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Toys for Tots sign-ups scheduled
Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots served by the Allegheny Valley Detachment will have sign-ups online through Nov. 30.
The Allegheny Valley Detachment serves children in northeastern Allegheny, western Westmoreland and Armstrong counties. Only parents or legal guardians can sign up. If your child is younger than one year, please indicate their age in months in the notes area. To register your child, visit Tarentum-pa.toysfottots.org
To make a monetary donation, send a check payable to Toys for Tots to Allegheny Valley MCL 825, 838 Pittsburgh St., Springdale PA 15144.
Gingerbread houses needed to complete holiday train display
New Kensington Recreation Committee will set up a model train display for the holidays inside Modfinish, 1013 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.
Residents young and old are welcome to make a gingerbread house to be used in the display. The pastry structures can be brought to Modfinish from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 27. Houses will not be returned.
Springdale HS to present fall play
Springdale High School Theatre Department will present, “The Wildman,” a play by J. Omar Hansen at 7 p.m. Friday and Nov. 20 in the high school auditorium, 501 Butler Road.
The show is a comedic hillbilly retelling of a fun folktale. Doors and the box office open at 6 p.m. Admission is $8; and students, $5; cash and correct change only.
Thank you
Apollo Area CROP Walk Coordinator Diane Baer thanks all who participated in and donated to the annual CROP Walk held Oct. 3 at Roaring Run Trail. The event was sponsored by Apollo area churches and collected $3,866.35. Seventy-five percent of money raised will be donated to Church World Service, and 25 percent will be given to the Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Today and Sunday: A fall craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Fire Hall, 470 Joyce St. Free admission. Breakfast and lunch items will be available from the kitchen.
Tuesday: Westarm Physical Therapy and Home Health will offer a free seminar, “Are You Considering a Knee or Hip Replacement,” at 6 p.m. at the office, 1001 S. Leechburg Hills Road, Kiski Park Plaza. Dr. Eric Evans will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-337-6522.
Apollo
Today: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. The current exhibit is a vintage toy display.
Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will present, “Trolleys of Western Pennsylvania,” with Dennis Cramer at 6:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899.
Arnold
Today: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.
Brackenridge
Sunday: A turkey bingo will be at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Hose Co., 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Sponsored by Pioneer Hose Auxiliary. There will be a silent auction and 50/50, and snacks and beverages will be sold. Cost: lapboards, $5; special packet, $5.
Cheswick
Sunday: A craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. There will be a concession stand, silent auction and free parking. Admission: $3. Proceeds benefit Daughters of the Nile. Details: Colleen, 724-864-2130 or HColleen7@comcast.net.
East Vandergrift
Dec. 6: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is sponsoring a St. Nicholas Day raffle. Winning numbers will be the noon and 7 p.m. Dec. 6 Pa. Lottery Daily Pick 3 numbers. The noon winner receives $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Pounds Turkey Farm. The 7 p.m. winner receives $1,300 and a $100 gift certificate to Pounds Turkey Farm. Cost: $10, for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, the church office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Fawn
Wednesday : A free introduction to fly fishing class will be offered at 7 p.m. at Millerstown United Methodist Church, 2830 Thompson Road. Must be at least 12 years old. Details: Greg Mix, 724-882-0940.
Frazer
Monday through Nov. 20: Dasher’s Lightshow at Pittsburgh Mills Mall will have a Toys For Tots fundraiser. Bring a new toy and receive a free show replay of a new show. Buy tickets at bit.ly/TOYS4TotsDASH and a percentage of admission will be donated to Toys For Tots.
Freeport
Ongoing: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of new and gently-used household items, books, games, puzzles, holiday decor and DVDs for its upcoming sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Details: 724-295-3616.
Harmar
Nov. 19: Addiction Recovery Ministry Pittsburgh is accepting orders for a Jenny Lee swirl bread sale. Varieties: classic cinnamon, cinnamon raisin, cinnamon apple, and cinnamon pumpkin pie. Cost: $5. Order deadline: Wednesday. Pickup: Nov. 19. Details: 412-378-9290.
Harrison
Today: 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.
