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Christmas concerts planned by Kiski Valley Community Band

The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform five benefit concerts in the Alle-Kiski Valley this Christmas season.

The schedule and beneficiaries include:

• 3 p.m., Saturday, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Apollo Donations will be given to the church.

• 3 p.m., Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 409 Sarver Road., Buffalo Township. Donations will be accepted for Cabot Food Bank.

• 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Christ Lutheran Church, 5530 Old Logans Ferry Road, Murrysville. The collection will benefit the Kiski Valley and Plum food banks.

• 2 p.m., Dec. 14, Casino Theater, 145 Lincoln Ave., Vandergrift. Donations will be accepted for the Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society.

• 7 p.m., Dec. 16, Marconi Club. Donations will be given to the Community Providing Alternatives To Hunger (PATH) program at the Leechburg Food Bank that sends food home with children each weekend.

Selections will include holiday favorites, such as “Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Festival,” both by Leroy Anderson, and an audience sing-along.

Choral concert planned Saturday in New Kensington

The Academy Singers will present a program of Christmas and holiday music at 3 p.m. Saturday at United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington, 601 Fifth Ave.

Members are from Delmont, Export, Lower Burrell, New Kensington, Hyde Park and Vandergrift.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Bethel Township

Monday : The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present “The Clever Corvid,” a program about the family of the American crow, raven and blue jay at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. All ages welcome. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

East Vandergrift  

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.

Saturday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409 or Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office.

Freeport

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. in the post back hall, 102 Fifth St. Bring bingo chips. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Public welcome.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host karaoke with DJ Timmy V at 8 p.m. at the post, 102 Fifth St. Public welcome.

Saturday: St. Mary Mother of God Church will sponsor a diaper pantry for those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Use the back door entrance. First-time recipients must provide their ID, the child’s birth certificate and their current WIC or SNAP card. Registration required. Registration: 724-448-6880.

Gilpin

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

Harrison   

Today: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members welcome. Meeting attendance is not required to be a Friends member. Details: 724-224-3491.

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.

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

Friday : Christ Our Hope Church, 926 Painter Ave., will host a community Christmas party from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Dinner will be served and there will be crafts, activities and a video about the meaning of Christmas. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-895-3105.

Saturday: A Toys for Tots toy drive will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at Czekalski Real Estate, 2725 Freeport Road. There will be free coffee, hot cocoa and doughnuts.

Dec. 11: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an adult paint class fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $10, includes all supplies. BYO snacks and beverages. The subject will be a holiday ornament. Reservations: 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.

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

Saturday: A live Nativity will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Light refreshments will be served and children will receive a gift. Rain date: Dec. 13.

Leechburg   

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Bring a laptop or tablet. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Dec. 13: A Christmas bingo will be hosted 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 or at Monday night bingo.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Angel Blue Band 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.

New Kensington   

Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the café. This week’s meals are sponsored by Michael Yaksetich. Details and sponsorship information: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.

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.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: pork roast, stuffing, sweet potatoes and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.

Saturday: Peoples Library will host a free ornament decorating station at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Dec. 31: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling 2026 lottery calendar tickets. Tickets are $25 and include one number for each day of the year. Special number requests will be granted if the number is available. Tickets: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.

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   

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  

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.

Dec. 10: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for a TNT hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, ham & cheese and turkey. Cost: $10 for a 13-inch sandwich. Order deadline: Dec. 10. Pickup: Dec. 17. Orders: 724-274-9729 or stop in at the library, 331 School St.

Tarentum

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.

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.

Saturday: Poke Run Presbyterian Church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road, will sponsor a breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. at the church. Cost: $8; 4 to 10, $4; 3 and younger, free; photos with Santa, $2. There will also be a Santa store with miniature poinsettias, ornaments, decorations and gifts. Proceeds will benefit church education programs and missions. Details: 724-327-5563.

West Deer

Friday and Saturday: A Christmas bazaar will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Bull Creek Presbyterian Church, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road. There will be a bake sale with apple dumplings and hard tack candy and the kitchen will be open.

Saturday: A pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at East Union Community Center, 292 East Union Road. There will photo ops, a story corner and activities. Cost: $7; 3 to 10, $3, 2 and younger, free.

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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