Weekend Planner: Cabaret, Book Talk & Fundraisers

Welcome to the Plum-Oakmont Patch's Weekend Planner!

Got no idea what you'll do this weekend? Patch is coming to the rescue! We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

It's a good idea to have cash ready for these events.

1.
Where/When: The New Olde Bank Theatre, 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
Why Go?: The New Olde Bank Theatre in Verona is presenting "The Sounds of Broadway:A Musical Revue" for a one-weekend performance. Music includes songs from shows such as Avenue Q, Jekyll and Hyde, The Music Man, Woman of the Year, Les Miserables and more. A wine and cheese reception will follow both shows.
Pricing: Tickets are $15 and reservations can be made through www.newobt.com or by calling 412-251-7904.

2.
Where?/When?:, 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday
Why Go?: The Oakmont United Methodist Church is hosting a fundraising to help Debbie and Philip Simonds. Both Debbie and Philip have had medical needs that have put a tremendous toll on their finances. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs and salad. There will be a bake sale, candle sale, silent auction and collecting of used/broken gold or silver for Deb and Phil. If you would like to send in a donation, please send to Simonds Fundraiser, P.O. Box 334, Oakmont, PA 15139.
Pricing: $10 for adults, $6 for children

3.
Where?/When?: , 1 p.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: The welcomes home best-selling author Lisa Scottoline, a mystery writer with legs--meaning many worldwide fans--for an entertaining evening of talk at the Oakmont Carnegie Library. The event will be held in the community room on the lower level of the Oakmont Carnegie Library. Lisa will be here with her new thriller Come Home , a novel that represents a striking new direction in Lisa's writing. It is the the riveting story of a mother who sacrifices her future for a child from her past.
Pricing: Admission is $5, free with purchase of Come Home.

4.
Where/When: , 1:30 p.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: The Second Annual Fourth Grade Relay for Life Fundraiser will be held at Carnivore's in Oakmont. All Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. To order tickets, email rdnmd@aol.com.
Pricing: $10

5.
Where?/When?: , 4 p.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: The Oakmont Presbyterian Church presents "An American Adventure" celebrating America's wide variety of musical styles including ragtime, jazz, blues, folk, hymn tunes and patriotic songs. This celebration will feature Pittsburgh's premiere handbell ensemble, The Three Rivers Ringers. A reception will follow the concert.  
Pricing: Free will offer.

Remember you always can post your own events on our calendar!

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