatives from many organizations and businesses. Free. Bring resumes and dress professionally. 8701 Perry Highway. For information, contact Job Placement & Career Services. 412-369-3631.