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UPDATED: 3:25 pm EST November 6, 2009

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NOVEMBER EVENTS

Stockings for Soldiers and Sailors

Who: This Holiday season support the troops with the Accident and Injury Recovery Center and Military Connections!

What: The Accident and Injury Recovery Center will offer a free consultation and treatment to all new patients who order a Holiday stocking for a soldier or marine. Each stocking costs $10.

Where: The Accident and Injury Recovery Center 4500 Clairton Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15236

When: October 30-November 30

Why: Let's support our troops during the Holidays!

About AIRC: The Accident and Injury Recovery Center is a chiropractic practice located in Whitehall, PA. Equipped with the most advanced technology and an experienced staff, we will help to relieve your pain. Feel great during the Holidays!

BeadforLife Fundraiser November 2 through November 7.

Sale of BeadforLife necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other items to raise funds for BeadforLife (www.beadforlife.org), an organization that’s eradicating poverty – one bead at a time.

Henne Jewelers, 5501 Walnut Street, Shadyside

The fundraiser takes place throughout the week - November 2 to 7th during store hours (Mon, Tues, Thurs 10 to 5; Wed 10 to 8, Friday and Sat 10 to 5:30)

Reception - Thursday, November 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm to include African music, food and beverages

The crafters are impoverished women in Uganda, who are making beautiful jewelry from recycled paper while creating a sustainable income for themselves. Many of them are HIV+ mothers, refugees from a brutal civil war and former prostitutes. They create beauty while creating a better future for themselves.

The necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry are very reasonably priced – from as little as $5.00 to $30 – but enables these women to earn an income five to seven times higher than they would otherwise. One hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds from the Henne sale will be donated to BeadforLife.

For more information call Henne Jewelers at 412-682-0226 or visit www.hennejewelers.com

Gift Basket Auction

Friday, November 6th
6:00 p.m. - Preview
7:00 p.m. - Auction Begins

Christian Center Church
130 Charity Lane
Belle Vernon
(Just off Ridge Road off Rt. 51)
Call for directions or questions: 724-929-3670

The kitchen will be open.

The 10th Annual Used Book sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Monroeville Library, will be held Nov. 6, 7, 8. Best sellers, non-fiction, coffee table books, mysteries, children's books, crafts, DVD, CDs, videos and games will be quite a bargain. Also, New Raffle Baskets will be available, so take a chance - you may win the perfect gift for the holidays!

The Preview Party will be held Wednesday, November 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. There will be a $5 donation per person to enter.

The Book Sale hours are:
Friday, November 6: 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, November 7: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday, November 8: 2 pm – 4 pm

Monroeville Public Library
4000 Gateway Campus Blvd.
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-372-0500
www.monroevillelibrary.org

Christmas in Fox Chapel Holiday Boutique

November 6th Friday 9am to 5pm

Fox Chapel Racquet Club
Squaw Run Rd and Hunt Road

Join us for some early Holiday shopping at this very special Arts and Crafts show that has been in existence for over 27 years! You'll find new and different artists this year-painters, folk artists, glass artists, jewelers, wood crafting and so much more! We will also have lunch available on Friday. A truly exceptional event not to be missed!!

We hope you will help us support the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank with a donation of food or $$.

Martha Washington Quilters Guild 2009 Quilt Show

Friday, Nov. 6th 10AM-6PM
Saturday, Nov. 7th 10AM-4PM

Church of the Covenant
267 East Beau St.
Washington, PA

Admission: $5.00
Large quilt display, vendors, raffles, boutique, bake sale, lunch available

e-mail: marthawashingtonquilters@gmail.com
blog: washingtonpaquiltguild.blogspot.com

Christmas Spree, Coffee & Tea Craft Show

Friday, November 6th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, November 7th from 9:00am to 2:00pm

$2.00 per person

Memorial Park Church
8800 Peebles Road
Allison Park, Pa 15101

Ace the cure Tennis Tournament to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Lakevue Athletic Club in Valencia

Valencia, PA — The Second Annual Ace the cure Tennis Tournament is set for November 6th – 8th at Lakevue Athletic Club. Registration is currently open for competition in the following doubles divisions: Men’s and Women’s, Junior’s and Mixed. This tournament will again raise critical funds for life-saving research, education and care programs for cystic fibrosis, a fatal genetic disease.

Tournament entries include: Women, Men, Mixed and Juniors

** Limited Space Available *
(Tournament registration forms available at front desk and online at www.lakevue.com located under specials). For more information regarding registration Contact Cindy Harrison at (412) 215-7843

Before and after you play make sure to stop in the second floor for “Shopping at the Marketplace” **All vendors will be donating a percentage of their marketplace sales/proceeds to the Western PA Cystic Fibrosis Foundation**

Tournament Hours – November 6-8
Friday, Nov 6: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 7: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov 8: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Polar Bears: Symbols of the Arctic

Saturday, November 7
1 p.m.

Join the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium as we celebrate polar bear conservation with a unique opportunity to talk live with scientists living in the Arctic: Home of the Polar Bear. We will learn firsthand the threats facing polar bears. Pittsburgh Zoo Aquarist Josie Romasco will also highlight her recent trip to the Arctic.

The program is free with general admission to the Zoo. Please RSVP with Margie Marks @ 412-365-2520.

The Heritage Public Library of Mcdonald is hosting its annual Holiday Vendors event on November 7 from 1:00-4:00 in the community room at the library. We are looking for vendors of all kinds, crafters, direct sales reps, etc. to help raise funds for our beloved library. Cost per table is only $20 plus an item donation for raffle. Please contact Amelia Soisson at 724-796-1772 or soissons@comcast.net.

The Allison #2 VFD and LaBelle VFD are having a Cash Bash on November 7. Tickets are $20 and the doors open at 6pm with the first drawing at 7pm. It is fully catered and refreshments are provided. Must be 21 to enter with valid ID. Limited number of tickets available. For more information or tickets call 724-785-3884.

Train Show

There will be a train show at the Versailles VFC on Saturday November 7. Times 9am - 3pm. Admission is $3, children 10 and under are free. Vendors will be located in the social hall and the Yough Central Model RR club layout will be open next door.

The fire hall is located at 4919 Third St Versailles, Pa 15132 Contact Keith at 412-849-6755 or youghcentralrrclub@hotmail.com

"Free Clothing Giveaway"
Saturday Nov. 7
11AM - 3PM
at The Church Of Jesus Christ
525 Sixth St.
Monongahela, PA 15063

CASH BASH PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT HOMELESS ANIMALS

The 2nd CASH BASH of 2009 to benefit the homeless animals at Action For Animals Humane Society will be held in downtown Latrobe at Huber Hall, Alexandria Street, from 6 PM to 10 PM on Saturday, November 7. Cash Drawings start at 7 and continue every 15 minutes until the final drawing at 10 PM of $1,000. You must be present for the $1,000 drawing ONLY.

Just 333 event tickets with three 3 digit numbers are being sold for $25 each and include an all-you-can-eat catered Buffet, Free Beer, Door Prizes and 39 chances to win cash totaling $4,000. New: Bring your old, broken, unwanted scrap gold to the event and receive CASH, on the spot! Raffles, Games of Chance, Tip Boards, 50/50’s and Auctions round out this fun event. All proceeds directly benefit the homeless animals at the Latrobe Action for Animals Humane Society shelter.

Tickets are on sale now at:

- Wild Bird Plus Beatty Crossroads, Greensburg
- Youngstown Tire Service Latrobe St., Youngstown
- Lakeview Animal Clinic Monastery Drive, Latrobe
- Shaggy Dog Grooming, Highland Avenue, Greensburg
- Travels Unlimited, West Main St., Ligonier
- Len’s Jewelry Repair, Main St., Latrobe
- Di’s Pizza Grille & Restaurant, Rt 22 Keystone Plaza, New Alexandria
- Loyalhanna Veterinary Service, Hauger Hood Road, Stahlstown
- Action For Animals Shelter, 386 State Rte 217, Latrobe

Tickets can also be purchased by mail. Send $25 per ticket to Action for Animals, P. O. Box 814, Latrobe, PA 15650.

Directions and additional information is available on the AFA website at www.afa.petfinder.org or by calling 724-244-3996.

Night At The Races

A Night at the Races will be held at North American Martyrs Church in Monroeville on Saturday, November 7. The event will take place in DeLuca Hall. The doors open at 5:30 PM and the racing starts at 7 PM. The $10 admission charge includes food & soft drinks; BYOB. Buy and name a horse for $10; horse order forms are available in the back of the church. Winning horse owners receive $30. All proceeds benefit North American Martyrs Catholic School. Tickets are available after all weekend Masses OR call/e-mail 412-373-9691 vpvogelnam@aol.com or 412-372-7568 kbnnnorman@yahoo.com for more information. Thank you for your support.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF UPPER ST. CLAIR
80 Bartley Rd. (behind Borders Bookstore)

Octoberfest Dinner

Sat. Nov. 7 5pm to 8pm
$6 & $4 for Children under 10
Call 412-835-4590 or visit www.uscfaith.com

HOLIDAY VENDOR/CRAFT SHOW

West Hempfield Elementary School PTO
Wendel Rd. Irwin

Sat. Nov. 7, 2009
9AM- 2PM

For more information please call Cindy at 724-863-2188

CRAFT/VENDOR HOLIDAY SHOW

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009, 10AM TO 3PM

GILL HALL VFC, 1228 GILL HALL ROAD, JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025

CONTACT: PATTI AT pfelix453@aol.com OR PH#412-655-9285

ALL PROCEEDS, BENEFIT THE GILL HALL VFC. CRAFTER/VENDOR SPOTS, STILL AVAILABLE.

Super Bingo, Saturday November 7

There will be Super Bingo held on Saturday, November 7th from 8:00 PM until 1:00 AM at St. Ferdinand Church in Cranberry Township. The church is located at 2535 Rochester Road, just off of Route 19. Doors open at 6:00 PM and Early Birds start at 7:30 PM.

The Super Bingo is sponsored by the St. Ferdinand Men’s Club and proceeds from the event benefit Catholic High School Education.

The donation is $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door. The package includes nine game cards and nine specials in an all paper format. There will be 32 regular games at $100 each, four specials at $250 each, two mini-jackpots of $300 each and three jackpots of $1,000. All jackpots will be sold separately.

For more information please call (724) 772-0178. To order advance tickets for pick-up at the door, mail a check payable to the St. Ferdinand Men’s Club to St. Ferdinand Church, Men’s Club, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. Please provide your name, address and telephone number. Your tickets will be available at the door on November 7th.

