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Westmoreland County Marines to supply Christmas groceries

Westmoreland County Marines will provide Christmas groceries to local veterans’ families in need.

To apply, veterans must provide proper identification and proof of military service such as a VA card, DD-214 or the new Pennsylvania drivers license with flag. Requests must be received by Dec. 10.

Pickup will be from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 20 in the parking lot of the Lower Burrell Community Market located in Hill Crest Shopping Center. Home delivery will not be available this year.

To register, call Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or email waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Funds for the project come from local residents and businesses. To make a donation, mail a check payable to Westmoreland County Marines, in care of Jim Walters, 176 Hilltop Drive, Lower Burrell PA 15068.

Annual Christmas for Vets event planned Dec. 5

Five Forces will host its fifth annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 5 at the School House Hall, 171 Thorn St., Oklahoma Borough.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6. There will be a DJ, raffles and merchandise available to purchase.

All veterans and current members of the military are welcome. Veterans must show DD214 paperwork, current military ID or proper discharge paperwork. Tickets are free for veterans and current military. Guest tickets are $20 each, plus drinks.

For tickets and information, call 412-216-9511 or 724-882-9852 or email fiveforces14@yahoo.com.

Orders being accepted for AFS citrus fruit sale

Orders are being taken for the annual Highlands High School AFS fruit sale.

The sale will be conducted online, and deliveries will be to customers’ homes or anywhere in the continental U.S. in time for Christmas. Fruit available includes large and small boxes of California navel oranges and ruby red grapefruit, tangelos, clementines, pears, apples and mixed boxes.

To order, visit https://freshfruitorder.org/HighlandsAFSFruitSale/Shop/ProductsList.aspx. Online order deadline is Sunday.

To order after Sunday or make a cash donation, contact Kathy Harenski at kharenski@icloud.com. Sales after Sunday must be paid by check or cash.

Calendar

Leechburg 

Dec. 13: Leechburg Elks will have a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. Admission: $20, includes 11 games with vendor prizes and one $250 must-go jackpot game. Food and beverages will be sold and there will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and small games of chance. Players must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

Lower Burrell

Dec. 13: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will hold its Christmas party at 1 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. All members welcome. Details and reservation information: see the post bulletin board.

New Kensington

Saturday: The New Kensington Community Clothes Closet will be closed for Thanksgiving weekend.

Tarentum

Saturday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will have a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: $1 per bag, all books, mix and match. Proceeds benefit local missions. The church Clothing Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220

Vandergrift 

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427 after 2 p.m.

Cancellations and changes

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Lower Burrell

The St. Margaret Mary Parish nut and apricot roll sale is canceled.

Vandergrift

Christopher’s Light children’s charity has canceled the annual children’s Christmas party.

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