BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS

• Christy House Luncheons
  Fridays, Sept.-June, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Christy House on Frederick St., Sewickley. Jan. 6, lunch resumes and Feb. 10, Valentine’s Day lunch. Benefits women’s and children’s missions. Takeouts available. 412-741-5960 (Fridays).
   
• Golf Bash at St. Ferdinand
  Sat., Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., St. Ferdinand’s Oldenski Hall, 2535 Rochester Rd., Cranberry. Sponsored by The Men’s Club. Benefits the St. Ferdinand Building Campaign for the Parish Life Center. Call Tom at 724-272-6070 for tickets. www.StFerd.org.
   
• Middle Schoolers! Mind Your Manners!
  Sun., Jan. 29, 5-8 p.m., Fox Chapel Golf Club. Etiquette class for Pittsburgh area 5-9th graders. Proceeds benefit the Fox Chapel Area Branch of American Association of University Women’s Education Fund. Deadline for enrollment Jan. 24. Contact Janice Barrington at 412-767-6599 or janicebarrington@comcast.net.
   
• 2012 Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival
  Feb. 10, 11, and 12, Four Points Sheraton North, Mars. This year, the festival will be a drop-off point for Comfort Scarves and the Salvation Army’s Fabric Fair. Online event registration: www.PghKnitAndCrochet.com.
   
• Free Straw for Cold Outdoor Pets
  Pick up free bags of straw at Animal Friends,
  562 Camp Horne Rd. Straw delivery available for those without transportation. If you are in need of a doghouse, contact Animal Friends to inquire about availability. 412-847-7000, www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
   
• New Year’s Rescues Available for Adoption
  Each year on Dec. 30, Animal Friends rescues lost pets at other shelters that are slated to be euthanized by year’s end. Each rescued pet is vaccinated, bathed, groomed, given a comprehensive medical and behavioral evaluation, and scheduled for a spay or neuter surgery. Pending any necessary rehabilitation, these animals are available for adoption beginning Monday, Jan. 2. www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• Free Singing Lessons for Women
  Free singing lessons will be offered to women
  18 and over every Tuesday evening in January, as part of Greater Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International’s Open House Month. 6:45- 9:45 p.m. Winchester Thurston School, 4225 Middle Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. 412-613-9800, www.greaterharmony.org.
   
• Bridal Showcase
  Sat., Jan. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Atrium,
  1031 New Castle Rd., Prospect. 724-865-2830.
   
• Saturday Singles Dance
  Ages 40+. Sat., Jan. 7 and Jan. 21, 8 p.m.-midnight, West View VFW,
  386 Perry Hwy. Free dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. 724-316-5029, www.dancetonight.weebly.com.
   
• Bruster’s of Ingomar Story Time
  Every Monday Jan. 9 through Feb. 27, 10 a.m., indoor party room. 412-366-9899.
   
• The Platters and The Marvelettes
  Sat., Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m., Richard E. Rauh Theater of The Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Shady Side Academy Senior School campus. Tickets at www.thehillman.org or 412-968-3040.
   
• Not Just Ballroom Dance
  Jan. 27, 7 p.m. (lessons), 8-11 p.m. (dance), Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry. Open to singles and couples. Viennese Waltz. Sponsored by Cranberry Twp. Parks & Rec. 724-779-4464, www.cranberrydance.com.
   
• Carnegie Mellon Chamber Orchestra
  Sat., Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Richard E. Rauh Theater of The Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Shady Side Academy Senior School campus. Tickets at www.thehillman.org or 412-968-3040.
   
• Cranberry Lions Club
  Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, Sept.-June, 6:30 p.m., North Park Lounge Deckhouse. Dinner included. Contact Clyde Cameron at 724-776-1935.
   
• Men’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study
  Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Colonial Room,
  First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown. 724-443-1555, www.fpcb.org.
   
• Learning Circle
  First Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Cranberry Public Library. Free. All present will participate.
   
• Celebration of Life “Second Thursdays”
  Second Thursdays, noontime luncheons, Fellowship Hall, Memorial Park Church.
   
• L3 for Singles
  Saturdays through May 19, 2012, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Orchard Hill Church. Gathering of singles ages 35+ for socializing, a Bible message and discussion. Contact Toni at 724-935-7604 or tkidd@orchardhillchurch.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• North Hills Community Outreach Volunteer Orientation
  Jan. 12, 10 a.m., NHCO Millvale, 416 Lincoln Ave. and 6 p.m., NHCO Allison Park,
  1975 Ferguson Rd. Contact Linda Robbins, 412-487-6316 x 2.
   
