McCandless -- Beginning tomorrow, "Images of Vietnam," a photo exhibit commemorating the Vietnam War, will be on display in the Ryan Room, Zappala College Center, La Roche College, 9100 Babcock Blvd. A discussion with photographer and Vietnam veteran Michael Hastie will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow. Free. Visit www.laroche.edu.
Jackson -- Seneca Valley High School National Honor Society will host a blood drive from 7:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday in the senior high school gymnasium, 128 Seneca School Road. To participate, walk in on the day of the event or e-mail Jeff Roberts for an appointment at robertsjt@svsd.net.
Cranberry -- Cornerstone Church, 708 Thomson Park Drive, will bring the game of Candy Land to life during a free family open house from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Call 724-772-2970 or visit www.cornerstoneumchurch.org.
Richland -- Jazzercise, a fitness class that fuses aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements into dance routines, will be offered at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, beginning tomorrow, at the Richland municipal building on Dickey Road. First class is free. Registration is $25. Individual classes are $10 each. Call 724-625-0064 for more information.
Richland -- PBS cooking instructor Penny Lawrence will teach a cooking class, Hearty Holiday Appetizers With Wine, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Fee is $32. Space is limited; call 724-449-2665 to register.
Richland -- The Brass Band of the East German Conference will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway. Donations will be accepted.
Harmony -- Harmony Museum, Main and Mercer streets, will serve a homemade German dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Stewart Hall. Diners may bring their own wine or beer. Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds will benefit the museum. Reservations are required for buffet seatings at 4:30 and 6:15 p.m. Call 724-452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.
Butler County -- The Butler County Senior Centers Program is sponsoring "Meet the Candidates." Candidates are invited to visit any of the 11 senior centers throughout the county to meet and talk with senior constituents. Candidates interested in visiting the centers or who need more information can call the nearest senior center or Lutheran Service Society at 724- 283-9002.
Richland -- Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, will offer free movies at 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 29. The schedule is: Tuesday, "Nim's Island;" Wednesday, "What Happens in Vegas;" Oct. 14, "Then She Found Me;" Oct. 15, "Made of Honor;" Oct. 21, "Deception;" Oct. 22, "Baby Mama;" Oct. 28, "Young @ Heart;" and Oct. 29, "The Happening." Call 724-444-5326.
Zelienople -- The Zelienople-Harmony Business Association will host a Country Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. next Sunday on Main Street, downtown. Activities will include live entertainment, sidewalk sales, farmers' market, children's activities, historic encampments, food vendors and more. Call 724-452-5571 or visit www.zelieboro.org.
Richland -- St. Barnabas Medical Center, 5830 Meridian Road, will administer flu shots on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Cost is $30 for each vaccination. Medicare will be accepted, as well as some insurances. For those with mobility difficulties, flu vaccinations will also be available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the turnaround area behind the Medical Center building. Schedule an appointment by calling 724-443-7231.
Richland -- Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road, will hold a flu shot clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Flu shots are free for individuals covered by Medicare; others will pay $28 per vaccination. Shots will be administered by a nurse, and a volunteer will assist seniors with forms, if needed. Bring insurance cards. Advanced registration is required. Call 724-449-2665.
Richland -- St. Barnabas Charities will hold a fashion gala at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at The Washington Place and Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road. Theme: A Chocolate Affair. Participants will receive an afternoon of desserts, shopping, live jazz by Donna Bailey Jazz Quartet and a fashion show. Tickets are $32. Proceeds will benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. Visit www.stbarnabashealthsystem.com or call 724-444-5521.
Saxonburg -- St. Luke Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., will hold an Oktoberfest dinner to benefit at-risk youth, from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. In addition to a German buffet a yodeling contest will start at 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children 3 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the Winnie McGee Caring Fund at Glade Run Lutheran Services in Zelienople. Take out available. Call 724-352-2333.
Richland -- Lois Lutz, of the Alzheimers Association, will speak on how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hilltop Hall at The Village at St. Barnabas, 5850 Meridian Road. Free. Call 724-443-7231.
McCandless -- Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, will celebrate its 40th anniversary next week with these activities:
Meet Rick Sebak, producer of local documentaries, including "Kennywood Memories," at 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Local author Katherine Ayers will speak about books and more to school-age children and parents at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
North Allegheny School District historian Jow Bullock will display historical items from the region tomorrow and Tuesday evenings.
For more events, call 412-366-8100 or visit www.northlandlibrary.org.
Cranberry -- Dr. Judy Orie, a board certified cardiologist from UPMC Passavant Hospital, will talk about heart health for women during the next St. Ferdinand Women's Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the education building of St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road. Refreshments will be served. Call Mary at 724-772-0843.
Richland -- First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Route 8 at Heckert Road, will hold a Craft Connection class led by Gerri Shoup at 7 p.m. tomorrow and Nov. 3. To register, call 724-443-1555.
Portersville -- Lawrence County Master Gardeners will talk about the benefits of gardening with native plants at 3 p.m. next Sunday at the new native plant garden near the mill at McConnell's Mill State Park, rain or shine. Tour the garden and join a guided wildflower walk. Park at Kildoo Picnic Area and allow time to walk down to the mill. Handicapped and physically challenged parking available at the mill. Call 724 368-9320 or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us.
Richland -- Learn how to look and feel younger during an anti-aging seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday at Northern Tier Library, 4015 Dickey Road. Free. Register by calling 724-449-2665.
Evans City -- The Frontier Living History Center at Providence Plantation Foundation, 300 Textor Hill Road, will present the program, "Frontier Rebellions Against the Founding Rulers," from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Fee is $10 for adults, $5 for age 12 and younger. An optional dinner follows the program for an additional $15 per adult, $7.50 for children. Dinner reservations required by noon tomorrow. Visit www.frontier-history.org or call 724-538-8818.
Prospect -- The Woodland Quilters will continue its quilt show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Lutherlyn, on Route 422. Activities include a workshop at 1:30 p.m., vendor mall, auctions and more. Admission is $5. All proceeds benefit the Lutherlyn Campership Fund. Visit www.lutherlyn.com for directions.
Franklin Park -- Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road, will offer Griefshare, a recovery support group for those dealing with the death of a loved one, beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, and continuing to meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Free. Registration requested. Visit www.ingomarumc.org or call 412-364-3613.
