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Happenings | Senior Happenings North HappeningsChapter Two, 8 p.m., Feb. 6, 7, 13 & 14, Kean Theatre. For tickets and dinner reservations, call (724) 444-KEAN or visit www.keantheatre.com. Demolition is complete on Nixon Hall, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Authentic bricks are being sold for $30 each. For details, contact the Foundation (724) 284-4409. 5th Annual Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival, Feb. 14 & 15, Four Points Sheraton North, Mars. Classes and demos in knitting, crochet and more. For info, call (412) 963-7030 or www.pghknitandcrochet.com. Donate your unwanted vehicle to help low-income families through Community Auto. For details, call Randy (724) 443-8300. In conjunction with Operation Troop Appreciation, Oxford Athletic Club’s Kidzone program is creating Valentine’s Day Treat Bags for deployed troops serving in the Middle East. Deadline to donate is Jan. 15. For info, call Beth (724) 933-1911, ext. 109 or byankel@oxfordathleticclub. Jazzercise Classes, 9:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, new Municipal Building in Richland Township. For info, call (724) 625-0064. North Hills Community Outreach Florida Citrus Sale is running through The North Hills School District is accepting suggestions for the renaming of McIntyre Elementary School. Deadline for entries is Jan. 6. For details, visit www.nhsd.net. Pine-Richland High School & Middle School will host the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Junior High School Orchestra Program, Jan. 23 & 24 at Pine Richland High School auditorium. Snow Creations Contest runs through Feb. 23. Send a photo of your snow creation to Heather Jerry at Marshall Township, P.O. Box 2094, Warrendale, PA 15086 or email to heathrej@twp.marshall.pa.us. For info, (724) 935-3090. ViziLite Screening Test (for oral cancer) is available at the Dental Group at St. Barnabas. For details, call (724) 444-4727. Yoga Classes at Trinity United Church of Christ, 3712 Saxonburg Blvd. For details, call (412) 487-3736, or email yogadiane@hotmail.com. MondaysBereavement Support Group, 2 p.m., Jan. 12, North Hills Community Outreach, Allison Park. Sponsored by Gateway Health Hospice. Call Sister Elizabeth at (412) 536-2020 to register. Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Round Table meets 7 p.m., Jan. 26, Hampton Township Community Center, 3101 McCully Rd., Allison Park. January topic will be “The History of Slavery from Eden to the Present.” For info, call Bob or Margie (724) 625-2329. “New Start” meets 7 p.m., Mondays, Allison Park Church. The group offers support for those struggling with broken relationships, separation or divorce. For info, call (412) 487-7220. TuesdaysCranberry Lion’s Club meets at 6 p.m., the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at the North Park Deckhouse on Rt. 19 in Cranberry Twp. For details, call Joe (724) 452-5463. Development Disabilities Support Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at Orion Adult Day Services, 4361 Rt. 8, Allison Park. For info, call (412) 213-3500. Free legal counseling 6-8 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month at the Neighborhood Wellness Site, 517 Lincoln Avenue in Millvale. To schedule an appt, call (412) 526-8545. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis. Tuesday @ 2 p.m., the Kean Theatre: Jan. 6, An American Carol; Jan. 13, You Don’t Mess With the Zohan; Jan. 20, Tropic Thunder; Jan. 27, Step Brothers. For tickets, call (724) 444-KEAN (5326) or www.keantheatre.com. Wexford Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets, 8 a.m., Jan. 13 & 27, at Atria’s Restaurant, Rt. 19, Wexford. Details, call Suzanne (412) 264-6386 or www.wbninc.com. WednesdaysAnger Management Group for Adolescent males ages 13-16, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Jan. 28-Mar. 4, North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center. To register, call (412) 366-1300 or www.nhymcc.org. Bridge to Hope Support