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Allegheny Township
Sept. 24: The Academy Singers Community Choir is looking for new voices to join their group for the Christmas season. All voice parts welcome. Rehearsals are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 24. Cost: $50. Details:724-994-8872.
Apollo
Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details:724-478-4831.
October: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle to win gift cards each day in October. Prizes total $2,400. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick-3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or at the parish office.
Oct. 11: Apollo-Ridge Cheerleaders will host a cheer alumni night at 7 p.m. at the homecoming football game at Owens Field. Alumni will cheer during the fourth quarter with the current squad. Cost: $20, cash or check, includes an event T-shirt. Registration deadline: Sept. 30. Registration: tinyurl.com/3dpznwah. Details: apolloridge.cheerleading@gmail.com.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $14 per dozen. Orders:724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Avonmore
Friday and Saturday: The annual Avonmore Harvest Jubilee will be celebrated in the borough. There will be music, food and vendors. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. Lineup will begin at noon at 616 Cambria Ave. A car cruise will be afterward. A fireworks display will be at 10 p.m. Saturday.
Brackenridge
Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Upcoming Local Events
Thursday: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details:724-994-6030.
Thursday: The 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.
Saturday : The auxiliaries of Pioneer Hose and Hilltop Hose companies will host a super bingo at Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., early birds start at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost: $35, in advance, will be $40 at the door; includes a light lunch and bingo packet. There will be 20 regular games, specials and a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets:724-882-5908.
Freeport
Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details:724-295-3095.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.
Featured Local Businesses
Thursday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Pennsylvania Dutch Food sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Products will include jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and pickled vegetables. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.
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.
Friday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
Saturday : The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have an Oktoberfest from 2 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be food, music by the Heritage Band, a 50-50 raffle and cash bar. Cost: $15. Tickets: after 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at the post or at the door.
Sept. 25: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “The Vaster Wilds” by Lauren Groff. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations:724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson Township
Thursday: 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.
Leechburg
Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. The group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Seneca Service Unit Girls Scouts will hold a meeting for new girls in kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the Lower Burrell or Upper Burrell areas from 7 to 8 p.m. at Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Please arrive by 6:50 p.m. Parents and guardians must stay for a short informational program. Reservations required. Reservations: LowerBurrellGirlScouts@gmail.com.
Upcoming Local Events
New Kensington
Thursday: The Salvation Army will host Sally’s Outdoor Market from 2 to 6 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Free fresh produce will be available while supplies last. Vendor applications are being accepted. Details:724-335-7221.
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details:724-448-7403.
Sept. 25: The Digital Foundry, 855 Fifth Ave., will host a community meeting about employment, training and advanced manufacturing careers at 6 p.m. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations:724-472-1180.
Sept. 28: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Middle Eastern food sale. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, kibbee, baba ganoush, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: Thursday. Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.
Oakmont
Today: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a program about ticks and Lyme Disease with the Allegheny County Health Department from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details:412-828-9532.
Thursday : Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a Paint Pals craft workshop to make ceramic plant pots for children age 6 to 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required by 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Reservations:oakmontlibrary.org.
Parks Township
Thursday: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.
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.
Springdale
Thursday : The Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 Church St. Details: 724-274-9729.
Springdale Township
Sept. 27: Rep. Mandy Steele will sponsor a senior fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 851 Parkway Drive, Harwick. Activities will include a flu shot clinic, blood pressure checks, stroke education, a property tax and rent rebate clinic, PRT bus pass clinic, disposal of unused or expired prescriptions, and a hot, takeout meal. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/556a5a32.
Featured Local Businesses
Tarentum
Today: The Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the parking lot at 10th Avenue and Lock Street.
Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Sept. 26: Tours of the Rabkin Japanese Garden will be offered from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the garden, 419 E. Second Ave. Cost: $20, proceeds to benefit Community Library of Allegheny Valley and matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation. Mocktails and light appetizers will be served. Parking and entrance are on Third Avenue. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/y4e52477.
Oct. 26: Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting vendor, craft and food booth applications for the annual Boo Festival. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470 or carriefox170@gmail.com.
Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.
Vandergrift
Today: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10th grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details:724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Today: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:724-387-9113.
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
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. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
Winfield
Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details:724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.