(Events)

Used Book Sale and Ice Cream Social: McKeesport Heritage Center will hold a used book sale and ice cream social on Saturday. A large variety of gently-used books --- most priced at $2 or less --- will be on sale, including local and national history, self-help and religious books, romance novels and mysteries. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From 12 to 3 p.m., the center's board of directors also will host an ice cream social. Stay following the sale and enjoy some ice cream!

The Heritage Center is located at 1832 Arboretum Drive in Renziehausen Park. For more information, visit the center's website or call (412) 678-1832.

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CD Release Party at Palisades: Bonedog Records and the Palisades Ballroom host a CD release party for Gus Collins' "Soul Social." A former singer with The Lateers and The Marcels for twenty years, "Soul Social" is Collins' first solo release.

The CD blends blues, soul, gospel and rock influences as varied as Collins' long career, and which recall the legendary sound of R&B classics from record labels such as Stax and Okeh. Memphis-style horns power songs like "Where the Rain Can't Reach," while sparse guitar licks underlay "A Short One."

The 37th release for the McKeesport-based label, "Soul Social" includes 10 original songs by Phil Sweeney, two covers and one group composition.

The CD release party will include Gus Collins, Stevee Wellons and Dave Avery fronting a nine-piece band. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8. Admission is $10.

The Palisades is located on Fifth Avenue at Water Street, Downtown, next to the McKees Point Marina and the Youghiogheny River trail.