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Fundraiser to aid Lower Burrell cancer patient
A “Bougie Bingo” to benefit cancer patient Shadaia Bazier of Lower Burrell will be April 18 at MJ’s Bar and Grille Banquet Hall, 1735 Fourth Ave., Arnold.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. A buffet dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and bingo will start at 6. Sponsored by Change for Cancer along with students from Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center, tickets cost $40 and include dinner, one free non-alcoholic beverage, dessert and a bingo packet. Must be 18. There will be a cash bar, basket raffle, bake sale and 50-50. Wear your best bougie outfit for a chance to win the best dressed prize.
Advance tickets are required. For tickets, call or text Tara Salem at 724-882-1365 or mail a check payable to Change for Cancer to 157 Clinton Ave., Lower Burrell PA 15068.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
April 18: The Alle-Kiski and City of Pittsburgh chapters of the American Wine Society will host guest speaker Cristi Armand Mastacaneanu of Amavi Vinum, at 6 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Mastacaneanu will discuss, “Wines of Romania,” and seven wines will be served and paired with foods. Guests welcome. Cost: $50. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. April 8. Details: allekiski@yahoo.com.
Apollo
Saturday: 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: $26 per packet includes all games and magic number. An optional quickie will be sold. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. Details:724-478-4831.
Tuesday : 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
Saturday: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will sponsor a spring market and pierogi sale from 9 to 2 p.m. in the church hall, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Frozen potato pierogi will be sold on a first-come, first served basis for $14 per dozen. Easter food orders can picked up at the event. Details: 724-681-3383.
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
Sunday: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., will distribute blessed palms from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last on the Morgan Street side of the church. Details:724-224-9280.
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: 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.
Kiski Township
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
Today: 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
Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10; desserts, $1. Details:724-335-4131.
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
Sunday: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will sell frozen potato cheese pierogi from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Cost: $14 per dozen. Access to the hall is under the church via the parking lot.
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.
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.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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.
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.
Tarentum
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details:724-224-9220.
Washington Township
Today: 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: An auto parts swap will open at 7 a.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Rain or shine. Free admission. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and refreshments will be sold by the fire department. Details:724-727-3079, option 9.