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Library Benefit at PNC Park: Carnegie Library of McKeesport joins other county library organizations in celebrating "Public Library Night" at PNC Park on Tuesday, July 21, when the Pirates host the Milwaukee Brewers.

Seats are $6 and sold on a "first-come, first-served" basis at the circulation desk of the main library, 1507 Library Ave. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. and bus transportation is available from the city for $1 per person.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (412) 672-0625 or visit the library website.

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PSUGA Programs at Waterfront: Penn State's Greater Allegheny Campus in McKeesport is offering summer classes in professional development for counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers and others at the Waterfront in Homestead.

Classes will be held in a convenient two-day format, a spokeswoman says, and will include units on developmental stages and accompanying transitions.

The next courses are "Group Work for Practitioners" and "Using Meditation and Mindfulness for Counseling across the Life Span," July 27 and 28.

Call (412) 675-9049 or visit the continuing education office's website.

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Author Remembers '30s in City: Author Lois Allen is the next guest in the summer speaker series at McKeesport Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, Renzie Park.

Allen will read excerpts from her new memoir and sign copies of the book, called All We Really Needed: Growing Up in a Pennsylvania Steel Town (Rosedog Books, $13).

Allen grew up in McKeesport during the Great Depression and graduated from Slippery Rock State Teachers College with degrees in mathematics and English. She later earned a master's from Duke University.

A teacher for 40 years at Community College of Allegheny County, Allegheny Campus in Pittsburgh, Allen is presently retired and writing another book about her experiences working at a Boardwalk hotel in Atlantic City, N.J., after World War II.

The program begins at 2 p.m. in the Boycott Room at the Heritage Center. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Call (412) 678-1832 or visit the Heritage Center's website.

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International Village Pre-Launch Party: The International Village committee hosts a "launch party" on Saturday, July 25 at the McKees Point Marina and the Palisades, Fifth Avenue at Water Street.

Events begin with music by the Mikey Dee Band at 3 p.m., and continue with Dean Martin tribute artist Coz Serrapere at 4:30 p.m.

At 6 p.m., a picnic buffet opens at the Palisades and ethnic dancers will take the stage. The dance floor will be open as well.

At 9:30, a "boat parade" will take place on the Youghiogheny River, with watercraft decked out in "international" motifs and prizes awarded to the best-decorated boats.

Tickets cost $20 and are on sale at Wilson Baum Agency, 314 Long Run Road, 11th Ward; City Hall, 500 Fifth Ave., Downtown; McKees Point Marina Cafe, first floor, Palisades; or from any committee member.