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Youngsters welcome to learn how to flyfish
Tri-County Trout Club and Washington-Bell Lions Club will offer a free youth flyfishing class from 8 to 11 a.m. April 25 at Kunkle Park, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Washington Township.
Children will learn how to set up a fly rod, fly cast and tie flies and then will fish in the park stream. All equipment will be provided. Dress for the weather.
Reservations are required. For reservations, call Mike Tutolo at 724-889-3707 or psubiker@gmail.com.
Financial help still available for heating bills
The Low Income Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) will accept applications through May 8.
The program provides cash grants to low-income residents who need help paying for their heating bill. Renters and homeowners who meet income requirements are eligible.
To apply, visit tinyurl.com/2ehnz937.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: 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.
Thursday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a display of local Titanic memorabilia from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details:724-478-4214.
Arnold
May 2: A super bingo to benefit Educated Athletes First will be at 2 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $45, in advance; at the door, $50. There will be instant tickets and a 50-50. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589 or Cory, 412-758-7436.
Brackenridge
Today: 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.
Thursday: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will hand out free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Cheswick
Today and Thursday: A veterans service officer will be available by appointment at the office of Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Services available include state benefits, burial and survivor benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system and more. Reservations:724-826-5151.
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.
Freeport
Today: 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.
Thursday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. in the post back hall, 102 Fifth St. Bring bingo chips. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Public welcome.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
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: 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.
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Thursday : 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.
Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an hour of open play at 1 p.m. for children and their caregiver at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have Toddle Time at 10 a.m. for children 3 and younger at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details:724-226-3491.
Friday: 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.
April 22: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson Township
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Thursdays: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, offers a free weekly virtual grief support group at 7 a.m. The group provides a safe, welcoming space for adults who have lost a loved one. New participants are welcome. Reservations required. Reservations and more information: John Porter at 724-898-0126, ext. 4426.
April 30 and May 1: Concordia Haven Retirement Living Apartments will host open house events and seminars about downsizing from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Haven I Dining Room, 112 Marwood Road. Use entrance 2A. Reservations preferred by April 24, but walk-ins are welcome. Choose either day. Reservations: Peggy Trettel, 724-352-5378.
Kiski Township
Saturday : 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.
Leechburg
Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Bring a laptop or tablet. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church in Leechburg will serve its free monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations are required by Wednesday and everyone is welcome. Reservations:724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.
Lower Burrell
Thursday: The Chess Club for Kids at Peoples Library will meet at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Children age 8 to 18 of all skill levels are welcome. Details:724-339-1021.
Friday and Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St.
Sunday : 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 Color Guard 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.
Middlesex Township
May 2: Hope’s Road, formerly known as Good Samaritan Hospice’s Youth Bereavement Care, will offer a free “Planting Hope,” event for children, teenagers, young adults and their families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the office, 116 Browns Hill Road., suite 100. Attendees will pray, connect with others who are grieving and make a personalized planter pot. Bring a photo of your loved one to share. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served. Reservations encouraged by April 24, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations:800-720-2557 or concordiaLM.org.
New Kensington
Today: Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free lunches at noon. Lasagna, cookies and desserts will be served for as long as the food lasts. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-335-0994.
Today: The Walking Wednesday group at Peoples Library will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St., and walk the loop as a group. Details:724-339-1021.
Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will host its free monthly dine-in Breaking Bread dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. The meal will be sponsored by Mother of Sorrows Church. No takeout meals will be available. Details:878-847-7997.
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details:724-448-7403.
Thursday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
Sunday: Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue will host a drive-thru vaccine clinic for cats and dogs from noon to 2 p.m. at the rescue, 730 Fifth Ave. Vaccines available include rabies for dogs and cats, feline and canine distemper, and feline leukemia, all for $15 each. Cash only. Enter the rescue parking lot via the alley. Walkers are also welcome. No appointment required.
April 25: Arnold High School Class of 1964 will have a gathering at 1 p.m. at the Hunters and Fisherman’s Club, 2400 Constitution Blvd. There are no steps to access the club. Reservations required. Reservations: Glenn, 440-221-5988.
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.
Oakmont
Thursday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will present “The History of Western State Penitentiary” from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Local author Doug MacGregor will be the speaker. Details: Ashley Reed, 412-828-9532.
Oklahoma Borough
Saturday : 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.
May 2: A bingo to benefit the Oklahoma and Vandergrift No. 1 and No. 2 volunteer fire departments will be at the Oklahoma firehall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes 15 on regular games, one book of six specials, early bird and jackpot games; and a $15 package includes six on regular games, one book of six specials, early bird and jackpot games. The kitchen will be open. For tables of six or more and more information, call Chris, 724-594-6799 or Donnie, 412-760-9364.
Parks Township
Thursday: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Richland Township
April 25: Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a purse bash from 6 to 10 p.m. at the social hall, 5857 Meridian Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $50, includes 17 chances for the drawings, food and drinks. BYOB There will a basket auction, raffles and a 50-50. Tickets: 724-841-1031.
Springdale
Thursday: The Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Details:724-274-9729.
April 23: Springdale Free Public Library will host a celebration of the Nancy Drew book series at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Collector Tara Rotuna will be the speaker and there will be a trivia session afterward. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
July 31 and Aug. 1: Vendors applications are being accepted for a community celebration planned from noon to 10 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Field, 850 Lincoln Ave. Details:sbpdevents@springdaleborough.com.
Tarentum
Today: Olive Branch Drop-In Center will have Wii and virtual reality games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 335 E. Fourth Ave. Details:724-224-1600.
Today: 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.
Wednesday: Olive Branch Drop-In Center will have a resource day from noon to 1 p.m. at the center, 335 E. Fourth Ave. Details:724-224-1600.
May 3: Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum will sponsor an American Girl tea at 2 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Tea, coffee and traditional afternoon tea food will be served. Moms and dolls welcome. Cost: $25, cash and checks accepted. Reservations required. Reservations:akvhsevents@gmail.com.
Washington Township
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
Today: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. 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:724-387-9113.
Friday: 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
Thursday: There will be bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. There will be 10 games. Cost: $1 per card for regular games; specials, $2; and $5 for cover-all. Public welcome.
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 Friday, 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 Friday, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations:724-444-1521.
Winfield
Thursday: Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details:724-524-1809.
Worthington
Thursday : 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.
April 23: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will offer a free health program about the causes and treatment low back pain at 6 p.m. at the library, 214 E. Main St. Dr. Kirk Weber will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations:724-297-3762.