Tickets will also be on sale in the Church nursery after all masses on October 24th & 25th and October 31st & November 1st.

6th Annual Joy of Christmas Craft Show

Saturday, November 7
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

South Hills Assembly Church
2725 Bethel Church Rd.
Bethel Park, PA 15102

60 Crafter Tables, Bake Sale, Café, Ticket Auction, Free Admission
Benefits Hillcrest Christian Academy

412-854-4040 for info

The John McMillan Presbyterian Church will be hosting its annual Christmas Affair on Saturday, November 7 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This event includes over 55 crafters and features the “JMPC Bakery,” “Gingerbread House,” a “Chinese Auction,” “Kris Kringle Kafe,” and an “Angel Emporium Tree.”

Admission is free and all proceeds benefit local and world-wide missions. Don’t miss the Christmas Affair at John McMillan Presbyterian Church, 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park on Saturday, November 7th. For more information call 412-833-4704.

Holy Child Amigo's for Life Relay for Life Team is having a "Autumn Scrapbooking Extravaganza"

WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2009
TIME: Noon Till Midnight
WHERE: Holy Child School Cafeteria, 220 Station Street: Bridgeville, PA 15017

Advanced registration by November 5, 2009 $25.00
Admission at the door is $30.00

For more information and registration contact:
Cindy at 412-257-8031 or Dottie at 724-587-0302
Admission includes 12 hours of scrapbooking fun, dinner, snacks and beverages.

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society

Jewelry Show and Sale to Benefit the Washington County Humane Society

Come have some fun and support a worthy cause! Get a head start on your Holiday shopping!

Shop with Premier Designs, affordable high fashion jewelry; proceeds benefit the animal shelter.

Events include Jewelry Show and Sales, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction and more!

November 7

At the North Strabane Township Municipal Building
1929 Route 519 South – off Route 19
(between South Hills Village and the Meadows)

1:30 - Doors Open (prizes for the first folks to arrive!)
2:00 – Brief Jewelry Presentation
2:30 – 4:00 Shopping
3:00 – Auction Drawings

Shannen Huey and Amanda Fogle SENIOR PROJECT Presents a Benefit Dance

All proceeds go to the Salvation Army Treasures for Children and Food Pantry

November 7, 2009
From 6-9 pm
Commodore Community Building

Admission: a new toy for a boy or girl age newborn to age 18
LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES
For every non perishable food item you bring earns you more tickets for door prizes
any questions call 814-845-7686

SOCK HOP / OLDIES DANCE

November 7, Saturday 6pm - 9pm

Christ Lutheran Church and School
400 Barclay Ave
Forest Hills Pa 15221

Adults $10. Children 6 older $5 Children under 5 Free

Come dance the night away. Benefits help a school family with medical needs.
For more information please call 412-271-7173

Investing For Life

Where: Cranberry Municipal Center
When: Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A full day of free investment education information and programs including presentations on:
Understanding Investing
Understanding Mutual Funds and Your 401K
Investment Research on the Net
Organizing & Managing an Investment Club
Identifying Quality Companies for Investment
PA State 529 Plans
Portfolio Management
Fighting Fraud 101

For more information or to let us know you're coming please call 412-734-9595.

Presented by The Pittsburgh Chapter of BetterInvesting

Craft Show/Bake Sale Sat. November 7

Congruity Presbyterian Church
136 Fenneltown Road
New Alexandria, PA 15670
724-668-7740

Homeville Volunteer Fire Company # 1,

Saturday Nov 7th @ Noon

at the Homeville VFC # 1
3900 Greensprings Avenue
West Mifflin, PA 15122

Contact: Travis Knapp Captcakes@gmail.com (412)670-5321

Robinson – November 7th …

Women of Windhaven will hold a soup and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday November 7th in Windhaven Christian Church, 1040 E. Windhaven Road. Takeout also will be available.

If you have any questions call 412-391-3944 X5301

NCJW Designer Days

Nov 7, noon-8pm & Nov 8, 10am-6pm

Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd (across from Borders)

Don't miss the year's biggest values on new and gently worn fashions for men, women and children. Proceeds benefit community service projects improving the lives of women, children and families. For more information, visit www.ncjwpgh.org or call 412-421-6118.

Samuel J Foundation presents Scrappin’ for Sam A day-long scrapbooking event

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 9:00am – 5:00pm

Chartiers Valley Middle School LGI Room
50 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Please join us for a fun-filled day of scrapbooking, and show your support for kids with cancer and the Samuel J Foundation. Included in your day are: lunch, beverages, and snacks; a small gift and an opportunity to win a basket of Creative Memories products.

Registration ~ $25

All proceeds benefit Samuel J Foundation

Call Kelly at (724)693-9901 if you have any questions

Payment must be received by Nov. 1, 2009 to reserve a space.

Holiday Craft Show
November 7, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Albert Gallatin Area High School
1119 Township Drive
Georges Township
Uniontown, PA 15401

Over 40 crafters/vendors participating.
$2.00 Admission - Free door prizes - Food and beverages available.

All proceeds benefit the Albert Gallatin Class of 2010 Post Prom Fund.

For more information, telephone 724 564-4363.

2nd Annual Food Bank Benefit

When: Saturday November 7, 2009
Where: Slacker's Backyard Cafe
129 Murrysville Road
Trafford, PA 15085
412-380-7073
Time: 6:00a.m.-2:00p.m

All proceeds from this day including the waitresses tips will go straight to the food banks of Harrison City and Trafford area. All the workers this day are volunteers. There will also be tickets you can purchases for several raffle baskets that were donated including: A STEELERS BASKET that includes all kinds of Steelers items and... 2 TICKETS TO A HOME GAME THIS YEAR!!! There will be boxes located on site if you wish to donate any Non Perishable Food. At the end of the day the food will be divided into two and distributed equally among the two food banks.

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Saddle Club will hold a Fall Festival Academy Show Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg. A tack exchange and flea market will be held from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. The horse show begins at 11:00 a.m. Proceeds will benefit The Greene County Humane Society.

Tapestry of Praise Concert

Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7:00

McDonald Presbyterian Church
Calvary Center
202 W. Lincoln Ave, McDonald, Pa 15057

Join Us For An Evening Of Great Music!

INDOOR FLEA MARKET~YARD SALE

NOV 7 @ HILLTOP HOSE COMPANY #3 FIREHALL in Natrona Heights

8am-1pm

Multi-families, many items

RADA Cutlery & Cookbooks & 2009 Lotto Calendars will be sold to benefit the firehall.

Food & Beverages will be available for sale.

Directions: Rt 28 to exit 14 (Tarentum exit), at bottom of off ramp bear right if coming from South, if coming from the North make left at bottom of off ramp at the Stop sign; at 1st light make a left(this is Freeport Rd), Go thru 3 red lights and make your 3rd left onto Idaho St (before National City Bank), go 2 blocks to firehall

Team In Training Information Session (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Our information sessions are the perfect opportunity to learn more about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training ® (TNT) program. Meet current and past TNT participants, coaches and mentors. Listen to the inspiring stories of LLS's patient heroes. Get to know fellow participants interested in running, walking or cycling in a TNT marathon, century ride, or triathlon. Join us at the location near you for an upcoming TNT information session and take the first step toward helping save lives.

Join us at our local information sessions:

South Hills
Saturday, November 7th
Panera Bread
The Galleria
10:00am

Monroeville
Tuesday, November 10th
Panera Bread
Miracle Mile
6:00pm

North Hills
Tuesday, November 10th
Panera Bread
McKnight Road
6:00pm

St. Barbara Parish, 111 Raymaley Road, Harrison City, PA 15636, will host its Armed Forces Blessing of all branches of the United States Armed Forces on Sunday, November 8, at the close of the 10:30AM Liturgy. The Blessing is non-denominational, inclusive of all, and open to all United States Armed Forces personnel, and their friends and families.

Military active duty, reserve, prior service, and retired are invited to attend Mass at 10:30AM and the Blessing and Breakfast afterward; the Blessing will begin at approximately 11:40AM. Military wearing uniforms are encouraged, but not required.

A free Continental Breakfast will be served in the Social Hall after the Blessing, courtesy of the Ladies Guild and parish of St. Barbara, and all attending are welcome to share support and friendship. Any active duty Military Personnel wishing to Stand-In to accept Blessing on behalf of their Branch of the Armed Forces are encouraged to call-in and ATTEND; friends and relatives wishing to Stand-In for those unable to attend, living or deceased, should call-in their loved ones Name, Service Branch and Rank along with their own name, phone, and number attending to 724-744-2850 or email to srheba@windstream.net.

There will be an award of “My Men Are My Heroes” by authors Nate Helms and USMC Sgt. Major Brad Kasal, and a print of St. Barbara, patroness of Marines, Sailors, Artillerymen and Ordnance Workers, drawn from among those attending breakfast. The award is courtesy of USMC Warrant Officer & Naval Liaison and Mrs. Ryan R. Eckroth, Kaneohe Bay Marine Base, Hawaii.

United States Armed Forces groups such as The Silent Marines, wishing to photograph/record, please phone-in contact information.

The Jeannette Community Band will be performing a Veteran’s Day Concert on Sunday, November 8, at 7 p.m. at the Jeannette American Legion Post 344 on South 5th Street.

The concert is FREE to the public.

The Serra Mothers' Guild is hosting a gala fashion show, "Fall Fashion Frenzy!" Make plans to join us on Sunday, November 8th, at the Youghiogheny Country Club. For tickets or additional information, email development@serrahs.org or call 412-751-2020.

Holiday Craft Show proceeds benefit Wilmerding YMCA swim team

Handmade crafts, Delicious Bake Goods and Concession stand!

When: Sunday, November 8, 2009 Time: 11am - 4pm Fee: Free to shoppers!

Wilmerding YMCA
1 Memorial Field
Wilmerding, PA 15148
in the Gym.

Also still taking crafters - hurry they are going fast!

