The first Pittsburgh Crossword Puzzle Tournament will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, 4141 Fifth Ave. (Gettysburg Room, first floor). Registration opens 12:30 p.m. Registration fee: $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. See all details at www.pittsburghcrossword.com or contact Rachel Colangelo at 412-395-2873, ext. 2864.

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