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Kids’ Fishing Day planned May 18 in Kiski Township
Kiski Township Sportsmen’s Association will host its 23rd annual Kids’ Fishing Day from 9 to 11 a.m. May 18 at the club, 192 Wilson Road, rain or shine.
Children 16 or younger will receive a free lunch and drinks and should bring their own bait and tackle. Prizes will be awarded for tagged and biggest fish.
Reservations are required by April 30 to receive an event T-shirt. For reservations, call or text Morgan at 724-472-3556 with the child’s name, age and T-shirt size.
Tickets on sale for Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame dinner
Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame will have its 54th induction banquet at 7 p.m. May 17 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1887 Shriners Way, Harmar.
This year’s inductees are Don Frederick, Jonathan Martin, Jodie Vick McCartney, Jaime Vick, posthumously; Larry Ondako, Nick Reiser, Paul Sapotichne and Mark Schubert. The late Eddie Teorsky will receive the Courage Award. Trib Total Media will give awards to 13 individual student athletes and the state champion Burrell Hockey team.
Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at akhof.com. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Volunteers needed at Cheswick Strawberry Festival
The Cheswick Recreation Board is looking for people to volunteer at the June 1 Strawberry Festival.
People are needed to set up, take down, prepare strawberries and help at the strawberry and gift basket tents.
For details and to offer your time, call Clem at 724-882-6175.
Calendar
Apollo/East Vandergrift
May 14: 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.
Cheswick
Tuesday : Westarm Physical Therapy, 1316 Pittsburgh St., will host a free seminar, “Are You Considering a Hip or Knee Replacement,” at 6 p.m. at the office. Speakers will be orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel March and physical therapist Kyle Zimmerman. Reservations required. Reservations:724-337-6522 or administration@westarmtherapy.com.
Through April 24: A glass recycling bin will be available from 7 a.m. to sunset at the office of Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. All colors of empty glass bottles, jars and jugs will be accepted. An Earth Day event with free information, tree saplings and wildflower seed packets will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 22. Details:724-826-5151.
East Franklin
Monday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Belmont Complex banquet room, 415 Butler Road. All registered Republican candidates who are running for school board in a district in Armstrong County is welcome to come and discuss their platform. Details: Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or dsmail2244@windstream.net or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.
Freeport
April 26: The Freeport Highlands Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host a free Daisy information event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Freeport Community Library, 428 Market St., for girls who will enter kindergarten in the fall and their caregiver. Girls will earn their first patch while participating in friendship activities. Reservations required by Wednesday. Reservations: freeport.highlands.gs@gmail.com.
April 28: St. Mary, Mother of God Church Christian Mothers will host a card party and game board social from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad bar, refreshments and beverages. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.
Greensburg
Monday: A community bingo to benefit Peoples Library in Lower Burrell and New Kensington will be at 7 p.m. at The Venue at Live! Casino, 5260 Route 30. Doors open at 5 p.m. Must be 21. Cost: $40.
Hampton
Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program, “A Comparison of Lee’s Two Invasions of the North” by Brad Gottfried at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. Public welcome.
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Harrison
Wednesday : 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 Day the World Came to Town” by Jim Defede. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations:724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
April 27: Allegheny County Park Rangers will host a free guided hike, “Birds and Nests” from noon to 2 p.m. starting at the Harrison Hills Park Yakaon shelter. Hikers will explore the world of birds and the incredible homes they build. Binoculars recommended but not required. Bring water and wear close-toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/5a6rph6a.
Leechburg
Today: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
Today: 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.
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
May 3: A Day at the Races fundraiser to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be in the Mirror Room at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 2 p.m. and races will start at 3. Cost: $20, includes horse, food and soft drinks. There will be a cash bar, 50-50, paint sticks and a human horse race. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.
Lower Burrell
Today: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details:724-335-4131.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Near the Edge Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
April 25: A Republican candidate forum will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the second floor at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Candidates for Lower Burrell Council, Burrell School Board, New Kensington Council, Arnold Council and Upper Burrell Supervisors will be present. Hosted by Westmoreland County Republican Committee District 1. Reservations encouraged. Reservations: wcrcd1@gmail.com.
Through April 30: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will exhibit “The Art of Photography with Your iPhone,” a collection of iPhone photos from member Peter Cehily at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
May 4: A ladies spring cash bash luncheon will be hosted by the Moose at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at noon and the first drawing will be at 1 p.m. Winners need not be present. Cost: $25, includes five numbers. The last drawing will be at 4 p.m. Tickets: stop in at the lodge from 1 to 10 p.m.
Lower Burrell/New Kensington
Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer free tech help by appointment at 1:45 and 2:30 p.m. in Lower Burrell and 4 and 4:45 p.m. at the New Kensington library. Appointments:724-339-1021.
April 26: Peoples Library is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive $400 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery instant tickets. The drawing will be at the April 26 library luncheon at Knead Community Café. Cost: $5 each or three for $10. Winner need not be present. Tickets: stop in at either library location.
New Kensington
Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
Wednesday: The Corner Launchbox, 701 Fifth Ave., will offer a free seminar, “How to Stay Motivated When You’re the Boss” with Nettie Owens at noon at the center. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/yfwhrma3.
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.
May 17: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café, rain or shine. Items must be homemade, natural-based or garden related. Cost: $35, for a 10 x 10-foot space. Details and applications:kneadcommunitycafe.org/mngm-vendor-application.
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O’Hara
Wednesday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the large group instructional room of Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with ZIP code 15238.
Parks Township
June 21: Parks Township Sportsman’s Association is accepting space reservations for a craft fair and flea market. Rain or shine. Cost: $15. Reservations required by May 31. Reservations: Tina, 724-448-6182 or Lisa, 724-496-3931; or ptsclub74@gmail.com.
South Buffalo
May 18: A spring super bingo to benefit Dynamic Community Foundation will be at 3 p.m. at South Buffalo Firehall, 100 Fire Hall Road. Doors open at 2 p.m. Cost: $50, in advance; includes 25 games. There will be jackpot games, specials, food, drinks, pull tabs and an ATM on site. BYOB Tickets: Jackie, 744-681-7902, or Jen, 724-295-5500.
Springdale
Tuesday : The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “Brooklyn,” by Colm Toibin. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations:724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: The Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave., will have Bucky-Okie Karaoke from 8 to midnight at the lodge. Public welcome.
Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.
Today: Poduty Live Theater will host a free podcaster meetup from 6 to 9 p.m. at the theater, 408 Corbet St. Connect with fellow podcasters, exchange ideas and enjoy free pizza, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/4b4cmv56.
Vandergrift
April 24: Vandergrift Public Library is sponsoring a bookmark design contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Bookmarks should be an original creation. Winners will receive a free book and have their bookmark reproduced for distribution at the library. Submission deadline: April 24. Complete design details and an entry form:vandergriftpubliclibrary.org.
West Deer
April 26: Join Allegheny County Park Rangers for a day of habitat restoration at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Veterans I shelter. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species and may plant native species. Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Registration requested. Registration:tinyurl.com/mwcbudwx.