Contact YMCA @ 412 823-9000 or send an e-mail to avillins@comcast.net

PASTA DINNER

SUNDAY, NOV 8TH
Independence Volunteer Fire Hall
116 School St.
Aliquippa, PA 15001
1:00 - 5:00 PM

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT GRADY'S ALL STARS

Tickets in advance:
$7.00 Adults
$6.00 Seniors
Kids 3-12 $3.00
[Tickets at the door are $8.50]

Chinese Auction and Bake Sale
Crafts

Boy Scout Troop 830 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

Sunday November 8th
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost $6 Adults $5 Seniors $4 Children under 12

Findlay Township Activity Center
310 Main Street
Imperial PA 15126

Take Outs Available

Chartiers-Houston Community Library's Spaghetti Dinner - Sunday, November 8

Join us in the Chartiers-Houston High School Cafeteria between 1pm and 5pm to enjoy a dinner prepared by the Spaghetti Warehouse. Tickets are just $6 per adult or $5 per child (12 and under) and take-out is available. A fundraiser for us. An easy dinner for you. Who could ask for more? Tickets are on sale now at the Library and will be available at the Library's booth at the Houston Pumpkin Festival.

On Sunday Nov 8, the Western Pennsylvania Orienteering Club will host a meet in Pine Ridge park, Bridgeville, PA. Find flags in the woods using topographic map and compass. Cost: $5. Start anytime between 10 AM and 1 PM. Free instruction to beginners. www.wpoc.org

Super Bingo

There will be a Super Bingo held on Sunday, November 8th at the Saltsburg Volunteer Fire Department, River Hall, Saltsburg. Doors open at 1:00 PM and Bingo starts at 2:00 PM.

The kitchen will be open with refreshments and fresh baked goodies.

The Super Bingo is sponsored by the Saltsburg Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Mark your calendars: Music with a Mission (Benefit Concert) on Nov. 8th

Rodef Shalom Brotherhood and the East Winds Symphonic Band join forces again this year to present the annual Music with a Mission to benefit the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry.

The concert is open to the entire community and free, but guests are encouraged to bring a bag of kosher groceries or a monetary donation. Reservations are not required, but seating is limited, so come early.

For more information please call Norman Kanel at 412.241.6542.
Music with a Mission
Benefiting the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry

Sunday, November 8th at 2:30pm

Rodef Shalom Congregation
4905 Fifth Avenue, Oakland (Allegheny County)

20th Annual Fall and Holiday Craft Show

Sponsered by The Saint Vincent Basilica Parish Support Group for Special Needs

Sunday November 8, 2009, 9:00am - 4:00pm at Saint Vincent Grove, Latrobe, PA

FREE ADMISSION

Hot foods, beverages and baked goods will be available.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Book Club

Date/Time: Monday, November, 9, 2009 6:00 PM

Venue: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main (4400 Forbes Ave.)

Featured book: 1791: Mozart's Last Year by H. C. Robbins Landon
Selected by Charlotta Klein Ross, PSO cello

Join the PSO and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in an exploration of major themes from the 2009-2010 Season through books ranging from historical novels to biography and popular science. Read the book, join WQED-FM’s Jim Cunningham and PSO musicians in an evening of lively discussion and come hear the performance!

Each FREE book club event is held at the

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main Branch
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh , PA 15213

Advance registration is required. Availability is limited. Call 412.622.3105 to register. www.pittsburghsymphony.org/bookclub

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Time: 4:00pm- 6:00 pm
Location: St. Lawrence O'Toole Activity Center 140 N. Atlantic Avenue (just off Penn)
Event: School Choice Fair- Helping Parents Pick the Best School

Parents/Guardians who are seeking information that will aid in the selection of the best school for their child for the upcoming 2010/2011 school year should attend the School Choice Fair. Representatives from 35 public, private, charter, cyber, and parochial schools will be attendance. The schools will share information on each educational institution's mission, academic levels, classroom sizes, school safety record, after-school programming, transportation, financial aid. etc. Information on how to apply along with application deadlines will be shared.

http://www.bloomfield-garfield.org/pages/news.html

Annual Veterans’ Day Program

North American Martyrs Catholic School at 2526 Haymaker Road in Monroeville will present their Annual Veterans’ Day Program. This is the eleventh year of this annual event. It will be held on Wednesday, November 11 at 1:30 PM in DeLuca Hall at the School. The students will honor all veterans and current military personnel in attendance. The Color Guard and Rifle Squad of North Braddock AMVETS Post 60 will present the Posting of Colors. The children will sing patriotic selections and give a handcrafted gift to each veteran. A tribute to deceased veterans is always included with a moment of silence and the playing of “TAPS”. If you are interested in attending, please call the school office at 412-373-0889.

Wednesday, November 11 – Sunday, November 22

Aunt Ester Cycle

Sit a spell with Aunt Ester, the “washer of souls,” who appears in multiple plays of August Wilson’s “Century Cycle”. The August Wilson Center examines the impact of this legendary character through productions of “Two Trains Running” by Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company; “Gem of the Ocean” by The Black Rep (St. Louis); “Radio Golf” by Penumbra Theatre of Minneapolis and a stage reading of “King Hedley II”. The series also includes “The Women of the Hill,” an original performance created by theatrical innovator Ping Chong; and “Staging Wilson,” a performance symposia series with scholars, directors and dramaturges exploring new themes and directions for interpreting August Wilson’s work.

August Wilson Center for African American Culture August Wilson Center Theater/$25 per play; $80 for all four plays and symposia series

North Pittsburgh Mothers of Multiples Club Meeting

If you are a mom of twins, triplets or more, please join us for a fun and informative evening on Tuesday, November 11. New and Expectant Moms should arrive at 7:00 p.m., and the general meeting featuring a talk on Toddlers & Discipline with Joan Wolf-Schnerker from North Hills Youth Ministry Counseling Center, begins at 7:30 p.m. North Hills Community Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Rd., Pgh, 15237. For more www.NPMOMS.org.

The Mount Washington Community Development Corporation (MWCDC) is having its first annual dinner on Thursday, November 12, beginning at 5 PM at the LeMont Restaurant in Mount Washington. Reservations can be made by calling 412.481.3220 x205 or via email at cbeichner@mwcdc.org. Reservations are due by October 22.

WELCOME HOME VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EXPO

Employment Opportunities | VA Health Care and Benefits Information, Services and On-Site Enrollment
Guest Speaker (1 p.m.): Rocky Bleier, Former Pittsburgh Steeler & Vietnam Era Veteran

Thursday, November 12, 2009
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
4141 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

All Veterans and Service Members are invited to attend. Please bring copies of your resume with you.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project

November 12-15
Byham Theater
www.pbt.org

9th Annual Society of 1854 Dinner and Silent Auction
Friday November 13th
6 – 10 pm
Carnegie Museum Music Hall
$150 per person
Contact info for sponsorship & tickets: Sheila Talarico, 724-452-4453 x1244 or stalarico@gladerun.org
Dinner and silent auction proceeds benefit Glade Run Lutheran Service’s critical programming needs; Knights of the Kingdom Awards presented
Glade Run Lutheran Services
www.gladerun.org

Sunnyhill to Go
Cafe and Artisan Gift Shop in Mt. Lebanon
November 13-14th

Friday, 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday, 9 AM–2 PM

Drop by the UU Church of the South Hills (Sunnyhill) for Sunnyhill to Go—a pleasing mix of homemade soup, chili, bread and dips plus unique handcrafted art by Sunnyhill artists. Take home enough for dinner or to stock up for the cold weather months (frozen and vegan selections are available). Also, shop one-of-a-kind crafts and artwork. For more information and directions, visit www.sunnyhill.org.

1240 Washington Road/Mt. Lebanon

Quality handmade art and crafts !! Presented to you in an elegant gift shop experience at "THE HOLLY AND THE IVY" craft show. Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry PA on Friday Nov. 13th 4-9 and Saturday Nov. 14th 9-4. For more information see www.hollyivy.com

Also at Seven Oaks Country Club in Beaver PA on Friday Nov. 20th 11-9 and Saturday Nov. 21st 9-2. Celebrating 20 years of supporting Project Bundle-Up.

The Pine Community Center would like to announce a free Family Movie Night on Friday, November 13, 2009. The movie, “Hotel for Dogs” (PG), will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Concession items will be available for purchase during the movie. The Pine Community Center is located at 100 Pine Park Drive in Wexford. Questions? Call 724-625-1636 x3.

Murrysville Area Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its 38th Annual Used Book Sale on Friday, November 13 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Laird Hall, First Presbyterian Church, North Hills Road and Old Wm Penn Hwy, Murrysville, Pa.

From 12:15 pm to 4 pm there will be a $10/bag sale (bags will be provided). Proceeds from the sale benefit local libraries, social service organizations, and the AAUW Educational Foundation. Most books are priced at $1 per stacked inch; others at special bargain prices. There will be something for every reading taste; also included are videos, DVDs, CDs, tapes, records, and more.

For additional information: Susan Greenberg, PR chair, (724) 325-1093

Orphan Care Expo

Join us for this annual conference designed to address the regional and global needs of orphans and explore strategies for responding to those needs. The object of the conference is to provide practical information and to build relationships that will assist you with your next steps in making an eternal difference in the lives of orphans.

This half-day seminar will include: Networking with attendees. speakers, adoption agencies, orphan ministries, and foster care providers. A keynote address from Rob Mitchell author of “Castaway Kid”. Rob was abandoned at age 3 and grew up in an American orphanage. His is a story of heartbreak, but ultimately triumph. An opportunity to attend your choice of 3 breakout sessions on a variety of orphan related topics. The FREE registration includes a light breakfast and conference materials.

Limited childcare is available, but pre-registration must be received by November 2.

North Way Christian Community
Wexford Campus
12121 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090 November 14, 2009, 8:15AM - 1:00PM

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW - SS. Simon & Jude School Annual Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, November 14 from 9-3 in Fr. Carey Hall (school Gym)

Over sixty crafters will be participating. There will also be a Chinese Auction of items donated by the participants, a bake sale. Food will be available for purchase.

The school is located at 1625 Green Tree Road. Proceeds from the event benefit the children of the school.

Tables are $30. For more information call Lisa at 412-563-6821 or pghbarber981@msn.com

Holiday Craft Show

Belmont Complex -415 Butler Road in Kittanning
November 14
9am-4pm

$10 per table

Call Polly @ 724-525-5210

Food will be available.
Chinese Auction
50/50 Drawing

Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 9am-3pm

The Community Library of Castle Shannon will be holding a Vendor Fair to benefit the Library on Saturday, November 14th from 9am-3pm.

There will be refreshments for sale, a Chinese Auction and a 50/50 Raffle.

We are looking for vendors to participate in the Fair. Tables are $25 each. We ask that each vendor brings an item/basket valued between $10-$15 to be used for our Chinese Auction.

For more information or to reserve a table, please call 412-563-4552. Vendor registration forms are available at Library.

