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National Day of Prayer service scheduled
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches will sponsor its ninth annual National Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. May 1 at Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, 1428 Broadview Blvd.
For details, call 724-226-0606.
MyHeritage research database available at Harrison library
The local history department at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison, offers the use of the MyHeritage Research Database that includes billions of historical documents for nearly 50 countries, historical photographs, public records, indexes and more.
For details and to schedule an appointment, call the library at 724-226-3491. Local history requests may be emailed to alvalley@einetwork.net.
Registration open for Leechburg artwork contest and project fair
First Baptist Church of Leechburg will sponsor a creative/imagination artwork contest and project fair for students as part of the borough’s 175th anniversary celebration.
Students may draw, paint, print, build, sculpt at model, picture, panorama or diagram, preferably table top, something from Leechburg’s past, present or future. Projects will be displayed June 8 as part of the community church tour and prizes will be awarded.
Registration deadline is May 31. To register and for more information, visit firstbaptistchurchleechburg.org.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: 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. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details:724-478-4831.
May 3: The Cinco De Mayo Galaxy bingo planned at Apollo Hose Company No. 3 is canceled due to low ticket sales.
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: A free dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. A gospel music concert will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Bethel
Wednesday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will sponsor a free Healthy Home workshop at 6 p.m. at the center. Learn how common household hazards may be impacting your family’s health. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.
Brackenridge
Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $6.
Buffalo Township
Sunday: A spaghetti 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 and salad, $12; homemade meatballs, $3. Cash only. This will be the last dinner until September. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 55-number jackpot game, a 49-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details:724-478-4958.
Freeport
Monday : 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
June 13: A car show will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Christ the King Parish, 125 Park Lane, as part of the Leechburg 175th anniversary celebration. Check-in will begin at 3 p.m. There will be food, music and a 50-50. Legacy awards will be awarded based on historic Leechburg car dealerships. Cost: $10 in advance; $15, at the gate. Registration: dioceseofgreensburg.org/carshow. Proceeds will benefit the anniversary committee.
Harrison
Today: Thecleanup day at Burtner House has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Details:bhrs1821@gmail.com.
Sunday : 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.
Featured Local Businesses
Monday through May 2: Sylvan Pool, 1800 Sylvan Drive, will accept donations from 4 to 7 p.m. for a trash to treasure sale planned May 3 and 4 at the pool. Items that will be accepted include books, garden tools, clothes, furniture, toys, sports equipment, decorations, small appliances and baby and toddler items. No televisions, computers, telephones or large appliances please. Proceeds will benefit the tot pool rehabilitation project. Details:sylvanpark50@gmail.com.
Tuesday: A free Discover Medicare seminar will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No obligation. Reservations required. Reservations:800-800-1999 or 412-512-0106.
Jefferson Township
Today: The Junior Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post, 74 N. Pike Road. The kitchen will be open.
Leechburg
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: Bethel United Methodist Church will have a rummage and bake sale from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the church, 150 Alder St.
Through Wednesday: 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.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Shot O’ Soul 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.
Sunday: Redemption Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 1 to 6 p.m. at the church. Menu: spaghetti with or without meat sauce, salad, roll and butter, dessert, water, coffee or tea. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $15; 5 to 12, $8; younger than 5, free. There will be a basket raffle. Proceeds will be used for the mission trips to Malawi and Mexico.
May 3: Lynn Jacques and Joyce Clohecy, members of Allegheny Valley League of Artists, will present a seminar in Gelli printing at 10 a.m. in the activities room of Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Attendees will participate and must be at least 18. Reservations required by Thursday. Reservations: Patti, 724-335-2914.
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.
Monroeville
May 4: Head Turners Pittsburgh will sponsor a car show fundraiser to benefit TinyCause animal shelter from noon to 4 p.m. at Community College of Allegheny County, 595 Beatty Road. Registration: 10 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10. There will be a DJ, basket raffle, bake sale, food and 50-50. Details: info@headturnerspittsburgh.com.
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. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will not be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours. Do not leave donations at the door.
Monday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
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.
Featured Local Businesses
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
May 4: Oakmont Carnegie Library’s 12th annual Taste of Two Towns fundraiser will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. There will be samplings of specialty foods and tastings from breweries from Oakmont and Verona, music and a silent auction. Admission: $65. Tickets:412-828-9532 or oakmontlibrary.org. Proceeds benefit the library.
Parks Township
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.
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.
Sharpsburg
May 4: Addiction Recovery Ministry will host a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Cost: $25 for six cards per game. Proceeds will benefit the Light of Life Rescue Mission brown bag lunch fund. Tickets: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@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
Today: The American Legion will sponsor a night at the races at Springdale Veterans Association Hall, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner will be at 6 p.m. and races will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost: $20, includes dinner, beer, pop and water. Tickets:Mark, 412-681-2615; Frank, 412-849-0168, or at the door.
May 5, 12 and 19: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a Learn to Crochet class at 3 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Details and reservations:724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: The Masons will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St. Menu: spaghetti, meat sauce, roll, salad and soft drink, $10. Dine in or takeout. Proceeds will benefit local charities and lodge improvements.
Today: 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.
Today: The Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave., will feature DJ Ron “Shake” Misejka from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge. Public welcome after 7 p.m.
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.
Sunday: The Academy String Quartet will play a concert with soloist Linda Fisher on bassoon at 2 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-224-9220 or CPCTarentum.org.
Washington Township
Today: The Casino Theatre in Vandergrift will present Electric Light Orchestra tribute band Into the Blue in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the theater. Cost: $20. Tickets:casinotheater.org or stop in at Pomfret’s Paint and Variety Store, 149 Farragut Ave., Vandergrift.
West Deer
Today: Veterans and their families are welcome to attend a veterans resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. A presentation about benefits will be at 11 a.m. Resources will be available from VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, National Cemetery Association, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Wounded Warrior Program and more. Coffee and doughnuts and a light lunch will be served. Details:724-265-9959.
Sunday: A family fishing day will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans Pavilion in Deer Lakes Park, Mahaffey Road. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation board.