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Leechburg Elks to host annual hoop shoot event

The annual Leechburg Elks children’s Hoop Shoot competition will be Jan. 20 in the Leechburg Area High School gymnasium, Center Avenue.

Boys and girls age 8 to 13 from the Alle-Kiski Valley and Armstrong County areas are eligible. Doors open at noon for registration and the free competition will begin at about 12:15 p.m. Children will be registered according to their age as of April 1, 2024.

For details, contact event chairman Anthony Shea at 724-842-8071 or ashea247@comcast.net.

Calendar

Bethel Township 

Saturday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present a free program about the Northern Cardinal bird for elementary school children and their families at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be a nature lesson, a short hike and a craft to make a treat for the birds. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Jan. 20: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a workshop to make a glass cube terrarium at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $40. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Saturday: The American Legion, 845 First Ave., will feature the 56 East Band from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a lottery board and 50/50. No cover charge. Public welcome.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. There will be a 57-number jackpot game, a 43-number picture frame game and a magic number game for over $384. Details: 724-478-4958.

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: 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 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Jan. 20: Harvest Church will have a free community movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allegheny North Campus, 1207 Pacific Ave., Natrona Heights. The featured film will be “Big Hero 6” rated PG. Snacks and drinks will be served. Reservations required. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643.

Jan. 22: The Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be a dessert cake stand. Bring drinks and snacks. Reservations required by 6:45 p.m. Jan. 21. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Lower Burrell 

Today: Peoples Library will host domino games at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Dominoes provided. Bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: The Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee, conversation, games and Gerofit exercise. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by crafts and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: A new monthly craft group for adults will meet at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. A craft project will be selected from Pinterest each month. Supplies provided. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bag.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the G6 band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

New Kensington  

Jan. 20: A Penguin Hockey ticket raffle to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 1 p.m. on Facebook Live. Tickets are for the 7 p.m. Jan. 27 game versus the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena and include a Penguins gift basket. Cost: $10 per chance. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2n6z4243 or at the shelter, 730 Church St.

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.

South Buffalo

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Joe Lang will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church, 106 Brown Road. There will be a basket raffle, gun raffle and lottery board. Details: Cyndie, 724-272-3466.

Springdale 

Jan. 18: Springdale Free Public Library will host a family fun night for all ages at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The event will be a Winnie the Pooh birthday celebration. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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.

Saturday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.

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.

Sunday: BridgePoint Church will have a worship service at 10 a.m. at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave. A fellowship dinner will be afterward. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Details: 724-671-7580.

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.

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