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Tarentum event to mark anniversary of American Revolution

The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will honor the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution with an event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage Museum 224 E Seventh Ave., Tarentum.

Speaker Megan Adams will discuss, “Massie Harbison: Caught in the Aftermath of the Revolution,” and Melissa Makofske will talk about “Daughters of Liberty.” Members of the American Revolutionary frontier reenactment group Proctor’s Militia will discuss their clothing, equipment and arms as they would have been in 1775.

Donations will be accepted.

Annual stamp and postcard show set in Plum

The Wilkinsburg Stamp Club will host its 75th annual stamp and postcard show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Holiday Park Volunteer Firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road, Plum.

There will be exhibits, dealers, souvenir sheets, a market and youth area. Admission and parking are free. For details, visit wilkinsburgstampclub.com.

Opportunities available to help senior citizens

Open Your Heart to a Senior is looking for volunteers to help our older neighbors.

Drivers are needed to take people to doctor appointments, shop for groceries and make calls to check on and say hello to people who are alone. To offer your time and for information, call 724-205-6282 or email oyhs@wfspa.org.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Today: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is accepting donations for its book sale through Thursday. Items that will be accepted include gently used books and DVDs. No VHS tapes, magazines cassette tapes, encyclopedias, CDs or books that are damaged, dusty, moldy or have a musty or smoky smell, please. Bring donations inside the library.

Saturday: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

May 14: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Must be 21. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen, $16. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday in the church social hall. This will be the last sale till September. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. today and Thursday.

Saturday: Free bagged lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

Avonmore

Saturday: Avonmore Senior Center will host a spring craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. There will be food, a silent auction and 50-50. 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 be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Friday: The American Legion, 845 First Ave., will feature the band Stealing Time from 7 to 10 p.m. Public welcome. Cover charge: $5; members free.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Area Library, 428 Main St., will take part in the community yard sale event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Details: 724-295-3616.

Saturday and Sunday: A Vitalant community blood drive in memory of Corey Comperatore will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use account code 100560935 or ZIP code 16229.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison 

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. The June 21 strawberry festival will be discussed. New members and volunteers welcome.

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a talk with author Yvonne Valasek Jungle at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Born and raised in Brackenridge, Jungle will discuss her book about her mother, Caroline Valasek, “Karolina: A Story of Faith, Survival and Love.” Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley hosts Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a small stuffed animal. No reservations required.

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: A free Discover Medicare seminar will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No obligation. Reservations required. Reservations: 800-800-1999 or 412-512-0106.

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.

Jefferson Township

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.

Kiski Township  

May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Friday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The drop-in chess club for adults at Peoples Library will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the Americana sband from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each; semi/formal dresses, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington 

April 26: Peoples Library is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive $400 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery instant tickets. The drawing will be at the April 26 library luncheon at Knead Community Café. Cost: $5 each or three for $10. Winner need not be present. Tickets: stop in at either library location.

Middlesex Township

Saturday: Boy Scout Troop 58 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and basket raffle from 4 to 7 p.m. at Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, 130 Browns Hill Road. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Cost: $12; senior citizens and children 6 to 10, $9; 5 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit troop activities and awards.

New Kensington  

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Peoples Library will offer a knitting for beginners class at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington. This week’s meals are sponsored by Christine Auses. To sponsor a meal, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org or call 878-847-7997.

Today and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.

April 17: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wesley Family Services Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Wesley FS.

April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.

May 10: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting basket donations and supplies to make baskets for its annual spring luncheon planned at Knead Community Café. Details: jperin@animalprotectors.net.

Oakmont

Saturday: A flea market and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Community Action Corporation, 501 Second St. Use the Delaware Avenue entrance. Credit cards accepted.

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 

April 18: An American Red Cross community blood drive in honor of Dave Hansen will be from 11:30 a.m. noon to 5 p.m. at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Lane. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Troop 111.

Saxonburg

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

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. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.

Tarentum

Fridays: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: An Easter pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; age 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or take out. Children can meet the Easter Bunny. The 50-50 drawing to benefit the lodge scholarship program will be at 10 a.m. Public welcome.

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.

Saturday: The Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave., will feature the Near the Edge Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge. Doors will open to the public at 8 p.m.

Vandergrift

Saturday: TinyCause will host a microchip and nail trim clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tiny’s Fur Family Shop, 131 Columbia Ave. Cost: microchips with lifetime registration, $25; nail trim, $10; ear cleaning, $5. Appointments required for microchips only. Appointments: message Tiny Cause on Facebook.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.

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