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There's always something to do in the Mon-Yough area. To submit your event, email jtogyer -at - gmail -dot- com or write to Tube City Online, P.O. Box 94, McKeesport 15134. Please send information at least two weeks in advance, and provide contact information in case we have a question.

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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 are $20.

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Speaking of Boats: Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, based in Homestead, presents "Lords of the Mon," a two-hour historic boat cruise, departing Station Square at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Hands-on activities and historical narration will tell the stories of Pittsburgh's hardest-working river during the glory days of big steel, coal and coke in the Mon Valley.

The event is presented in partnership with the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Another cruise is set for Aug. 15.

Call (412) 355-7980 or visit the Rivers of Steel website.

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Get Your Geek On: New Dimension Comics is hosting a "Star Wars" party at its Century III Mall store, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. Bring your own camera to get your picture taken with your favorite characters (in costume).

The event is organized by Garrison Carida, a group of "Star Wars" buffs from Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia who do events for charities and public services, including the American Cancer Society and children's hospitals.

Group members are asking everyone who attends to bring a new or unused "Star Wars" toy. For more information, call the store at (412) 965-1487.