[naviga:h3]Maridon again hosts collectors[/naviga:h3]

The Maridon Museum will again host a Collectors Series, featuring area residents and their art collections.

Ellen King will present a program on April 26 and Zelda Wilbert will follow on May 15.

The programs will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

Admission is free, but reservations are required because of the limited space. Call 724-2820123.

[naviga:h3]Mars library features author[/naviga:h3]

MARS — Zach OHora will visit Mars Public Library for a reading event at 6 p.m. April 12.

The featured story OHora will read will be “My Cousin Momo” which he wrote and illustrated. There will be activity stations following the story.

Admission is free. Register by visiting the library, 107 Grand Ave., or calling the library at 724-625-9048.

[naviga:h3]Submarine open daily[/naviga:h3]

PITTSBURGH — Carnegie Science Center has announced the USS Requin is returning to daily hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather and river conditions permitting.

Self-guided tours were limited to the weekends during winter, but with warmer weather in sight, the Requin is once again ready for daily visitors.

The Cold War-era naval submarine offers visitors an authentic look at how 80 men used their expertise, humor, and sheer ingenuity to carve out a rough and adventurous life during lengthy defense and scientific missions, some of which are still classified.

The submarine was in service from 1945 to 1968 and opened for tours in Pittsburgh in 1991.

General admission to the Science Center includes access to USS Requin, but tickets to tour the submarine may also be purchased separately for $7.