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Leechburg Area Community Association plans 20th annual Hall of Fame dinner
The annual Leechburg Hall of Fame Dinner will be May 18 at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.
This year’s honorees include Hank Commodore, Bishop Larry Kulick, Glenda Paul and Ava Ferretti. A cash bar will be at 5:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be at 6. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and dessert.
For tickets, stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.
Plum Community Center seeking volunteers
Plum Community Center is looking for people to give their time as lunch servers in the center kitchen.
Hot lunches are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 weekdays. Volunteers report at 10:30 a.m. to portion the side dishes and then serve lunch until 12:15 p.m.
For more information, contact Samantha at 412-744-4861 or slamorte@plumboro.com.
Webinar to offer help with RealID
Sen. Lindsey M. Williams will host a free webinar about how to navigate the Real ID process at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Reservations are required. For reservations, call 412-364-0469 or visit SenatorLindseyWilliams.com/REALID.
Calendar
Apollo
Wednesday: 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. There will be specials and wish jars. Details:724-478-4831.
Apollo
Thursday: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The Embroidery Club will meet at 6 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.
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
Today: Free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.
Bethel Township
Saturday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free workshop, “Restoring Zebra Swallowtail Butterflies to Western Pennsylvania,” at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: 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.
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.
Thursday: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Cheswick
Today : 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 Thursday: 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. today. Details:724-826-5151.
Freeport
Wednesday: The Blessing Closet 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.
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.
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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.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Today: 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.
Today: 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 Sip and Stitch group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Must be at least 16. Details:724-226-3491.
Wednesday: 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. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Wednesday: 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.
Wednesday: 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. No bedding or electronics please.
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.
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.
Kiski Township
Today: 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
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 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.
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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
Today: 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
Today: Peoples Library will have a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Today: 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.
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.
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.
Thursday: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington. This week’s meals are sponsored by the Calcagno-Yohe Family. Details:878-847-7997.
Thursday and Saturday: 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. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
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
Today: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) will meet 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.
Thursday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a free lecture about growing tomatoes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library Oak Room, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details:412-828-9532.
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
Today: 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.
Tarentum
Today: 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.
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Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Cost: $15 per packet. There is an ATM on site. Orders:724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details:724-224-7666.
Vandergrift
Thursday: St. Gertrude Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, $13; 8 and younger, $8; meatball sandwich, $8; jars of sauce, $8. Dine in or takeout.
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
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
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.
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.