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March 18 event to honor hometown heroes

A Hometown Hero Thank You event will be from noon to 5 p.m. March 18 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, to honor the first responders who serve in Harrison, Brackenridge, Tarentum, Fawn, Frazer and Allegheny Valley Regional police, fire and rescue departments.

The public is welcome. Sponsored by the Cookie Brigade, Girl Scouts and Hilltop Hose, there will be a place to take your photo with a first responder, children’s activities, presentations and a Pittsburgh Cookie Table.

Reservations are requested from first responders. For reservations and details, call Lori Miller at 724-594-5209.

Tickets on sale now for annual bowling party fundraiser

The Pins for Pets bowling party to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Nesbit Bowling Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum.

Admission is $25 and includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza, cake, pop and snacks. For tickets, visit animalprotectors.net or stop in at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

St. Patrick’s Day dance party planned in West Leechburg

The eighth annual dance party fundraiser will be from 5 to 10 p.m. March 18 at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

The St. Patrick’s Day-themed event will have music, dancing, a gift basket auction, caricature artist and 50-50 raffle. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 per person or $45 for couples. The price includes beer, pop, water and light bites. Those attending must be 21 or older. The event is sponsored by Semper Gratus. For tickets, visit kvcares.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Events Committee will sponsor a bake sale to benefit the Bring Back the Fireworks Fund from noon to 4 p.m. in Apollo Plaza. Baked goods can be dropped off or picked up Saturday morning. To register to bring a baked donation or make a monetary donation, email apollopaevents@gmail.com.

Saturday: St. James Church, 109 Owens View Ave., will offer the sacrament of anointing after the 4:30 p.m. Mass.

Arnold

Today: The Tomb will sponsor Freedom Fridays for students age 12 to 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 1821 Fifth Ave. There will be praise and worship, games, movies, karaoke, drinks and snacks. Free admission.

Brackenridge

Saturday: Pioneer Hose Fire Department will host a spaghetti dinner in honor of fallen Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire from noon to 6 p.m. at the firehall, 124 Morgan St. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, $5. Parking will be available in the Salvation Army parking lot. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50 and memorial T-shirts, bracelets and window decals will be sold. Tickets: at the door. Proceeds will be donated to McIntire’s family.

April 29: Salvation Army of Allegheny Valley is accepting reservations for a vendor and craft fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Cost: $15 for an 8-foot table and a basket donation for a raffle. Reservations: give.salvationarmy.org/AVSpringshop. Questions: selah.bender@use.salvationarmy.org.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: The Clothed With Love clothes closet at Evangel Heights Church, 120 Beale Road, will distribute free clothing in sizes infant through adult from 9 a.m. to noon.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave., will offer the sacrament of anointing after the 11 a.m. Mass.

Frazer

March 18: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Basics of Photo Editing Using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Barry Sell will be the instructor. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

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.

Gilpin

March 22, 23, 28 and 29: Christ the King Church is taking orders for home-baked nut, poppy seed and apricot rolls and paska Easter bread. Rolls are $13.50 and order deadline is March 13. Pick-up will be from noon to 4 p.m. March 22 and 23. Round or braided paska are $8.50 with raisins, $7.50 without raisins, and orders are due March 20. Pick-up will be from noon to 4 p.m. March 28 and 29. Orders: 412-549-1583 or 724-309-1976.

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.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

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.

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a computer literacy class, “Spreadsheets and Word Documents 101,” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a laptop if possible. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a free anxiety release workshop at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Leah Pardee will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

April 15: Vendor applications are being accepted by the Highlands High School Varsity Marching Band for a craft and vendor show at the high school cafeteria and gymnasium. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: hvmubcraftshow@gmail.com.

Kiski Township 

March 26: A gun bash will begin at noon at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $25, includes two numbers for the drawing, food and drink. There will small games of chance and a 50-50. Tickets: Christine, 724-541-6345.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Murphy’s Music Center 56 East Band will be featured at a St. Patrick’s Day kick-off dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Must be 21 or older. Public welcome.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 10 cents each.

Saturday: Peoples Library will host a family arts and crafts time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Sunday: The Holy Name Society at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will have a bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Cost: $12, includes 24 regular games. Regular bingo prizes will be split 50/50. Final bingo: $1 per card, winner take all. Players must have played at least 10 games to be eligible for final bingo. Box lunch: includes dessert and drink, $6. Players must be at least 18.

Sunday: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 857 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: beef vegetable, wedding and loaded potato. Cost: $10 per quart. Pickup: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the church Friendship Hall. Orders: Laurie, 724-335-8022.

March 21: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a hoagie and pizza sale. Cost: $10 for a 14-inch hoagie or 12-inch pizza. Hoagie varieties: Italian, turkey, roast beef, smoked ham and cheddar, All American, ham and Swiss, traditional, ham club and three cheese. Pizza varieties: pepperoni, white and cheese. Order deadline: 5 p.m. Saturday. Pickup: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. March 21 at Animal Protectors, 730 Church St. Cash or checks accepted at pickup. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.

March 26: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church is accepting orders for home-baked nut rolls, nut rolls with raisins and apricot rolls. Cost: $15. Order deadline: March 26. Pickup is flexible but before April 2. Orders: Laurie, 724-335-8022.

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.

Plum

Sunday: A spring craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plum Creek Masons, 9521 Saltsburg Road. Free admission. There will be a basket raffle, food, drinks and 50-50. Proceeds will be donated to Bowl for the Cure – Pittsburgh.

Springdale  

March 15: Springdale Free Public Library will host an evening story time for all ages with author James Turner at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Turner will discuss his book, “How the Cat Got Its Sound.” Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Betsy Buco. Peggy Bonfiglio will review, “Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman,” by Robert Massie. The committee will be Georgia Stewart-Gainor, Kathy Brooke and Ruth Shriver.

Saturday: Tarentum Masons will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 307 Lock St., second floor. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $5. Public welcome.

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.

Saturday: A fish fry will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 Seventh Ave. Menu: fish, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and dessert, $12; fish sandwich and coleslaw, $9.

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.

Vandergrift 

March 18: Reservations are being accepted for a workshop to create a spring wreath at 10 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $20, checks, cash, Venmo and PayPal accepted. Paid reservations required. Proceeds will benefit the library. Reservations: stop in at the library.

March 18 and 19: First Methodist Church is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: chicken noodle and ham and bean. Cost: $7 per quart. Order deadline: Sunday. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. March 18 or noon to 1 p.m. March 19. Orders: phone or text Bev Kocon, 724-689-2292.

March 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each; 5 for 10; and $10 for 25 tickets. The drawing will be March 31. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

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.

Winfield

March 20 and 21: Concordia at Cabot Haven Apartments will have an open house and educational seminar at 2 p.m. each day in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road. There will be free appetizers, a happy hour and tours. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Reservations: Peggy Trettel, 724-352-5378 or ptrettel@concordialm.org.

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