Huge Rummage Sale at John McMillan Presbyterian Church

On Saturday, November 14th from 8:00 until noon, John McMillan will be hosting it's 5th Annual Rummage Sale! Admission is Free! Everything from gently worn clothes & toys to furniture and decorations! Great buys around every corner! All proceeds benefit the John McMillan Preschool. The sale takes place rain or shine at 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park. Call 412-833-4704 for more details. "

2009 Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

Donegal Area Community Center
Route 31, Donegal, PA
1.5 miles east from Donegal turnpike exchange

November 14, 2009
9:00 AM – 3:00PM

Handmade Crafts, Vendors, Homemade Soups & Sandwiches, Belgian Waffles & MORE!!!
Few vendor spaces left!

Call 724-455-1934 for more details.

Chartiers-Houston Library Vendor Sale – Saturday, November 14

Join us for our annual fall Friends' Vendor Day sale! Admission and parking are free and several raffle items will be available. A variety of vendors and crafters will be on hand from 9am - 4 pm to help with your holiday – or personal - shopping. As always, there’s no need to go away hungry as the Friends will be selling baked goods and hot lunch items!

730 West Grant St., Houston. 724-745-4300

Annual Craft Show

Help celebrate our Annual North American Martyrs’ Women's Guild Craft Show at 2526 Haymaker Road in Monroeville on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 AMto 3:00 PM. The event will be held in DeLuca Hall. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping by visiting the wide variety of craft tables featuring quality hand-made items. Come early to browse, stop for lunch, and take a chance with the 50/50 drawing. Then on your way out the door, stop by the baked goods table and take home some sweets for your sweetie. Call 412-372-2238 for more information.

Mended Little Hearts of SWPA
1st Annual Rummage/Bake Sale
Saturday November 14th, 8-4

A&B Club Social Hall, Youngwood PA 15697
All proceeds benefit Mended Little Hearts of SWPA

Food Sale, Silent Auction, Rummage and Bake Sale.
Games for kids with Prizes! Free drawings for prizes every half hour!
Fun for everyone! Free admission!

LifeSpring Community Fellowship is hosting a Lasagna Dinner as a fundraiser on November 14, 2009 from 4-7 PM.

Adult dinners will be $5.00 and children 10 and under $2.50.
Dinner will include Lasagna a salad, bread, beverage & dessert.

LifeSpring Community Fellowship is located in the Country Hills area of North Huntingdon Township @ 9799 Laurel Ave. North Huntingdon, PA 15642

Contact church office for more information 724-863-4393 or Office@lifespringcommunity.net

Pitt-Greensburg's Joan Chambers Concert Series presents award-winning Bulgarian pianist Miroslava Panayotova on Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Hall (150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601). This event is open to the public at no charge.

The 16th Annual "Annie's Treasures" Craft Show

Saturday, Nov 14
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Free Admission!

Features various hand-crafted items, a Bake Sale and an open-all-day Camp Kitchen which features Anne Ashley's "Famous" Shredded Roast Beef Sandwiches along with other goodies Held at Anne Ashley United Methodist Church (On the hill above the Homestead Waterfront) at 334 E 22nd Ave in Munhall PA

Christian Fellowship Academy and High School "Building the Vision" Charity Auction

Saturday, November 14, 2009
11 am - 2 pm
Four Points by Sheraton - Greensburg

Come join us for a delicious sit down luncheon accompanied by an exciting live and silent auction. Start your Christmas shopping early! We'll be auctioning overnight hotel stays, Steelers items, Penguins items, restaurant gift certificates and MUCH MORE! Tickets are $25 and can be ordered by calling Patti at the Christian Fellowship Academy and High School at (724) 523-5421 Extension 120.

6th Annual Vendor/Craft Expo – Saturday, November 14th from 11AM until 3PM

The Haine PTO is holding it’s 6th Annual Vendor/Craft Expo in the Haine Middle School Cafeteria on Saturday, November 14th from 11AM until 3PM.

Various crafters and direct vendors are participating. Admission is free. There will also be a Chinese Auction of items donated by the participants as well as food and drinks available for purchase.

The school is located at 1516 Haine School Road in Cranberry Township. Proceeds from the event benefit the children of the school.

Tables are $40 and space is still available. For more information call Chris Sherry @ (724) 822-2838 or csherry@echomatrix.net.

Congruity Presbyterian Church
136 Fenneltown Road
New Alexandria Pa 15670
724-668-7740

Spaghetti Dinner
Sat. Nov. 14
4:00pm-6:30pm
$6.00 adults $3.00 children 6-12 Free for children 5 and under

INCLUDES: Salad, Spaghetti, Meatballs,Bread, Dessert and Beverages.

Don't Miss the HARMONY MUSEUM CHRISTMAS MARKET Voted "Best of the Burgh" by Pittsburgh Magazine

Shop, dine and celebrate at the 19th Annual Harmony Museum Christmas Market, Saturday and Sunday November 14 and 15. Hours: 11-7 Sat. Noon - 4 Sunday Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, kids under 6 free.

Admission includes free Horse and Wagon ride through the charming streets of 200-year old Historic Harmony, all day access to Market, Harmony Museum and Entertainment Tent. Live entertainment, delicious homemade German food and bakery, mulled cider, over 35 quality artisans offering toys, stained glass, carvings, jewelry, paper goods, tin ware, pottery, cuckoo clocks, Shaker boxes, candles, and much more. Winetasting featuring local wineries. Kids' Cabin offers hands-on activities for kids, and demonstrations of weaving, spinning, carving, smithing and other crafts are found throughout the Market. Traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday at 5:30, with Teutonia Mannerchor children's choir.

Benefits non-profit Historic Harmony Museum. harmonymuseum.org

Community Library of Castle Shannon Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 14th

The Community Library of Castle Shannon will be holding a Vendor Fair to benefit the Library on Saturday, November 14th from 9am-3pm.

25 Different Vendors to Shop From! There will be refreshments for sale, a Chinese Auction and a 50/50 Raffle. Please Help Support our Library!

Community Library of Castle Shannon
3677 Myrtle Avenue
Castle Shannon, PA 15234
412-563-4552
www.castleshannonlibrary.org

Steeler Tailgate Party

Sunday, November 15 from 12:30-4PM

Beth El Congregation of the South Hills
1900 Cochran Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Watch the Game on a Giant Screen! Enjoy tailgate cuisine. Win tickets to the December 6th Steelers vs. Oakland Raiders game. Bid on an autographed football signed by Ben Roethlisberger! Fun for the whole family!

Cost: $10 for adults, Kids 5-13 $6, 4 & under - Free! Pre-register/pre-pay by 11/6 and save $2.

Call 412-561-1168 to register today!.

Musicians in our Midst. A performance of classical music by professional musicians who are members of First Unitarian Church, Pittsburgh, will be performing Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church, at the corner of Ellsworth and Morewood in Shadyside.

Barbara Litt (violin), Kris Rust (baritone), Renate Sakins (oboe), and William Larson (piano and harpsichord) will perform works of Bach, Saint-Saens, Hoiby, Zahab, and DeBlasio.

A free-will offering will be collected. A reception will follow the performance.

For additional information: www.first-unitarian-pgh.org Phone: 412-621-8008

South Side Residents and Duquesne Students are invited to a free "Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner" on Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm at the Market House, 1 S. Bedford Square at S. 12th Street.

Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, & Gravy will be provided by the Commuter Affairs at Duquesne University.

You are responsible for bringing a side dish to serve 10 people?

Desserts - DUQ Students are making them

Beverages - provided by South Side Community Council

Please share a free meal and "getting-to-know-you" conversation with the South Side's short-term, and hopefully longer-term, neighbors.

Please RSVP by Friday, November 13th
Call 412.519.7569 or E-mail chalf54@gmail.com

Concerned about memory problems? Are you receiving all of the benefits for which you are eligible? Ursuline Senior Services and Vintage Senior Center are teaming up on National Memory Screening Day to offer free memory screenings and a Benefits Clinic.

Memory screenings are confidential and simple evaluation to check memory and other thinking skills, to determine if an additional check up by a qualified healthcare professional is needed. The Benefits Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits screening and assistance in completing applications for programs including energy assistance, Medical Assistance, Property Tax and Rent Rebates, and many more.

The event will be held on Tuesday, November 17th from 9am to 4pm at Vintage Senior Center, located at 401 N. Highland Avenue in East Liberty.

For the memory screenings, no appointment is necessary. Appointments are recommented for the Benefits Clinic.

To learn more about this event or to sign up for the Benefits Clinic, call Ursuline Senior Services at (412)683-0400 extension 262.

Tuesday, November 17
Wine and Tapas Tasting
Wines from Latin America
with unique Nuevo Latino tapas
5 - 7 p.m.
Seviche Tapas Bar
930 Penn Avenue
Downtown Pittsburgh
$30 per person
Proceeds benefit Just Harvest, dedicated to ending hunger and poverty in Allegheny County since 1986.
Tickets: www.justharvest.org or call (412) 431-8960

Ladies Hospital Aid Society (LHAS) will host their Annual Fall Luncheon at the Le Mont Restaurant on Mt. Washington, November 19, at 10:30AM. Robert Sendall, Owner of All in Good Taste Productions and caterer to the stars, will be doing a cooking demonstration using recipes from the not-yet-released ‘Living to Cook’ cookbook authored by Pittsburgh’s own professional cook and food writer, Jane Citron, with a book signing to follow. Proceeds to benefit LHAS. Tickets are $75/each with $50 tax deduction, tables of 10 are $650 with $400 tax deduction. For tickets or more information, please contact LHAS’s office at (412) 648-6106 or visit www.lhas.net.

Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) will be hosting Public Meetings in November 2009 in local communities to provide the public with information about sewage overflow issues, the planning efforts to address the overflow problem, and what this means to individuals, businesses, neighborhoods, and the region. Please attend the meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 at the Courtyard Marriott Waterfront, 401 West Waterfront Dr., West Homestead. Light refreshments and children's activities will be available. Alternate meeting dates and locations and more information can be found at ALCOSAN’s website: www.alcosan.org, or by calling (412)734-8733.

49th Annual Light Up Night®

Downtown Pittsburgh
Friday, November 20, 2009
4:30 – 10 p.m.

