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Spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient

A spaghetti dinner to benefit breast cancer patient Cristy Keibler Suppa of Upper Burrell will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kinloch Firehall, 915 New York Ave., Lower Burrell.

Cost is $10 and includes spaghetti, meatballs, side salad and dinner roll, dine in or takeout. There will be a cash bar, silent auction and bake sale.

Stocking stuffer items needed for veterans

Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars is collecting items to be placed in Christmas stockings for the veterans at the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County.

Items needed include foot powder, socks, beef sticks, non-alcoholic mouth wash, body wash, caps, travel games, tooth care products, shampoo, gloves and playing cards.

Donations can be taken between noon and 10 p.m. to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave.

Cash bash to benefit Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a Cash Bash Saturday at the Comfort Inn & Suites, RIDC Park, O’Hara.

Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door, and include dinner, desserts, beer and a chance to win over $5,000 in cash prizes. There will also be a basket raffle and games of chance. Winners need not be present.

For tickets, visit Animalprotectors.net.

To donate a basket for the raffle, email vdesanto@amimalprotectors.net.

Toys for Tots event set for Saturday at Pittsburgh Mills Walmart

Frazer Police Department and the Marine Corps Reserve will host a toy collection for Toys For Tots beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday at Walmart, 2010 Village Center Drive, Frazer.

New toys for children from newborn through 17 years old will be accepted by the pharmacy doors.

Donations can also be dropped off at the police department, 592 Pittsburgh Mills Circle.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday and Sunday: A fall craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Fire Hall, 470 Joyce St. Free admission. Breakfast and lunch items will be available from the kitchen.

Tuesday: Westarm Physical Therapy and Home Health will offer a free seminar, “Are You Considering a Knee or Hip Replacement,” at 6 p.m. at the office, 1001 S. Leechburg Hills Road, Kiski Park Plaza. Dr. Eric Evans will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-337-6522.

Apollo

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Saturday: Apollo Area Historical Society will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. The current exhibit is a vintage toy display.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Sunday: A turkey bingo will be at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Hose Co., 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Sponsored by Pioneer Hose Auxiliary. There will be a silent auction and 50/50, and snacks and beverages will be sold. Cost: lapboards, $5; special packet, $5. .

East Vandergrift

Dec. 6: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is sponsoring a St. Nicholas Day raffle. Winning numbers will be the noon and 7 p.m. Dec. 6 Pa. Lottery Daily Pick 3 numbers. The noon winner receives $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Pounds Turkey Farm. The 7 p.m. winner receives $1,300 and a $100 gift certificate to Pounds Turkey Farm. Cost: $10, for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, the church office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Fawn

Wednesday : A free introduction to fly fishing class will be offered at 7 p.m. at Millerstown United Methodist Church, 2830 Thompson Road. Must be at least 12 years old. Details: Greg Mix, 724-882-0940.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar 

Nov. 19: Addiction Recovery Ministry Pittsburgh is accepting orders for a Jenny Lee swirl bread sale. Varieties: classic cinnamon, cinnamon raisin, cinnamon apple, and cinnamon pumpkin pie. Cost: $5. Order deadline: Wednesday. Pickup: Nov. 19. Details: 412-378-9290.

Harrison

Friday: 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 Needle and Thread Club for students who are at least in fourth grade at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd, Natrona Heights. November’s project will be a counted cross stitch holiday ornament. Basic materials provided. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or call 724-226-3491.

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 present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Saturday: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host an informational sign-up event from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Broken Branch pavilion at Harrison Hills Park, 500 Freeport Road. Look for the signs and dress for the weather. Details: Diane, 412-526-6723 or dhoover@gswpa.org.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a free Who Knew? program, “History of Local Neighborhoods,” with author and Valley News Dispatch correspondent George Guido at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Online attendance available via Zoom.us. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

Saturday: A craft show to benefit the Knoch Girls Basketball program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school, 345 Knoch Road. Admission: $3; veterans and children 12 and younger, free. There will be food, a 50/50 and basket raffle.

Kiski Township

Nov. 24: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, harvest and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $10. Paid order deadline: Saturday. Pick-up: Nov. 24. Orders: Morgan, 724-466-2812.

Leechburg

Today: The annual membership meeting for Lower Kiski Ambulance Service, serving Allegheny Township, Gilpin, Hyde Park, Leechburg and West Leechburg, will be at 6 p.m. at the ambulance station, 80 Kiski Ave. Public welcome.

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Sunday: A barbeque dinner will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., to benefit Craig and Melissa Hubert of Leechburg who lost their home in a fire. Basket donations are being accepted for a silent auction. To donate to the auction, contact Sherry Jackson Price on Facebook.

Dec. 11 and 12: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is seeking crafters and vendors for a Christmas craft show set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 for an 8-foot table with two chairs for one day; or $50 for both days. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net or Shay, 724-596-2858.

Dec. 18: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have its annual Christmas Bake Sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. The kitchen will be open.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Fabulous Flashbacks band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The jewelry room will be open. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Follow us on Facebook.

New Kensington  

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Bill Hawk. Those picking up meals should observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. Visit the new home store. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.

Plum  

Tuesday: Plum Community Center will host a vaccine clinic from 1 to 7 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Covid-19 initial and booster shots and flu shots will be available. Registration required. Registration: book.appointment-plus.com/d2yy1vz4/?employee_id=859 or call 412-795-2330.

Springdale 

Saturday: A cash bash to benefit Springdale Volunteer Fire Department will be at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the first drawing will be at 4. Must be at least 21 to attend. Cost: $20. Must present a ticket at the door to enter. Tickets: 724-274-5090.

Nov. 23: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Before We Were Yours,” by Lisa Wingate. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729,

Tarentum

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Linda Gibson. Dawn Conroy will discuss, “Educated,” by Tara Westover. The committee will be Jan Demharter, Margo Masarik and Audrey Morrell.

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: The Elks will feature DJ George Skurko from 7 to 11 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

Vandergrift  

Today, Friday and Saturday: Victorian Vandergrift Museum will host a quilt show featuring the work of local quilters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goldstrum Hall next to the museum, 184 Sherman Ave. Some quilts are over 100 years old. Free admission.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Break the Bank: $2,100; $500 must-go jackpot.

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host a Home School Meet Up and Think Tank at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Homeschoolers of all ages are welcome to meet others and learn about the resources at the library. The group plans to meet monthly. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township

Friday: 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 Deer

Nov. 20: Bull Creek Church Model Railroad Association is accepting orders for an Italian hoagie sale. Cost: $6. Order deadline: Sunday. Pickup: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20 in the side entrance of Bull Creek Presbyterian Church social hall, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road. Orders: Rick, 724-448-8444 or private message Bull Creek Church on Facebook with your contact information and number of hoagies.

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