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Cabin Fever Reliever Raffle event to benefit HOPE Center
The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center Inc. will host its annual Cabin Fever Reliever raffle event from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Harrison.
There will be door prizes, a basket raffle and a cash bar. Tickets cost $20 each and include food, non-alcoholic beverages and a chance to win a door prize.
For tickets, call Shelley at the HOPE Center office at 724-224-1100 and at the door.
Jared Ryder Foundation spaghetti dinner set Saturday
A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Jared Ryder Foundation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.
The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, dessert and drink, dine in or takeout. There will be a silent auction, children’s craft table, T-shirt sales and a 50-50.
Tickets are $15; and children, $8. The foundation helps children and families affected by congenital heart disease. For tickets, contact Linda Sarraf at 412-965-2531.
Reunion News
• Burrell High School Class of 1975 will have a reunion weekend July 18 and 19. A golf outing will be at Birdsfoot Golf Club in South Buffalo and a social will be at Woodpeckers Pub and Grub in Upper Burrell, both on July 18. The reunion will be July 19 at Hill Crest Country Club. Details: Chris, wrcj2@aol.com or mm15068@msn.com or BHS Class of 1975 on Facebook.
• Ford City High School Class of 1975 will have a reunion Sept. 20 at the Latin American Club, 1278 Third Ave., Ford City. A social hour will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Cost: $35; $65 per couple. Details:mkovalovsky@icloud.com.
• Kiski Area High School Class of 1975 is planning a reunion for the fall of 2025. The committee is seeking contact information for class members. Send your mailing address, Facebook status, email address and cell phone number to kiskiarea1975class@gmail.com.
• Kiski Area High School Class of 1980 will have a reunion Oct. 3 and 4, 2025. Contact information is being collected from class members. Details: KAHS1980@gmail.com or join Kiski Area Class of 1980 on Facebook.
Calendar
Apollo
Thursday: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is accepting donations for its book sale through Thursday. Items that will be accepted include gently used books and DVDs. No VHS tapes, magazines cassette tapes, encyclopedias, CDs or books that are damaged, dusty, moldy or have a musty or smoky smell, please. Bring donations inside the library.
Avonmore
April 12: The Center for Active Adults, 458 Railroad Ave., is accepting reservations for an indoor/outdoor spring craft show set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Rain or shine. Cost: $10 per space. Details:724-697-4014.
Brackenridge
April 6: A free spring garden workshop will be offered at noon in the pavilion of Brackenridge Memorial Park, First Avenue. Children welcome. Start your tomatoes, peppers and herbs or make a native flower planter from a milk jug. All supplies provided. Sponsored by Brackenridge Improvement Group and Community Library of Allegheny Valley. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/nj8kzn2k.
Buffalo Township
Sunday: A spaghetti and ravioli dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, $12; ravioli, $16, both include salad; homemade meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.
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.
Freeport
Saturday: Freeport Kiwanis Club will host a turkey and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $12; younger than 10, $6. Proceeds will support the club scholarship program.
Gilpin
Monday: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for paska bread for Easter. Cost: round or braided, is available with raisins, $8; or without raisins, $7.50. Order deadline is Monday. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. April 9. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Teresia, 724-845-7588.
Harrison
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Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Kiski Township
Saturday: A Swiss steak dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56. Dine in or takeout. Menu: Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, bread, dessert and drink. Cost: $14; 6 and younger, free. Details:724-478-1523.
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
Today: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday : A spaghetti dinner to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert. Cost: $12; age 6 to 10, $6; 5 and younger, free. Tickets:724-339-7338 or tinyurl.com/mrp5m7rn.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Memory Lane band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10. Details:724-335-4131.
Lower Burrell/New Kensington
April 5: Peoples Library will kick off National Library Week with a workshop to make a collage with pop artist Michael Albert. Sessions will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Lower Burrell location and at 1:30 p.m. at the New Kensington library. Learn how to turn a cereal box or other printed cardboard package into a work of art. Details:724-339-1021.
New Kensington
Saturday: A Stop The Violence event will be at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1140 Fourth Ave. there will be speakers and free food, clothing, diapers and hygiene products will be available.
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.
May 10: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting basket donations and supplies to make baskets for its annual spring luncheon planned at Knead Community Café. Details:jperin@animalprotectors.net.
North Apollo
Sunday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the firehall, 311 16th St. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, French toast, potatoes and fruit. Cost: $12; younger than 10, $6.
Oklahoma Borough
April 26: A drag queen bingo to benefit TinyCause animal shelter will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $35, will be $40 at the door, includes eight regular games that pay $100 each, food and specials. Must be 21. BYOB. There will be a basket raffle, strip tickets and at 50-50. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets: tinyurl.com/4wf2ue3b.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.
Saxonburg
Saturday: South Butler Community Library will host a free exhibit of Lego and Ninjango projects by enthusiast Kevin Lesniak from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Areas will be available for the public to build. Refreshments will be sold. Details:724-352-4810.
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April 5: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a designer purse gala from 2 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: in advance, $55; at the door, $60, if available; includes appetizers, soft drink, dessert and four numbers for the drawing. Winner need not be present. There will be side raffles, a basket auction, pull tickets and specialty drinks. Must be at least 16 to attend and at least 21 for a drink bracelet. Tickets:724-352.3300, ext. 755 or winpurses.com.
Sharpsburg
April 6: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Addiction Recovery Ministry will be from 2 to 7 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Menu: spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and drink, $15. There will be a Steeler memorabilia silent auction, basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Springdale
Through Saturday: Springdale Free Public Library will host a community seed exchange during business hours at the library, 331 School St. Sponsored by Pucketos Garden Club. Bring a packet of seeds and take one. Details:724-297-9729.
Tarentum
Today: 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: 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.
Saturday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Daniel Malone will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St. There will be a silent auction and 50-50 raffle. Admission: $15, includes spaghetti, salad, dessert and a drink and one ticket for the silent auction. Dine in or takeout. A portion of proceeds will be donated to PreventSuicidePa.org. Details: malonefamilyfund.com. Tickets:tinyurl.com/2pj5f36h and will be available at the door until sold out.
Sunday: First Baptist Church of Tarentum will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at the church, 410 E. Third Ave.
April 8, 9 and 10: SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Easter nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $15. Orders: 724-224-3026 and leave a message, visit tarentumbyzcath.org or email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com.
Vandergrift
Monday: Tiny Cause Animal Shelter in Vandergrift is collecting gently worn shoes through Monday. No roller skates, Heelys or ice skates, please. Pairs of shoes should be tied together with the laces or rubber bands and placed into a garbage bag. Do not bring shoes in boxes. Contributions can be dropped off at the shelter, 131 Columbia Ave. Details:trapaniam@gmail.com.
Washington Township
Today: 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
Today : Allegheny County Park rangers will host a free guided hike, “Signs of Spring,” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. The hike will be about two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear close-toed shoes. Meet at the Anglers shelter parking lot. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/5n7h8sj7.