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Free grief workshop offered Jan. 17
Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries will sponsor a free grief workshop for adults, “Facing the Firsts (And Even the Seconds),” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at its location at 116 Browns Hill Road, Middlesex Township.
The event will focus on how to face all of the firsts and seconds such as anniversaries, birthdays, spring holidays and more on your grief journey. Lunch will be served.
Reservations are strongly encouraged by Jan. 9, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, call 800-720-2557 or visit the events page at concordiaLM.org.
Volunteer office help wanted at Tarentum church
Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is looking for volunteers to help out in the church office, 305 Allegheny St.
Shifts are flexible and last two to three hours on weekdays, depending on your availability. Tasks are simple and no experience is required.
For details and to offer your time, contact Dave Rankin at 724-882-2185.
Calendar
Apollo
Wednesday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will sponsor a New Year’s Eve bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $30 at the door, or $31 online; includes a hot dog and sauerkraut, favors, one 12-on packet, four early birds, four specials, 16 regular games and one must-go jackpot. Full kitchen available. Tickets:tinyurl.com/4zakuk6c or at the door.
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.
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.
Lower Burrell/New Kensington
Wednesday and Thursday: Peoples Library will be closed for the New Year’s holiday.
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 Saturday.
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
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.
Springdale
Wednesday and Thursday: Springdale Free Public Library will be closed for the New Year’s holiday.
Tarentum
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Washington Township
Today: 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.