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Taste of Two Towns event to benefit Oakmont Carnegie Library
Oakmont Carnegie Library’s annual Taste of Two Towns fundraiser will be from 5 to 7 p.m. May 3 at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.
There will be samplings of specialty foods and beverages from local restaurants, music and raffles. Admission is $75. Must be 21.
For reservations, visit oakmontlibrary.org or stop in at the library. Tickets will not be mailed; reservations will be held at the door. Proceeds benefit the library.
Annual 5K run/walk to raise funds for St. Margaret Foundation
The 39th annual St. Margaret Foundation Brian Demchak Hope Challenge will be May 10 to 16.
Participants can complete a virtual 5K at their convenience anytime from May 10 to 15 on their own outside, on a treadmill, dance floor or in a pool.
The RIDC O’Hara Lunchtime Wellness Walk will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12. For details, call 412-784-4205 or visit stmargaretfoundation.org/challenge. Proceeds benefit the foundation that provides medication, transportation and more to fill in the gaps for patients at UMPC St. Margaret Hospital.
Spaghetti dinner to replace bingo fundraiser
The bingo fundraiser planned Saturday to benefit Shadaia Bazier of Lower Burrell is cancelled and a spaghetti dinner planned in its place Saturday at Ash Taphouse, 2150 Freeport Road, New Kensington.
Dinners will be served from 4 to 10 p.m. and there will be raffles, a bonfire, music and yard games. Cost is $15.
Glass recycling, giveaways planned for Earth Week
The office of Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele, (D-Fox Chapel) will observe Earth Week with glass recycling and giveaways.
Onsite glass recycling will be April 18 to 23 at the office, 1296 Pittsburgh St., Cheswick. Free reusable tote bags will be available April 20 to 24 and a limited number of trees from Tree Pittsburgh will be available on a first come, first served basis.
For details, call the office at 724-826-5151.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: 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: 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: 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.
Fawn
Saturday: Center Church will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and basket party from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 1575 Donnellville Road. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, dessert and five tickets for the basket raffle. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, $5. Proceeds will benefit the church mortgage fund.
Freeport
Today: 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.
Saturday: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St. will have a jewelry sale and basket raffle from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the community yard sale event. Details:724-295-3616.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post, 102 Fifth St. Inside and outside tables available. Bar bingo will be at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. Public welcome.
Gilpin
Today: 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: 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
Today: 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.
Today: 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
Today: 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: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Sponsored by the club.
Lower Burrell
Today: 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.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details:724-335-4131.
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.
April 26: Burrell New Kensington Rotary Club will sponsor bingo at 1:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at noon and lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $45, cash only, includes 20 regular games, five specials and a $1,600 jackpot game. There will be early birds, quickies, a magic number game and a 50-50. Proceeds will benefit local service providers. Tickets: stop in at Mazziotti Bakery, 2807 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, from a Rotarian and at the door.
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
April 30 to June 4: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free weekly grief support group Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the office, 116 Browns Hill Road, suite 100. “Writing to Heal: Processing Grief Through the Pen,” is for individuals who may be further along in their grief, but feel there is more to be written about their journey. Journals will be provided. Reservations required by April 23. Reservations:800-720-2557.
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: 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.
Today: 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.
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
Today: 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.
Saturday: An indoor flea market and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Community Action Corporation, 501 Second St. Credit cards accepted. Off-street parking available at St. Paul Baptist Church and Nugo Nutrition. Proceeds will benefit the center.
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
Today: 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
Today: 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
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details:724-224-9220.
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.
Verona
May 16: American Legion Auxiliary is accepting space reservations for a flea market planned at Railroad Park, 736 E. Railroad Ave. Cost: space with table, $20; space only, $15. Details:412-417-3080.
Washington Township
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
Today: 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
Today: 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
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.