It’s a night like no other in Downtown Pittsburgh with fun for the entire family including children’s activities, Macy’s holiday window unveiling, the lighting of the Highmark Unity Tree, ice skating, carriage rides, holiday displays and lights galore! Plus, hear live performances by Etta Cox, Johnny Angel and the Halos, No Bad Ju Ju and more! Then, join the “Highmark Light Up Night March” to the Roberto Clemente Bridge for a spectacular stage show to kick-off the Macy’s Fireworks Finale! For details, including locations and times, visit www.DowntownPittsburgh.com or call 412-566-4190

Event: Light Up Night® at Fifth Avenue Place
Time: Friday, November 20, 2009 5 - 9 pm

For more information: Call (412) 456-7800 or visit www.FifthAvenuePlacePA.com

Description: Kick off the holidays with Fifth Avenue Place on Light Up Night®! Enjoy a magical lighting of the Unity Tree sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or light up the skyline on your own with LuminoCITY and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Discover Fifth Avenue FREEZE and snap photos with ice replicas of the Stanley Cup & Lombardi Trophy. Watch live ice carving shows or test your skills with Arctic games. Warm up inside with festive entertainment, costume characters, and much more!

You are invited to a celebratory weekend in memory of Jody Billingsley

All proceeds will be donated to the Jody Ray Billingsley Athletic Scholarship fund

Friday, November 20, 6 - 10 p.m.
Bill Deasy concert
Silent Auction
Bike Raffle
Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres
Admission is $20
Sign up at: www.ShadysideSpin.com/jody

Saturday, November 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spin-a-thon
Motivating Instructors
Great Music
Fresh fruit smoothies will be served
$15 per 30-minute spin
Sign up at: www.ShadysideSpin.com/jody

Friends of Jody
Shadyside Spin
5932 Penn Circle South
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412•361•SPIN (7746)

Rivers of Living Waters—Ladies Harvest Tea

Fri., Nov 20th at 6:30 pm, and Sat., Nov 21st at 4:30 pm

Featuring guest speaker, writer, comedian, & musician Dr. Roseanne Coleman, from Nashville, Tenn.
Her website is www.roseannecoleman.com

Tickets are $10.00 each.
Seating is limited.

Harvest Community Church
143 Reed Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-5643
www.harvestpa.org

Pancake Breakfast

Description: Come to our delicious Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Allard Elementary School PTO
Location: J.A. Allard Elementary School Gym
170 Shafer Road Moon Township, PA 15108

Event Time: 8 am - noon
Event Date: Saturday, November 21

Holiday Craft Show
Sponsored by the Ambridge Area High School Choir

Please join us in our 9th annual Holiday Craft Show.

Handcrafted items, baked goods, festive caroling, activities for children, and more! Be sure not to miss AAHS Choir’s biggest show yet!

Saturday, November 21, 2009
10 AM – 3 PM

Ambridge Area High School
909 Duss Ave Ambridge

Vendor space still available!
For more information, call Marie 724-266-2833 x2254

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY TAMBURITZANS America's Premier Folk Ensemble

Saturday November 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Carson Middle School (North Allegheny District) 200 Hillvue Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Songs and dances from Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Moldova and more

Chinese Auction, Bake Sale, Holiday Pumpkin Roll and Pie Sale, Turkey-grams, Avon and Special Tamburitzan Roast Coffee Sale

Parking Shuttle Service Available

RESERVED SEATING

Admission: $18 Adults / $12 Students and Seniors In Advance: $15 Adults / $10 Students and Seniors

Call Today: 412-364-7424 or email: mak84@dental.pitt.edu

Sponsored by the "Friends of the Duquesne University Tamburitzans" scholarship support group. Proceeds benefit the Tamburitzans Scholarship Fund.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA!!

Saturday, November 21, 2009
10:00am – 3:00pm

PENN-TRAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL
3381 Route 130
Harrison City Pa 15636

Sponsored by the Penn Trafford Lady Warrior Basketball Boosters

Come enjoy a fun filled day of Holiday Shopping! Admission is free!!

Vendors Include: Handbag Express, Tastefully Simple, Bella Diva, Celebrating Home, Avon, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Stray Cat Candles, Longaberger Baskets, Pampered Chef, Natale’s Sporting Goods and more!!

For more information please contact Denise at 724-396-7945.

Vendor/Craft Show for the Peters Township Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society, Saturday, November 21st, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Finleyville Community Center, Marion Avenue, Finleyville. Chinese Auction, 50/50 Drawing, Food & Drinks. Candles, Crafts, Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Purses, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware & More. For more information: Chris Matthews - typedesigns1985@yahoo.com

Appleby Manor 18th Annual Train Display

710 Main Street, Ford City, PA
Nov. 21 through 28 * 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 21, 22 & 28 * 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Varioius Scales of Trains
Admission: Canned food or Monetary Donation

The StoryWorks Storytelling Guild of Murrysville invites you to Tellabration!© Ten Years of Tales,

Come laugh, smile, and sigh as you experience an evening of memorable tales for adults and older children.

Celebrating StoryWorks’ Tenth Anniversary on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 PM at Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church in Murrysville, PA.

Free admission. Call 724- 327-4833 for details.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church located at 1965 Ferguson Road Allison Park, PA 15101 will hold a Cookie Walk and Mission Mall on November 21, 2009 from 9:00 to 3:00.

Cookies are $8.00 a pound and the proceeds benefit the mission and outreach for women children, and youth. The cookie walk will be available until the cookies are gone. The Mission Mall is a mission-oriented way of doing your holiday and everyday shopping. There will be many local and international non-profit organizations present giving you the opportunity to purchase unique items that support great causes.

The Mission Mall will be held until 3:00.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Sale

Saltsburg Vol Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary

Saturday, November 21st, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

River Hall, Saltsburg Free Admission

Food & Drinks. Candles, Crafts, Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple,

Celebrating Home, fresh baked goods & More.

Tables still available

For more information contact: Suzanne Redman sdmred3@hotmail.com or Cookie Rocco roccoelizabeth@hotmail.com

Manners and a Craft for Kids

During the hectic holiday season, parents can drop their children off for a manners workshop where they will learn table and party etiquette, make a holiday craft and have a snack. It's a great option if you don't want to worry about taking your child shopping with you!

www.maryannsawka-etiquetteacademy.com
724-689-3102

Nov. 21 - Panera Bread in Washington, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Nov. 28 - Panera Bread in Greensburg, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Children aged 3-15
$25 at the door; $20 for online pre-registrations using PayPal

OPEN THE TRUNK!! Handbags & Jewelry Trunk Showing at Denmark Church Christmas Shopping Bargains - find Sebastian the Church Cat and win a Free Purse or Jewelry!

A Trunk Show featuring Famous Name Designer Handbags, Purses and exquisite Estate Jewelry promises pleasant surprises on Sunday, November 22 in the Fellowship Hall at Denmark Manor United Church of Christ, 2003 Denmark Manor Road, Export, PA 15632, next to Manor Valley Golf Course.

The walk-in showing features a free cafe with drinks and food, and is open to the public; the Trunk Show begins at 1 PM and closes at 4 PM; guests are encouraged to register free prior to the event by calling 724-744-4218 or 724-864-2650. A special attraction is a wide selection of quality Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguin Sport purses, handbags, pins, shirts and other wearable art available at the Trunk Show or custom-made to order. Area businesses or persons wishing to contribute to the Gift Basket can call 724-864-2650.

Guests finding Sebastian, the Church cat, will win a Free Purse or Jewelry; other highlights are the Jammie Baskets and Money Trees. The event supports the BiCentennial Celebration of Denmark Church and USMC Charities; there is a $1 donation at the door. For history buffs, Denmark Manor UCC is the oldest Church in Penn Township.

Beaver County Model Railroad Model Train Show

Where: Center Stage Banquet Hall
1495 Old Brodhead Road
Monaca, PA 15061

When: Sunday, November 22, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Admission: $4.00 for adults and children 12 and under free with adult.

Description: Train show and open house of the Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society layout.

The non-profit CANDLE, Inc. will present the award winning Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24th at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, 2 North Main Street, Greensburg. The program is for parents to attend with their child age 10 and up. Advance registration is required by November 18th and forms are available at www.RealityTour.org. Phone 724-679-6612 for group information.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Friday, November 27, 10am
The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg PA 15601

When a couple struggling to put on a Christmas pageant is faced with casting the most inventively awful kids in history, you won't believe the mayhem and fun that follows. Presented by Westmoreland Cultural Trust and Greensburg Civic Theatre's Greasepaint Players.

Tickets are available for $8 and $9 through The Palace Theatre Box Office, 724-836-8000. Or order online at www.thepalacetheatre.org.

Light-up Night & Santa's Arrival

Downtown Ligonier
November 27, 2009

Activities begin at 6PM
Santa arrives at 6:30PM
For more information call 724-238-4200

Rich-Mar Rotary, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Tom Henry Chevrolet & Treesdale Golf & Country Club are hosting the 10th Annual TREESDALE TURKEY TROT 5K Run & 1 mile Fun Walk to benefit The Lighthouse Foundation in Butler on Saturday, November 28.

The 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun start in the Treesdale Golf & Country Club parking lot, and the race begins at 9:00AM. The 5K Race course goes through Treesdale Community and the golf course with race timing by Runner's High. The race is followed by an optional pancake breakfast at the clubhouse, where awards will be presented to the winners in 16 age categories for males & females and the top three male and female runners.

Race fee is $15 by 11/20/09 ($20 fee after 11/20/09 or on race day)

(Pancake Breakfast is $8 paid separately at the Club.)

If you are not available to run, but still wish to support the Lighthouse Foundation, become a T-Shirt Sponsor. For only $100, your company’s name will appear on the back of the race T-shirt and your donation will go to a great cause!

If you are interested in participating or becoming a T-shirt sponsor, please contact Terri Smith at (724) 625-2220 or terri.smith@ourclub.com for a race application, or go to www.treesdalegolf.com for directions or for the race application online.

Treesdale is located in Adams & Pine Township on 400 acres of the old Trees Apple Farm. Visit www.treesdalegolf.com or contact Terri Smith, Community Relations Director for additional information at 724-625-2220.

Independence Middle School Craft Show, Saturday November 28, from 9AM to 3PM, 2807 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA; over 60 crafters and vendors, Chinese Auction and cafe. Free Admission! Come on out and get all of your shopping done under 1 roof. Sponsored by the IMS PTSO.

View and purchase one-of-a-kind holiday trees beautifully decorated by businesses, organizations and individuals at the historic Samuel Warden Mansion located at 200 South Church Street, Mt. Pleasant, Nov 28 & 29 and Dec 4 & 5 from 1:30 to 9 pm; Dec 3 from 7 to 9 pm and Dec 6 from Noon to 4 pm. Admission $4 adult, under age 12-free. Information: Phone 724-423-3275. Website: http://mountpleasantfol15666.tripod.com/. Sponsored by Braddock Trail Chapter, NSDAR.

