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Alle Kiski Strong Chamber plans murder-mystery dinner
A murder-mystery dinner to benefit Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at Hill Crest Country Club, 3411 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.
There will be a cash bar, basket raffle and entertainment by Musical Mysteries & More. Tickets are $50 and sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit tinyurl.com/2t6mr4s6.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. service planned Sunday
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Alle-Kiski NAACP will host the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Sunday at Abundant Life, 884 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington.
The Rev. Cletus Hull, pastor of Trinity United Christian Church, Lower Burrell, will be the speaker. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund that awards scholarships to area high school seniors who plan on furthering their education at a college or trade school.
Seed library available at Peoples Library
Peoples Library now sponsors a Seed Library at both the Lower Burrell and New Kensington locations.
Patrons can check out three packets of seeds each visit for a total of 12 per growing season. Seeds should be planted and the plants harvested and seeds saved.
After the harvest, bring your seeds to the library for placement in the collection for someone else. For more information, call 724-339-1021.
Purse bash to raise funds for Highlands football program
Highlands Golden Rams Varsity Football Gridiron will host a purse bash fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Tickets are $40, and include 21 tickets for the purse drawings, nonalcoholic drinks and light snacks. Each person who attends will receive a gift. There will be over 35 designer bags, pick of the table, a basket raffle and a 50-50. Cash, checks and Venmo will be accepted.
For tickets, call Natalie Cale at 724-448-6588 or send a message to Highlands Golden Rams Gridiron on Facebook.
Calendar
Apollo
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: $26 per packet includes all games and magic number. An optional quickie will be sold. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. Details:724-478-4831.
Feb. 5: Apollo Memorial Library will host a free Penn State Extension workshop, “Winter Sowing” for adults from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library. 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. This hands-on class will cover how to start seeds outdoors during the winter using recycled containers as mini-greenhouses. Materials and seeds will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations:724-478-4214 or armstronglibraries.org/apollo.
March 14: St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave., is accepting space reservations from flea market, yard sale and craft vendors for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month in the parish activities center. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Avonmore
Feb. 7: A pasta and salad bar dinner will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center, 423 Westmoreland Ave. Cost: $10; children, $5. There will be entertainment by Julie and Joe Oldies Tribute and a photo spot. Proceeds will benefit Avonmore Library. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-302-9361 or 412-558-3179.
Buffalo Township
Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $13; homemade meatballs, $3. Dine in or takeout. Cash only. Orders: 724-295-2656.
East Vandergrift
Feb. 14: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Sweetheart raffle. The winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery Pick-3 numbers on Valentine’s Day. Each winner will receive $1,000, a $50 gift card to Fine Wine and Spirits and a $50 gift certificate to Sweetlane Chocolate Shop in Vandergrift. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-568-3409, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Freeport
Saturday : The Veterans of Foreign Wars is accepting table reservations for an indoor flea market at the post, 102 Fifth St. Hours: setup, 8 to 10 a.m.; selling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and clean-up, 3 to 4 p.m. Cost: $10, includes a table and chairs. Reservations:724-295-2280.
Sunday: The bingo at St. Mary, Mother of God Parish is cancelled. The next bingo will be March 1.
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.
Kiski Township
Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy and hash browns. Cost: $12; 3 to 12, $6; younger than 3, free.
Leechburg
Feb. 14: A murder mystery dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs hall at the Sokol Club, 55 Siberian Ave. Cost: $45. There will be a cash bar, basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets: stop in at the club. Questions: sokol255@outlook.com. Proceeds will benefit the Sokol 255 Educational Scholarship Fund.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Janet Powell will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kinloch Fireman’s Club, 915 New York Ave. Cost: $16; 13 and younger, $8; at the door.
Saturday: The drop-in Chess Club for adults will meet at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Feb. 7: A murder mystery dinner will be at 6 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A prom thriller will be presented by The Theater Factory. Cost: $50, members, $45. Details:nkmoose53@gmail.com.
Through Feb. 28: The works of local mixed media artist Lynn Jacques, a member of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists, will be on display during business hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.
New Kensington
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Feb. 13: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a grape leaves sale. Cost: six for $7; or 12 for $14. Pickup: noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: Feb. 8. Quantities are limited. Orders:724-335-9988.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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.
Sharpsburg
Feb. 8: Addiction Recovery Ministry will host a family-friendly Super Bowl party at 5:30 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided; bring an appetizer to share. Reservations required by Feb. 1. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290.
Springdale
Monday : Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a Mad Science of Pittsburgh program, “Radical Robots” for children in second through sixth grade at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations:724-274-9729.
Feb. 7: A bingo to benefit Frazer Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 will be at 1 p.m. at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40 in advance; at the door, $45; includes a package of 12 cards for 18 regular games, 12 cards for four specials and 2 jackpot games. Daubers must be used for all games. There will be over $4,000 in prizes. Cash will be accepted for food purchases. No BYOB. Tickets: Jennifer, 724-980-4544 or send a message to Frazer VFD No. 2 on Facebook.
Tarentum
Saturday: Bethel AME Church have a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Also available, ham & bean, potato and chicken noodle soups, $4; banana and peach breads, $5 each. For spaghetti orders over five, please call after 10 a.m. Orders: 724-224-2417.
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.
Feb. 8: Bridgepoint Church will host a Super Bowl chili and soup cook-off at 6 p.m. in the church social hall, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Bring your best soup or chili and watch the game on a big-screen television. Prizes will be awarded at halftime.
Vandergrift
March 6: Vandergrift Artfest is taking reservations for an overnight trip to New York City to see “Stranger Things” on Broadway. Costs range from $495 for one person in a single room to $280 per person in a quad room at the Best Western Premiere Empire State. Modest proceeds will help to underwrite some costs of the Artfest. Details and reservations:tinyurl.com/mr29hmc4.
Mondays through March 19: Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a chess club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade from 6 to 7 p.m. at 163 Washington Ave. Students are paired with others their age and are guided by a chess master and volunteers. Chess boards are provided. A tournament will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 28. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/yv5ztzrp.
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.
West Leechburg
Feb. 7: A Mardi Gras bingo to benefit the Kiski Area Cavaliers Softball Team will be at 4 p.m. at West Leechburg Fireman’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes 20 games and three numbers for the cash drawings. BYOB Must be 21. There will be a basket auction. Daubers, extra packets, food and beverages will be sold. Tickets:724-757-9484 or kiskiareasoftballboosters@gmail.com.