BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISERS

• Benefit Hockey Game
  Feb. 11, 8:30 p.m. The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) North Campus Intercollegiate Ice Hockey Team will play the Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey Team. Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center. Benefits Crisis Center North. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the CCAC–North Campus Student Life office or at the door. T-shirts and jerseys also available. Prize drawings. 412-369-3692.
   
• FC High School Community Blood Drive
  Feb. 9, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fox Chapel Area High School. Schools with the highest participation may receive scholarships from Central Blood Bank. Walk-ins welcome or contact Rachel Machen at Rachel_Machen@fcasd.edu or 412-967-2445.
   
• Christy House Luncheons
  Fridays, Sept.-June, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Christy House on Frederick St., Sewickley. Feb. 10, Valentine’s Day lunch. Benefits women’s and children’s missions. 412-741-5960 (Fridays).
   
• 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.
   
• Harmony Museum’s Harmoniefest
  Feb. 11, 6 p.m., Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St. Annual fundraiser commemorates Harmony’s 1804 founding. Dinner. Reservations required by Feb. 7. 724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org.
   
• Affair of the Heart
  Feb. 11, 6 p.m., LeMont. Join Marian Manor and Vincentian de Marillac for a dinner and reception in support of the elderly residents in their care. Dinner, wine, favorite tunes by Nick Fiasco, dancing, and exciting auction packages. $100 per person. For reservations, call Caroline Martien by February 6 at 412-548-4059 or cmartien@vcs.org.
   
• 17th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner
  Mar. 11, 2-6 p.m., Rodef Shalom Congregation. To raise awareness about the problem of hunger in our community. Benefits Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. Tickets: 412-431-8960, www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.
   
• A Night of Beauty and Fashion
  March 16, Above All Grand Salon and Spa in Wexford. Fashion show, live music, dj, jewelers, cocktails/hors d’ouevres and a Chinese/live auction. To benefit the American Cancer Society. Contact David Taylor or Marc Barr, 724-935-5288.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• Lenten Breakfast and Presentation
  The Sisters of Divine Providence will hold a Lenten breakfast and presentation, "Busy Women Cultivating Inner Peace," on Feb. 21 from 7-9 a.m. at Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Boulevard. Guest speaker is Anne Kertz Kernion, owner of Cards by Anne. Cost is $30 and includes breakfast and presentation. Call 412-635-5401 or visit www.divineprovidenceweb.org.
   
• Saturday Singles Dance
  Ages 40+. Feb. 4 (free pizza party) and Feb. 18 (Mardi Gras party), 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.
   
• CFA Cat Show
  Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Feb. 12,
  9 a.m.-4 p.m., Shoppes at Northway. Tickets available at the door. Free parking. Call Evelyn at 412-922-4454 or Marilyn at 412-734-9419. www.SteelCityKitties.com.
   
• Mars VFW Singles Dance
  Sat., Feb. 11, 7-8 p.m. (waltz lesson), 8 p.m.-midnight (dance), Mars VFW.
  Ages 40s-70s. Valentine party. Snacks provided. 724-352-7687, 724-625-1910.
   
• 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: www.thehillman.org, 412-968-3040.
   
• Not Just Ballroom Dance
  Feb. 24, 7 p.m. (lessons), 8-11 p.m. (dance), Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry. Open to singles and couples. Tango. Sponsored by Cranberry Twp. Parks & Rec. 724-779-4464, www.cranberrydance.com.
   
• Civil War Round Table
  Feb. 27, 7 p.m., Hampton Twp. Community Center. Tom McMillan will be talking on “Finding Your Civil War Ancestors.” Free. 724-625-2329.
   
• Bruster’s of Ingomar Story Time
  Every Monday through Feb. 27, 10 a.m., indoor party room. 412-366-9899.
   
• 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, 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.
   
• Valentine's Open House
  February 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 20 percent off all coats, vests and sweaters. Alpaca DeModa Boutique, 1120 Three Degree Road, Butler. 724-586-2412. www.sunsethillsalpacas.com
   
• North Pittsburgh MOMS Meeting
  For moms or moms-to-be of twins, triplets or more. Third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. North Hills Community Baptist Church. www.NPMOMS.org. Feb. 21, speaker Lindsey Smith speaking on junk foods and junk moods.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Volunteer at Old Economy
  Old Economy Village is seeking individuals interested in volunteering at the national historic landmark. Volunteer recruitment meetings will be held on Feb. 1 and Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. and provide an overview of various volunteer opportunities including giving tours, gardening, woodworking, and more. Email David Miller at davmiller@pa.gov or call 724-266-4500 ext.110.
   

• North Hills Community Outreach
  Annual Citrus Sale
  Benefits local families in need. Order deadline is Feb. 8. Call 412-487-6316, option 2, x 3133 to request an order form or visit www.nhco.org. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd.
   

• Volunteer Orientation
  Feb. 9, 2-3 p.m., NHCO North Boroughs, 108 S. Jackson Ave., 2 South in AGH Suburban General. Contact Linda Robbins,
  412-487-6316 x 2.
   

• Open Your Heart to a Senior
  Volunteers needed. www.openyourhearttoasenior.org, 412-307-0071, or seniors@nhco.org.
   

• Providing Winter Warmth
  NHCO is requesting financial contributions and grocery store gift cards for local families in need to receive food and utility credits as funding allows. Send contributions to NHCO at 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 x 19 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

• 10th Annual ‘Health, Wealth, Wellness & More’ Business Expo
  Feb. 3, noon-6 p.m., Feb. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clearview Mall. Area businesses are invited to participate. Sponsored by the Butler County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Clearview Mall. To register or for information,
  call THE CHAMBER at 724-283-2222.
   
• Ask the Attorney
  Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m., North Hills Community Outreach, Millvale, 416 Lincoln Ave. 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., Deck House on Rt. 19 N. Professional Referral Exchange breakfast and networking. www.prorefx.com.
   
• 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.
   
• Employment Seminar for Veterans
  Feb. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Butler VA, 325 New Castle Road, Butler. Free. Sponsored by The CHAMBER of Commerce, Inc. 724-934-9700, www.thechamberinc.com.

SENIORS

• Senior Citizen Tax Assistance
  Mondays (and some Tuesdays), throughout tax season. Free. Rep. Randy Vulakovich’s Glenshaw district office, 1407 Mount Royal Blvd. For District 30 low-income senior citizens, ages 65+, to prepare basic tax forms. Volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide program will be available to assist. Sponsored by the AARP Foundation. Call
  412-487-6600 for an appointment.
   
• 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.