The Pittsburgh Record & Cd Convention XXIX

Sunday Nov. 29, 2009
Radisson Hotel Greentree
10am - 4pm Free Admission.
National and local vendors.
Featuring Lp's, Cd's, and 45 rpm records. For further information please call: 412-331-5021.

St. John's United Church of Christ in Darlington, Pa will host a craft bazaar and bake sale on Sat. Nov 31,2009 from 9am till 2pm. Lunch is available.

DECEMBER EVENTS

CHRISTMAS ROLL PRE-ORDERS

NOVEMBER THRU DECEMBER 8, 2009

Jefferson United Methodist Church
310 Gill Hall Road
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

Phone: 412 653-3222 Option 3 to pre-order
Deadline Date: December 8
Pick-Up Dates: Friday, December 11 (6-7:00 PM)
Saturday, December 12 (9-1:00 PM)

Apricot $8.00
Nut $8.00
Poppyseed $8.50

Mended Little Hearts of Southwestern, PA Holiday Party

December 1st, 6:00PM
Youngwood, PA

We will be holding our Holiday Party for all of our Heart Warriors! If your child has a Congenital Heart Defect we invite you to join us! There will be Presents and stuffed stockings for all the children attending the event. Christmas Crafts and food for everyone! Please call 724-396-7820 for directions and to RSVP for this free party!

65 Roses Sports Auction

Thursday, December 3

VIP Reception - 5:30-6:30 PM
Main Event - 6:30-10:30 PM

McFaddens
211 North Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Individual Ticket $150 (approximately $110 is tax deductible)

Join Pittsburgh Steeler Brett Keisel and some of his fellow Steelers to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. Walk away with one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia and meet some of Pittsburgh's greats, including local celebrities Steve Blass, Greg Brown, Randy Bauman and the Pirate Parrot. A commemorative football, complimentary stationed buffet, sillent auction, live auction, lots of surprises and great fun are included.

For More Information: Paul Stabile
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
412-321-4422
pstabile@cff.org

Santa Shop

Ten Thousand Villages Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh's only nonprofit fair trade store, will host a Santa Shop Dec. 4-6 at our store at 5824 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217.

Children are invited to shop our Santa Shop to find beautifully handcrafted holiday gifts for family members between $2-$10. Volunteers will be happy to guide children through the shop and wrap their presents for the holidays!

Friday, Dec 4 Noon-5
Saturday, Dec 5 Noon-5
Sunday, Dec 6 11-3

For more information call (412) 421-2160 or visit our website at www.pittsburgh.tenthousandvillages.com.

LAWRENCEVILLE COOKIE TOUR

The Cookie Mall is Lawrenceville's annual community-wide bake sale. It is part of the Joy of Cookies Tour. It is an opportunity for non-profits such as the Lawrenceville Historical Society to raise money by making and selling baked goods. There will be more than cookies for sale. The Rotary Club of Lawrenceville manages the Cookie Mall and also participates by baking and selling cookies.

The Cookie Mall will be a stop on the Cookie Tour trolley route. There will be activities for children.

The event will be held on: Saturday, December 5, from 10 am - 4 pm at St. Augustin's Hall at 37th and Butler Streets, Lawrenceville. For more information email to: aikidokapa@verizon.net

Event Title: Lessons and Carols for Advent
Performed by: Calvary Episcopal Church Choirs joined by Chatham Baroque, Alan Lewis, director
Date & Time: Sunday 6 December, 5 p.m.
Venue: Calvary Episcopal Church
Address: 315 Shady Avenue (at Walnut St.)
Neighborhood: Shadyside
Phone Number: 412-661-0120

Chatham Baroque and a viol consort join the Calvary Choirs in the annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent, fusing word and song in anticipation of Christmas. Hymns for all to sing complement the choral and instrumental offerings. The church is located at Shady Avenue and Walnut Street, in Shadyside. For further information, call 412.661.0120, or visit their website at www.calvarypgh.org .

Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area (ROS) will hold a Holiday Artist Market featuring locally-made, one-of-a-kind functional and decorative ethnic crafts and food at our historic location, the Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Drive, Munhall, PA 15120 on December 5, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The market will include metalwork, Hmong embroidery, African fiber-arts, Bulgarian pottery, Native American beadwork, Peruvian Day of the Dead figurines, and items focusing on the industrial heritage of western PA. Pump House tours will be offered at Noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. For more information, please contact 412-464-4020 x 45 or jthrockmorton@riversofsteel.com, or visit www.riversofsteel.com.

Christmas with the Keelings

Southern Gospel lighting and music event and food drive to be held at 7 pm on Dec 5th

A free ticket and 2 food items will be required for admission.
Visit their website at www.thekeelings.org.

Harvest Community Church
143 Reed Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-548-5643
www.harvestpa.org

Academy Hill Historic District

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR

Sunday December 6
11am-7pm

Academy hill Historic District presents the 2009 Holiday House Tour. Guides will escort groups on a walking tour of five homes in the Academy Hill Area of Greenaburg, Pa. 15601. A special Holiday Tea is available at a sixth home.

Wear comfortable shoes and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.

Tickets are by reservation. Call Dee at 724-832-9095.

Saints Peter and Paul School 23rd Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tour

December 6, 2009 - 4 to 8 PM

Beaver, PA 15009

A popular community event and one of the longest running house tours in the Pittsburgh area. The 2009 tour is scheduled Sunday, December 6th between the hours of 4 and 8 PM. This year we are showcasing 6 beautiful Beaver area homes. Before, during and after the tour we invite all to stop by the school for complimentary refreshments and cookies, chances to win various themed raffle baskets, and view a live nativity presented by the students of Saints Peter and Paul School. A great way to kickoff your holiday season! Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 the night of the tour. All proceeds benefit SS Peter and Paul School. Visit our website for more information - www.ssppbeaver.org

6th ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION AND COCKTAIL EVENT

Sixth annual event to be held December 7th at Bossa Nova

The Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Fund has announced its 6th Annual Charity Auction & Cocktail Event, to be held Monday, December 7th from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at Bossa Nova in downtown Pittsburgh.

Hosted by Jerome Bettis, James Farrior, and Dr. Alfonso Costa, the highlight of the evening will include autograph signings with members of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition, the evening will feature a silent and live auction as well as complimentary appetizers and drinks. Auction items will include a variety of sports memorabilia, luxury items, getaways, and more!

All proceeds from the event benefit the Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Fund, which awards scholarships of $1,000 to students in grades 4-11 who have demonstrated academic excellence and dedication to the community. Last year, we were able to award scholarships to over 100 area students! The charity auction and cocktail event is the Pittsburgh chapter’s sole annual fundraiser.

Tickets are $250. To reserve tickets, please contact Sarah Piccione at (412) 394-9803 or spiccione@costalandco.com.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Association (PSA) will hold a benefit titled "The Holidays at Heinz Hall" on Monday, December 7, at Heinz Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to celebrate the organization's 70th anniversary and to raise funds for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO).

A highlight of the event will be the shopping boutique, which will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the general public at no charge. A dozen vendors from the Pittsburgh area will set up boutiques and sell a wide array of specialty, holiday and gift items.

A luncheon is open to boutique shoppers for $40 and will be held at 12:30 p.m. on the balcony overlooking the lobby, which will be decorated with the hall's traditional majestic Christmas tree. Reservations are required for the luncheon and are due by Wednesday, November 25, and can be made by calling (412) 392-3303.

In addition, the PSA will sell porcelain ornaments bearing a colorful architectural rendering of Heinz Hall, designed by local artist and PSA board member Susan Castriota-Hamilton, for $15 at the shopping boutique and also in the Heinz Hall lobby on the evenings of performances now through December.

FESTIVAL OF TREES BENEFIT HOLIDAY AUCTION

At the conclusion of the Beaver County Festival of Trees on December 9th we will have our annual Benefit Tree Auction where all the trees and wreaths fully decorated will be auctioned off. In addition there will be an autographed Steelers’ Super Bowl Helmut to be auctioned off. To view the trees on line please go to www.beavercounty.com.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
No Admission Fee - Donations Welcome
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. • Bidding Begins at 6:00 p.m.

• On-Line Bidding Available at www.beavercounty.com
• On-Line Bidding begins at 5:00 p.m. on November 26, 2009
• Bidding will close at Noon on December 8, 2009

LOCATION: Brady's Run Lodge located in beautiful Brady's Run Park.

Brady's Run Park
526 Brady's Run Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
For directions to Brady's Run Park
http://www.co.beaver.pa.us/Recreation/brady_directions.htm

A Musical Christmas Carol
December 10, 2009 - December 23, 2009

Byham Theater

The holidays would not be the same without Pittsburgh CLO's A Musical Christmas Carol!

We've taken the spirit of the season, wrapped it in your favorite yuletide melodies and tied it with all the holiday magic and wonder of your childhood. When a lonely, greedy miser confronts the ghosts of his past, present and future, the result is a second chance for a life filled with laughter and love! Join Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and a host of colorful characters for a remarkable CLO holiday presentation of A Musical Christmas Carol. With dazzling special effects, holiday charm and ticket prices even Scrooge would approve of, this Charles Dickens classic is a wonderful way to celebrate all the tradition of the season. Visit www.pittsburghclo.org to purchase tickets.

Pitt-Greensburg Chorale & Chamber Singers Fall Concert

The Pitt-Greensburg Chorale & Chamber Singers, under the direction of Chris Bartley, will present "Salvation is Created: Music of Mozart, Bach, Handel, and Chesnokov" on Friday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Lou Campana Chapel & Lecture Hall (150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601). This event is open to the public at no charge.

December 12, 2009
Christmas Fundraiser Dinner
6:00 p.m.

Enjoy a very special evening combining the rich culture of the Harmony Society with a unique dining opportunity. The dinner takes place in the historic Feast Hall, where you will dine by lantern light. Along with a delicious meal, special musical interludes will punctuate the evening as well as an auction of unique gifts for the holidays. Proceeds of this event go to the Friends of Old Economy Village, who support educational programs and special projects to over 20,000 visitors to the Site every year. Reservations and $75.00 prepayment required.

(724)266-4500
Old Economy Village
270 Sixteenth Street
Ambridge, PA 15003

JEFFERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
310 GILL HALL ROAD
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
412 653 3222

BAKE SALE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009
9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
COOKIES TRAYS, CAKES, PIES, CUPCAKES, BROWNIES, CANDY, APRICOT, NUT & POPPYSEED ROLLS

CHRISTMAS ROLLS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT THE BAKE SALE SHOULD YOU NOT PRE-ORDER.