Group for those facing a family member with addiction, meets 7 p.m., Weds., UPMC Passavant Donor Hall & 7 p.m., Thurs., Garden Montessori School, Cranberry Twp. Call Jean (412) 367-6643. Cranberry Professional Referral Exchange meets Weds. 7:15 a.m., North Park Deck House, 20810 Route 19 in Cranberry Twp. For info, call Eve (412) 761-8583 or www.prorefx.com. North Hills Professional Referral Exchange meets 12:15 p.m., Weds. Carmody’s Restaurant, I79, Wexford Exit. For info, call Eve (412) 761-8583 or www.prorefx.com. Nu-Beginnings II, a social group for widows and widowers meets 6 p.m., the 2nd & 4th Weds. at Monte Cello’s Restaurant, Babcock Blvd., Ross Twp. For info, call (412) 931-1381. Wednesdays @ 1 p.m., the Kean Theatre: Jan. 7, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian; Jan. 14, Swing Vote; Jan. 21, Meet Dave; Jan. 28, Savage Grace. For tickets, call (724) 444-KEAN (5326) or www.keantheatre.com. Zonta Three Rivers North Pittsburgh meeting, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 14, Fresco’s Restaurant, Rt. 19, Wexford. For info, call (724) 775-8299, email Zonta3rn@zontathreeriversnorth.com or www.zontathreeriversnorth.com. ThursdaysBereavement Support Group, 10 a.m., Jan. 15, North Hills Community Outreach, Millvale. Sponsored by Gateway Health Hospice. Call Sister Elizabeth at (412) 536-2020 to register. Cancer Caring Center Free Support Groups - Thursdays at UPMC Passavant Hospital. General Patient group meets 7 p.m., 1st & 3rd Thurs, & Breast Cancer group meets 7 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thurs. To register, (412) 622-1212 or www.cancercaring.org. Compulsive Eaters Anonymous meets 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Cranberry Twp., Municipal Center, Rochester Rd. No dues. For info, call (412) 225-1664. Cranberry Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets, 7:30 a.m., Jan. 15, Sherwood Oaks Community Center, 100 Norman Dr., Cranberry Twp. Details, call Suzanne (724) 777-4678 or progressions@mac.com. Musicians of the Future workshop, 10-11 a.m., Jan.15, Marshall Twp. Municipal Building – Lower Level. For ages 3-6 yrs. Required registration (724) 935-3090 x115. North Hills School District is seeking committee members to serve on the Public Budget Committee. Meetings will be held 7 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 22, Mar. 5, Apr. 16 & May 14. For info, call (412) 318-1014 or email vojtkot@nhsd.net. Seven Fields Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets, 8:30 a.m., Jan. 15, Sunrise Assisted Living, Rt. 228 in Adams Ridge. Details, call Niki at (724) 779-7355 or ncampbell@quick2sellpgh.com. Volunteer Orientations, 10 a.m., Jan. 15, North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park & 7 p.m., Jan. 22, 416 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. For info, call Jennifer (412) 487-6316, opt. 2, x3210. Women’s Club of Mars meets 7 p.m., the 2nd Thurs., of each month from Sept.-May. Meetings are held at Mars UP Church. For info, call (724) 625-9907. Young Widows/Widowers Support Group, 7 p.m., Jan. 8, King’s Restaurant in Wexford. Sponsored by NHCO. Call Harriet (412) 487-6316, Opt 2. FridaysFree! Discussion Group for Parents of Teens 12-18 years old “Coffee, Tea & Teens,” 10 a.m., the 1st Friday of each month, North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center, 802 McKnight Park Dr., $5 per session. For info, (412) 366-1300 or www.nhymcc.org. Kundalini Yoga: Foundation for Vibrant Living, classes are held 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays, through Spring Tides, Orion Generation Wellness Center, 4361 William Flynn Hwy., Allison Park. For info, call (412) 213-3900. North Hills Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets, 12:30 p.m., Jan. 9 & 23, at Atria’s, 5517 William Flynn Hwy. Details, call Mary Ann (412) 855-5069 or ranman_93@netzero.com. Super Bingo, doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m., Jan. 9, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Middle Rd., Glenshaw. Advanced