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Local food shuttle available in NK and Arnold
The Fresh Food Shuttle sponsored by the New Kensington Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services operates from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for residents of New Kensington and Arnold.
Residents can be picked up at their homes and be taken to Golden Dawn and Aldi, all in New Kensington, Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer and local food banks.
Shoppers must be at least 18 years old and can bring up to four bags. Shuttles are smoke-free. For details and to schedule, call 724-895-8270.
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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
Today: 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.
Today: 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
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.
Avonmore
March 21: A pasta and salad bar dinner will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center, 458 Railroad Ave. Menu: choice of spaghetti, macaroni & cheese or Alfredo, salad, dessert, roll and drink. Cost: $10; children, $5. Dine in or takeout. There will be a silent auction and 50-50. Tickets: call or text 412-302-9316.
Brackenridge
Today: 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
Today: 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: 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.
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1822 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Friday: 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.
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
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.
Leechburg
Friday: The Leechburg Ministerial Association will sponsor Lenten lunches at 11:45 a.m. Fridays during Lent at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Donations are accepted to benefit the group’s emergency food voucher fund.
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
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: 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 20: Animal Protectors will sponsor its No Father’s Day neuter clinic for male cats at the shelter, 730 Church St. Cost: neutering and a rabies vaccine, $40; FVRCP, $10; FIV/FELV testing, $25; and $30 for microchipping. No feral cats will be accepted. Drop-off is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Payment is required at drop-off. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/42w3js76.
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.
Parks Township
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Plum
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
Today: 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: 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.
Today: 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.
Vandergrift
Friday: Kiski Area Association of Churches will sponsor Lenten lunches with a brief devotion and community speaker at noon at Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave. St. Paul Highfield Lutheran Church will host the event and the preacher will be the Rev. Chris Bridge. The community speaker will be Terry from the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Lunch will be served afterward.
Washington Township
Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds will start at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will open. There will be three early bird games, 19 regular games that pay $100 each, specials, three progressive games, two jackpot games, and free coffee, snacks coffee and treats. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
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.
Saturday: Lower Burrell American Legion Bulldogs senior baseball team will have tryouts from 6 to 8 p.m. at No Offseason Sports Bubble 1, Russellton. Cost: $15. Players born between 2007 and 2011 from the New Kensington-Arnold, Burrell and the Westmoreland County part of Kiski Area school districts are welcome. Season registration fee: $100 plus $100 from a fundraiser. Details: Steve Scheftic, 412-760-5385.
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.