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Descendents of Massy Harbison sought for celebration
The Massy Harbison-Fort Hand Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate the restoration and dedication of the Massy Harbison Cabin and the installation of an America 250! Marker July 16 at the cabin on Stevenson Boulevard in New Kensington.
The group is trying to contact local descendants of Harbison to invite them to be their guests at the event. For information, contact Ellen Rupert at 724-989-1636 or lrupert@comcast.net.
‘Spamalot’ to be performed at Burrell HS
The drama department at Burrell High School will present its spring musical, “Spamalot” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium, 1020 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.
For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/4jy62r76 or at the door.
Calendar
Arnold
March 28: An old school R&B bingo bash and party will be sponsored at MJ’s Bar & Grille, 1745 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo will be from 6 to 8 p.m. An afterparty will be until midnight. Cost: bingo bash and party, $35; bingo only, $25; and party only, $20. Proceeds will benefit A For the People and Educated Athletes First. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589.
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
Today : 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.
Butler Township
Today and Sunday: GFWC Intermediate League of Butler will host its annual antiques show and sale at the Tesla – Ramada, 139 Pittsburgh Road. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission: today, $15; Saturday and Sunday, $10. Advance tickets receive a $3 discount. Tickets:724-355-6493 or 724-290-4236 and at the door. Proceeds will benefit community projects.
Freeport
Wednesday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of God church hall, 608 High St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search for account code UG0040286.
Harmar
Monday: A fundraiser to benefit Lower Valley Little League will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Primanti Brothers, 6 Anchor Drive. Order online with code DINE2DONATE or present the flyer to have 20% of your check donated. Flyers: visit Lower Valley Little League on Facebook.
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
Wednesday : The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhorn. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson Township
Today: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds will benefit the Junior Auxiliary.
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 Friday. Details and reservations: 800-720-2557.
Kiski Township
Today: A chicken and biscuit dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Menu: entrée, salad, dessert and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $14; 10 and younger, $10. Details:724-478-4525.
March 28: A Swiss steak dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or until sold out at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56. Dine in or takeout. Menu: Swiss steak, potatoes, green beans, bread, dessert and drink. Cost: $15; 5 and younger, free. Tickets and takeout orders:724-478-1523.
Leechburg
Today: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
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
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Memory Lane band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Today: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details:724-335-4131.
Monday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search for account code UC0180045.
Mondays: Overeaters Anonymous will offer a Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details:info@gpioa.org.
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.
New Kensington
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 Tuesday. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church office. Cash or checks made out to St. George Myrrh Bearing accepted. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/yb3zb59j.
March 31: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for an Easter sweets sale. Pickup: noon to 1:30 p.m. March 31 at the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Prices: baklawa, $15 per section; and sambosic, $4 each. Order deadline: Sunday. Orders: 724-335-9988.
Oakmont
March 28: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a Ukrainian painted egg demonstration at 1:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details:412-828-9532.
Parks Township
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.
Pittsburgh – Regent Square
March 28 and 29: Penn’s Woods West Trout Unlimited will offer free intro to fly fishing classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave. Choose either session. Lunch will be served. Reservations required. Reservations: Ed Berger, ed@pwwtu.org and put “Free Fly Fishing School 2026” in the subject line.
Plum
Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details:724-327-6552.
Saxonburg
Today: South Butler Community Library will host its annual Ethnic Food Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Menu: pierogi with optional sausage and sauerkraut, Italian meatballs, side dishes, desserts and drinks. Proceeds will benefit the TTL Motorsportz for Jim Johnson.
Tarentum
Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details:724-224-9220.
Today: Bethel AME Church have a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Menu: lasagna and Italian white bean soups, $4; frozen soups: chicken noodle, stuffed pepper and paste e fagioli, $4; and garlic cheddar and peanut butter breads; frozen breads, peach and banana, all $5 each. For spaghetti orders over five, please call after 10 a.m. Orders: 724-224-2417.
Today: First Baptist Church will host a free teen drop-in event from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church, 410 E. Third Ave. Use the rear entrance. There will be a movie and food will be served.
Sunday: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third Ave., will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads after the 10:30 a.m. worship service to anyone in need.
Monday: Streetlight Ministries, 203 W. Seventh Ave., will have a weekly food pantry from noon to 2 p.m. for anyone in need. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule after 8:30 a.m. Mondays and people are admitted through the line in order of sign up. A variety of breads, sweet goods, canned items, produce and meats will be available. Walk-ins are welcome but will be admitted after those who have registered.
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
Tuesday : Vandergrift Public Library will offer a soap making demonstration at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations:724-568-2212.
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.
Worthington
Monday through March 28: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will have its spring book sale at the library, 214 E. Main St. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Cost: paperbacks, 50 cents; hardbacks, $1; children’s books, 25 cents or five for $1; puzzles, $2 and $3; and DVDs, 50 cents. $10 bag days will be Friday and Saturday with supplied bags. Cash and credit cards accepted. Details:724-297-3762.