MARS — Beginning April 10, Lutheran SeniorLife community is hosting the Family Caregiver Miniseries, a free four-part series presented by the Alzheimer's Association at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars.

Pre-registration is required. Contact Gina Strasbaugh at RoseCrest Assisted Living at 724-687-3372 or Deidre Stein at the Alzheimer's Association at 412-261-5040 or by e-mail at Deidre.stein@alz.org.

JEFFERSON TWP — Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host an educational seminar on understanding memory loss and communication strategies from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 16 in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road, entrance 2A.The free program is presented by Lois Lutz, who is education and outreach coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association-Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.For more information, call Mary Alice Wise, president of the Concordia Skilled Care Family Council, at 724-713-2486.

CRANBERRY TWP — St. Ferdinand Church is hosting an afternoon tea from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 29 in Oldenski Hall, 2535 Rochester Road.The event will include themed tables, tea and scones, tea sandwiches, dessert, a Chinese auction, a raffle and door prizes.Reservations are due before April 22 by calling 724-779-3986.

MARS — Dutilh United Methodist Church will host a Sanctuary of Quilts and Pies, Posies and Parisian Peddlers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28 at its Mars campus, 525 Pittsburgh St.The market will feature merchandise from area crafters and vendors, homemade pies, discount flower certificates and fresh flowers.The event will feature a display of old and new quilts. To enter a quilt contact, Jan Mellor at 724-625-2831 or jbmellor17@aol.com.n From 5 to 8 p.m. April 27, a special preview event, Women Helping Women, will be held at Dutilh's Mars campus.Participants may stroll the market while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, beverages and live music.Tickets for the preview will be sold in advance only.Proceeds from the evening's event will be donated to Kiva for microloans to assist poor women worldwide in starting their own businesses.For tickets, call Susan Woodward at 724-625-6166.

PROSPECT — The Prospect Borough and Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring craft and gift show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at the Prospect Fire Hall.Vendors and crafters are needed. Call Jody at 724-865-9570.The free event will feature a Chinese auction, food and refreshments.