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Pa. Young Ambassadors program accepting applications
PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are accepting applications from students in 10th through 12th grade to be members of the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program.
Applicants should be passionate about the environment and committed to restoring and protecting the state’s ecological landscape through volunteerism and leadership.
Application deadline is June 10. For more information and an application, visit the Programs area at keeppabeautiful.org or contact Kylie McCutcheon at 724-836-4121, ext. 114 or kmccutcheon@keeppabeautiful.org.
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.
Free lunch planned at Poke Run Church
Poke Run Presbyterian Church will host its free monthly Soup for the Soul luncheon at noon Wednesday at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For details, call 724-327-5563.
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. Wednesday. Details: allekiski@yahoo.com.
Apollo
Wednesday: 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: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details:724-478-4831.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: 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.
Clinton Township
May 2: New Life Christian Ministries will sponsor a women’s conference, “The Together Conference,” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 139 Knoch Road. Featured speaker Jennifer Cadamore will discuss, “Faith Over Fear.” Doors open at 8 a.m. Cost: $15, if purchased by Tuesday; after Tuesday, $25. Tickets: newlifexn.org/register.
Freeport
Wednesdays: 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.
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.
Tuesday: The Accordion Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at 6003 Freeport Road. Performance dates for 2026 are now being accepted. Details:724-236-0665.
Tuesday: A story time for children 3 to 5 years old will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details:724-226-3491.
Wednesday: 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.
Wednesday: 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.
Wednesday: 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.
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
Today: 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: Overeaters Anonymous will offer a Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details:info@gpioa.org.
Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer Puzzles for Grownups at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
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
Today: 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
Today: 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.
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.
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.
Tuesdays: Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Recipients in need must stop in at the pantry to be confirmed/verified. Details:724-327-0367.
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
Today: 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: Due to the Easter holiday, the food pantry at Streetlight Ministries will be closed. The pantry will resume April 13.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Wednesday: 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.
Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details:724-224-7666.
Washington Township
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.
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
West Deer
Today: 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.
April 16: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will offer a seminar about mortgages for first-time home buyers at 6 p.m. at the library, 214 E. Main St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-297-3762.