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St. Joseph HS to honor alumni
St. Joseph High School, Natrona Heights, Harrison, will honor several alumni with the Spirit of St. Joseph Awards May 17 at a dinner and ceremony at Oakmont Country Club.
This year’s honorees are Dr. Rosanne Granieri, Larry Klukaszewski and the One in A Million Endowment Campaign Leadership team Toby and Melanie Maloney and Dr. G. Alan and JoEllen Yeasted.
For tickets and sponsorship information, call 724-226-2819 or email ssja@saintjosephhs.com.
Food distribution set Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road.
No reservations are required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first come, first served basis.
Tarentum Environmental Advisory Council plans cleanup day
The Tarentum Environmental Advisory Council will sponsor its annual Earth Day cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the borough.
Volunteers are needed and should meet at 10 a.m. at the Snack Shack pavilion in Riverview Memorial Park on First Avenue. Gloves, vests and garbage bags will be provided.
Lunch for volunteers will be served afterward.
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.
Arnold
Tuesday: Free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.
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
Saturday : 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
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This week’s theme will be Earth Day. No reservations required. Details:724-226-3491.
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a Senior Outreach from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Shevawn Timko will assist with energy assistance, Access 65 and more. Bring ID to register for a transportation pro-gram. No reservations required, just drop by. Details: 724-226-3491.
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.
Saturday: Volunteers are welcome at a cleanup day at Burtner House, 1650 Burtner Road. Outside work will begin at 9 a.m. and inside work will start at noon. Tasks will include a thorough cleaning inside the house and outside buildings, raking leaves, painting tepee poles and more. Details:bhrs1821@gmail.com.
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.
Kiski Township
Tuesday: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration:724-478-1528.
Leechburg
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
Tuesday: A family story time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Friday : 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.
Saturday : 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
Tuesday: Peoples Library will have a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Tuesday: Alle-Kiski Valley Center for Active Adults will sponsor bingo at 12:30 p.m. at the center, 1039 Third Ave. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. There will be 18 regular games that pay $10 each, five specials that pay $15 each, two jackpot games and one quickie game. Payouts change according to attendance. Public welcome. Details:724-335-8597.
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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.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details:412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
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.
Pittsburgh
Tuesday: UPMC St. Margaret Hospital will host a free lecture, “Navigating Hip Arthritis,” with Dr. Joseph J. Kromka from 5 to 7 p.m. at the hospital lower level conference center, A, B and C., 815 Freeport Road. Reservations required. Reservations:866-939-7787.
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
Tuesday: First Presbyterian Church. 913 Lock St, will host a free dine-in community dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 913 Lock St. Menu: sloppy joes, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad and applesauce. Grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will be available for children. No reservations required and everyone is welcome.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Vandergrift
Thursday : 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: Thursday. Complete design details and an entry form:vandergriftpubliclibrary.org.
Washington Township
Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments:724-337-3042.
West Deer
Saturday : 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.