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Memorial Day events to be published
The Tribune-Review is compiling a list of Memorial Day observances to be published in the Valley News Dispatch print edition and online at TribLive.com.
If your organization is planning an event, please send information as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith at cpinto-smith@triblive.com, or mail to TribLive, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084.
Contributions welcome for flowers at Oakmont cemetery
Oakmont Lions Club will decorate the graves of the 650 veterans in Verona-Oakmont Cemetery for Memorial Day.
The Lions will plant a red geranium on each grave to ensure that the veterans are not forgotten. To contribute to the cost of the flowers, send a check made out to Oakmont Lions Club to the club at P.O. Box 335, Oakmont PA 15139.
Information wanted about New Kensington Girl Scout program
Millie Pipman is looking for information and photographs about Frank Horton and W.C. Lytle in 1935 New Kensington and their role in the establishment of Girl Scouts and the Girl Scout Little House in the city.
Information should be sent to dash@verizon.net.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Today: A free Girl Scout informational meeting and free craft workshop will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pavilion 11 by the lake in Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Road. Girls should bring a cotton clothing item to use in the tie-dye craft. Details: Diane Hoover, 412-526-6723 or dhoover@gswpa.org.
Apollo
Wednesday: 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.
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
Tuesday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free community dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: 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.
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 Friday. Reservations: 724-387-9113 or rsavage@pahousegop.com.
Freeport
Wednesdays: 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.
Harrison
Today: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a RADA Kitchen Store sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Paid orders required. Cash and checks accepted. Delivery will be in two to three weeks. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.
Tuesday: The Accordion Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at 6003 Freeport Road. Performance dates for 2026 are now being accepted. Details:724-236-0665.
Tuesday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Jewelry Designs by Linda Litterio sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Cost: necklaces, $10; stretch bracelets and earrings, $5 each or five for $20. Cash or checks accepted. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.
Tuesday: A story time for children 3 to 5 years old will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details:724-226-3491.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell hanging flower baskets and ferns for Mother’s Day from 7 a.m. until sold out in the hospital 58 Circle, located to the left of the main hospital entrance, 1301 Carlisle St. Baskets will be provided by Schnur’s Greenhouse. Cost: Flower baskets, $16; and ferns, $20. Cash and checks will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.
Wednesday: 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.
Wednesday: 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.
Wednesday: 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.
May 16: Harrison Recreation Board will host a touch-a-truck from noon to 3 p.m. at Highlands High School, 1500 Pacific Ave. Vehicle reservations are being accepted. Reservations: harrisontownshiprb@gmail.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.
Today: 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.
Lower Burrell
Today: Overeaters Anonymous will offer a Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details:info@gpioa.org.
Tuesday: A family story time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.
Thursday: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk with Marjan Kamali, author of “The Lion Women of Tehran” 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.
Friday : A free mobile paper shredding event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. No businesses please. Limit: two bags or boxes per person. Sponsored by Pa. Reps. Jill Cooper and Abby Major. No books, magazines or metal bindings please, except for staples.
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.
New Kensington
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.
Today: 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.
Tuesday: A family story time will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. 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:724-472-4102.
May 12: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Beckie Griffith, owner of Shadowwood Gardens, will discuss raising and tending herbs. Desserts will be served at 6:30 p.m. Guests welcome. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.
Oakmont
Today: Oakmont Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The program will be “Driving Around Town: Oakmont and Automobiles,” with Gary Rogers. Public welcome. Details: Gary Rogers, oakmonthistory@gmail.com.
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.
Through May 28: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be displayed at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. An opening party will be from 4 to 6 p.m. May 14. Details:412-828-9532.
Plum
Today: American Legion will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 7824 Saltsburg Road. Cost: $25 per packet; extra packets, $5 each; cover-all game, $5 per card. There will be 16 regular games that pay $50 each, four specials that pay $100 each. Food and beverages will be sold. Details:412-795-9112.
Tuesdays: Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Recipients in need must stop in at the pantry to be confirmed/verified. Details:724-327-0367.
Saxonburg
Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
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.
May 14: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Dr. Kathryn A. Ryan and Associates, BHS South Butler Commons, 101 Alwine Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search for code UW465.
Springdale
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: The weekly food pantry at Streetlight Ministries, 203 W. Seventh Ave., will be open 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: Olive Branch Drop-In Center will have a group coloring activity from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center, 335 E. Fourth Ave. Details:724-224-1600.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Wednesday: Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will offer free fresh food and hygiene kits at noon and 4 p.m. while supplies last. There are no income guidelines and everyone is welcome.
Wednesday: 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.
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.
Wednesday: Olive Branch Drop-In Center will have a resource day from noon to 1 p.m. at the center, 335 E. Fourth Ave. A craft workshop to make a mixed media collage will be at 1 p.m. Details:724-224-1600.
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
Saturday : 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
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.
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
West Deer
Today: East Union Church will sponsor its monthly spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church community center, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad and dessert. Dine in or takeout. Park in the allocated spaces for takeout orders. Cost: $10; children 3 to 12, $5; 2 and younger, free. Proceeds will be used to replace the community center roof.
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.
Worthington
Thursday : Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will offer a seminar about efficient communication at 6 p.m. at the library, 118 E. Main St. This will be a hands-on experience and topics will include how to gain stronger communication skills and better connections at home and at work. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-297-3762 or tinyurl.com/3mwduv3f.