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Leechburg Hall of Fame induction slated

The 18th annual Leechburg Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony will be May 7 at Gilpin Fire Hall, 113 Firehall Road.

Bishop Larry Kulick of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg will be master of ceremonies. Individuals being inducted into the Hall of Fame include the Rev. James Arter, Ian Coyle and Robin Patton.

Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony. Tickets are $25.

Tickets are available at Nextier Bank, Leechburg Public Library and Coco Coffee House, all on Market Street. The event is sponsored by the Leechburg Area Community Association.

Shuttle available for New Ken residents to local grocery stores

The New Ken Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services are sponsoring a free shuttle service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for city residents

Residents will be picked up at Kensington Arms, Pioneer Apartments and Parnassus Manor and taken to Golden Dawn and Aldi, both in New Kensington, and Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer.

Riders must be at least 18 years old and shuttles are smoke-free. For details and a schedule, call Kevin Cox at 724-895-8270.

Electronic waste collection set at Cook Medical

Cook Medical will host a free electronic waste collection from 8 a.m. to noon April 22 at its Parks location, 1186 Montgomery Lane.

Items that will be accepted include computers, CRTs, flat screen and projection televisions, battery backups, CRT computer monitors, cellphones, tablets, rotary phones, solar panels, lead acid batteries, gaming systems, printers, keyboards, mice, hard drives, circuit boards, laptops, servers and cords.

Unacceptable items include fluorescent bulbs, light bulbs, U-shaped LED lights, LED bulbs, alkaline batteries, broken lamps, smoke detectors, multi vapor bulbs, neon lamps, lithium batteries, devices that contain mercury and nickel-cadmium batteries.

Calendar

Apollo

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host a program about the Pennsylvania Canal from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the WCTU Building and Museum, 317 N. Second St. Jack Maguire will be the speaker. A question-and-answer period will be afterward. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899.

Arnold

Saturday: Speed Family Blessing Box & Pantry Inc. will host a bingo to support Zen Cat Sanctuary from 6 to 9 p.m. at the pantry, 1702 Fifth Ave. Cost: $15, includes 20 games and five specials. Bring a cat food or litter donation to be entered into a prize drawing. Drinks and snacks will be sold. Details: 412-552-9054.

Avonmore 

April 22: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served before the games start. An early bird jackpot game will be at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50/50, door prize, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $20 before April 21; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Bethel

Saturday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will a free children’s program, “Very Hungry Caterpillar Day,” from noon to 3 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be nature activities, Very Hungry Caterpillar photo ops, book readings, snacks and prizes. Reservations required: Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Sarver Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will have a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Community Fellowship, 160 Singleton Road. Fill a bag for $10. Items will include baby, children’s and maternity clothes, toys, books and baby gear. Cash and PayPal accepted. Details: sarvermops@gmail.com.

East Franklin

Today: Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road, will host a program about Ukraine at 5:30 p.m. at the church. There will be speakers, worship and the opportunity to try some traditional Ukrainian food. Cost: $10. Proceeds will benefit the people of Ukraine. Details: 724-548-5643 or harvestpa.org/events.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 50-number jackpot game and a 39-number picture frame game. Details: 724-478-4958.

April 23: A designer purse bash will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parish hall of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Winners need not be present. Cost: $30, includes five chances in the drawings, wine, soft drinks, light snacks and desserts. BYOB. Must be at least 21 to attend. There will be a basket auction, strip tickets and 50/50. Tickets: call or text Mary Ann at 724-980-2087, at the parish office or after the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Frazer 

Saturday: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Still Life Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Bob Sudy will be the instructor. Bring your camera. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Freeport

Saturday: The Residents Association at the Freeport High-rise, 411 Riverside Drive, will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high-rise. Hot dogs and beverages will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the association.

Saturday: A flea market and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St. Details: 724-295-3616 or freeportlibrary.org.

Harmar

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Menu: spaghetti, salad, Italian bread, soft drinks, water and coffee. There will be a bake sale. Cost: $12; age 8 to 12, $6; 7 and younger, free. Dine in or takeout. Sponsored by the Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan 53. Proceeds will benefit Pittsburgh’s Syria Shriners.

April 29: A spring bingo to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank will be at 7 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six bingo cards for 10 games, soft drinks, water and popcorn. Extra cards, tickets for special games and lottery sure tip tickets will be sold. There will be a basket of cheer raffle and 50/50. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank and receive a free bingo card. Tickets: lowervalleyfoodbank.org/bingo.

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.

Saturday: Highlands High School Marching Band will have a craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and gymnasium, Natrona Heights. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, 50/50 and concessions. Admission: $1.

Saturday: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome. Please wear a mask.

Sunday: A ravioli dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Menu: ravioli, salad, bread and dessert. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $5. Sponsored by the post auxiliary.

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.

Kiski Township  

Saturday : A Night at the Races to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Baseball and Softball Boosters will be at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, Route 56. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes dinner, water and pop. There will be strip tickets, a basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: Jeff, 724-596-6218, or Erin, 724-454-7325.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0110175.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

May 20: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a spring into cash bingo at 5 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be with an adult. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Daniels and McClain Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington  

Saturday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will host a STEM program for children of all ages at 11 a.m. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

April 26: The Myrrh Bearing Women at St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Pickup: 12:30 to 2 p.m. April 26 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: April 21. Orders: 724-337-3918.

May 13: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor May Market at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors who sell homemade, natural-based or garden-themed products welcome. Rain or shine. Details: Kathy, 878-999-8680 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/mothernaturesmarket.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

South Buffalo

Saturday: A spring fling and wine festival fundraiser to benefit osteosarcoma patient Abbey McCoy of North Huntingdon will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Clubhouse on the Hill, 499 Freeport Road. There will be raffles, light fare and a 50/50. Cost: $35.

Springdale 

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make an umbrella door decoration at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : The Wacky Wednesday program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The theme will be Earth Day. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: Tarentum Book Club will celebrate the club’s 122nd birthday at Butler Country Club.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Tarentum Elks will feature Bucky-oke Karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. 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.

Vandergrift 

April 22: St. Gertrude Parish Men’s Club is selling tickets for a night at the races set for 6 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food, beverages and a horse. Tickets: 724-568-2331.

Washington Township

Today: 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.

Winfield

April 23: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a service in memory of those who spent their final days in their care or anyone experiencing grief at 3 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road. A reception will be afterward. Registration encouraged. Registration: 800-720-2557.

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