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Jazz concert set at Casino Theatre
The Casino Theatre in Vandergrift will host a concert by the Jazz Warriors with special guests the Springdale High School Jr.-Sr. Jazz Band at 3 p.m. April 25.
Seats are reserved and tickets cost $6.90 each, including fees. For tickets, visit casinotheater.org or at the door if available.
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 SundayApril 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.
Calendar
Apollo
Saturday: A free ham lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Assembly of God Church, 601 First St. Ext. Menu: ham, side dishes, dessert, coffee, water and lemonade.
Saturday: A flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Buyers and sellers welcome. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Saturday: 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.
Arnold
Saturday: Ar-Ken American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.
Buffalo Township
May 23: Registrations are being accepted for a car and motorcycle show at Freeport Area Senior High School athletic field, 623 S. Pike Road. Sponsored by the district music department. Rain or shine. Entry fee: $10. Registration:tinyurl.com/mrxpk4kr.
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: $25. Tickets: newlifexn.org/register.
East Vandergrift
Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details:724-478-4958.
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 53-number jackpot game, a 41-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details:724-478-4958.
Freeport
Sunday: St. Mary, Mother of God Parish will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the parish community center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a $750 must-go jackpot.
Gilpin
April 26: Leechburg Youth Baseball Association is accepting vendor applications for its opening day festival planned at Gilpin-Leechburg Park. Details:j.mclaughlin.lyba@gmail.com.
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
Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Saturday : 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.
Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.
Tuesday : 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.
April 16: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer “Become a Health Advocate for You and Your Family” at 6 p.m. at the foundation, 1 Acee Drive. The free program is designed to address communication with health providers, active listening, accessing patient advocates and social services, and more. Each attendee will receive a blood pressure monitor. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.
Kiski Township
April 18: A basket party and luncheon will be sponsored at Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1921 Route 56, by Apollo Order of the Eastern Star. Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.. Menu: salads, sandwiches, beverages and cookies. Additional raffle tickets and RADA Cutlery will be sold and there will be a 50-50. Proceeds will benefit the club scholarship program. Cost: $20, includes lunch and one raffle ticket.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10; winter coats, free. The boutique room will be open with bridal gowns, prom gowns and accessories. Please bring your own bags.
Saturday: An indoor trash to treasure and bake sale will be sponsored from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Details:724-335-4131.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Near the Edge band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk with Brad Taylor, author of the Pike Logan series at 7 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. To register and ask questions, visit libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.
April 19: A red, white and blue bingo to benefit the Memorial Park Ball Hockey Club will be at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at noon. Cost: $40, includes a dauber and refreshments. There will be 20 regular games that pay $100, five specials that pay $150 and a jackpot game that will pay $1,000, a basket raffle, cash bar and small games of chance. Food will be sold. Non-smoking venue. No seats will be reserved. Tickets: newkenjets@gmail.com.
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.
May 17: A bingo to benefit the Arnold Fireman’s Band and Colorguard will be at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40, includes lunch. Snacks and pop will be sold. No BYOB. There will be 12 regular games that pay $100 each, two specials that pay $250 each and a jackpot game that will pay $1,000, pop-open games, a basket auction and 50-50. Must be at least 18. Tickets: Duncan, 724-754-7666.
New Kensington
Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: barbecued chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.
North Apollo
May 1 and 2: The Catalyst Youth group at North Apollo Church of God will host a rummage sale at the church, 507 20th St. Donations will be accepted Sunday through April 29 by appointment. Items that will not be accepted include large electronics and appliances, televisions, VHS tapes, computers, cassette tapes and clothing. Appointments:724-765-0333.
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
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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.
Plum
Sunday : 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
Saturday: A bar bingo to benefit South Butler Community Library will be at 6 p.m. at Bastin Distillery, 115 N. Isabella St. Cost: $2 per card or three cards for $5 for games one through nine; 10th game coverall, $5 per card. Payouts will be 50-50.
Tarentum
Saturday: A spring pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Elevator available. Dine in or takeout. Public welcome. Cost: $10; 6 to 12, $5.
Saturday: 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.
Sunday: Allegheny chapter of the National Watch and Clock Collectors Club will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Scott Becker will discuss Chauncy Jerome and his clocks. Public welcome.
Vandergrift
Sunday: TinyCause will host a rabies and microchip clinic for dogs and cats from noon to 4 p.m. at Tiny’s Fur Family Shop, 131 Columbia Ave. Cost: $10; three-year rabies, $15, with paper proof of previous shots; microchips, $25. Animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds will start at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will open. There will be three early bird games, 19 regular games that pay $100 each, specials, three progressive games, two jackpot games, and free coffee, snacks coffee and treats. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Saturday:Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party starting with solar observing at 6 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Use only parking lights if entering through the park gate after dark. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates:724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.
April 23: Highpointe at Rebecca will host a seminar, “Benefits of Retirement Living,” at 1:30 p.m. at the center, 1871 Highpointe Lane. Tours will be available. Reservations are preferred by April 17, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations:724-444-1521.
April 24: Highpointe at Rebecca will feature the music of Gene Testa at a free happy hour at 3:30 p.m. at the center, 1871 Highpointe Lane. Tours will be available starting at 3 p.m. Reservations are preferred by April 17, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations:724-444-1521.
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.