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Quilt show winners to be announced Saturday
Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host its 26th annual Quilt Show through Friday at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.
There is no cost to enter, view or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will be announced at a reception set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Reservations are requested for the reception. For reservations and information, call the library at 724-224-3491.
Spaghetti dinner to aid Prospect Cemetery
A spaghetti dinner to benefit Prospect Cemetery will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 First Ave.
The menu will include spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, Italian bread & butter, dessert and beverage, Tickets are $10; 12 and younger, $5; dine in or take out.
The event is sponsored in cooperation with the American Legion and Central Presbyterian Church. For tickets, call Cindy at 724-612-0076, or David at 724-882-2185; or stop in at Asay’s News Stand or Diamond Antiques, both in Tarentum.
Opportunities available to help senior citizens
Open Your Heart to a Senior is looking for volunteers to help our older neighbors.
Drivers are needed to take people to doctor appointments, shop for groceries and make calls to check on and say hello to people who are alone. To offer your time and for information, call 724-205-6282 or email oyhs@wfspa.org.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.
Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details:724-478-4831.
March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
March 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Must be 21. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.
Saturday: Free bagged lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.
Brackenridge
Today: Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.
Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details:724-994-6030.
Buffalo Township
April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.
East Vandergrift
March 15: The East Vandergrift 125th Anniversary Committee will host a purse and cash bash fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. in the hall at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 419 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, include food and beverages. Tickets: Amy, 724-472-3389 or Chris at 412-708-2092.
Freeport
Saturday: The Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 at Freeport Area Library will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month. Details:724-295-3616.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harmar
April 13: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.
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Harrison
Today: Friends of Allegheny Valley Library will meet at 10 a.m. in the library community room, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members welcome. Details:724-226-3491.
Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley hosts Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a small stuffed animal. No reservations required.
Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Saturday : Allegheny County Park Rangers will host a free guided hike, “Women in Conservation” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/5yw8v6s7.
March 23: A purse bash bingo will begin at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be a silent auction, additional packets, pick of the table, pull tabs and a cash bar. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256, or at the post.
Jefferson Township
Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Kiski Township
May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.
Leechburg
Saturday: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details:724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 10 cents each; semi/formal dresses, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the Missing Link band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.
Saturday : Lower Burrell Police Department will sponsor a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: Sharon Crawford, 412-600-4333; 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use account code 10055683.
New Kensington
Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary bingo is canceled this week due to remodeling. Bingo will resume March 13. Details:724-448-7403.
Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.
April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.
Parks Township
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Saturday : A purse bash to benefit Kiddies Korner Nursery School will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: $30, includes appetizers, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets:724-478-1420.
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Plum
March 13 and 22: Plum Community Library will offer an Introduction to Coding class for children age 7 to 11 at 6:30 p.m. March 13 and 11 a.m. March 22 at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.
Tarentum
Fridays: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details:724-224-9006.
Saturday: A St. Patrick’s pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; age 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or take out. Tickets will be available for the April 12 50-50 drawing to benefit the lodge scholarship program. Public welcome.
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.
Washington Township
Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Friday and Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at East Deer Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Free admission. An early bird sale with a $5 admission fee will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday. A $5 bag sale will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.