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Gala to raise funds for Children’s Home of Pittsburgh
The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh will host its annual Shake your Booties Gala fundraiser April 18 at Pittsburgh Brewing Company, 150 Ferry St., in the Creighton section of East Deer.
A cocktail hour will begin at 5 p.m. and there will be games, an auction, an interactive experience and mystery bags. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For tickets and more information, visit childrenshomepgh.org/SYB. To donate to the auction, email Kelsey Myers at kmyers@chomepgh.org.
Super bingo set for April 19 at Laube Hall
A super bingo will begin to benefit three local nonprofits will begin at 3 p.m. April 19 at Laube Hall, Freeport.
There will be $5,000 in guaranteed payouts including a $500 jackpot game, a $1,000 jackpot game, specials that pay $300 each and regular games that pay $150 each, as well as pull tabs, chuck-a-luck and a 50-50. Food and drinks will be sold. BYOB.
Proceeds will be donated to Dynamic Community Foundation, Freeport Community Park and the K9 units of Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department.
Tickets are $50 if purchased by April 16 and will be $60 at the door. For tickets, call Jackie at 724-681-7902 or Jen at 724-295-5500.
Calendar
Apollo
March 31: Apollo Memorial Library will host a meet-and-greet for anyone who would like to become a volunteer or board member from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Reservations required. Reservations:724-478-4214 or amlibrary@apollomemoriallibrary.com.
Arnold
Tuesday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free 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. This is the last sale until fall. Orders:724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Saturday : 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.
Buffalo Township
Tuesday: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will distribute free food via a drive-thru to anyone in need from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road. No reservations required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a story time from 10 to 11 a.m. for children age 3 to 6 at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The program will be about counting. No reservations required. Details:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
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
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
Tuesday: 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.
Saturday : 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
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
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.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk with author Barbara Kingsolver, and journalist Shoshana Walter, author of “Rehab: An American Scandal,” at 2 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. To register and ask questions, visit libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.
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: today. Orders: 724-335-9988.
Oklahoma Borough
April 18: A drag queen bingo to benefit TinyCause dog rescue will be at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; include eight games that pay $100 each and a buffet dinner. BYOB There will be specials, a basket raffle, strip tickets and a 50-50. Must be 21. Tickets:tinyurl.com/3bduakjx.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: 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.
Saturday : 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
Today: 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.
Tarentum
Today: 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.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Tuesday: First United Presbyterian Church will serve its Free Fourth Tuesday dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the church, 913 Lock St.
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
March 24: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a demonstration on how to make soap at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments:724-337-3042.
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.