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Free meal to be served at Tarentum church
First United Presbyterian Church in Tarentum will host its free monthly dine-in community dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 913 Lock St.
The meal will include grilled chicken, parsley potatoes, mixed veggies, rolls, applesauce, salad and dessert. The building is wheelchair accessible.
Help needed at Vandergrift Meals On Wheels
Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is looking for regular and substitute volunteers to help with driving and delivering to clients.
To offer your time and for more information, call 724-567-7893 and leave a message.
Calendar
Apollo
Tuesday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a free Hobby Hangout group from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring your current craft or hobby and a friend.
May 3: St. James Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will sponsor a spring garden tea at 1 p.m. at the parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Wear your best tea party hat. Cost: $25. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
May 13: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot and stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $30, includes $20 free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations:724-478-4958.
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: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $6.
Buffalo Township
Today: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $13; homemade meatballs, $3. Dine in or takeout. Cash only. Orders: 724-295-2656.
Tuesday: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will distribute free food via a drive-thru to anyone in need from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road. No reservations required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
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
June 7: Cheswick Recreation Board is accepting applications from food vendors and volunteers for the annual Strawberry Festival planned from 3 to 7 p.m. in Rachel Carson Park. Details: recboard@cheswick.us.
Freeport
Monday : St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a card party and board game social from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet, refreshments and door/table prizes. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Men are welcome to bring their poker friends. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.
Monday: The Scrapbooking Club at Freeport Area Library will meet at 5 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. Must be 18. Bring your supplies or craft project. Details:724-295-3616.
May 2: Freeport Area Library will offer a terrarium workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 428 Market St. Bring a container. Plants and soil will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations:724-295-3616.
Gilpin
Today: Leechburg Youth Baseball Association will host an opening day festival at noon at the fields in Gilpin-Leechburg Park, 167 Park Road. There will be food trucks, vendors and the traditional opening day ceremony.
May 1: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.
Harmar
Today: A craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Admission: $3. There will be a basket auction, concession stand and 50-50. Proceeds will benefit Daughters of the Nile.
Harrison
Today: A spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Menu: spaghetti, bread and butter, salad and dessert. Cost: $10; children $5, dine in or takeout.
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a story time from 10 to 11 a.m. for children age 3 to 6 at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The program will be about counting. No reservations required. Details:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson Township
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
Today: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Dollar Bingo Night at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Food will be sold and there will be a 50-50. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.
Tuesday: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration:724-478-1528.
Leechburg
Monday: 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.
Mondays: First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will offer a 13-week GriefShare support group at 6 p.m. May 4 through July 27 in the church parlor. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is welcome. Reservations:724-845-7518 or griefshare.org.
Lower Burrell
Today : 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.
Today: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10; desserts, $1. Details:724-335-4131.
Mondays: Overeaters Anonymous will offer a Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details:info@gpioa.org.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will have a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3082 Wachter St. Details:724-339-1021.
Through Thursday: 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 Thursday. 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
Tuesday: Peoples Library will have a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
May 4: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. in the athletics entrance lobby of Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Stevenson Blvd. Appointments:800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with ZIP code 15068.
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
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
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’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
Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.
Saxonburg
May 9: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a designer purse bash from 2 to 5 p.m. at the social hall, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $55 in advance; will be $65 at the door if available. Those attending must be at least 16. There will be appetizers, snacks, desserts, soft drinks, a cash bar, a basket raffle and strip tickets. Tickets:svfcpursegala.com.
Springdale
May 2: Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor an educational workshop, “New Generation Retirement” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. 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
Monday: Streetlight Ministries, 203 W. Seventh Ave., will have a weekly food pantry from noon to 2 p.m. for anyone in need. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule after 8:30 a.m. Mondays and people are admitted through the line in order of sign up. A variety of breads, sweet goods, canned items, produce and meats will be available. Walk-ins are welcome but will admitted after those who have registered.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
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.
May 13: Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum is organizing a new free historical book club that will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the third Wednesday of each odd-numbered month at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. The book for the May meeting will be “West of the Alleghenies,” by Craig Pennington. Participants should read the book before coming to the meeting. Reservations required. Reservations:724-224-7666.
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
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.
Worthington
Thursday : Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will host a craft workshop to create a junk journal or personalized notepad using provided materials from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 214 E. Main St. Reservations required. Reservations:724-297-3762 or armstronglibraries.org/worthington.