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Help needed at Vandergrift Meals On Wheels
Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is looking for regular and substitute volunteers to help with driving and delivering to clients.
To offer your time and for more information, call 724-567-7893.
Free meal distribution scheduled 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 Community Life. For details, call 878-847-7997 or visit kneadcommunitycafe.org.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Thursday: The Kiski Valley region of the Antique Car Club of America will host a cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. at Arby’s, 16 Towne Center Drive. Details:724-568-3330 or carcruises.com.
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.
Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.
May 17: A Super Patriotic Bingo will begin 7 p.m. at the St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes supplies, food and drinks. Additional games will be sold at the door and there will be instant tickets and a basket raffle. Must be 21. Wear red, white and blue apparel. Proceeds will benefit the parish. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.
July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.
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
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
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: 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 in Brackenridge will hand out 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.
Buffalo Township
Wednesday: Sarver Momco will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Christ Community Fellowship, 160 Singleton Road. This is a non-denominational faith-based group for mothers of children in 12th grade and younger and those who are expecting. Reservations required. Reservations:Sarvermomco@gmail.com or SarverMomco on Facebook.
Cheswick
June 1: Cheswick Recreation Board is accepting applications from craft vendors and food trucks for the annual Strawberry Festival planned from 3 to 7 p.m. in Rachel Carson Park. Rain or shine. Volunteers are also needed. Details:recboard@cheswick.us.
Freeport
Wednesdays: 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.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
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.
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Harrison
Through Friday: 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.
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 camping. No reservations required. Details:724-226-3491.
Today: 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.
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.
May 7: The Freeport Highlands Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host a free Daisy information event from 6 to 7 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights, 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 May 5. Reservations: 412-606-6699 or freeport.highlands.gs@gmail.com.
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
Today: Kiski Watershed Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the River Bank Center, 152 Market St., second floor. The May 10 native tree planting and anything-that-floats events in June will be discussed. New members welcome.
Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Bring a laptop or tablet. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
Saturday : 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
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.
Wednesday: Peoples Library will host Puzzles for Grownups at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: 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.
Sunday: 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.
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Monroeville
Sunday: 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: 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.
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 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. 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) 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.
Sunday: 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
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.
Saxonburg
May 7: South Butler Community Library will host a free self-care workshop for adults and teens at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the library, 240 W. Main St. This month’s topic will be skin care. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations:724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.
Sharpsburg
Sunday: 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
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: 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.
Washington Township
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
West Deer
May 8: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the township building, 133 East Union Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with account code UC5300094.
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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.