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Luck of the Irish bingo to feature music, black lights
Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a Luck of the Irish black light bingo at 7 p.m. March 21 at the firehall, 268 Canal St.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30 each and include one pack of bingo cards, a dauber, and one food and drink item. BYOB Loud music will be played and players are encouraged to wear white or neon clothing for the ultimate glow effect.
Those attending must be at least 21. There will be prizes, rip tickets and a 50-50. For tickets, call 724-332-9090.
Free meal distribution set at Knead Community Cafe
Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the cafe.
This week’s meals are sponsored by United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. For details, call 878-847-7997 or visit kneadcommunitycafe.org.
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Calendar
Allegheny Township
March 19: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Deb Mortillaro from Palate Partners/Dreadnaught Wines will discuss the wines of Canada. Five wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. March 15. Guests welcome. Visit Alle Kiski AWS on Facebook. Information:allekiski@yahoo.com.
Apollo
Wednesdays: United Apollo Ministerial Association will host a five-week series of Lenten worship services and luncheons at noon through March 25. This week’s event will be at New Life Baptist Church, 319 N. Second St. The Rev. Brad Ferko, pastor of Spring Church Lutheran Church, Kiski Township, will be the preacher. Donations will be accepted to benefit local mission projects.
Wednesday: 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: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details:724-478-4831.
Thursday: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The Embroidery Club will meet at 6 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.
March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.
Arnold
Today: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Cost: potato & cheese or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders:724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
March 28: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1601 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for an Easter food sale planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church hall. Menu: butter lambs, $5; beet horseradish, $5; kielbasa, $8 per pound priced per weight; and paska bread with and without golden raisins, $10 for a 1-pound loaf and $18 for a 2.5-pound loaf. Order deadline: March 21. Details: call or text 724-681-3383. Orders:tinyurl.com/PaschaFoodSale.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will hand out free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.
Freeport
Wednesdays: The Blessing Closet at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details:724-295-3095.
Thursday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. in the post back hall, 102 Fifth St. Bring bingo chips. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Public welcome.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
March 18, 19 and 25: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for paska bread for Easter. Paska bread, round or braided, is available with raisins, $8; or without raisins, $7.50, with an order deadline of Monday. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. March 25. Orders:724-309-1976 or 412-549-1583.
Harmar
April 26: Table reservations are being accepted for an indoor spring craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shiners Way. No electronic payments will be accepted. Sponsored by Daughters of the Nile. Reservations: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.
Harrison
Today: A story time for children age 3 to 5 will be at 10 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No registration required.
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times:724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Wednesday: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.
Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an hour of open play at 1 p.m. for children and their caregiver at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Thursday : Allegheny County Parks Department will offer a free guided walk with park rangers, “Women in Conservation,” at 6 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights. Meet at the park environmental learning center. This will be an easy hike of about a mile on paths and trails. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/dw5tzy29.
March 19: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program about Antarctica at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Local residents Joseph and Kathy Baird will discuss their recent journey. Reservations required. Reservations:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson Township
Today: Concordia at Cabot will sponsor a free monthly caregiver support group at 2 p.m. in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: Stefanie Dietrich, 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Thursdays: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, offers a free weekly virtual grief support group at 7 a.m. The group provides a safe, welcoming space for adults who have lost a loved one. New participants are welcome. Reservations required. Reservations and more information: John Porter at 724-898-0126, ext. 4426.
March 25 to April 29: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will offer a free weekly grief support group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the second floor classroom at the Concordia at Cabot Haven II building, 148 Marwood Road. Reservations required by March 20. Details and reservations: 800-720-2557.
Kiski Township
Today: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration:724-478-1528.
Leechburg
Sundays through March 15: Leechburg Youth Baseball Association will accept player registrations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its clinics in the Leechburg Area High School gymnasium, Center Avenue. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate and insurance card. Details and online registration: leechburgyouthbaseball.com.
