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Gift wrapping services available at St. Joseph HS
The students of St. Joseph High School in Harrison will sponsor a gift-wrapping fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the gray building near Pacific Avenue at the school, Natrona Heights.
Cost is $3 per present. All gifts must be in a box. Wrapping paper, bows and tags will be provided or you can bring your own. Donations of new paper, bows and tags donations will be accepted. All presents must be picked up by 3 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit the school art department. For details, call 724-224-5552 or email mmorrow@saintjosephhs.com.
Emergency responders to hold toy drive
A toy drive to benefit Toys for Kiski Cavs will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Hyde Park Plaza in Allegheny Township.
Donations will be accepted by Hyde Park and Markle volunteer fire departments and Lower Kiski Ambulance Service.
Live Nativity set in New Kensington
United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington, 601 Fifth Ave., will sponsor a free live Nativity from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the vacant lot down Fifth Street from the church.
Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Free parking will be available behind the church and diagonally across from the front of the church.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: 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.
Saturday: 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.
Saturday: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Ave. Markets are the second Saturday of each month. New vendors welcome. Table cost: $10. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: cottage cheese, $16 per dozen; potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. This is the last sale of the year. Orders:724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Saturday: Free takeout bag lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. A free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Al and Dennis will sing Christmas carols from 7 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Saturday: Ar-Ken American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Freeport
Saturday: Bar bingo will begin at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 102 Fifth St. Cost for one square: $35 cents; specials, 50 cents; jackpot game, $1. Food and covered dishes welcome. Public welcome.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Jan. 17: Tri-County Trout Club is accepting table reservations for its annual sport show and flea market planned at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Vendors must sell new, used or collectable fishing, hunting, camping or sports items. Cost: $25. Details:412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com, leave a message with your name and phone number.
Jefferson Township
Today: 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
Saturday : A Christmas bingo will be at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and food will be served at 4 p.m. Early bird bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; at the door, $40; include 20 games that pay $75, four specials that pay $200 and a light meal. There will be a $300 early bird jackpot, a $1,000 regular jackpot game and 50-50. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090. Tickets: lvfc150.square.site.
Lower Burrell
Today: Peoples Library will offer a STEM-based craft workshop at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10. Christmas sweaters and pajamas and several bridal gowns will be available and the jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Satin Whip from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Through Dec. 31: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on display during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
New Kensington
Today: 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.
Today: Peoples Library will offer a STEM-based craft workshop at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Today 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.
Dec. 31: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling 2026 lottery calendar tickets. Tickets are $25 and include one number for each day of the year. Special number requests will be granted if the number is available. Tickets: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.
Parks Township
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Plum
Through Dec. 25: Allegheny County Parks Department is sponsoring a holiday food drive for local food banks. Non-perishables can be taken from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the Four Seasons Lodge in Boyce Park.
Saxonburg
Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.
Springdale
Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.
Saturday: A holiday craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Free admission. Details: 724-274-9729.
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 “The Goods Sister” by Sally Hepworth. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations:724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Saturday: A Christmas pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or takeout. Public welcome.
Saturday: 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.
Upper Burrell
Friday and Saturday: First Baptist Church will sponsor an outdoor live Nativity from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 3740 Seventh St. Road. Cookies, coffee and hot chocolate will be served inside.
Washington Township
Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deer Lakes High School, 163 East Union Road. There will be over 150 tables, a concession stand, basket raffle, photo ops with Santa and a bake sale. The high school choir and band and seventh and eighth grade bands will perform. Sponsored by the district band boosters. Details:dlbandshow@hotmail.com.
Saturday : A pancake breakfast with Santa will be at 9 a.m. at Pleasant Unity Church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road. There will be a magician and donations will be accepted. Bring a $10 wrapped gift with your child’s name on it.. Reservations required. Reservations: Darlene, 724-352-3615.
Winfield
Today: 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.