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Super bingo to benefit Educated Athletes First
A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 3 in the hall of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church, 1601 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington.
Doors open at noon. Cost is $45 in advance and will be $50 at the door and includes a light lunch, regular games that pay $150 each, specials that pay $300 each and jackpot games that pay $1,500. There will be instant tickets, a 50-50 quickie and 50-50 raffle.
For tickets, call or text Maria at 412-478-9589, Nick at 412-628-0945 or Cory at 412-758-7436. Proceeds will benefit Educated Athletes First whose mission is to improve educational awareness in athletes that aspire to play sports while furthering their education on any level.
Free laundry products available to those in need
First Baptist Church of Tarentum will offer a new laundry closet outreach to those who need laundry products.
Detergent, bleach and scented beads will be distributed to anyone in need after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at the church, 410 E. Third Ave. The program will continue on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Reunion
Burrell High School Class of 1990 will have a gathering from 6 to 11 p.m. Sunday at P & M Pizza, 1609 Fifth Ave., Arnold.
Calendar
Apollo/East Vandergrift
Jan. 14: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot and stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $30, includes $20 free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations:724-478-4958.
Harrison
Today: 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.
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.
Springdale
Today: 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
Today: 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.