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Musical alumni concert planned Saturday at Highlands HS

Highlands High School will present its 13th annual Musical Alumni Cabaret concert “’80s Blast from the Past” at 7 p.m. Saturday in the high school auditorium in Harrison.

The concert will feature Highlands musical alumni, the high school honors choir, a senior cast recognition and the cast of this year’s musical, “Footloose.”

Admission is $5. The lobby will open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments and desserts will be sold and there will be a basket raffle, meet-and-greet and 50-50. Proceeds will help to offset costs of this year’s musical.

Homemade Valentines wanted for local senior citizens

Senior Helpers is collecting handmade Valentine’s Day cards that will be distributed to local senior citizens.

Schools, community groups and local organizations are welcome to participate. Cards should be addressed, “Dear Senior:” Cards should be mailed or dropped off at the office at the office, 638 Fourth Ave., New Kensington. Deadline is Feb. 7. For more information, call 878-547-5301 or email lbeckes@seniorhelpers.com.

Free spousal grief support group offered

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia, will host a free grief workshop for anyone who has experienced the death of their spouse or partner from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays Feb. 6 to March 14 at Concordia of Cranberry, 10 Adams Ridge Blvd., Adams Township.

Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are strongly encouraged by Friday. For reservations call Christina Reuschlein at 800-720-2557, ext. 4423.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its 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: 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. Distributions are the first Saturday of each month. Registration required. Registration: 724-448-6880.

Brackenridge

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

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. There will be new items and monthly specials. Details: 724-478-4958.

Feb. 14: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Sweetheart cash raffle. The winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery Pick-4 numbers on Valentine’s Day. Each winner will receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Sweetlane Chocolate Shop in Vandergrift. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-568-3409 or 724-859-3186, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Freeport

Ongoing: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations for the library thrift shop, 428 Market St. Items welcome include used books in good condition, jewelry, handbags, housewares, linens, pots & pans, dishes, china, board games and toys. No clothes, shoes, electronics, textbooks or stained or broken items please. Details: 724-295-3616.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required.

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.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer at STEM program, “Northern Lights Winter Landscapes,” for children in third through fifth grade at 4:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Students will learn about the aurora borealis and create a winter landscape. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/yyaxds93.

Feb. 8: Allegheny County park rangers will host a free Junior Ranger program, “Storytime with the Park Rangers” from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stuffed animal friends of all species are welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5yw8v6s7.

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: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sell homemade pizzas from 5 to 9 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: cheese pizza, $12; buffalo chicken or barbecue chicken pizza, $15; s’mores pie or cinnamon sticks, $6. Toppings: pepperoni, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Dine in, takeout and delivery within the township available for a $4 fee. Orders: 724-541-6345 or 724-681-6665.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell  

Feb. 8: The Moose will sponsor a comedy dinner at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Steve Hofstetter will be the headliner at 7 p.m. Dinner will be by Mom’s Kitchen. Cost: members, $40; qualified guests, $45. Paid reservations required. Reservations: stop in at the lodge.

New Kensington

Friday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

Springdale 

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will host a celebration of World Read Aloud Day at the 6 p.m. Wacky Wednesday program for children of all ages at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Fridays: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will host a fish fry from noon to 4 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Menu: fish dinner, $15, includes coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and dessert; fish sandwich with coleslaw, $12. Details: 724-224-2417.

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. 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.

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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