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Free dental care offered at Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh will offer free dental care from 9 to 11 a.m. weekdays through April 18 at its health care center at 111 Blvd. of the Allies in Pittsburgh.
Services available including dental exams, abscess checks and oral cancer screenings are available without an appointment for anyone 18 and older on a first-come, first-served basis.
For details, call 412-456-6911 or visit ccpgh.org.
Super raffle to aid St. Joseph HS
St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 super raffle to help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.
Tickets are $100 each. Awards will include a $20,000 grand prize and two $1,000 runner-up prizes. The drawing will be at the June 12 Tom Kaniecki Spartan Scramble golf tournament. Winner need not be present. For tickets, call Amy Haugh at 724-226-7872 or ahaugh@saintjosephhs.com. Checks made out to the school can be mailed to St. Joseph High School, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights PA 15065.
Lower Burrell to host free business‑startup workshop
A free workshop offering advice about how to open a new business in Lower Burrell will be at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Fisher Hall, 201 Delberta Road in Lower Burrell.
Presenters will include city and bank representatives, legal and financial advisors and local business owners.
Reservations are required. For reservations, contact Carley Logan at 724-681-0566 or clogan@cityoflowerburrell.com.
Organization news
Tarentum Book Club
Tarentum Book Club met recently at the home of Mary Jane Jacques. She reviewed and discussed “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy. Refreshments were provided and served by Pat Henry, Georgia Stewart-Gainor and Marienne Hetrick.
Calendar
Apollo
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. There will be specials and wish jars. 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 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
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. today and Thursday.
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.
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: The 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 : 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.
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.
Thursdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. in the post back hall, 102 Fifth St. Bring bingo chips. Kitchen open from 5 p.m. 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.
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 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.
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 open play session for children and their caregiver from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. 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.
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, will offer 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 to join each week. 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 Friday. Details and reservations: 800-720-2557.
Kiski Township
Today: United Apollo Ministerial Association will host a Lenten worship service and luncheon at noon at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. The Rev. Niki Atkinson, pastor of Apollo and Boiling Springs Presbyterian churches, will be the preacher. Donations will be accepted to benefit local mission projects. This is the last event of the series.
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
Friday: The Leechburg Ministerial Association will sponsor a Lenten lunch at 11:45 a.m. at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Donations are accepted to benefit the group’s emergency food voucher fund. This is the last lunch of the series.
Lower Burrell
Thursday: Pennsylvania Careerlink will sponsor a job fair at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Students only are welcome from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and all job seekers can attend from noon to 2:30 p.m. Details:724-334-8600.
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
Thursday: The Knitting Group at Peoples Library will meet at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. All skill levels welcome. Details:724-339-1021.
Thursday: 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 a friend of the cafe in honor of those struggling with cancer. Details: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.
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 office. Cash or checks made out to St. George Myrrh Bearing accepted. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/yb3zb59j.
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
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
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.
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.
Richland Township
April 3: A Good Friday women’s breakfast will be at 8 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3832 Gibsonia Road. Cost: $10 at the door. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-443-8110.
April 3: Reservations are being accepted for a Good Friday men’s breakfast set for 7:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, 5825 Heckert Road. Cost: $12; boys 10 and younger, $6, at the door. Reservations required. Reservations:724-443-1555.
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.
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. Sara Wrona will be the preacher.
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.
Torrance
Thursday: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014. Details: 724-459-8000.
Washington Township
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
Friday: 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.
Sunday : 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.