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NK Salvation Army to offer holiday assistance
The New Kensington Salvation Army will accept applications for assistance for holiday food and gifts for children 13 and younger at the New Kensington Salvation Army center, 255 Third St., and at The Center on Franklin, 262 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come and most-need basis from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in New Kensington and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 in Vandergrift.
Bring identification, proof of household income and expenses and children’s birth certificates. Covid-19 safety precautions will be observed. For information, call 724-335-7221, ext. 110.
Calendar
Apollo
Oct. 30: A Halloween Bingo will be at 8 p.m. at Apollo Hose Company No. 2, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and food will be served at 7. Cost: $40, includes game packet, dauber, food, pop, games and music. Tickets: apollohosecompany2.square.site or after 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the firehall. Details: 724-549-1601 or shelbymiller80@gmail.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
Bethel
Today: Kelly Station Sportsman’s Club will host a lucky turkey shotgun shoot from 1 to 3 p.m. at the club, 657 Logansport Road. Winners of each round will receive a turkey, ham or special prize. Ten rounds are shot from 30 yards for $3 per round. Limited to .12- and .20-gauge shotguns, the club will provide the shells. Food and drinks will be sold, and tours of the club and membership information will be available.
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.
Oct. 23: Pioneer Hose Co. Auxiliary will sponsor a designer purse bingo at 1 p.m. at the firehall, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes 15 games, light lunch and a beverage. There will be five specials, door prizes, a basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: Tammy, 724-681-0533
Fawn
Today: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s last Flea-Tique antique and collectible show of the season will be from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30 per month. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178
Oct. 23: A free introduction to fly fishing class will be offered at 1 p.m. at Millerstown United Methodist Church, 2830 Thompson Road. Must be at least 12 years old. Other classes will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. Details: Greg Mix, 724-882-0940
Freeport
Oct. 25: St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a fall Game and Card Social from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet and refreshments. There will be door and table prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Men welcome. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204
Harrison
Today: Calvary Baptist Church, 1207 Pacific Ave., will have its service at 11 a.m. Sundays beginning this week. Details: 724-224-2880
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a free Who Knew? program, “Fire! Fire! Local Fire Companies,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Online attendance available via Zoom.us. The program will discuss the history of local fire departments. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Tuesday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison municipal building, Municipal Drive. New officers are needed; all positions are open. New members welcome.
Oct. 27: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an in-person program, “Let’s Draw Monsters,” with cartoonist Rick Stromoski at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Suitable for children in second through seventh grade. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Nov. 6: Highlands Marching Band is seeking vendors for a fall craft show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications: hvmubcraftshow@gmail.com
Kiski Township
Oct. 23: Kiski Township Fire Department is seeking vendors for its Fall Fest. There will be a vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., food trucks from noon to 8 p.m. and a meet-and-greet with fire, EMS and police personnel from 2 to 6 p.m. Details: Morgan, 724-466-2812, or Tracy, 724-681-6665
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: Nov. 13. Pick-up: Nov. 24. Orders: Morgan, 724-466-2812
Indiana Township
Today: Allegheny County Parks Department will host a campfire ghost story event at 7 p.m. in the Hartwood Acres stables. Listen to spooky stories and songs by the glow of a roaring campfire. Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize. Face masks required. Registration required. Registration: visit the parks section at alleghenycounty.us
Kittanning
Today: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will present a free program, “The Trolleys of Armstrong County,” with author Dennis Cramer at 1:30 p.m. at the museum. Topics will include the K&L Line that ran through Kittanning and Ford City and the P&AV Line that was between Apollo and Leechburg along the Kiski River. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707
Leechburg
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.
Tuesday: Leechburg Public Library will have a Family Game Night at 5 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Details: 724-238-0080
Oct. 24: First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will offer the GriefShare program, “Surviving the Holidays,” at 2 p.m. in the church social hall. Details: 724-845-7518
Oct. 23: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Mirror Room of the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Menu: spaghetti, salad and bread, $8. There will be a bake sale, a cash bar and 50/50 raffle. Tickets: stop in at the library, 137 Market St., or Coco Coffee House. Details: 724-238-0080
Oct. 24: First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will offer the GriefShare program, “Surviving the Holidays,” at 2 p.m. in the church social hall. Details: 724-845-7518
Oct. 24: A purse bash sponsored by the Leechburg-Gilpin Lions Club will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at noon and there will be side raffles. Admission: $20, includes food, beer and beverages. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets: 724-448-1052
Nov. 6: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a gun and cash bash from noon to 5 p.m. at the truck building, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Must be 21 to attend. Cost: $20, includes food, music and refreshments. Winners need not be present. Tickets: Doug, 724-448-2844 or the fire hall, 724-845-1684
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
Lower Burrell
Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road.
