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Food collection to benefit local families in need
Vandergrift Police Department is conducting its Feed the Families Project through Nov. 18.
Non-perishable food items and monetary contributions will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the borough building, 109 Grant Ave., in care of Officer Joseph Gray.
Items collected will be distributed to residents who need help to put a meal on the table on Thanksgiving Day.
‘Sister Act’ to be performed at Freeport Area HS
The drama department of Freeport Area High School will present “Sister Act” at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Middle School Auditorium, 629 S. Pike Road, Buffalo Township.
Tickets are $11; $7 for those 65 and over. For tickets, visit ticketpeak.co/fhs/events.
Appointments available for holiday pet photo sessions
Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will sponsor a pet photo shoot Nov. 18 by appointment at 184 Sherman Ave., Vandergrift.
Appointments are required. Photos will be by Zidek Photography. One non-edited photograph will be emailed for free and additional and edited ones will be available for a fee. Two backdrops will be available to select.
For an appointment, call 724-681-6667.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.
Friday: St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave., is accepting orders for a nut roll sale. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Friday. Pickup: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the activities center; or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17, both in the parish office. Orders: Rita, 724-478-2404; Missy, 412-760-4555; or Grace, 724-727-2201.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Saturday: There will be a fellowship hour at 7 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 878-847-5646.
Avonmore
Saturday: Avonmore Center for Active Adults will host a bingo fundraiser at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Cost: $20, if purchased by Friday; will be $25 at the door. Packets must be picked up by 12:30 p.m. and early birds start at 12:45 p.m. Details: 724-697-4014.
Brackenridge
Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute 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.
Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Saturday: The 56 East Band will entertain from 3 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Public welcome.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Today: Friends of Allegheny Valley Community Library will meet at 10 a.m. in the library community room, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members are welcome and there is no membership fee.
Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Township municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. New members welcome.
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: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Saturday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll and dessert. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $5; free for veterans and first responders. The band Americana will be featured from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and there will be a cash bar and all-day 50-50.
Jefferson
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.
Leechburg
Saturday: Leechburg Rotary Club will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. There will be a silent auction. Proceeds will be donated to Lower Kiski Ambulance Service and help to fund Rotary scholarships. Tickets: visit Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market or Debbie’s Hair Salon, both of Leechburg, or at the door.
Saturdays: Leechburg Museum is closed for the winter months. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.
Saturday : A gun and cash bash to benefit Gilpin and Leechburg volunteer fire companies will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company truck building, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes music, food and refreshments. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets: 724-845-1684 or John, 724-549-8867.
Nov. 18: A turkey bingo will be hosted by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. at the firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games will begin at 5:30. Cost: $35 in advance; will be $40 at the door; includes packet for 20 $100 games, four $250 specials and a light meal. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.
Dec. 9 and 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space applications for a Christmas craft and vendor show at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $50 for both days; or $30 per day, includes a table and two chairs. Applications and more information: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
Lower Burrell
Today: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. New members welcome.
Friday: Westmoreland County Marines Detachment is selling raffle tickets to benefit its Christmas Groceries for Veterans Families in Need program. The winning number from the Pennsylvania Lottery afternoon three-digit drawing will receive a $500 gift card to Community Market and the winner of the evening three-digit drawing will get a $1,000 gift card to Community Market. Cost: $10, for two numbers. Tickets: waltersusmc@comcast.net.
Saturday : Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Cash Bash will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be at 5 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. There will be a basket raffle, snacks, cash bar and 50/50. Tickets: animalprotectors.net.
Saturday: A family craft time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open.
New Kensington
Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Kevin & Mary Bode. 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. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.
Saturday: Peoples Library will present “Notorious Pittsburgh” with Chris Whitlatch at 2 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a cash bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:30 and bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a progressive jackpot and magic number game. Cost: $20, includes lunch and 19 games.
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.
Plum
Nov. 28: Plum Community Library is accepting orders for a winter plant fundraiser. Items available include poinsettias, cyclamens, Christmas cactus, amaryllis, wreaths, swags and garlands. Plants are supplied by Erich Gumto Greenhouses Inc. and a portion of sales will benefit the library. Paid order deadline: Saturday. Pickup: Nov. 28 at the library. Order forms: tinyurl.com/2he7pj3z.
Springdale
Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. 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. Distributions will be the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.
Tarentum
Today: The Tarentum Night Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown section of the borough. Eureka, Summit and Highland Fire companies will host a fire awareness event and the borough recreation board will have a tent in which to vote in the annual scarecrow contest. Vendor information: tarentumnightmarket@outlook.com.
Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.
Vandergrift
Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.
Washington Township
Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
