Molly Michael will spend her good mornings next week in India, a long way from her Pleasant Hills home.

Ms. Michael, a Saint Vincent College sophomore, is one of 12 students from that Westmoreland County college traveling to Calcutta with college President Jim Towey this month.

This is the second trip led by Mr. Towey, who served the late Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity in legal matters in the United States for 12 years. He also lived for two years in her missions, caring for those dying of AIDS in Washington, D.C., and those struggling to survive along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The contingent leaves Saturday and will return home May 26. Students will work with the poor in homes sponsored by the Missionary Sisters of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa.

Ms. Michael is an elementary instruction major at Saint Vincent in Unity. She is a member of the college swim team and works as a volunteer in her home parish, St. Thomas A'Becket, helping with church retreats through Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church.

"I applied to travel to Mother Teresa's Mission in Calcutta to help those less fortunate. It will be a remarkable experience," Ms. Michael said. She hopes to grow spiritually during the trip.

Students contribute to the cost of the trip.

Ms. Michael is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Michael and a 2006 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills.

While munching on peanuts and Cracker Jack, baseball fans tonight will be able to help local veterans' charities as the Washington Wild Things unveil the 2008 team in an exhibition game with the U.S. Military All-Star team at 7:05 at the Consol Energy Field -- formerly Falconi Field -- in North Franklin, Washington County.

"It's going to be a fun night for baseball fans and it's a great way to kick off the season with this good cause," said John Swiatek, a managing partner of the Wild Things.

Half of the regular $6 admission price and $1 from discounted tickets will be donated to local veterans' charities, including the Fisher House project, a housing program similar to the McDonald House.

"It's a wonderful event," said Christine Blaine, spokeswoman for the Wild Things. "Anything we can do to help our military is great.''

Ms. Blaine said that the event has personal significance: Her nephew just returned from a third tour of duty in Iraq.

For more information, call 724-250-9555 or visit www.washingtonwildthings.com.