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Merry Christmas, dearest readers
A very Merry Christmas to all our loyal readers and their families! May the peace and joy of the season remain in your heart all year-round. – Carol Pinto-Smith
Supply donations welcome at Knead Community Cafe
Knead Community Café in New Kensington has a wish list of supplies used to fulfill the cafe’s mission to provide meals to anyone regardless of their ability to pay.
Items need include paper towels, Tide or Gain powdered detergent, Dawn dish soap, Fabuloso cleaner, Sterno fuel cans, Lipton gallon iced tea bags, full-sized foil steam pans and postage stamps. For a complete list of wish list items, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org. For details, call the cafe at 878-847-7997.
Calendar
Harrison
Today: CommunityLibraryofAlleghenyValleywillbeclosedfortheChristmasholiday.
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.
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.
Lower Burrell
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
Through Jan. 2: Knead Community Café will be closed for the holidays. The café will reopen for breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 3.
Springdale
Today and Friday: Springdale Free Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday.
Tarentum
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.
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.