Lower Burrell
Today: Redemption Church will host a free GriefShare program about hope and resilience from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is welcome. Meetings will continue on Tuesdays through March 17. Details: Brenda Heinz, 412-398-1622.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 6:55 p.m. at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $25, includes 12 cards for regular games and six cards for specials and the jackpot game. Extra cards, early birds, strip tickets, quickies, surprise bingo and bonanza bingo sold separately.
Today: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. New members welcome. Details:724-335-3353.
Today: Peoples Library will offer a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Thursday: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk with Kate Quinn, author of “The Astral Library,” at 7 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. To register and ask questions, visit libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details:724-339-1021.
March 14: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Sponsored by Lower Burrell Police Department. Appointments recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use code 10055683.
Through April 30: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists member Peter Cehily will be on display during regular hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. The exhibit will celebrate the color green and include paintings, mixed media and photography.
Murrysville
March 20: A business round table will be at 8 a.m. at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Speakers will include the Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business director Greg Moreland and Dan DeBone, president and CEO of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required by March 16. Reservations: Robin Savage, 724-387-9113 or rsavage@pahousegop.com.
New Kensington
Today: Peoples Library will offer a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:724-472-4102.
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details:724-448-7403.
Thursday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
Friday: St. George Church, 1150 Leishman Ave., is accepting orders for a vegan lunch plate special. Menu: falafel salad plate that includes five falafel balls, lettuce, tomato, onions and side of tahini topped with half of a large pita bread, rice, beans and pickle, $15; 16-ounce babaganoush, $8; and 16-ounce hummus, $8. Orders required by noon today. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church hall. Cash or checks made out to St. George Myrrh Bearing accepted. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/yb3zb59j.
March 22: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a spinach pie sale. Order deadline: Thursday. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. March 22 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $60 a dozen; $30, half dozen. No orders less than a half dozen will be accepted. Orders: 724-335-9988.
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.
March 14: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer “Kids Weaving 101” for children age 11 to 14 at 11 a.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Children will receive a small loom and learn basic techniques. Reservations required. Reservations:oakmontlibrary.org.
Plum
Today: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Recipients in need must stop in at the pantry to be confirmed/verified. Details:724-327-0367.
March 12 to April 23: Sampson YMCA, 2200 Golden Mile Highway, will offer free beginning bridge lessons from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, except March 26, at the center. Reservations required. Reservations:724-327-4667 or cutt.ly/BridgeYMCA.
Saxonburg
Thursday: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.
Springdale
Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free crochet class for beginners at 6 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations:724-274-9729.
Thursday: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.
Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday. Updates:lowervalleyfoodbank.org.
Tarentum
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Wednesday: First Baptist Church of Tarentum will host a Lenten worship service at noon at the church, 410 E. Third Ave. Lunch will be afterward. The Rev. Felicia Zamora will be the preacher. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/attaboys-kitchen. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details:724-224-7666.
Thursday: The Highlands Regional Republican Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Praha Hotel, 400 Corbet St. Public welcome. Details: Les, 412-965-6454.
March 24, 25 and 26: SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Easter nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available, $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026 and leave a message, email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or visit tarentumbyzcath.org.
Washington Township
March 29: Reservations are being accepted for an auto parts swap planned at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Rain or shine. Items must include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Cost: outside 12 x 48-foot space, $55; outside 12’ x 24-foot space, $30; cash only to be collected at the gate. Details:724-727-3079, option 9.
West Deer
Thursday: There will be bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. There will be 10 games. Cost: $1 per card for regular games; specials, $2; and $5 for cover-all. Public welcome.
Winfield
Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details:724-524-1809.
Worthington
March 19: Armstrong Association Federal Credit Union will sponsor a free seminar, “Understanding Your Credit Report and Credit Score,” from 6 to 7 p.m. at Worthington-West Franklin Community Library, 214 E. Main St., Building B. Details:724-297-3762.