Fundraisers
• Youngwood Lions will sponsor a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. April 11 at Christ Church of Youngwood, 100 Lincoln St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 6 to 12, $4.50.
• Jeannette American Legion will host bingo at 1 p.m. April 12 at the post, 109 S. Fifth St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per packet, includes regular and special games. There will be a $750 jackpot game, magic number, door prizes and 50-50. The kitchen will be open. Smoke-free venue. Proceeds benefit veterans and community activities. Details: Rick, 724-600-5061.
• Community Church of Hecla, 537 Hecla Road, Mt. Pleasant Township, turkey dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. April 11 at the church. Dine in or takeout. Details and takeout orders: 724-516-0494 or 724-466-2855.
• St. Bartholomew Parish will have its monthly Las Vegas bingo April 10 in the church Marian Hall, 2538 Route 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds start at 6:30 p.m. Food from The Lunch Lady food truck will be available. Cost: $35, includes specials with over $8,000 available in prize money.
• Mon Valley Paws will host a meet-and-greet and pet supply collection from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 11 at His Place, 100 Third St., Monessen. Members will answer questions and food and pet supplies will be collected for shelters and rescues. Details: 724-493-8305.
• The Greensburg Jeannette branch of the NAACP will host its third annual Juneteenth Black-owned Business Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. June 19 at Historic Fairview Park in Delmont. Black-owned business vendors interested in participating should call Jean at 724-459-8532. Sponsorships are available.
• Takeout stuffed pork chop dinner, 4 to 6 p.m. April 18 at Gary’s Chuckwagon, 109 S. Second St. West Newton. Menu: stuffed pork chop, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and dessert, $20. Proceeds will benefit the West Newton Community Singers. Tickets: at the restaurant and Maria’s Alterations.
Health
• Deaf all-recovery meeting, 1 to 3 p.m. April 12 at Sages Army Center, 216 Fourth St., Irwin, behind Miller’s Crossing. Meetings will be biweekly and are deaf accessible. Details: Jenn.macioce@gmail.com or jcochran18@gmail.com.
Meetings
• The Braddock Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet April 11 at the chapter house, 200 S. Church St., Mt. Pleasant. Lunch will be at noon and the meeting will be at 1 p.m. The program will be the American History Essay Contest award winners and the annual committee reports.
• Retirees and former employees of Commercial Bank and Trust of Pennsylvania will meet for lunch April 15 at Sharkey’s Café, 3960 Route 30, Unity. Reservations required. Reservations: Mary Ann, 724-537-7894.
Veterans News
• Open house with a veterans service officer and community veteran partners, 4 to 8 p.m. April 21 at the Donegal American Legion, 3812 Route 31, Donegal Township. All veterans, spouses and widows are welcome. No appointment required. Details: Ron, 724-830-3532.
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