Monday, November 10, 2003

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

DOWNTOWN: The OrganPlus! recital series continues 12:10 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Ave., with piper George Balderose joining organist Edward Norman. The concert includes a major work by J.S. Bach. For more information, call 412-471-3436.

HIGHLAND PARK: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium invite children 13 years and younger to visit free of charge during November (except Thanksgiving Day), when accompanied by an adult. One adult is required for every group of 10 children. The Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; entry gates close 4 p.m. For group reservations, call 412-365-2528.

HILL DISTRICT: Dinwiddie Community Alliance holds a Community Meeting, 6 p.m., Ebenezer Towers, 420 Dinwiddie St. Guest speakers are Don McEachem, Neighborhood Safety Program and Karen Randolph, Dept. of Public Welfare.

NORTH SIDE: The Children's Museum, 10 Children's Way, Allegheny Square, collects gently used adult- and child-sized sweaters today through Nov. 30. Donors receive $1 off admission for up to four people. Sweater donations are distributed by United Way to deserving recipients in the Pittsburgh area. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults; $4.50 for seniors and those 2 to 18 years old. Children younger than 2 are admitted free. For more information, call 412-322-5058 or visit www.pittsburghkids.org/.

THE BLUFF: The Walczak/Rosenzweig debate takes place 6 p.m., Room 204, Duquesne University School of Law. Doors open 5:45 p.m. Vic Walczak, ACLU chief legal counsel, and Paul Rosenzweig, Heritage Foundation Fellow, are to focus on the Patriot Act and its impact on Civil Liberties. Duquesne University School of Law Chapter of the Federalist Society sponsors the event. A $3 donation to Habitat for Humanity is suggested. For ticket information, call Sarah Cottrill, 724-640-2876.

THE BLUFF: Spotlight Musical Theatre Company presents "The Secret Garden," 8 p.m., today through Saturday, Peter Mills Theater, Duquesne University campus. Tickets are $6 general admission; $3 for Duquesne students, faculty and staff. Advanced reservations are recommended. For tickets or more information, call 412-396-4826.

SQUIRREL HILL: AARP chapter 3354 meets 1 p.m., Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Ave. Singer Alice Eisner entertains. Light refreshments are served. For more information, call Frida Safyan, 412-521-2804.

DOWNTOWN: The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh sponsors a briefing, noon to 1 p.m., Ramada Plaza Suites, Philadelphia Room, One Bigelow Square. Cynthia R. Bunton, U.S. Dept. of State, discusses, "Human Rights and U.S. Policy." Fee is $5 for non-members; no fee for teachers or students. To register, call 412-281-7970.

OAKLAND: Richard J. Bonnie, University of Virginia School of Law, presents a free Nordenberg Lecture, "Diagnosis, Diminished Responsibility and the Death Penalty: Implications of the Supreme Court's Decision Banning Execution of Persons with Mental Retardation," noon, Teplitz Moot Court Room, 3900 Forbes Ave.

OAKLAND: Toastmasters meets 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 1102, Scaife Hall, University of Pittsburgh campus (across from old Pitt Stadium). For more information, call Bill Griffith, 412-422-7312.

OAKLAND: Carlow College Theatre Group presents Lee Blessing's comedy-drama, "Eleemosynary," 8 p.m., today, tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, Carlow's Antonian Theatre. Tickets are $8; $6 for students or seniors. For reservations call 412-578-6652.

SOUTH SIDE: Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers a class, "Budgeting Basics," 6 to 8 p.m., at the CCCS Education Center, River Park Commons, 2403 Sidney St. Fee is $5. To make a reservation, call 1 (888) 511-2227, Ext. 145.

SQUIRREL HILL: The Jewish Community Center's Early Childhood Development Center offers a free talk and tour, 10:30 a.m., 5738 Forbes Ave. Children visit Family Place while parents learn about JCC's pre-school and day care programs. To register or for more information, call Amy Gold, 412-521-8011, Ext. 302.

THE BLUFF: Duquesne University Medieval and Renaissance Players present John Redford's "Wit and Science," 8 p.m., today through Sunday, Duquesne Room, Duquesne Union. The production is presented in honor of the 125th anniversaries of the University and McAnulty College of Liberal Arts. Tickets are free to students with ID. General admission is $8. To make reservations, call 412-396-6420.

