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Bowling fundraiser to aid Freeport children’s charity

A bowling fundraiser to benefit Reagan’s Journey will be from 1 to 4 p.m. March 16 at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost for $150 for a team of up to six bowlers and single bowlers can participate for $25. Tickets include three hours of bowling and shoe rental. Guests are encouraged to wear St. Patrick’s Day-themed attire. There will be a basket auction, bake sale and 50-50. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the lanes. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For a reservation, visit tinyurl.com/yrcdsnkr. Reagan’s Journey operates a free pediatric equipment and medical supply closet in Freeport. For details, visit reagansjourney.org.

Prospect Cemetery requests cleanup

All Christmas decorations should be removed from Prospect Cemetery in Brackenridge by Wednesday.

For questions, call Cindy at 724-612-0076.

Animal Protectors plans annual bowling fundraiser

The Pins for Pets bowling party to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from 3 to 5 p.m. March 16 at Nesbit Bowling Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for bowlers and $15 for spectators. There will be a basket raffle, Animal Protectors merchandise, pizza, pop and cupcakes. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For tickets and sponsorship information, visit animalprotectors.net.

Organizations

Members of Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary can pick up their door key card from membership chair Debbie Stewart from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays during bingo in the post banquet hall. Stewart will also be available at the auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the banquet hall. To have a card mailed to your home, leave a self-addressed, self-stamped envelope with Stewart’s name on it at the post.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Arnold 

Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

Saturday: Free bagged lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

Buffalo Township  

April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.

East Vandergrift

March 15: The East Vandergrift 125th Anniversary Committee will host a purse and cash bash fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. in the hall at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 419 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, include food and beverages. Tickets: Amy, 724-472-3389 or Chris at 412-708-2092.

Freeport

Saturday: The Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 at Freeport Area Library will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month. Details: 724-295-3616.

Harmar  

April 13: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison 

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley hosts Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a small stuffed animal. No reservations required.

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 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.

Saturday : Allegheny County Park Rangers will host a free guided hike, “Women in Conservation” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5yw8v6s7.

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: $7; younger than 6, $4.

March 23: A purse bash bingo will begin at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be a silent auction, additional packets, pick of the table, pull tabs and a cash bar. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256, or at the post.

April 5: Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will host a pysanky Ukrainian egg decorating class at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Cost: $25, includes lunch and supplies. Reservations required by April 2. Reservations: 412-302-9507.

Kiski Township  

May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 10 cents each; semi/formal dresses, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the Missing Link band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday : Lower Burrell Police Department will sponsor a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: Sharon Crawford, 412-600-4333; 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use account code 10055683.

April 1 to 3: St. Margaret Mary Church is taking orders for its annual Easter nut and apricot roll sale through March 17. Payment is due at pickup. Cost: $14. Pickup is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church, 3055 Leechburg Road. Orders containing apricot rolls must be picked up April 2 or 3. Orders: smmlb.org.

New Kensington 

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.

March 23: St. George Orthodox Church Fellowship Committee is accepting orders a spinach pie sale. Order deadline: March 13. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. March 23 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $60 a dozen; $30, half dozen. No orders less than a half dozen will be accepted. Checks should be made out to St. George Fellowship. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/4mjp2vkx.

April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.

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.

Plum

March 13 and 22: Plum Community Library will offer an Introduction to Coding class for children age 7 to 11 at 6:30 p.m. March 13 and 11 a.m. March 22 at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Tarentum

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: A St. Patrick’s pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; age 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or take out. Tickets will be available for the April 12 50-50 drawing to benefit the lodge scholarship program. 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.

Sunday: The Academy String Quartet will present a concert at 2 p.m. with guest artist Linda Fisher at Central Presbyterian Church, 3050 Allegheny St. Donations will be accepted and refreshments will be served afterward.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Today and Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at East Deer Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Free admission. An early bird sale with a $5 admission fee will be from noon to 2 p.m. today. A $5 bag sale will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

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