Saturday, December 12, 2009
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

HOMEMADE COOKIE SALE & MORE
Baldwin Community United Methodist Women
5001 Baptist Road
(across from Caste Village Shopping Center)
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: 412-882-9300

Cookies are sold by the pound. This is an annual sale that sells out fast!
Proceeds help missions for women, children and youth locally, nationally and internationally.

“Jesus Hope of Every Nation” An Advent Prayer Service

Presented by the St. Bernadette Catholic Church Festival Choir under the direction of Josh Bandish will be held on Sunday December 13th 2009 at 3:00P.M. at St Bernadette Church, located at 245 Azalea Drive in Monroeville. This special event will feature choral music from the choir along with the opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration and a special reflection by Fr. John M. Bauer. Everyone is invited to come out and reflect on the true hope for every nation as we prepare for the Christmas Season. For more information please email Josh Bandish, Music Ministries Director at jbandish@stbrnadet.org

ST. FERDINAND ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Cranberry Township, is hosting a NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY, 7:30 PM, December 31, 2009 at the MARRIOTT, Route 228, Cranberry Township, PA.

The cost for the evening is $75 per person ($25 tax deductible) and includes cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, 3-course sit-down dinner, DJ & dancing entertainment, cash bar during and after dinner, and a New Year’s champagne toast. Dress is casual to semi-formal. Ages 18 and over are welcome.

Reserved seating for 10 is available.
Special needs diet menus are available upon request.
Discounted prices on sodas and drinks at the open bar.
50/50 Raffle at the party.

Tickets will be sold after Mass at St. Ferdinand Church and during regular business hours at the Education Building, or by calling 724/776-9177, ext 313. For more information, see, www.StFerd.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

BEAVER AREA HERITAGE MUSEUM - "Early Days On The Farm"

October - December 20, 2009
Weekends - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Beaver Area Heritage Museum
1 River Rd.
Beaver, Pa. 15009

"Early Days On The Farm " is being presented as our current rotating exhibit. This is a display depicting the lost lifestyle, equipment and values of Beaver Area farms in the 1940's. Also, located on the Museum grounds is a restored 1802 era Log House, complete with furnishings and a garden.

Free parking and admission.

www.beaverheritage.org

SNAP Support Meeting

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests "SNAP" urges anyone who has been sexually abused by a clergy, to come forward and get help.

On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, SNAP holds a group support meeting at the C.C.Mellor Memorial Library, (Edgewood Branch), One Pennwood Ave. Edgewood, PA., from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Survivors, family members and supporters are welcome to attend these confidential meetings. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21st.

For more information please contact Judy Block Jones, SNAP Ohio Valley Regional Director, 636-433-2511 snapsteubenville@gmail.com, http://pittsburghtruth.org/

Annual Scarecrow Contest

October 21 thru November 1
Downtown Ligonier PA

Whimsical scarecrows adorn the lampposts
Vote for your favorite!
Leaf peepers welcome!
For more information call 724-238-4200

Murder Mystery Dinner Shows benefiting The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and The Animal Rescue League.

Various dates in October, November and December
7:00PM

Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Show. $34.00 includes Dinner and Show! Call 724-987-8740 for tickets, locations and other information.
www.eatdrinkmurder.org
1-800-719-0998

WEST PENN COIN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING, THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH.

7 P.M., ITALO AMERICAN CITIZENS CLUB, LOWER RODI ROAD, BEHIND SEARS AND PENN TOWERS APARTMENTS, WILKINS TWP.

DISCUSSIONS, BUYING, SELLING AND TRADING OF COINS AND COIN PRODUCTS. DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 RAFFLE, TABLE PRIZES.

westpenncoinclub.com

The Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation presents the exhibition: "Botanicals: Environmental Expressions in Art, the Alisa and Isaac M. Sutton Collection" from 23 October 2009 to 29 January 2010.

The exhibition represents one of the finest private collections of contemporary botanical art in America. These 54 artworks are expressions of the purely aesthetic forms found in nature and a reminder that we are stewards of our natural resources for future generations. The Institute is located on the fifth floor of Hunt Library at Carnegie Mellon University in Oakland. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (except 26-29 November and 18 December 2009-3 January 2010). We will also open on Saturday, 31 October, 1-5 p.m., during Carnegie Mellon's homecoming. For more information, call 412-268-2434 or visit .

Vandergrift Farmers' Market runs till Thursday, October 22, 2009.

The Market is open every Thursday from 2:30 pm until 7:00 pm. The Market has 6 farm vendors featuring local fresh produce, blueberries and strawberries in season, Black Angus beef, and eggs. The Market also features 4 bakers, 4 crafters and 2 hot food vendors - Zum Zum (pierogies) and Applewood Cookery (bargeque). Check out the web site often! www.vandergriftfarmersmarket.com.

Wanted: Good Homes for Deserving Animals ... Are you ready to add a four-legged member to your family? If the answer is YES, Pet Friends, Inc. invites you to stop by our Meet-A-Pet events on the first and third Saturday of each month at Norwin Towne Square from 11am to 2pm in North Huntingdon. You can meet and get to know our adoptable dogs, puppies, cats and kittens!! You can check out our current residents at pet-friendsinc.com or petfriends.petfinder.com or pick up the phone and call 724-863-7722. We hope to you soon!

Come join us for a exciting night of Bingo Every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM
Vandergrift #2 Fire Department
229 Emerson Street, Vandergrift, PA (724) 567-7211
New Games, New Payouts, New Food Menu, Menu Items available for takeout. Transportation available please call for pick up.
Cheapest place to play Bingo in the valley!!!!!

Homemade Pierogies for Sale
(St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Monroeville, PA)
Homemade Potato & Cheese Pierogies
$6 per dozen
To order and arrange for pickup, email: tammiefundraising@yahoo.com
The St. Nicholas Serbian Tamburitizans thank you for your support! You won't be disappointed!

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy partners with UPMC Health Plan to offer the UPMC Health Plan Healthy Living Lecture Series, a FREE lecture series that puts you in touch with some of the area's leading experts in healthcare topics. Lectures occur on Thursdays at noon at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. For a complete list of lecture topics, visit www.pittsburghparks.org or call 412-682-7275.

Hill House Presents a Second Season of JAZZ LIVE AT THE HURRICANE
Kenny Blake, Musical Director
Sunday, November 23rd
Friday, December 12th
Sunday, December 14th
Friday, January 9th
ALL SHOWS ARE 7 P.M. EXCEPT DECEMBER 12th @ 6 P.M.
TICKETS $12 PER CONCERT/ $80 FOR CONCERT SERIES
BUFFET DINNER $15
ICE SET UP $2
HURRICANE T-SHIRTS $10
Students with VALID ID ONLY
(Buffet Dinner and Concert Ticket)
$15
CASH ONLY
EVENT HELD AT:
THE BLAKEY PROGRAM CENTER
HILL HOUSE ASSOCIATION
1908 WYLIE AVENUE
THE HILL DISTRICT, PA
15219

College Bowl Wednesdays Salvation Army Pgh. Temple sponsors soup lunch for college students every Wednesday
424 Third Ave., 11am-1:30pm. Only $1 with College ID. Bring dirty bowl or mug and get it washed for free.

Compulsive Eaters Anonymous is a local, nonprofit organization that offers help, year-round, to anyone in our community. CEA is a free, 12-Step, self-help group for anyone who has a problem with food, weight, eating, being too fat or too thin, or other food-related issues. We have meetings throughout the area, as well as phone meetings nationwide. Everyone is welcome! For more information: 412.225.1664 or info@ceahowpa.org

St. Angela Church Social Hall - Every Monday Night Bingo!!!
Early Bird 6:45 PM
Regular Bingo 7 PM
Regular Games $80-$100
Specials $100
JACKPOT $800 - $1,000 !!!!!
Food available at 5:30 PM
FREE Coffee !!!!
20 Regular games
5 Specials
2 Quickies
Joker Poker
"All Nighter" Players Game
For more information, please call the Parish Office at 412-672-9641.
1640 Fawcett Avenue, White Oak, PA 15131
www.stangelamericiparish.org

Pittsburgh’s Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center hosts a free monthly educational seminar that is open to the public. 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center of Pittsburgh, Foster Plaza #8, 730 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Please call (412) 922-9220 or visit www.fibroandfatigue.com for more information.

Anyone interested in joining M.A.R.A. [McDonald Area Redevelopment Association} may do so by calling 724-926-4617. This is a nonprofit organization involved in attracting business development,community beautification,sponsoring local holiday event celebrations and much more.Come and join others at the McDonald Trail station at 161 S.McDonald Street in McDonald the first thursday of each month at 6 PM.

Another Life Foundation is seeking volunteers in recovery from mental illness to help others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free. Training provided. Call 888-543-3480. www.anotherlifefoundation.org

Calling all Community College of Allegheny County Alumni! We’d like to know what you’ve been doing since graduation. Update your contact information by visiting www.ccac.edu/alumni. For questions or further information, please contact alumni@ccac.edu.

The former Sophisticated Singles Dance is now Path To Your Soulmates. The dance is back up and running under new Management at the Holiday Inn Greentree every Friday night starting at 8pm to 12:30am, admission is $8 with free food, a cash bar and Dj Nick the same dj that entertained sophisticated singles for 20 years, It is the same dance and same people having fun but with a new name. Contact 412-600-0518 for more information or visit us on the web at www.pathtoyoursoulmates.com

FLEA and CRAFT MARKET-INDOOR
Saturdays 10am to 2pm
Duquesne Annex Volunteer Fire Company, 1620 Pennsylvania Avenue, West Mifflin PA 15122
Tables $10

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP FRAIL ELDERLY - North Hills Community Outreach needs “Faith in Action” volunteers to provide nonmedical assistance to frail elderly individuals, allowing them to remain safe and independent in their homes. Volunteers drive the seniors to doctors’ appointments, help with grocery shopping, conduct home safety checks and offer telephone reassurance to prevent isolation and loneliness. Volunteers are also needed to drive the Free Rides for Seniors bus, which operates weekdays along Freeport Road between Blawnox and Sharpsburg. Training is provided for all volunteer opportunities. To learn more, call Cathy Pschirer at 412-307-0069.

Mellon Toastmasters club meets the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Wednesday each month from noon - 1pm at Mellon Center, 11th Floor, 3 Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more information contact Bill Cummings @ 412-234-1836. Check out our website: mellontoastmaster.com. Come be our guest!