DOWNTOWN: St. Anthony School Programs holds its sixth annual Opportunity Award Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave. Host for the evening is Bishop Donald Wuerl. Tickets are $125. For ticket information, donations or program ads, call the school, 412-882-1333.

GARFIELD: Morningside Church of God in Christ, 5173 Dearborn St., presents "Characters of the Bible," 7 p.m. today (Old Testament characters) and 5 p.m. Sunday (New Testament characters). For more information, call Sandra Tally, 412-361-9865.

HAZELWOOD: Sister/sista presents "Called...Now What?" 9 a.m. to noon, Morning Star Baptist Church, 5524 Second Ave. Speakers are the Rev. Christine Portis on Preaching Etiquette and the Rev. Joan Prentice on Church Ordinance. Fee for members is $10; non-members, $15. For more information, call the Rev. Harris, 412-824-3845.

DOWNTOWN: Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council offers a workshop for volunteers to tutor non-native English speakers in English as a Second Language. No foreign language experience is necessary. The workshop provides tutors with 12 hours of training, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., today and Nov. 22., Regional Enterprise Tower. For more information, call Peggi, 412-661-7323.

LAWRENCEVILLE: Alcoholics Anonymous holds a special open Metropolitan Meeting, 6 to 8 p.m., Teamster's 249 Local Hall, 4701 Butler St. For more information, call 412-471-7472.

SHADYSIDE: Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Third Presbyterian Church and Calvary Episcopal Church, hold a triple Church Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with continuous free trolley rides among the bazaars 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Third Presbyterian, 5701 Fifth Ave., features a free family concert at 11 a.m. and illustrator John Manders creates caricatures, noon to 1 p.m. Calvary Episcopal, 315 Shady Ave., offers a variety of items and home-made soups and desserts for sale. Shadyside Presbyterian, Amberson Avenue and Westminster Place, will host a luncheon. Proceeds benefit church charities.

BLOOMFIELD: East End Assembly of God celebrates the recent purchase of their church facility, 430 S. Evaline St. (3 blocks east of West Penn Hospital), 10:30 a.m. Refreshments follow the dedication and celebration. For more information, call 412-687-3493.

HILL DISTRICT: Warren United Methodist Church, 2606 Centre Ave., celebrates its 123rd Church Anniversary, 11 a.m. The Rev. Paul D. Taylor, McKeesport, is guest. A complimentary dinner is served following the celebration. Member and guest names need to be turned in to Design Team members, in order to be served dinner. For more information, call 412-621-2253.

OAKLAND: The Department of Music and the Asian Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh, present "Hindustani Music at Home and in the World," 4:30 p.m., Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, on campus. General admission is $10; $5 for students and seniors; no charge for Pitt students. For more information, call 412-624-4126.

OAKLAND: First Baptist Church, Bellefield and Bigelow, presents Faure's Requiem and Mozart's Symphony No. 25 in g minor, performed by the Sanctuary Festival Choir and Orchestra -- musicians from ensembles all over Pittsburgh, 3 p.m. A reception follows the performance. For more information, call 412-621-0500.

SCHENLEY PARK: Phil Bourque and Jay Caufield, members of the Penguins Stanley Cup Championship teams, and other former players, are present 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Schenley Ice Rink, for Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Day. Reminiscing, photographs, autographs and ice skating are part of the event. Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital. Admission is $3.50 for adults; $2.50 for youth 18 and younger and seniors 60 and older. Skate rental is $2 and skate sharpening $3. A minimum donation of 50 cents per skater is requested at the door. For more information, call 412-422-6547 or 412-422-6523.

SQUIRREL HILL: Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave., presents two speakers for World Hunger Day. Joni Rabinowitz, Just Harvest, speaks during the adult education program, 9:15 a.m., and Paul Nelson, University of Pittsburgh, speaks during the 10:30 a.m. service and afterward. For more information, call 412-422-7100.

STRIP DISTRICT: Author Hasia Diner speaks at the History Center's annual Rauh Jewish Archives program, 2 to 4 p.m., discussing "Out of the Kitchen and Into History: Food, Immigration and the Jewish Experience." The Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center is located at 1212 Smallman St. To register or for more information, call Naomi Horner, 412-454-6372.

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