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Penguin ticket raffle to benefit Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling tickets for a raffle to win four tickets to the Jan. 20 Pittsburgh Penguin hockey game versus the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh.

Tickets are located in row U of the FBB Club section 103 and a parking pass and Penguins gift basket are also included.

Cost is $10 and the winner will be drawn at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 on Facebook Live. For tickets, visit animalprotectors.net or stop in at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 12 and younger, $6.Details: 724-339-2377.

Bethel

Today: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 7 to 11 a.m. at Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, 133 Bethel Church Road. Menu: eggs, home fries, sausage, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, cheese, mushrooms, onions, orange juice, toast, coffee and tea. Cost: $13; 6 to 12, $7; 5 and younger, free.

Brackenridge

Jan. 21: Brackenridge American Legion Auxiliary is accepting table reservations for a trash to treasure sale set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Set-up available from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 20. Cost: $10. Reservations: Tanya, 412-463-5486.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

East Vandergrift

Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Christmas items will be half off.

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Freeport

Sunday: Freeport Event Center, 325 Fourth St., will host a Second Sunday Social from noon to 5 p.m. for all ages at the center. There will be music, activities, food and beverages. Bring your instrument and join in the music.

Jan. 28: Dynamic Community Foundation is accepting basket raffle donations, sponsorships and cookie table donations for a barbeque fundraiser at Laube Hall to benefit Jackie Gaughan who suffered a bleeding brain aneurysm. To contribute or volunteer your time, contact Jen at 724-295-5500 or Jen@nexthomedynamic.com.

Gilpin 

Friday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harrison

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: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Thursday: Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, will host an open mic night with Mike Huston and local musicians from 7 to 10 p.m. in the bar area of the post. No cover charge. Public welcome.

Saturday : Tri-County Trout Club will sponsor a sport show and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Patterson Hall in the basement at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights. 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 refreshments will be sold. Table fee: $15. Admission: $3; club members and children younger than 12, $free. Reservations and details: 412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com. Leave a message with your name and phone number.

Kiski Township

Sunday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, hash browns, French toast, waffles, pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy, toast and beverages. Cost: $12:50; age 3 to 12, $7; 2 and younger, free.

Jan. 22: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: chicken noodle, beef barley and stuffed pepper, $8 per quart. Paid order deadline: Jan. 15. Pickup: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Orders: 724-478-1523 or send your order with a check made out to the church to P.O. Box 154, Spring Church PA 15686.

Leechburg

Monday: Leechburg Public Library Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Public welcome.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Jan. 28: Silent auction donations are being accepted for the Pink Day Extravaganza planned at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Bands scheduled include the Lenny Collini Family Pak, 56 East Band and Pat & Dave. Donations: send a Facebook message to Sherry Jackson Price.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will have an informational meeting and craft for girls interested in scouting at 6 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: Beth Ostrosky, 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

Feb. 19: Burrell Youth Wrestling Season Ticket Holder Club is selling tickets for a cash raffle. Cost: $100, only 300 tickets will be sold. Grand prizes are $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000. Drawing will be at the Supertrophy Youth Wrestling event at Burrell High School. Winner need not be present. Tickets: call or text Sarah Stevenson at 724-257-1146.

New Kensington 

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.

Parks

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.

Springdale

Monday: 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, “Bugs!,” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will host a story time at 6 p.m. with James Turner, author of “How the Cat Got Its Sound.” Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Thursday: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will have an informational meeting and craft for girls interested in scouting at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Details: Beth Ostrosky, 800-248-3355 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

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

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today and Sunday: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third Ave., now offers two services each weekend. A praise and worship service will be at 3 p.m. Saturdays and a blended traditional and contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

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.

Jan. 22: Basket and gift certificate donations are being accepted for a bingo fundraiser for cancer patient Kevin Coudriet at the Eagles, Wood Street. Details: Connie, 724-814-0180.

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