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Shoe collection to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

A used shoe collection to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will continue through Feb. 10.

Team WISH (Warriors of Invincible Strength and Hope) is collecting worn shoes, sandals, heels, flip-flops, sneakers and athletic shoes. No ice skates, rollerblades or shoe boxes please. Please place shoes in a bag.

Donations are being accepted in all Kiski Area and Deer Lakes school district buildings, Stanford Lumber in Plum, York Chiropractic in New Kensington, The Buzz in Tarentum and Morabito Motors in Lower Burrell. For details, call Jennifer at 412-592-9361 or teamwish5016@gmail.com.

HOPE Center shares wish list

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Tarentum, needs items for the clients that it serves.

Items needed include underwear, hair products for all types of hair, tweezers, disposable razors, shampoo and conditioner. Household products being accepted include dish detergent, trash cans, kitchen towels, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning products and laundry detergent. Items needed for children include new baby monitors, bottles, sippy cups, baby wipes, slippers, socks and pajamas.

Gift cards in $10 increments from Sheetz, GetGo, Giant Eagle, Community Market and Walmart are also welcome.

Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the HOPE Center administration building, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. Call 724-224-1100 when you arrive.

Nominations wanted for new award to honor Concordia employees

Concordia Lutheran Ministries has announced a new honor, The Stephen W. Johnson Mission Award that will recognize its employees for exceptional service.

The award is named for Concordia’s late chairman of the board of directors, Stephen W. Johnson, who served for 19 years before passing away June 11, 2020.

Nominations will be accepted from through March 12. Current and former residents and patients, Concordia employees and members of the community can nominate current employees by filling out an application and describing how the nominee shows a dedication to Concordia’s mission. A banquet will be held in June to recognize the nominees and announce the winner.

For an application and information, visit ConcordiaLM.org/swjmissionaward.

Reunion

• Valley High School Class of 1972 is updating its mailing list for the reunion planned July 23 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars. Classmates are asked to call or text their name and mailing address to 412-973-4581.

Thank you

Lois Stroman of Tarentum would like to thank the snow angel who made a path in the deep snow Jan. 17 in front of her house on 10th Avenue. “I sure do appreciate it!,” she said.

Calendar

Apollo

Feb. 11: Apollo Memorial Library is sponsoring a Valentine money raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Pick 3 Pa. Lottery number. Cost: $2 per ticket, two numbers on each ticket. Winning number will receive $500 and the numbers one below and one above will each receive $25. Proceeds will benefit the library. Tickets: stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Feb. 12: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and rolls, $10; homemade meatballs, $3. Dine-in or takeout. Orders: 724-295-2656.

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.

Feb. 1: Allegheny Land Trust will present, “Spring Wild Edible Plants,” at 5:30 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online attendance available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg

Saturday: The concert planned for 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., will now feature Pat & Dave with special guests the Lenny Collini 4 Pack and Steel Mill Rising. King Lou Hock and his Flying Circus had to cancel due to illness. Doors open at 5 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds from raffles and basket auction will benefit Pink Day.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell

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

Saturday: The Fallen Officer Food Drive will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mogie’s Irish Pub & Magill’s Grill, 3210 Leechburg Road. Canned goods and non-perishable items will be collected to replenish the shelves at the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The event is in memory of fallen Lower Burrell police officer Derek Kotecki and New Kensington officer Brian Shaw.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 53 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8.

New Kensington

Feb. 9: St. George Orthodox Church will sell kibbee from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $45 per dozen or six for $24. Orders required by Feb. 4. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Saxonburg

Through Feb. 5: South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St., will sponsor a jigsaw puzzle exchange at the library. Bring a new or gently-used puzzle during operating hours and take home one for yourself. Puzzles for all ages accepted and must have all the pieces. Selections change daily. Details: 724-352-4810.

Springdale 

Feb. 5: Springdale Free Public Library will host a DIY teddy bear workshop for children who are at least 2 years old from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children will make their own stuffed animal to take home, and enjoy a story and snack. Masks and reservations required. Parents must accompany their children. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Feb. 7: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Brixology Carnivals with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Feb. 13: Springdale High School Prom Committee is accepting basket auction donations for the annual prom fashion show. Details: 724-274-8100.

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.

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.

Verona

Saturday: A drive-thru spaghetti dinner to celebrate Catholic Schools Week will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the St. Joseph Church cafeteria, 825 Second St. Menu: pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and cookie. Cost: $8; 4 meals for $30.

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.

Feb. 19: A Moonlight Bingo will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $35 includes buffet and drinks. Those attending must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-727-3079 or visit Washington Township VFC - Westmoreland on Facebook.

West Deer

Wednesday: West Deer and Hampton police departments will host a free Law Enforcement Explorers open house for students age 14 to 18 at 7 p.m. at West Deer Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, 4372 Gibsonia Road. Law Enforcement Explorers offers young men and women the chance to participate in hands-on career experiences with their local police department. Details: Officer Newman, 724-265-1100, ext. 310.

Feb. 3: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 2 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the township municipal building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300094.

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