tickets $35 or $40 at the door. For info, call Coleen at (412) 486-6622. Sweet Heart Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Feb. 13, Marshall Twp., Municipal Building – Lower level. Required registration by Feb. 6. Call (724) 935-3090 x115. Zelienople Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets, 8:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Fridays, at 191 Evergreen Mill Rd., Harmony. Details, call Shelley (412) 330-9431 or sheljohn@zoominternet.net. SaturdaysAmerican Heart Association’s 2009 Pittsburgh Heart Ball, Feb. 28, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. For info, call (412) 702-1130 or jenniferfraps@heart.org. Ask the Attorney, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 17, North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park Appointments are required. For info, call Harriet (412) 487-6316, opt. 2. Bellwood Preschool Open House, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 31. The preschool is located at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Franklin Park, 2359 W. Ingomar Rd. For info, visit www.bellwoodpreschool.com. Butler Symphony Orchestra presents “Romantic Gems,” 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14, auditorium of the Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd. Call (724) 283-1402 or www.butlersymphony.org. Harmony Museum’s Harmoniefest Fundraiser Dinner & Historical Program, 6 p.m., Feb. 14, Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St. For info, call (724) 452-7341, or email hmusuem@zoominternet or www.harmonymuseum.org. Kiddie Academy of Wexford Open House, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 24. For info, call 724-935-9898 or www.kiddieacademy.com/wexford or email team@kiddieacademyofwexford.com. Maple Sugaring, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mar. 14, Knob Hill Park. Required registration (724) 935-3090 x115. No fee. Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Open Houses, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Feb., 28 & Mar. 28, in the Sister Margaret Mary Laitta Auditorium, UPMC Mercy. Register at (412) 232-7940 or (412) 232-7950. Northern Men’s Conference, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 17, First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Rt. 8 at Heckert Rd., Bakerstown. For tickets, call (724) 443-1555 or email men@fpcb.com. WISR’ Butler County Wine Festival, 2-5 p.m. (1st session), 6-9 p.m., (2nd session), Jan. 24, Butler Days Inn. Pre-sale tickets $12, at the door $15. Call (724) 283-1500, or www.insidebutlercounty.com. Sledding Day, 1-3 p.m., Feb. 7, Knob Hill Park – Sledding Hill. Required registration (724) 935-3090 x115. Winter Special Needs Family Fun Day, noon-2 p.m., Feb. 21, Ross Township Community Center. Volunteers needed. For info, call Jim (412) 364-4115 x318. SundaysEmpty Bowls Dinner sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, March 15. Those interested in donating bowls or soup, visit info@pittsburghfoodbank.org, or www.pittsburghfoodbank.org. Pittsburgh HappeningsClimb Pittsburgh III – Saturday, Mar. 28. Race to the top of the Gulf Tower in downtown Pittsburgh to raise funds for lung disease. Hosted by the American Lung Association. To register call Rita at (724) 933-6180 x225 or visit www.climbpittsburgh. lunginfo.org, or email rlengvarsky.org. East HappeningsAllegheny Valley Chapter of the Women’s Business Network meets, Jan. 6 & 20, at UPMC Lighthouse Point at Chapel Harbor. Details, call Ellen (412) 562-6772 or ellenmarcus@ub.com. Book Drive through Jan. 30, sponsored by the Fox Chapel Area High School Student Government Community Outreach Committee, 611 Field Club Rd., Fox Chapel. Benefits the Rural Ridge community Exchange Library. The Family & Consumer Sciences Dept. at Fox Chapel Area High School will sponsor a preschool program for children this winter and spring (Feb-mid-May). For details, call Barbara Miller at (412) 967-2400. Fox Chapel Area High School Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 21, Fox