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Food drive planned Saturday in Harrison
Tarentum Area Lions Club will sponsor a food drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Harrison Walmart, 4015 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights.
Food and money will be collected for donation to the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches food bank.
Volunteers needed at Freeport Area Library
Freeport Area Library is seeking volunteers to give their time at the library.
Help is needed for general library support such as reshelving books, dusting and cleaning shelves, event support, assisting with computer use, technology support and organizing and preparing materials for books clubs.
For more information, stop in at the library, 428 Market St.
Calendar
Apollo
Saturday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host a free Nellie Bly birthday celebration at 1:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Nancy Johnson from the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame will be the speaker. Cake will be served. The event is made possible by a grant from Remake Learning.
Sunday : 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
Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Saturday: A Mother’s Day luncheon will be at 2 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Cost: $10. Reservations required today. Reservations:412-720-3107.
Saturday : 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
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.
Delmont
May 13: Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper will host a women’s legislative tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Lamplighter, 6566 Route 22. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli will be the guest speaker. Reservations required by May 8. Reservations: 724-387-9113 or rsavage@pahousegop.com.
East Vandergrift
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday 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.
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. Kitchen open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Public welcome.
Saturday: St. Mary Mother of God Church will sponsor a diaper pantry for those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Use the back door entrance to the lower level. First-time recipients must provide their ID, the child’s birth certificate and their current WIC or SNAP card. Registration required. Registration: Elaine, 724-448-6880.
Saturday : 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: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Friday: 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.
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an open play session for children and their caregiver from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
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.
Saturday and Sunday: A trash to treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sylvan Park, 1800 Sylvan Ave. Proceeds will benefit the park.
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, will offer 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 to join each week. Reservations required. Reservations and more information: John Porter, 724-898-0126, ext. 4426.
Saturday: A craft show to benefit St. Luke Lutheran School PTL will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 330 Hannahstown Road. There will be food trucks, vendors and a basket auction. Details: Carly, text 724-759-1291 or carlyjo1118@icloud.com.
Leechburg
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
Friday: Peoples Library will host Construction Crew, an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: A park cleanup day will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Burrell Lake Park. Free native plant seeds will be distributed. Sponsored by Burrellton Garden Club, Girl Scouts and Penn State Watershed.
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.
Kiski Township
Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will have a dine-in pizza buffet night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $15, all-you-can-eat pizza, and tea or juice. Pop will be sold. Takeout and delivery available for whole pizzas only. Orders will be accepted starting at 5 p.m. Orders:724-541-6345.
New Kensington
Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the cafe. This week’s meals are sponsored in loving memory of Chuck Wetmore by his family. Details: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.
Today: The Knitting Group at Peoples Library will meet at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. All skill levels welcome. Details:724-339-1021.
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.
Saturdays through Oct. 17: The city farmers market will kick off the season from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 985 Fifth Ave. SNAP and WIC/FMNP vouchers welcome. Information about vendors, sponsorships or gift certificates: Michelle Thom, michelle@newkendowntownpartnership.org.
Monday: 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
Friday and Saturday: 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
Saturday : 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
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.
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
Saturday : 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
Friday: Olive Branch Drop-In Center will sponsor a trip to India Garden restaurant from 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Reservations required. Details:724-224-1600.
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-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.
Vandergrift
Today: St. Gertrude Parish will sponsor its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: spaghetti, two meatballs, salad, bread, coffee or tea and dessert, $13; 8 and younger, $8; meatball hoagie, $8; meatballs, $1. Dine in or takeout. Proceeds benefit the church. Details:724-845-8191.
Saturday and May 9: Scout Troop 551 of Hyde Park will sell flowers and garden plants for Mother’s Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Casino Theatre.
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.
Saturday: A spring craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Union Community Center, 292 East Union Road. Food will be sold and admission is free.
May 14: Bull Creek United Presbyterian Church Women’s Association is accepting orders for takeout ham loaf and meat loaf dinners. Menu: mini loaf, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert, $10; ham loaves, $3 each. Order deadline: Wednesday. Pick up: 3 to 6 p.m. May 14 at the church, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road. Orders: 724-265-1558 or info@bullcreekchurch.org.
Winfield
Today: The 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.