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.
Monday: A flu shot clinic will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Alle-Kiski Valley Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave. Details: 724-335-8597
Wednesday New Kensington Arts Center will sponsor a paint party with Cezanne from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 950 Fifth Ave. Cost: $45; members, $40. Group rates available. Proceeds benefit the arts center. Details: info@nkartscenter.org
Oct. 27: Alle-Kiski Valley Center for Active Adults will host a Tupperware bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center, 1039 Third Ave. Cash and carry items will be sold. Cost: one free card, two additional cards, $5; bring a friend and receive a free card. Proceeds benefit the center. Details: 724-335-8597
Nov. 13: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is seeking gift card and basket raffle donations for the annual cash bash set for 4 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites, RIDC Park. Details: vdesanto@animalprotectors.net
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
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 Inc. will meet at noon at Unity Community Church Café, 215 Unity Trestle Road. Bring a covered dish to share. Coffee and hot tea will be provided. The program will feature magician Chuck Caputo.
Saltsburg
Nov. 24: Christopher’s Light is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. Winner will receive $100 in Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets and $150 in cash. Cost: $5 for four chances. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Nov. 24 Pa. Pick 3. Christopher’s Light is a non-profit that provides clothing, support and educational services to children in Westmoreland, Indiana and Armstrong counties. Tickets: 724-448-1349
Saxonburg
Oct. 24: Booktoberfest, an event to benefit South Butler Community Library, will be at 4 p.m. at Saxonburg Firehall. There will be music by the Barons Lite German Band, beer, a German dinner, a basket raffle and 50/50. Cost: $75 per couple; $40 each. Tickets: Eventbrite.com, southbutlerlibrary.org or at the library
Springdale
Wednesday : Oakmont Paranormal Society will present a program from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Drake Bowan will be the speaker. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-274-9729
Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Science Club for children in fourth through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children will design a parachute for a spider and build a pumpkin tower. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729
Oct. 23: Springdale Free Public Library will host a Fall Party and Applefest for children of all ages and their families from 3 to 5 p.m. at the library. There will be applesauce, apple cider and pumpkin carving. Costumes welcome. Face masks and reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729
Nov. 13: 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 21 to attend. Cost: $20. Must present a ticket at the door to enter. Tickets: 724-274-5090
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: https://elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Thursday: The Manos Art Gallery, 320 E. Fifth Ave., will host an exhibit from 3 to 8 p.m. Donations will be accepted to benefit Pittsburgh Hearts of Steel, a support group for survivors of breast cancer. Details: 484-529-1597
Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., will have its annual Christmas nut roll Sale. Varieties are nut, apricot and poppy seed. Cost: $12. Orders: Lynn, 724-717-8001, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Upper Burrell
Today: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Department will host its fifth annual turkey shoot from 10 a.m. to noon at the firehall, 4370 Seventh St. Road. Check-in will be at 9 a.m. Cost: $3 per shell provided by the fire department, .12-gauge shotguns only, 10 stations per round. Children age 12 to 15 welcome with parent. Visit UpperBurrellVFC115 on Facebook.
Ongoing: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a tip board to win a $15,000 store credit at Lojak’s Cycle Sales, Fawn. Cost: $50 per chance. The drawing will be conducted on Facebook and Instagram live when all tickets are sold. Tickets: send a message on the fire company Facebook page or click here.
Vandergrift
Monday: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a Board Game Night for students in grades 6 to 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library. 128C Washington Ave. Play one of the library’s games or bring your own. Snacks will be served. Reservations encouraged. Reservations: 724-568-2212
Washington Township
Nov. 7: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45; inside 32-foot space, $55. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. Nov. 6. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message
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