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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Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison, offers the use of the MyHeritage Research Database that includes billions of historical documents for nearly 50 countries, historical photographs, public records, indexes and more.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.
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
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.
Leechburg
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.
Lower Burrell
Through Wednesday: 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 Friday: Knead Community Café will be closed for the holidays. The café will reopen for breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 3.
Saturday : A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. in the hall of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $45 in advance and will be $50 at the door; 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. 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.
Jan. 6: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wesley Family Services Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave. Appointments:800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code NEWKEN.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: 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.
Parks Township
Today: 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.
Tarentum
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Washington Township
Tuesday: The Blessing Closet of Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments:724-337-3042.