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Reservations being accepted for free Pot Love dinner
Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church in Leechburg will serve its free monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon Saturday at the church, 271 Main St.
Reservations are required by Wednesday and everyone is welcome. For reservations, call 724-845-1901 or send an email to church@crcpc.org.
Poke Run Church offers free soup lunch
Poke Run Presbyterian Church will host its free monthly Soup for the Soul luncheon at noon Wednesday at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. This is the last luncheon of the season. For details, call 724-327-5563.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
May 21: The Alle-Kiski chapter of the American Wine Society will host guest speaker Robert Cavanaugh from Adventure Wines at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. He will discuss wines of the Medoc region of France and wines will be served and paired with foods. Guests welcome. Cost: $50. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. May 17. Details: allekiski@yahoo.com.
Apollo
Tuesday: The Hobby Hangout group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring your current craft or hobby and a friend.
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.
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.
Fawn
May 17 to Oct. 19: Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s is accepting space reservations for its monthly Flea-tique antique and collectible sale set for dawn to 1 p.m. the third Sunday of each month, rain or shine, at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road, Route 28, exit 14. Cost: $30 per month or $150 per season for a 24 x 20-foot space. No firearms, ammunition or food. Reservations: 724-224-0178. Proceeds will benefit the society’s Heritage Museum and the Tour-Ed Mine Museum.
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.
Gilpin
May 30: A Jeep show and meet-up will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the ball field of Gilpin-Leechburg Park, Park Road. Furry friends welcome. Donations will be accepted for Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue. Vehicleregistration: send a message to Hayleigh Barr on Facebook.
Harrison
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.
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.
Saturday : 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.
Jefferson Township
Tuesday: Concordia at Cabot will sponsor a free caregiver support group at 2 p.m. in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: Stefanie Dietrich, 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.
Kiski Township
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.
June 6: A golf outing to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be at Apollo Elks Country Club, 1560 Route 56. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. at the Marconi Club, Leechburg. Cost: $110 per person, includes cart, lunch, snacks and beverages. Reservations required by May 15. Send checks with players names to Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., Leechburg PA 15656.
Lower Burrell
Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. New members welcome. Details:724-335-3353.
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.
May 17: The River 15068 will host its annual free car show after the 10:45 a.m. outdoor worship service at the church, 273 Chester Drive. A free lunch will be served. Vehicle registration:goriverchurch.com or at 8 a.m. May 17.
Through June 30: The works of Linda Roos will be on display during regular hours at People Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Roos is a member the Allegheny Valley League of Artists and the New Kensington Camera Club. Hours: Sundays and Mondays, closed; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Kensington
Tuesday: 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.
Wednesday: 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.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh
Friday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7 to 11:30 a.m. in the UPMC St. Margaret Van Horn Pavilion, second floor, 815 Freeport 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
Plum
Tuesdays: The 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
Thursday : 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.
Sharpsburg
May 17: Addiction Recovery Ministry will host a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. There will be 10 regular games, five specials and a jackpot game. Cost: $25 for six cards for each game, drinks and snacks. Reservations: 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Springdale
Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free crochet class for beginners at 6 p.m. 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 sponsor a trip to Burrell Lake Park from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Details:724-224-1600.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
Wednesday: 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.
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.
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.
Worthington
May 21: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will offer a free seminar about lower back exercises with Dr. Weber at 6 p.m. at the library, 214 E. Main St., building B. Dress in exercise clothing and bring a water bottle and mat if you have one. Reservations required. Reservations:724-297-3762 or armstronglibraries.org/worthington.