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Bowling fundraiser to benefit Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue
Wildlife Lanes in Lower Burrell will host its third annual Pins for Paws bowling fundraiser to benefit Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue April 12 at the lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and bowling will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes bowling and shoe rental. There will be music, a basket raffle, bake sale and a 50-50. Food and drinks will be sold.
For tickets, text or call 724-448-8976 or 724-422-5429 or email pins4paws@yahoo.com.
Nonprofit will host annual inclusive open-mic night
Band Together Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that provides music-related programming and opportunities for people on the autism spectrum, will host its third annual free open mic night at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the cafeteria of Franklin Regional Senior High School, 3200 School Road, Murrysville.
The event is an all-inclusive open mic. A sound system, drums, keyboard and microphone will be provided and free pizza, drinks and dessert will be served. Students from any school district are welcome.
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
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
Tuesday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Brackenridge
Today: 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.
Today: 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
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.
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.
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
Today: 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.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. 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
Today: 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.
Tuesday: A family story time will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
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
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.
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 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.
Tarentum
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.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Washington Township
Today: 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.
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.
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.