Chapel Area High School. Fox Chapel Area High School is collecting books for a book drive to benefit the Rural Ridge Community Exchange Library. Donations will be accepted until Jan. 30, at the high school, 611 Field Club Rd., in O’Hara Twp. West HappeningsWest Happenings Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Actor’s Studio at Saltworks Theatre, 7 p.m., Feb. 20 and 2 & 7 p.m., Feb. 21, Christ Church at Grove Farms, Sewickley. For tickets, call (412) 621-6150 x 204 or www.saltworks.org. Library HappeningsGrow a Reader; an early literacy workshop for caregivers of young children is now available at the Shaler North Hills & Hampton Community Libraries. For info, call (412) 486-0211 (Shaler North Hills) or (412) 684-1098 (Hampton). Northern Tier Library Events: Winter Time Story Time runs Jan. 5-Feb. 10; Pilates 6:30-7:15 p.m., Jan. 6-Feb. 10; Conversation Salon 1-3 p.m., Jan. 8; Fiction Critique Group, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 12; Five Stars, 7 p.m., Jan. 13; Chess Tournament, Jan. 24; Talking with Your Teen: Bridging the Communication Gap, 7 p.m., Jan. 27; Book Discussion 10 a.m., Jan. 29. Call (724) 449-2665. Shaler North Hills Library offers free homebound delivery, year-round to patrons who cannot come to the library due to illness or disability. Call Susan (412) 486-0211. Senior HappeningsAlzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group meets at 7 p.m., the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at Orion, 4361 William Flynn Hwy. Sponsored by Orion Assisted Living & Orion Senior-Adult Day Care. Call (412) 337-6731. Arden Courts, 1125 Perry Highway, offers a support group for families dealing with dementia. Meets every 3rd Weds. of the month. Call (412) 369-7887. Comfort Keepers provides nonmedical, in-home care for seniors. For details, contact Sr. Lorraine Meskowski or Bill BAcka at (412) 931-5866. Faith in Action volunteer caregivers training, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 15, 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park; 10 a.m., Jan. 20, 500 Chapel Harbor Drive, O’Hara Twp; 9:30 a.m., Jan. 29, 416 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. For info, call Jennifer at (412) 487-6316 opt. 2, x3210. Family Care Community to Holy Family Manor Personal Care Home provides a preferred option for assisted living and personal care. For information, call Sr. Carol Szott at 412-931-6996 Ext. 6322. Fosnight Retirement Home Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., 3954 Gibsonia Road in Gibsonia, (724) 443-3790 or www.fosnight.com. Free Rides for Seniors, 10 a.m., Jan. 26 & 6:30 p.m., Jan. 29, at Lighthouse Pointe, 500 Chapel Harbor Drive, O’Hara Twp. For info, call (412) 4876316, opt. 2, x3210. Glenshaw AARP #3744 will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.13, at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Entertainment by “Sidekicks.” Bring gifts for Vincentian-Regency, Vincentian Home and food for the food bank. Nu-Beginnings II, a social organization of widows & widowers, meets 2nd & 4th Wed. at Monte Cello’s Restaurant, Babcock Blvd. Call Joann (412) 821-7688. Senior Achiever’s will meet 11:30 a.m., Jan. 15, in Fellowship Hall at Elfinwild Seniors for Safe Driving, a program for drivers 55 years of age and over, 1-5 p.m., Jan. 15, at Northern Tier Library. To register, call 800-559-4880 or visit SFSD-PA.com. Worthington at Adams has two Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings, 1:30 p.m. every last Friday of the month and 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month. For info, call Pam (724) 779-5020. How to Submit a Listing for What's HappeningMail your listing to P.O. Box 722, Wexford, PA 15090 Fax your listing to 724.940.2447 Email your listing: northcon@nauticom.net. Please put "Listings for What's Happening" in the subject line. Deadline for Submissions: at least a month prior to your event. Submissions are due by the 5th of every month. The earlier the better! |
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