Special Events

Amy's Army Bone marrow screening drive to benefit Amy Katz, 11, of Mt. Lebanon, who needs a bone marrow transplant to combat chronic myelogenous leukemia, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23. Community Day School, 6424 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. The first big drive in February found two potential donors for others who need the life-saving transplant, but a donor is still being sought for Amy. You can learn more at www.amysarmy.org.

"Take This Heart" open house, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 22. Center for Creative Play, 1400 S. Braddock Ave., Regent Square. For current and prospective adoptive and foster parents. Offers massages and access to a family therapist while children play. Free. Sponsored by the Allegheny County Permanency Planning Task, marking Foster Parent Month. Call: 412-350-2441.

Recovery Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 to May 21. Market Square, Downtown. Sponsored by the Allegheny County Coalition for Recovery, to raise awareness of recovery programs for those with mental health or substances abuse disorders.

Verizon Wireless Strides Against ViolencE (SAVE) Walk, 8:30 a.m. May 22. North Park Boat House. 5-, 3- and 1-mile options. A collaborative fund-raising project by Allegheny County victims service agencies. For details, entry fees, call Coleen Conley: 412-431-5665.

Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield's second annual Walk for a Healthy Community, May 22. Chevrolet Amphitheater, Station Square, South Side. Registration start, 7:45 a.m.; 5K walk, 9 a.m.; 1-mile fun walk, 9:15 a.m. Benefits 12 organizations. Participants select which organization(s) they support. Call: 412-544-3776. More details at www.highmark.com.

Connecting the Pieces, all-day symposium focused on children's health, obesity, nutrition issues. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26. Radisson Hotel, West Middlesex. Sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Partnership for Family Support. $10; Registration deadline, May 21. For details, directions, call 1-877-779-7222.

9th annual Westmoreland County Sports Dinner and Auction, June 2. Registration, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. Ferrante's Lakeview Restaurant, Greensburg. To support the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania. Auction of sports memorabilia and other items. For details, visit www.efwp.org or call Colleen Kaufman: 412-261-5880.

Lungs at Work pulmonary clinic for coal miners, 10 a.m. May 25. 10th Street Station, Ford City, Armstrong County. For those who have, or are at risk of developing lung disorders from their workplace. Applications taken, breathing tests performed, old claims reviewed. Call: 724-941-1650.

"Saddle-Up for St. Jude" trail ride pledge fund-raiser, 1 to 4 p.m. May 23 (rain date May 30). Linwood Farm, Greensburg. Proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For details: 724-836-1802.

Seminars/Lectures

"Knowing When to Quit" smoking cessation seminar, 7 to 9 p.m. May 24. UPMC St. Margaret. Free. To register: 1-800-533-8762 or 412-784-5043.

"Depression--Natural Approaches," 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. May 19. South Hills Integrative Wellness Center, 20 Cedar Blvd., Mt. Lebanon. Free. To register: 412-563-1600.

"Integrated Medicine ... an Experimental Approach," 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 20. Suburban General Hospital, Bellevue. Combining pain management therapies with natural healing techniques. Free. To register: 412-734-6910.

''Pharmacological Management in the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis," 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 25. Magee-Womens Hospital, Oakland. Free. Call: 412-641-4492.

"A Reason to Hope: Managing Stress and Emotions in Cancer," 11 a.m. to noon May 26. UPMC McKeesport's Kelley Conference Center. Free. To register: 1-800-533-8762.

"The Common Sense Approach to a Low Carb Lifestyle," 11 a.m. May 22. Sunny Bridge Natural Foods, 130 Gallery Drive, McMurray. Free. For reservations: 724-942-5800.

Bariatric surgery seminar, 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 20. The Mercy Hospital, Uptown. To register: 1-800-232-5660.

Volunteers

Pittsburgh Vision Services, Bridgeville, needs adult and youth (age 15 or older) volunteers to serve as escorts for vision-impaired youths enrolled in three summer programs: Pre-college Preparation, June 7 to July 2; Career and Community Adjustment, July 6 to Aug. 6; and Personal Adjustment to Blindness, July 6 to Aug. 6. Sighted guide training provided. Call: 412-682-5600, ext. 3430 or 2223.

Research

Ultrasound and breast cancer. Weinstein Imaging Associates in Shadyside and Mt. Lebanon is looking for women interested in participating in a National Cancer Institute-sponsored study investigating the role of ultrasound as a screening test for women at high risk for breast cancer. Participants must be at least 25 years of age and have dense breast tissue. Annual breast ultrasound tests will be performed at no out-of-pocket cost for three consecutive years. Call Antoinette: 412-441-1161.

Acupuncture and depression. UPMC Shadyside's Center for Complementary Medicine is seeking 60 people, ages 18 to 80, who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate depression. Participants will receive an evaluation of depression and acupuncture session at no charge. Compensation up to $50. For details, call 412-623-6872.

Support Groups

Self Help Group Network, a service of HelpLine, provides a database of support groups. Call: 412-255-1155.

Special Opportunities

Ohio Valley General Hospital in Kennedy is offering meningitis vaccinations to college-bound students. $70. For an appointment, call Barb Steen: 412-777-6514.