• Annual Citrus Sale
  Benefits local families in need. Order deadline is Feb. 8. Call 412-487-6316, option 1, x 3311 for an order form. Pick up and pay for orders March 3-4, 1-4 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd.
   
• Open Your Heart to a Senior
  Volunteers needed. 412-307-0071.
   
• Providing Winter Warmth
  NHCO is requesting financial contributions and grocery store gift cards for local families in need. 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Pittsburgh Ostomy Society
  Meets every third Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Smithfield United Church.
  412-261-3937.
   
• North Hills Recovery International
  Practical coping techniques to help those struggling with emotional problems. Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. 724-625-9390.
   
• Boundaries, Self-Discovery & Self-Care
  Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays, 6 p.m., Suite 802, Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry,
  800 McKnight Park Dr. For ages 25-60. Register at 412-366-1300 x19 or 35.
   
• Bereavement Support Group
  Meets on alternate Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Baierl Family YMCA, Nicholson Rd., Franklin Park. RSVP to Chuck Weintraub, 412-913-0272.
   
• Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group
  Meets first Monday of the month, 6-8 p.m. and last Fri., 1:30 p.m., Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry, 500 Seven Fields Blvd., Mars.
  724-779-5020.
   
• New Journey Christian Cancer Support Group
  Meets first Monday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., Stoneridge Church, 811 Dressel Rd. Free.
  412-486-7778, www.stoneridgecc.org.
   
• 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.
   
• Mama’s Family
  Meets last Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11 a.m., New Heights Church of God. Gathering of mothers for mutual support. 412-741-0598, nheightschurch@aol.com.
   
• Bridge to Hope
  For those whose family members are facing addiction. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Conference Room 1, PHF Conference Center, Cumberland Woods Village. Call Jean Wagner, 412-367-6640.
   
• 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., St. Sebastian’s Parish, Seibert Rd. 412-366-1300.
   
• 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.
   
• General Patient Support Group
  Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., UPMC Passavant. Free. www.cancercaring.org.
   
• Breast Cancer Support Group
  Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., UPMC Passavant. Free. www.cancercaring.org.
   
• Friendship Club
  Meets every other Thurs., 6:30-7 p.m., South Butler Assembly of God Church. A social group for higher functioning mentally challenged adults ages 18+. Call Christine at 724-285-1594 or Nancy at 724-482-2587.
   
• Serenity
  For those in recovery from or affected by the pain of addiction. 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. Free. 412-765-3004.
   
• Single and Parenting Support Group
  Meets 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Rd. Email rbohnenstengel@orchardhillchurch.com or call Toni Kidd at 724-935-7604.
   
• 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 at 724-934-0048.
   
• Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
  Call Sue for meeting times and locations at 724-625-1683. Free. www.foodaddicts.org.

BUSINESS & CAREERS

• Business Bootcamp
  Jan. 17 (Start Up Business); Jan. 18 (Plateau- Rebuild Your Business); Jan. 19 (Mature Business- Exit Strategy), 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Shop N Save Conference Room, 1197 Freedom Rd. In lieu of a program fee, donate gift cards (Dick’s, Target, Kohl’s or Shop N Save) for $25 or more to support needy families at North Hills Community Outreach. Limited to 25 people/session. RSVP to Lynn at 724-940-7500.
   
• Ask the Attorney
  Jan. 11, 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, 412-487-6316 x 2.
   
• Networking Breakfast
  Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m., King’s Restaurant, Rt. 8, Gibsonia. Western PA Professional Business Association. Call Mary Ann at 724-935-2221. www.wpabusiness.com.
   
• PRE Cranberry Chapter
  Wednesdays, 7:15-8:30 a.m., North Park Lounge Deck House on Rt. 19, Cranberry. Professional Referral Exchange breakfast and networking. www.prorefx.com, 724-772-5555.
   
• Walk in Wednesdays
  Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lingenfelser Financial Services, 9123 Perry Hwy. Free financial consultations and second opinions. Other times available. Call Kevin Lingenfelser, 412-366-4900.

SENIORS

• Cranberry Senior Citizen’s Club
  Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Cranberry Twp. Municipal Center. For Cranberry residents ages 55+. 724-816-4977.
   
• Senior Link
  Meets third Thursday of each month, 9-11 a.m., Orchard Hill Church. An environment of community and caring for adult seniors. Call Toni, 724-935-7604. www.orchardhillchurch.com.
   
• Meals on Wheels
  Provides home-delivered meals to the elderly, homebound and disabled in Hampton Twp. and southern Richland Twp. 412-486-7115.