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Free tax preparation available for seniors

AARP Tax volunteers will provide free tax preparation services for senior citizens Wednesdays Feb. 1 through April 5 at the office of Pa. Rep. Abby Major, in Stewart Plaza, 2879 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

Services are by appointment only. For an appointment, call 724-335-2790.

Hospital auxiliary sponsors Hilton Head vacation raffle

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a raffle for a Hilton Head, S.C. vacation.

The prize includes seven nights in a condo at Harbourside III Condo in Shelter Cove Harbor in Hilton Head. The winner will choose either the week of May 14 to 21, 2023 or Aug. 13 to 20, 2023 to vacation. Meals and transportation are not included.

Tickets are $1, cash only. Tickets will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 27, 30 and 31 in the Carlisle Corner at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The winner will be drawn at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31.

Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Creative Writing Club at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will meet at 5 p.m. at the library. Membership is open to writers who are at least 13 years old. Details: 724-478-4214.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Appointments: 724-478-2849 or 724-212-9255.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

Thursday: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. to knit, crochet, embroider or cross stitch. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Arnold

Today: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

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

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Thursday: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone welcome.

Butler County 

Thursday : National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Butler County will sponsor an online book discussion at 7 p.m. on Zoom.us. The selection will be, “What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma,” by Stephanie Foo. Everyone welcome, even if you did not read the book. Meeting ID: 970 9277 5552; passcode 049434. Details: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org.

Gilpin

Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will have a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the library. Baby Time for children 3 and younger with a caregiver will be at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Details: 724-226-3491.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean winter clothing in all sizes is needed. Masks optional. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Jan. 28: The American Girl Zone at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet and have a free Samantha’s Winter Party from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. There will be a snowflake craft and hot chocolate. Bring a mug. Girls who are at least 7 years old and their dolls welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

Today: The Pins and Needles Group at Leechburg Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St.

Thursday: A movie night for children in kindergarten through third grade will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. The featured film will be, “Lady and the Tramp.” Details: 724-236-0080.

Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. online for the winter months. Details: tinyurl.com/yp6hd8zn.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Today and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations welcome during business hours.

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Thursdays: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS), a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet at 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Robert and Tracy Thimons in memory of Dianne Westcott. Details:878-847-7997.

Thursdays: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS), a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet at 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Oakmont

Today: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Springdale

Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday 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 on Thursday.

Feb. 9: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host an AARP Tax Assistance group for tax season. Appointments will be Thursdays and Saturdays Feb. 9 through April 13. Intake forms are available. Appointments required. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Thursday: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

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