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‘The Secret Garden’ to be presented at Leechburg Area HS
The drama club of Leechburg Area High School will present the musical, “The Secret Garden,” at 7:30 p.m. April 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. April 11 and 12 in the high school auditorium, First Street.
Tickets are $10 and $12. No seats will be available in the balcony. For tickets, visit leechburgdramaclub.com.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Sunday: First United Methodist Church of Vandergrift will have an Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. in pavilion no. 12 in Northmoreland Park.
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.
Freeport
Today: St. Mary Mother of God Church will sponsor a diaper pantry for those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Use the back door entrance to the lower level. First-time recipients must provide their ID, the child’s birth certificate and their current WIC or SNAP card. Registration required. Registration: Elaine, 724-448-6880.
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 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.
April 11: A spring fling bingo to benefit veterans in need will begin at 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 4 p.m. Non-smoking venue. Cost: in advance, $40; at the door, $45; includes food and refreshments. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954 or at the post, 724-904-7649.
April 14: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor an adult paint night at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The subject will be a spring bouquet. Cost: $10, includes supplies. BYO snacks and beverages. Must be at least 18. Paid reservations required by noon April 13. 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
Mondays: Overeaters Anonymous will offer a Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details:info@gpioa.org.
April 25: The River 15068 Church, 273 Chester Drive, will sponsor a spaghetti fundraiser to benefit the Schultz Family who were involved in an automobile collision on March 15. Donations of spaghetti sauce, salad, Parmesan cheese, takeout containers, tea mix, lemonade mix and bottled water are being accepted. Details:724-337-4837.
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
Monday: Peoples Library will offer “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the 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
Monday: Oakmont Historical Society will present, “The History of Blawnox,” with Tom Powers at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Public welcome. Details: Gary Rogers, oakmonthistory@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.
Plum
Tuesday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the dining room of the American Legion, 7824 Saltsburg Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
April 12: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the social hall of Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 2000 Oblock Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
Saxonburg
Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
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: Due to the Easter holiday, the food pantry at Streetlight Ministries will be closed. The pantry will resume April 13.
West Deer
Monday: East Union Church will resume its monthly spaghetti dinner fundraisers at the church community center, 292 East Union Road. Dinners will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Dine in or takeout. Park in the allocated spaces for takeout orders. Cost: $10; children 3 to 12, $5; 2 and younger, free. Proceeds will be used to replace the community center roof.
Worthington
Wednesday : 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.