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Bingo Fiesta planned by A-R Lady Viking Softball
Apollo-Ridge Lady Viking Softball will sponsor a Mexican bingo fiesta April 25 at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56.
Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo will start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include all-you-can-eat and a game packet. Additional packets and daubers will sold at the door.
There will be a basket raffle, door prize, strip tickets and a 50-50. For tickets, email arsoftballboosters@yahoo.com. Proceeds will benefit the Apollo-Ridge Varsity Softball program.
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. Vinum 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
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: $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
Today: 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.
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.
Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $6.
Monday: Brackenridge Improvement Program will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 1000 Brackenridge Ave. New members welcome.
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
April 7: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a PopTart taste test for children in fifth through 12th grade at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Kiski Township
Today : 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
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.
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
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.
Wednesday: 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.
Oakmont
Today : 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
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
Today: 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.
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 admitted after those who have registered.
Washington Township
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.
Worthington
April 8: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will offer a free seminar, “Protect Yourself From Scams,” at 1 p.m. at the library, 214 E. Main St., building B. There will be a question-and-answer session and tea, coffee and dessert will be served. Reservations required. Reservations:724-297-3762 or armstronglibraries.org/worthington.