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Food bank seeking help for Easter distribution

Lower Valley Food Bank is accepting food donations through Wednesday to complete its upcoming Easter distribution.

Items needed include cream of mushroom soup, Jello, jam or jelly, fruit juice, assorted crackers and canned green beans. Donations can be dropped off in the bins at the School Street entrance to the Springdale borough building.

Kiski Area students to perform ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

The drama department of Kiski Area High School will perform “The Phantom of the Opera” at 7:30 p.m. today and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the high school auditorium in Allegheny Township.

For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/yrb8ddt6.

Summer nature camps planned for children

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor nature camps for children age 5 to 18 this summer.

Camps will be at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in Fox Chapel, Succop Nature Park in Penn Township, Butler County; and Buffalo Creek Nature Park in Buffalo Township.

For details, call 412-963-6100 or visit aswp.org.

Calendar

Apollo

April 10: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive, and the group will be at the casino for five hours. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. Must have a state-issued photo ID to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold 

Saturday: Coffee talk and fellowship will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Free items for children “Cribs for Kids” will be from noon to 2 p.m. Evening fellowship will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Saturday: A pop-up pierogi sale will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Cost: $12 per dozen for frozen and a limited amount of fresh potato & cheese or sauerkraut pierogi. First come, first served. Orders are being accepted 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: Sunday. 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.

East Vandergrift   

Sunday : 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.

Freeport

April 13: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., is accepting donations for its spring flea market during normal business hours. Donations of vintage jewelry, household items, glassware, seasonal décor, toys, puzzles and games welcome. Details: 724-295-3616.

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: Girl Scout Troop 28807 of Brackenridge will host a cookie sale booth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights.

Saturday: 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 27: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “Cannery Row” by John Steinbeck. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Jefferson

April 3 and 4: Concordia Haven Retirement Living Apartments will have seminars and open house events at 2 p.m. in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road. Use entrance 2A. There will be free appetizers, a happy hour and tours of the facility. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: Peggy Trettel, 724-352-5378 or ptrettel@concordialm.org.

Kiski Township 

Saturday: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at the church. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $12; 6 and younger, free. Details: 724-478-1523.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the Kiski Township K-9 fund will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: spaghetti, bread sticks, salad, drink and dessert. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Cost: $10; children 3 and older, $5.

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 seed planting workshop. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: The Angel Blue Band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Monday: Peoples Library will host Trivial Pursuit games at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

March 28: The Holy Name Society of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will sponsor a Holy Thursday tour of seven churches including the Shrines of Pittsburgh. The bus will leave after the 6:30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary Church. Cost: $12. Paid reservations required by Monday at the Mt. St. Peter Church office, 100 Freeport Road. Seats are available first come, first served.

April 27: Space applications are being accepted by the Eagles for a vendor and crafter show planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Cost: 8-foot table, $25; 4-foot table, $15; includes two chairs. Details: Shell Schafer, 412-522-8799.

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.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Lower Kiski Ambulance Service medic Dina Filo O’Neil who was injured on duty will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. There will be a basket auction. Cost: $12; children, $6.

Plum

April 20: Volunteers are needed for the seventh annual Spring Clean-up Day. Individuals, families, church groups and organizations are welcome. Registration required by noon April 5. Registration: www.plumboro.com.

Tarentum

Saturday: An indoor mini flea market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. The church Clothing Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Bucky-Okie Karaoke will be featured from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Songs by request. No cover charge. Members and 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.

Vandergrift

April 13: A drag queen bingo to benefit TinyCause animal shelter will be at 7 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Avenue, 262 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a basket raffle, strip tickets and a 50-50 raffle. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes eight regular games that pay $100 each, specials, soft drinks and food. BYOB. Must be 21. No refunds. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3n2nxd8x.

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.

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