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Local trout club plans annual sport show and flea market

The Tri-County Trout Club will sponsor a sport show and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20 in Patterson Hall in the basement at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Doors open for vendors at 7:30 a.m. and buyers at 9 a.m. Vendors who reserve a table can sell new, used or collectible sporting items; no firearms or ammunition. Hot food and beverages will be sold. Table fee is $20, payable in advance. Admission is $3; club members and children younger than 12, free.

For reservations and details, call 412-298-0964 or email tctcnews@gmail.com. Leave a message with your name and phone number.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Apollo

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

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Tuesday : Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James Parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave the St. James Church parking lot at 9 a.m. and participants will stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes gratuity for the driver and $10 in free play. Participants must have a state-issued ID to receive the free play and must be at least 21. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Bethel

Jan. 13: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present “Bald Eagles at Crooked Creek” at 1 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Learn how you can assist the Army Corps of Engineers as they survey the eagles this winter. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

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

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. Christmas items will be 75% off. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport 

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Today: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This year’s fundraisers will be discussed. Details: 724-226-3491.

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.

Jefferson

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.

Leechburg  

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Jan. 13: The Leechburg 175th Anniversary Committee will host a night at the races at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. and races will start at 7. Cost: $20, includes a horse, food and soft drinks; food and soft drinks only, $10. Donations for a basket raffle, desserts and cases of pop are welcome. Drop off donations at Leechburg Public Library. Deadline to purchase a ticket with a horse is today. Must be 21 to attend. Proceeds will be used to fund the 2025 celebration Details: 724-236-0080.

Lower Burrell

Friday: 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.

New Kensington

Today: 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.

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.

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Historical Society will host a free lecture “Booze, Bootleggers, Bathing Suits & Speakeasies – Oakmont During Prohibition” at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details: zimbles@oakmontlibrary.org.

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

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group will now meet the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. 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.

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.

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