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Freeport Area High school set to perform, ‘Pippin’
Freeport Area High School will present the musical, “Pippin,” at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Freeport Area Middle School auditorium, 629 S. Pike Road.
Cost is $11; and senior citizens, $7. All seats are reserved. For tickets, visit ticketpeak.co/fhs.
Concordia to sponsor comedy and ventriloquism show
Concordia at Cabot will host a free comedy and ventriloquism performance by Ryan and Friends at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Haven I, 112 Marwood Road, Winfield.
A happy hour will be at 6:30 p.m. Free parking available at Entrance 2A. Face masks strongly encouraged for those who are not vaccinated. For details, call Kassie Walker at 724-352-1571, ext. 8273 or visit the Events page at ConcordiaLM.org.
Annual Christmas for Vets event planned Dec. 5
Five Forces will host its sixth annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 5 at the School House Hall, 171 Thorn St., Oklahoma Borough.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served and there will be a DJ, drinks, and giveaways. All veterans and current members of the military are welcome. Attendees must show DD214 paperwork, current military ID or proper discharge paperwork. Tickets are free for veterans and current military. Guest tickets are $25 each, plus drinks.
For tickets and information, call 412-216-9511 or 724-882-9852 or email fiveforces14@yahoo.com.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Today: 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: 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.
Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 is selling tickets for a Black Friday cash and gift card raffle. Winner will receive $750 in cash and $750 in assorted gift cards. Winning number will be the evening Nov. 20 3-digit Pa. Daily Number. Cost: $10 for four numbers. Tickets: Fox’s Pizza in Apollo or apollo-hose-co-2-2.myshopify.com/.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Brackenridge
Today: 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.
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.
Cheswick
Today: 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: 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: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison municipal building, Municipal Drive. There will be no meeting in December. New members welcome.
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.
Leechburg
Today: 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.
Manor
Nov. 24: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a free children’s Thankful for Nature hike and craft event at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be an easy- to moderate-rated hike, and then the group will go indoors for hot apple cider, a story, craft and autumn science lesson. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events/.
New Kensington
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
Today: 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.
Penn Hills
Saturday: A free Allegheny County Health Department immunization clinic will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church, 12106 Frankstown Road. Vaccines available will include flu; Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson for covid-19, boosters for all three vaccines, and the newly approved Pfizer vaccine for children age 5 to 11. Bring immunization records, ID and insurance card. Walk-ins welcome for boosters, teens and 5- to 11-year-olds. Appointments required for all others. Face masks required. Appointments: vax4.alleghenycounty.us.
Pittsburgh
Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread, Waterworks Mall, 942 Freeport Road. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848.
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
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 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.
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 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/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 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
Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. Please note the new date and time. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.
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
Saturday: Bull Creek Church Model Railroad Association is accepting orders for an Italian hoagie sale. Cost: $6. Order deadline: today. 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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