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Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers
Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.
Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.
Kindergarten registration underway in NK-Arnold School District
New Kensington-Arnold School District is accepting appointments for kindergarten registration.
Children must be 5 years old before Sept. 1 to enroll. Registration packets and more information are available online at bit.ly/3Tl8n9z and can be completed before your appointment. For an appointment and more information, call 724-335-4641.
Calendar
Apollo
Saturday: To commemorate the anniversary of the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day flood, Apollo Area Historical Society will offer tours of the high water points in borough every half hour beginning at 1:30 p.m. Groups will leave the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. A video of the flood will be playing at the museum and there will be displays and artifacts on display. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, free.
Sunday : St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish lottery ticket raffle. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winner receives a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania scratch-off lottery tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Daily Pick 3 number on March 17. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, and in the parish office.
Arnold
Saturday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have evening fellowship from 7 to 9 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.
March 30: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church is accepting orders for traditional Easter foods. Menu: butter lambs, $5; paska bread, with or without raisins, $8; horseradish with beets, $3; and nut rolls, $15. Easter basket covers from Ukraine, while supplies last, $20. Order deadline: March 22. Pickup: 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 30 in the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Orders: call or text 412-855-8573 or 724-681-3383.
Brackenridge
Sunday : Pioneer Hose Company Auxiliary will host a spring bingo at 1 p.m. at the firehall, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; includes six cards for 20 regular games and three cards for five specials. The kitchen will be open and there will be cash prizes, a $500 jackpot game, a silent auction and 50-50 raffle. Tickets: Emily, 724-882-5908.
Buffalo Township
April 8: Buffalo Elementary School PTO is accepting orders for a spirit wear sale. Deadline: Monday. Pickup: 6 to 7 p.m. April 8 at the school. Orders: tinyurl.com/bdc92nxn.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 49-number jackpot game, a 48-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
March 24: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a half a cow and a $100 gift certificate to Anna’s Cucina Rustica in Vandergrift. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 24 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186; Patricia, 724-568-3409, or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Ford City
Saturday: A St. Catty’s Day celebration to benefit Champions Crusaiders Rescue in Parks Township will be at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2125 Bailey Ave. There will be a silent auction, raffles, snacks and music by DJ Boo Hite. Cover charge: $5.
Sunday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the K9 program of Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department will be from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1038 Fourth Ave. Cost: $12, includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert.
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
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: A spring craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Highlands High School cafeteria and gymnasium, Natrona Heights. There will be a bake sale, silent auction, concessions and 50-50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit the varsity marching band. Admission: $1.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a St. Patrick’s Day party featuring the Cool Change Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Public welcome. No cover charge.
March 23: The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will sponsor a purse bash bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. There will be a 50-50 raffle, pull tab tickets, cash bar, silent auction, pick-of-the-table and mystery raffle. Must be at least 18 to attend. Proceeds will be used for building maintenance. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Michelle, 724-889-7136, at the post bar.
March 25: The adult craft club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be an Easter tea towel. BYO drinks and snacks. Must be at least 18. One towel and fabric paint will be provided. Bring additional basic towels to make more. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/3vtsjxkf.
April 27: Faith Lutheran Church is accepting table reservations for an indoor garage sale planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 1500 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $15. Space is limited. Details: 724-224-5777.
Leechburg
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.
Saturdays: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Adult Day Care 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 and conversation, Gerofit exercise, games, lunch and a visit with a miniature donkey. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.
Today: Peoples Library will host Trivial Pursuit games at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.
Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.
Thursday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Madeline Miller, author of “The Song of Achilles and Circe” at 7 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
Lyndora
Today, Saturday and Sunday: GFWC Intermediate League of Butler will host its annual antiques show and sale at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave. An opening night gala will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today and weekend hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: today, $12; Saturday and Sunday, $10. Tickets: at the door. Proceeds will benefit community projects.
New Kensington
March 22: An online Sarris Candy fundraiser to benefit Zen Cat Sanctuary will continue through March 22. Details and orders: tinyurl.com/3vypa2r7.
April 7: St. George Orthodox Church Fellowship Committee is accepting orders a spinach pie sale. Order deadline: March 29. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 7 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $55 a dozen; $30, half dozen. Orders and details: 724-337-3918.
North Apollo
April 13: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16th St. Details: Allison King, 724-472-5346 or kingal0103@gmail.com; or Amber Harman at 724-596-0486 or amberharman2015@outlook.com.
Oakmont
April: Riverview Community Action Corporation is selling tickets for a lottery calendar raffle based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Daily Lottery Pick 3 drawing. Cost: $5 each; three for $10. Tickets: stop in at the front desk, 501 Second St. Details: 412-828-1062.
April 13: Table reservations are being accepted by Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church for a fleatique set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church social hall, 12 Washington Ave. Cost: $30. Paid reservation deadline: March 29. Reservations: Maria, 412-828-7549; or Jean, 412-243-1262.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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.
March 24: Basket auction donations are being accepted for a spaghetti dinner to benefit Lower Kiski Ambulance Service medic Dina Filo O’Neil who was injured while on duty. The dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Donations: Stacy, 724-664-9887; or Joel, 724-351-0323.
Saxonburg
Today: South Butler Community Library will host a free teen glow party and mini golf from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the library, 240 W. Main St. There will be pizza, drinks, goody bags and prizes. Students 12 to 18 welcome. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Sponsored by Financial Essentials LLC. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or tinyurl.com/2s3etw6e.
Saturday: Indoor mini golf for all ages will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St. There will be vendors and food will be sold. Admission: $5 each or $20 per family; 5 and younger, free with a paid adult. Proceeds will benefit the library.
Springdale
Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group meets 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. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.
Saturday: The Poor Souls band will play classic rock from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. No cover charge. Guests welcome.
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.
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.
West Leechburg
Saturday : A cash bash to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Touchdown Club will be at the West Leechburg Firehall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Drawings will start at 6 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and beverages. Tickets: Michelle, 724-393-6427 or Richelle, 724-454-7851.
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