Hempfield -- Friends of Millstein Library, on the Greensburg campus of the University of Pittsburgh, are sponsoring "I Thought I Could Fly," a photography exhibit by Carnegie Mellon University professor Charlee Brodsky depicting persons with mental illness, through Oct. 14 at the library at 150 Finoli Drive. Information: 724-836-9687.

Monroeville -- Monroeville Public Library is sponsoring "I Came, I Saw, I Painted (VI)," featuring the work of Marci Mason, through Sept. 25 in the Gallery Space at the library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd. Information: 412-372-0500.

South Greensburg -- St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 1182 Ashland St., will hold a festival, including tours and ethnic foods, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 724-834-1311.

Oakmont -- Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., will sponsor three consecutive weeks of Advanced Crochet classes at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday. Participants must have knowledge of the chain, single and double crochet stitches and will need a size N crochet hook and nine skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn, three each of three different colors. Cost: $20, due the first night of class. Registration: 412-828-9532.

Swissvale -- The Pittsburgh Tangueros will sponsor six weeks of Argentine Tango 101 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, beginning Sunday, at the Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave. Cost: $60 in advance, $75 at the door. Information: 412-661-2480.

Greensburg -- The Westmoreland Cultural Trust will sponsor "Curtain Up," a performance by the River City Brass Band, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: 1-800-292-7222.

Scottdale -- St. John the Baptist School, 416 S. Broadway Ave., will host "Shopping from the Heart," featuring a number of vendors, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Also available will be a ticket auction and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Jacobs Creek Faith in Action ministry. Information: 724-542-4117.

Penn Township -- The Penn-Trafford Area Recreation Commission will sponsor "McClellan's Perfect Battle: The Battle of Antietam," a lecture by Civil War historian Kristopher Douglas White, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. next Thursday at Penn-Trafford High School, 3381 Route 130, as the first in a monthly series. Registration: 724-744-2171, ext. 204.

Monroeville -- Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., will host a screening and discussion of the ecological documentary, "In Danger of Falling Food," from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Elisa Beck of Sustainable Monroeville will facilitate the discussion. Information: 412-372-0500.

Oakmont -- Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., in conjunction with the Mystery Lovers Bookshop, will sponsor an appearance by Sara Paretsky, author of the V.I. Warshawski mystery series, at 1 p.m. Saturday. She will discuss her most recent book, "Body Work," and sign copies. Cost: $5. Reservations: 412-828-4877.

Murrysville -- Symphony East will meet at 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at Redstone Highlands, 4951 Cline Hollow Road. Lunch will be at noon, followed by a program featuring the ensemble Cello Fury. Families of home-schooled children are invited; donation is $5 per adult. Reservations are required by next Thursday for the luncheon. Call 724-327-4295.

Forest Hills -- The Forest Hills Senior Center, 444 Avenue D, will sponsor a dessert and beverage bar from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Patrons may register for tickets for the Civic Light Opera's "A Musical Christmas Carol." Information: 412-824-5610.

Hempfield -- The Westmoreland County Historical Society will sponsor the last Antiques & Collectibles Show of the 2010 season at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Historic Hanna's Town, 809 Forbes Trail Road. Information: 724-532-1935, ext. 13.

West Newton -- The West Newton Community Festival Committee will sponsor a festival from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in the area of Vine Street Park and Vine, Fourth and Fifth streets. Activities will include a Civil War encampment, live music and other entertainment, a parade on Saturday and more. Information: 724-872-7937.

Verona -- The New Olde Bank Theatre, 722 Allegheny River Blvd., will sponsor "Lady Parts: An Evening of Great Female Monologues" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost $15, which will include a wine-and-cheese reception after the performance. Reservations: 412-251-7904.

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