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Sunday concert moved to Brackenridge church

Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum will host a holiday concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10 Ave., Brackenridge.

The concert was moved because the boiler at Central Presbyterian Church needs to be replaced. The performance will feature soprano Katy Williams, organist Nicholas Will and Warren Davidson on violin.

Donations will be accepted and refreshments will be served afterward. For details, call 724-224-9220.

Christmas music festival to feature local performers

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches will sponsor its annual Christmas festival of music at 3 p.m. Sunday at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, 926 Painter Ave., Harrison.

Choirs, soloists, bell choirs and praise bands from local churches will perform. Donations will be accepted for the food bank and missions of the association.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

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 Ave. Markets are the second Saturday of each month. New vendors welcome. Table cost: $10. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Arnold

Saturday: Free takeout bag lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. A free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Al and Dennis will sing Christmas carols from 7 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Saturday: Ar-Ken 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.

Chicora

Dec. 22: Beckley Jones, 5 is collecting blankets and gift bags for patients in the oncology department at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, East Franklin. Donations can be taken to Chicora Alliance Church, 310 E Slippery Rock St. by Dec. 22. Donations will be delivered to the hospital on Dec. 23.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have 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 49-number jackpot game, a 51-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Fawn

Sunday: A Breakfast with Santa will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Fawn Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 Social Hall, 1948 Fire House Lane. Cost: $10, 10 and younger, free. Details: fawnfireevents@gmail.com.

Freeport 

Saturday: Bar bingo will begin at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 102 Fifth St. Cost for one square: $35 cents; specials, 50 cents; jackpot game, $1. Food and covered dishes welcome. Public welcome.

Harrison   

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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: 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.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Sights and Sounds of the Holidays” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 17: Tri-County Trout Club is accepting table reservations for its annual sport show and flea market planned at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Vendors must sell new, used or collectable fishing, hunting, camping or sports items. Cost: $25. Details: 412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com, leave a message with your name and phone number.

Leechburg   

Saturday : A Christmas bingo will be at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and food will be served at 4 p.m. Early bird bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; at the door, $40; include 20 games that pay $75, four specials that pay $200 and a light meal. There will be a $300 early bird jackpot, a $1,000 regular jackpot game and 50-50. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090. Tickets: lvfc150.square.site.

Lower Burrell

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 or five for $1; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10. Christmas sweaters and pajamas and several bridal gowns will be available and the jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Satin Whip from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Through Dec. 31: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on display during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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.

Plum   

Through Dec. 25: Allegheny County Parks Department is sponsoring a holiday food drive for local food banks. Non-perishables can be taken from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the Four Seasons Lodge in Boyce Park.

Springdale   

Saturday: A holiday craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Free admission. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tuesday : 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 “The Goods Sister” by Sally Hepworth. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: Abundant Joy Fellowship will host a free live Nativity from 6 to 8 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. There will be a petting zoo, crafts, cookies and hot chocolate.

Saturday: A Christmas pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or takeout. 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.

Upper Burrell

Today and Saturday: First Baptist Church will sponsor an outdoor live Nativity from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 3740 Seventh St. Road. Cookies, coffee and hot chocolate will be served inside.

Vandergrift

Sunday: The Kiski Valley Community Band will present a concert of holiday music at 3 p.m. at 2 p.m. at the Casino Theatre. Donations will be accepted for the Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society.

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. 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.

West Deer

Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deer Lakes High School, 163 East Union Road. There will be over 150 tables, a concession stand, basket raffle, photo ops with Santa and a bake sale. The high school choir and band and seventh and eighth grade bands will perform. Sponsored by the district band boosters. Details: dlbandshow@hotmail.com.

Saturday : A pancake breakfast with Santa will be at 9 a.m. at Pleasant Unity Church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road. There will be a magician and donations will be accepted. Bring a $10 wrapped gift with your child’s name on it.. Reservations required. Reservations: Darlene, 724-352-3615.

Sunday: A free pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Deer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be crafts and toy raffles for the children. Sponsored by fire department and the township parks and recreation commission.

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