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Miss Freddye to present concert in Brackenridge
Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, will present Miss Freddye and her gospel band Glory Be in concert at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 847 10th Ave.
Current CDC guidelines will be observed, and donations will be accepted.
Mailbox available at Springdale municipal building for letters to Santa
Children in Springdale can drop off their letter to Santa Claus in his mailbox located at the School Street entrance to the borough building, 325 School St.
Santa’s elves will pick up the letters and take them to Santa. Letters should include the child’s name and address. All letters dropped off by Dec. 17 will receive a reply.
Harvest Church to host Guy Penrod in concert
Gospel singer Guy Penrod and comedian Mickey Bell will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road, West Kittanning.
Venue doors open at 4:30 p.m. and auditorium doors will open at 5 p.m. Penrod was the former lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band. Tickets are $27 and are available at harvestpa.org/events.
Calendar
Apollo
Saturday: 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.
Saturday: 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.
Dec. 31: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host a New Year’s Eve bingo at 8 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. There will be four Early Bird games, 17 regular games, four specials and a must-go jackpot that will pay $500. Cost: $25 for 12 on packet and hot dog with kraut, if purchased by Dec. 22, after Dec. 22, $30. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601.
Arnold
Saturday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will feature the John Melnick in concert at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.
Saturday: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will sell pierogi and cookies from 9 a.m. to noon in the church hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Cost: frozen potato and cheese or sauerkraut pierogi, $11 per dozen; cookies, $5 to $12 per dozen depending on the variety.
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Dec. 23: A replenishment blood drive for Terry Spale will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or Dawn Spale at 724-224-2224 or dspale@alleghenyhealth.com or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code Z0021156.
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.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
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.
Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a seminar, “The Basics of Email,” at 1 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Seating is limited. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or the calendar section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
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 present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Dec. 18: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program, “Holidays Around the World,” at 1 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children who are at least in kindergarten will celebrate holiday traditions from around the globe with Bright Star Theatre and make a craft. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Kiski Township
Dec. 23: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for baked goods from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, raisin and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $10; pecan pie and nut logs, $12.50; 6 ½-inch banana and cranberry orange bread, $7.50. Paid order deadline: Saturday. Pick-up: Dec. 23. Orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812.
Leechburg
Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.
Dec. 16: A free Polar Express movie night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and enjoy the movie and hot chocolate. Reservations required by Saturday. Reservations: stop in at the library.
Lower Burrell
Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. at the post for the Christmas party. Bring a dessert to share. Dues for 2022 are payable. Bartenders will not be distributing key cards. Please check the notice at the post for key card information or contact president Debbie Stewart, P.O. Box 144, Apollo PA 15613.
Saturday: 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.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Manor
Saturday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a paint party fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $35, includes supplies, apron and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the center’s educational programming. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-763-6316 or visit the Scheduled Events tab at artpartypittsburgh.com.
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. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by the Second Tuesday Book Club. Those picking up meals should observe social distancing while waiting in line.
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.
Friday: Valley Points YMCA will host a Christmas Girls’ Night Out from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for girls in first through sixth grades at the YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Cost: $15 each; $5 each additional sibling; includes pizza, crafts, games and swimming. Space is limited to 20 girls. Reservations required by noon Friday. Reservations: stop in at the YMCA.
Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will give special treats to all customers. The Closet offers clothing for all members of the family and gifts are available in the Christmas shop. Donations of clean, gently-used winter clothing welcome during operating hours.
Saturday: A holiday craft fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Kensington Arts Center, 950 Fifth Ave. Free admission. Sponsored by the New Ken Downtown Partnership.
Saturday: Plum Community Center will host a winter bingo to benefit Plum EMS and the community center at noon at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and early birds start at noon.There will be specials, a $500 jackpot, a lotto raffle tree and food for sale. Admission: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; early birds separate. Tickets: 412-795-2330 or stop in at the center.
Dec. 16: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a Christmas sweets sale. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the church, 1150 Leishman Ave. Items and prices: sweet bread, $4 per loaf; baklawa, $12 per 10-piece wedge; and sambosic, $2 each. Order deadline: Friday. Orders: 724-337-3918.
Plum
Saturday: Plum Community Center will host a winter bingo to benefit Plum EMS and the community center at noon at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and early birds start at noon.There will be specials, a $500 jackpot, a lotto raffle tree and food for sale. Admission: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; early birds separate. Tickets: 412-795-2330 or stop in at the center.
Springdale
Wednesday: A craft class to make a fabric Christmas tree will be at 1 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Reservations required. For a materials list, visit springdalepubliclibrary.org. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: Tarentum Recreation Board will host a Scratch-off Bingo event for senior citizens at 1 p.m. at the borough marina under the Tarentum Bridge on First Avenue. Players should drive into the marina parking lot to receive bingo and raffle tickets and remain in their vehicles. Rain date is Dec. 16. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.
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.
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
Friday: Vandergrift Public Library and Kiski Area Youth Network will host a free Teen Afterhours gathering from 6 to 10 p.m. for students in sixth through 12th grade at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Teens can enjoy food, games and friends with adult supervision. Reservations required. Reservations: vandergriftpubliclibrary.org/programs/after-hours. Details: 724-568-2212.
Saturday: 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.
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.
West Deer
Saturday: Deer Lakes Band Boosters will sponsor a craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school, 163 East Union Road. Admission: $1; 4 and younger, free; includes one ticket for the basket raffle. There will be a bake sale, an opportunity for photos with Santa and concessions. The middle school band will perform at 11 a.m. and the high school band will perform at noon. Proceeds benefit the band program.
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