City calendar

TOMORROW

MOUNT OLIVER: A meeting for those who may have been victims of predatory lending is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elder-Ado Senior Center, 320 Brownsville Road. It is open to homeowners in Knoxville, Allentown, Beltzhoover and Mount Oliver, and is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations, in cooperation with Fifth Third Bank and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. For more, call 412-255-2600.

WEDNESDAY

EAST LIBERTY: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., offers a free Advent Recital, featuring Jon Tyllian, at noon in the sanctuary. Lunch is available in the Cathedral Cafe following the program.

NORTH SIDE: The Brown Chapel Heir Force, a ministry of Brown Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, presents "The Treasure: A Modern Christmas Story" at 7 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square East. The original play features music, acting, mime and dance, and explores the discovery of a treasure chest that has deep historical meaning for an urban family. Gold Circle tickets for adults and teens are $10, general admission is $5 for general admission, and Children younger than 12 attend for free. Call 412-471-4332.

SHADYSIDE: Amnesty International Pittsburgh, Group 39, sponsors its 22nd annual Human Rights Day Write-A-Thon from 6 to 9 p.m., with a candle-lighting ceremony at 8 p.m., at Calvary Episcopal Church, Shady Avenue and Walnut Street. Participants are to write letters to authorities on behalf of human rights victims from around the world. Visit www.amnestypgh.org or call 412-

681-8528.

THURSDAY

NORTH SIDE: The Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, 1815 Metropolitan St., holds a free Homemade Holidays Family Day from 5 to 7 p.m., with art activities for all ages. There also is a Homemade Holidays art sale, from noon to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.

SQUIRREL HILL: A forum called "Slave Ship to Human Rights" begins at 7:30 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave. Guests include Marcus Rediker, chairman of the University of Pittsburgh's history department, and Martha Richards Conley, coordinator of the Pittsburgh chapter of Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.

SATURDAY

NORTH SHORE: Coors Light sponsors the annual "Running of the Santas" pub crawl starting at noon at Finnigan's Wake, Bubba's Ugly and Mullen's Bar & Grill. Participants visit these and other bars in Pittsburgh to enjoy music and contests, while raising funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Santas are to gather at Calico Jack's Cantina, 353 North Shore Drive, at 3 p.m., and at 6 p.m., they run to their "North Pole" destination, McFadden's Pittsburgh, 211 North Shore Drive, the event host. For more information, call 412-322-3470.

SHADYSIDE: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 304 Morewood Ave., offers a Drum and Dance Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. today and the second Saturday of every month. Participants of all ages are welcome. For more information, call 412-682-3342.

SUNDAY

DOWNTOWN: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols begins at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Ave. This traditional service of scripture, prayer and music features the church choir, along with brass, timpani and organ. The audience can join in the singing of carols. Admission is free. For more information, call 412-471-3436.

HIGHLAND PARK: A Service of Lessons and Carols begins at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton St. Soprano Sara Botkin, tenor Guy Russo, organist Ayo Oluranti, and the church choir perform. Admission is free.

OAKLAND: Observing a custom rooted in the Middle Ages, several budding area artisans unveil their latest creations at the annual Pittsburgh Szopka (or Cracow creche) Exhibition and Holiday Reception, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the University of Pittsburgh's Frick Fine Arts Building Cloisters, 650 Schenley Drive. Szopka is a folk craft that transforms wood, cardboard, foiled paper, ribbon and other materials into ornate miniature replicas of historical buildings from Krakow, Poland. For more, call 412-624-6150.

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First published on December 8, 2008 at 12:00 am

Source: post-gazette.com