Today: 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 present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Today: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host an informational sign-up event from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Broken Branch pavilion at Harrison Hills Park, 500 Freeport Road. Look for the signs and dress for the weather. Details: Diane, 412-526-6723 or dhoover@gswpa.org.
Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a free Who Knew? program, “History of Local Neighborhoods,” with author and Valley News Dispatch correspondent George Guido at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Online attendance available via Zoom.us. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson
Today: A craft show to benefit the Knoch Girls Basketball program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school, 345 Knoch Road. Admission: $3; veterans and children 12 and younger, free. There will be food, a 50/50 and basket raffle.
Kiski Township
Nov. 24: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, harvest and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $10. Paid order deadline: Saturday. Pick-up: Nov. 24. Orders: Morgan, 724-466-2812.
Leechburg
Sunday: A barbeque dinner will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., to benefit Craig and Melissa Hubert of Leechburg who lost their home in a fire. Basket donations are being accepted for a silent auction. To donate to the auction, contact Sherry Jackson Price on Facebook.
Monday: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed for winter. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.
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.
Dec. 11 and 12: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is seeking crafters and vendors for a Christmas craft show set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 for an 8-foot table with two chairs for one day; or $50 for both days. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net or Shay, 724-596-2858.
Dec. 18: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have its annual Christmas Bake Sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Lower Burrell
Today: A craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. The kitchen will be open.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Fabulous Flashbacks band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Today: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The jewelry room will be open. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Follow us on Facebook.
New Kensington
Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. Visit the new home store. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.
Through Monday: An online basket raffle to benefit Knead Community Café will be at kneadcommunitycafe.basketraffle.org/. Tickets: $1 each. Winners will be drawn at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Dec. 7: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and cottage cheese with sugar, $10 per frozen dozen. Pickup: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at the church, 150 Elmtree Road. Order deadline: Nov. 26. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.
Parks
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night for members and guests from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Details: 724-845-2390.
Plum
Monday: Unity Golden Age Club will meet at noon at Unity Community Church Café, 215 Unity Trestle Road. The honor guard from Plum American Legion will open the meeting with the presentation of the colors. Soup, crackers, dessert, coffee and tea will be served.
Tuesday: Plum Community Center will host a vaccine clinic from 1 to 7 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Covid-19 initial and booster shots and flu shots will be available. Registration required. Registration: book.appointment-plus.com/d2yy1vz4/?employee_id=859 or call 412-795-2330.
Springdale
Today: A cash bash to benefit Springdale Volunteer Fire Department will be at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the first drawing will be at 4. Must be at least 21 to attend. Cost: $20. Must present a ticket at the door to enter. Tickets: 724-274-5090.
Nov. 23: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Before We Were Yours,” by Lisa Wingate. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729,
Tarentum
Today: 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
Today: The Elks will feature DJ George Skurko from 7 to 11 p.m. Members and guests welcome.
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.
Upper Burrell
Dec. 24: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company and Vigilant Hose Company of Port Vue are sponsoring a $15,000 cash raffle. Winning number will be the Dec. 24 Pa. Lottery Pick 4 number. Cost: $20 for eight numbers. Tickets: send a private message on the company Facebook page.
Vandergrift
Today: Victorian Vandergrift Museum will host a quilt show featuring the work of local quilters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goldstrum Hall next to the museum, 184 Sherman Ave. Some quilts are over 100 years old. Free admission.
Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Break the Bank: $2,100; $500 must-go jackpot.
Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host a Home School Meet Up and Think Tank at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Homeschoolers of all ages are welcome to meet others and learn about the resources at the library. The group plans to meet monthly. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212.
Verona
Thursday: The Serving Our Seniors ministry at Holy Family Parish will sponsor a free seminar, “The 10 Commandments of Smart Money,” at 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria at St. Joseph Church, 825 Second St. Light refreshments will be served. Face masks strongly encouraged. Reservations required by Monday. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.
West Deer
Nov. 20: Bull Creek Church Model Railroad Association is accepting orders for an Italian hoagie sale. Cost: $6. Order deadline: Sunday. Pickup: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20 in the side entrance of Bull Creek Presbyterian Church social hall, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road. Orders: Rick, 724-448-8444 or private message Bull Creek Church on Facebook with your contact information and number of hoagies.
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