BIKE NIGHT - Every Wednesday Night
Dingbats Restaurant - Pittsburgh Mills Mall
Benefiting Various Local Charities

Fish Fry and Lasagna Dinner
Every Friday 11:00am-6:00pm
Ascention School
For pick up or delivery
please call Ascension School at 412-461-5536

Silver Sneakers Fitness Program - Hazelwood YMCA, 4713 Chatsworth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 421-5648 ext 10
This is a wonderful program that has partnered with HighMark here in Western PA. Eligible HighMark Plans are: Medigap Blue, Freedom Blue, and Security Blue. Members of these HighMark plans are eligible to sign up to become SilverSneakers Members, at no cost to them. The membership is valid anywhere that is a host site for SilverSneakers. Muscular Strength & Range of Movement is the core class of the SilverSneakers Program. Strength and range of movement benefits are the focus of this creative mutli-level conditioning exercise program. This workshop offers program objectives, format criteria, risk management modifications, intensity level changes and LOTS of choreography with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball. Social are held several times a year. These will be a variety of events. Classes are ongoing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10AM – 10:45AM. You are invited to join our classes. We offer free transportation to and from the program!

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, EMOTIONAL, OR SPIRITUAL ABUSE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP? DO YOU FEEL TRAPPED, WITHOUT HOPE, AND FEEL YOU HAVE NO HEALTHY OUTLET? THEN VISIT OUR SUPPORT GROUP. WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY 12 NOON TO 2 P.M. 24-HOUR HOTLINE 724-439-9500. ALL WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND BATTERED WOMEN AN FORMERLY BATTERED WOMEN.

Kiski Twp. American Legion, Post 631, holds Bingo every Tuesday evening at 7 pm at the Post Home, 1224 Old State Road, Apollo PA. Doors open at 5:30pm. Questions, call George Koyro at 724-478-5311.

THE PENN HILLS ROTARY HAS TGIF DISCO DANCING ON 1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 7PM TO 11:30PM AT THE COMFORT INN PENN HILLS ON RODI ROAD. $5 DOOR DONATION BENEFITS OUR LOCAL CHARITIES! Check out the new web site at secretdisco.info to get the details.

Spaghetti Dinner – Third Wednesday of every month. Tickets are sold at the door, adults $6 children 5-12 yrs $3. Time 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Dinner includes all you can eat spaghetti with or without meatballs or a House Specialty Pasta Dish, salad with a choice of dressings, bread, beverages, and dessert. Take outs are available. Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park, PA. For more information call (412) 486-9220.

Please join us every first Saturday of the month at 7:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast and prayer. We will pray for each other, our communities and the world every month. Please call us at (412) 241-6160 to r.s.v.p. New Vision Community Church, 10529 Lindberg Avenue, Penn Hills, PA 15235 www.newvisioncommunitychurch.com

La Leche League of South Hills is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting nursing mothers and babies through mother to mother support. Monthly support meetings are held every second friday of the month, at 6:30pm in the VIP Room of Panera Bread, at the Galleria of Mount Lebanon. Meeting topics are "Advantages of Breastfeeding", "The Family and the breastfed baby", "The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming difficulties" and "Nutrition and Weaning". Accredited La Leche League leaders also provide free phone help for breastfeeding mothers. Please call Carmen Vargas, La Leche League Leader, at (412) 531-3989 or by email at southhillsLLL@verizon.net. Pregnant and nursing mothers and their babies are welcome at the meetings.

Allegheny Prime Time Chorus 4 part Sweet Adeline Chorus presents Holiday Harmony. Want to have fun and give back to the community ladies? Come learn Holiday Songs in Harmony and Sing with us to spread Holiday Cheer! Rehearsals 7pm to 8pm Monday evenings at 418 Beatty Road in Monroeville. Peformances schedules for mid November through mid December. For info call Linda 412 829 2416 or Arlene 412 894 9149

Celebrate Recovery Meetings to be held at New Stanton United Methodist Church every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information call 724-925-9339 or visit our web site at www.newstantonumc.org Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step recovery program for all hurts, habits and hang-ups based on the beatitudes. Come and begin healing.

Beth Moore's Study of "Daniel"
Tuesdays from 9-11 am or Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Harvest Community Church, 523 Butler Road, Kittanning, PA 724-548-5643 or harvesta.org
Join us as we learn to shine for Christ in our modern culture.
Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture and to confront temptations and threats, today's believers face many of the same trials.

Tri-Rivers Clown Alley - The official Pittsburgh area alley representative of the World Clown Association and Clowns of America International. New members are always welcome and we will train anyone interested in the art of clowning. Our meetings are held at 7 PM every third Monday of the month at Haven Heights United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Virginia Avenue at Bingham Street in Mt. Washington.

Quilt Company East (QCE) is a not-for-profit quilting guild whose purpose is to exchange quilting information and ideas, foster and perpetrate a love for quilting, educate others about quilting, enjoy the fellowship of other quilters Both young and old attend, and the skill level for our members ranges from novices wanting to start quilting to recognized experts. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are held on 3rd Monday of the month, 7:30 PM (with the exception of July and August), at Beulah Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCrady Road, Room 209, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235 (Use the Churchill exit from the parkway east) We conduct a brief business meeting, have announcements of the guild and other quilting activities, Show N' Tell, and a quilting-related program. The guild activities are a great source of inspiration for the membership and guests. Special projects often include Block-of-the-Month, mystery quilts, challenge quilts and special group projects. For more information, email membership@quiltcoeast.org. Guild membership is $20 annually. Guest may attend 2 meetings before joining. Web site: www.quiltcoeast.org

Pray 'N Play: Every Sunday 6:30-8:30 @ Unionville United Methodist Church, 1297 Rt 68, Rochester. For more info, check out www.skybacherministries.org

Schenley Gardens Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group - Group will meet once a month on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at Schenley Gardens, 3890 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh. More information: 412-621-4200.

SOUNDS OF PITTSBURGH CHORUS - award-winning a cappella chorus welcomes women singers aged 16 and up to our rehearsals on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. Join us at Coraopolis Methodist Church, 1205 Ridge Avenue, Coraopolis. We offer a wonderful opportunity for four-part a cappella music education, performances, and exciting comeptitions. Call 412-366-0184 or email Sounds100@aol.com.

Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous is a 12-step program for people suffering from OCD and OCD Spectrum Disorders. It meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 PM in the Homestead-Baldwin Room of the James Bibro Pavilion at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, 565 Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Hills. Parking is free. Call 412-726-9375 or e-mail ocapittsburgh@hotmail.com.

Shoots at the Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club, 505 Mosside Blvd (Rt 48), North Versailles, on the 1st Sunday of each month. Civilian Marksmanship Program begins at 9am and the cost is $15. Practical Pistol Shooting program begins at 9am and the cost is $8. The public is welcome to participate. 412-824-3790 or www.pmsconline.com for more information. Membership is open. Call for application.

Lincoln Borough Ladies Auxiliary - We're looking for new members to help our community Volunteer Fire and Relief Company company. We'll take ladies from all areas. Meetings 7 pm 3rd Thursday - Memorial Firehall, 4312 Liberty Way. (412) 751-3293 or (412) 384-2839 for info.

Rethinking "Church" Where did we go wrong? How did we make it so complicated? What is church really supposed to be like? Our goal and our commitment for the Bridge Worship Gathering at Westminster Presbyterian Church is to be a relevant worship experience that celebrates the past, recognizes the present, and keeps an eye on the future. We strive to model the early church in the Book of Acts and adhere to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. If you're looking for a place where you can connect with others, (Fellowship), grow in your understanding of the Bible (Discipleship), find a place to use the gifts God has gifted you with (Ministry), be able to serve and share your faith confidently with others (Mission), and sing praises to God with all you heart, soul and mind (Worship), then the Bridge Worship Gathering is the place for you. We're all at different places on the journey and we invite you to join in right where you are. We meet every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the gym at Westminster Church in Upper St. Clair. Look for the signs. We'll save you a seat.

Ladies Auxiliary of Brentwood Volunteer Fire Co. Fundraiser
Quizno's, Brentwood Towne Square, 4th Monday of every month, 5-9 p.m.

HOMESTEAD AND MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING. Serving the local communities of the original Mifflin Township of 1788: Baldwin, Clairton, Dravosburg, Duquesne, Hays, Homestead, Jefferson Hills, Lincoln Place, Munhall, Pleasant Hills, West Elizabeth, West Homestead, West Mifflin and Whitaker. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 10th Avenue, Munhall. To learn more: (412) 461-7767 or www.hmths.org

SHHH: Self Help for Hard of Hearing Meetings
11 A.M. Third Saturday of each month except June, July, August, December
Room 1178, Union Trust Building, 512 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh
www.pa-shhh.org

Nordic Skiing, indoor kayak, pool classes, winter hiking, social events
Contact nonprofit Outside Adventure Learning of Western Pennsylvania at 724-230-0237, 412-968-0310 or www.outsideadventures.org

WEST PENN COIN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH (EXCEPT JULY)
7 P.M., ITALO AMERICAN CITIZENS CLUB, LOWER RODI ROAD, BEHIND SEARS AND PENN TOWERS APARTMENTS, WILKINS
DISCUSSIONS, BUYING, SELLING AND TRADING OF COINS AND COIN PRODUCTS. DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 RAFFLE, TABLE PRIZES
412-462-9564

Free Evening Career Development Classes for single parents and displaced homemakers
New Choices/New Options Career Development Program of Carlow College
Computer classes
For more information call 412-578-6682

South Hills Elks #2213
Wednesday Night BINGO Games

Early Bird at 7:00pm
Regular Games 7:30pm

Dinner Served 5-8pm in the Dining Room
Open to the Public

2425 South Park Road, Bethel Park
412-831-0616
www.myspace.com/southhillselks

Accepting new Members. Must be 21 to join.

Flea on Main Street in Carnegie

We will be holding our 2nd flea market/farmers market on the Main Streets of Carnegie. The flea market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Sat. May 2nd, 2009 and will run all summer long. It will be located on East & West Main Street of Carnegie. It's FREE to setup and attend.

Unfortunately, we can not accept Food Vendors at this time.

You can visit www.fleaonmain.com for more information on registration and rules or call:

D & J RECORDS
212.EAST MAIN ST
CARNEGIE PA
412-279-8888 JIM

Emma Jeans Attic
109 E Main Street
Carnegie Pa 15106
412.489.5318 Ray