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Sat, 2012-02-04
Night at the Races

Marian Hall Personal Care Home, a ministry of Mt. Assisi Convent, will host its annual “Night at the Races” event in the Mount Assisi gym on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and post time at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Patrons also can buy and name jockeys and trainers for $10.

A pair of Pittsburgh Steelers autographed items will be raffled. Raffle tickets are $1 or six for $5 to win a Steelers throwback jersey autographed by Hines Ward or a football signed by Heath Miller.

Mon, 2012-01-30 - Sat, 2012-02-04
Avalon Library Events

Upcoming events at Avalon Public Library include:

Monday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m., preschool story time “backwards day.”

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12 p.m., Sahaja meditation.

Tuesday, Jan 31, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday book group discusses “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield.

Tuesday, Jan 31, 6:30 p.m., family story time, “backwards day.”

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m., baby lap-sit.

Thursday, Feb 2, 3:30 p.m., after school activities club, ages 10-12.

Thursday, Feb 2, 5:45 p.m., computer class, “Job Searching.”

Mon, 2012-01-30 - Mon, 2012-02-06
Northgate Search Meetings

Members of the community who are interested in providing input into the search for a new superintendent for the Northgate School District are invited and encouraged to attend a focus group meeting.

Joseph Werlinich of the University of Pittsburgh is conducting the search and will meet at 7 p.m. with interested community members on Monday, Jan. 30, in the Avalon Elementary auditorium, and at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in the Bellevue Elementary auditorium.

Also, a survey is available on the district’s web site, www.northgate.k12.pa.us, until Feb. 17.

Sun, 2012-01-29
Ben Avon Recital

William Haller, professor of organ and organ literature at West Virginia University, and professor of oboe Cynthia Anderson will present a recital of organ and English horn/oboe music at the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Ave., on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m.

The concert is free and the public is invited.

Sat, 2012-01-21 - Mon, 2012-02-06
Benefit Citrus Sale

North Hills Community Outreach is holding its annual citrus sale fund-raiser to benefit local families in need.

Select from temple oranges, ruby red grapefruit, tangerines and sampler boxes that include navel oranges, grapefruit and pears. Prices range from $20 to $28.

On-line ordering is available or call (412)487-6316, option 2, x3133 to request an order form. Order deadline is Feb. 8.

Orders can be picked up and paid for March 3 and 4, 1 - 4 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 1965 Ferguson Rd. in Hampton.

Thu, 2012-01-19
Story Time

Three, 4- and 5-year olds, along with adult caregivers, are invited to story time on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. or Friday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at Assumption School, 35 N. Jackson Ave., Bellevue.

There will be stories, crafts and refreshments.

Call the school at (412)761-7887 or send an e-mail to mmiller assumptionchurch.org. Reservations are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome.

Tue, 2012-01-10 - Thu, 2012-01-12
Computer Classes

Adults age 50 and older seeking to learn basic computer skills or enhance their existing knowledge can enroll in classes offered by the Lutheran Service Society.

Featured courses include:

Computer Basics, four weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1 - 3 p.m.

Internet Basics, four weekly sessions beginning Thursday, Jan. 12, 1 - 3 p.m.

Course fees are $10 for each course.

For more information and enrollment, contact Norm Mast at (412)307-1782 or nmast@lsswpa .org.

Mon, 2012-01-09 - Thu, 2012-01-12
Bayne Library Programs

Upcoming programs at Bayne Library include:

Monday, Jan. 9 and Wednesday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m., seniors are invited to the YMCA Community Center for fun with the Wii.

Monday, Jan. 9, 11:15 a.m., senior book discussion at the North Boroughs YMCA community center. This month’s selection is “Don’t Sing at the Table” by Adrianna Trigani.

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m., book discussion, second floor conference room. This month’s selection is “Saddled” by Susan Richards.

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m., Story time and craft for preschool age children accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Sat, 2011-12-24 - Sat, 2012-01-07
Avalon Library

Upcoming events at Avalon Public Library include: Saturday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 26, library closed. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m., travelogue, destination is Iceland. Saturday, Dec. 31, and Monday, Jan. 2, library closed. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m. mystery book club reads “Tampa Burn,” by Randy Wayne White.

Sun, 2011-12-18
Library Teen Room

Andrew Bayne Memorial Library is converting the old VHS room into a “tween and teen” room.

The library is developing a collection of materials for tween and teen patrons, and will run programs geared toward that age group.

The room will be a casual, teen-only area for teens to gather to work and study, along with an area to have programs, socialize and utilize technology.