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Tarentum Lions plan annual charity dinner fundraiser

The annual Jack Marino Tarentum Area Lions Club Charity Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell.

Prizes totaling over $5,000 will be given away including a $2,500 grand prize and winners need not be present. Cost is $70 and includes dinner and an entry in the prize drawing.

For tickets, call Kielie Ciuchta at 724-295-2289. Proceeds will benefit local Lions Club charities.

Thanksgiving super bingo set Sunday in South Buffalo

St. Mary, Mother of God Parish in Freeport will host a Thanksgiving super bingo at 3 p.m. Sunday at South Buffalo Volunteer Firehall, 695 Freeport Road.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost is $50 and includes 16 regular games, five specials and a $2,500 jackpot. There will be small games of chance, food and beverages.

For tickets, call John at 724-681-8297 or Jeff at 724-596-0503.

Lecture to discuss crows, ravens and jays

The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek in Bethel Township will present “The Clever Corvid,” a program about the family of the American crow, raven and blue jay at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the center, 142 Kerr Road.

All ages are welcome. Admission is $5 and reservations are required. For reservations, visit armstrongodc.org.

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.

Bethel Township

Dec. 8: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present “The Clever Corvid,” a program about the family of the American crow, raven and bluejay at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. All ages welcome. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: www.armstrongodc.org.

East Vandergrift  

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409 or Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Gilpin

Sunday: A Christmas craft show of all handcrafted items will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Details: 724-845-7200.

Harrison   

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. 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.

Dec. 3: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a workshop to make giftable hot cocoa ornaments at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Youth in fifth to 12th grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Dec. 5: Christ Our Hope Church, 926 Painter Ave., will host a community Christmas party from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Dinner will be served and there will be crafts, activities and a video about the meaning of Christmas. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-895-3105.

Dec. 11: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an adult paint class fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $10, includes all supplies. BYO snacks and beverages. The subject will be a holiday ornament. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 17: Tri-County Trout Club is accepting table reservations for its annual sport show and flea market planned at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Vendors must sell new, used or collectable fishing, hunting, camping or sports items. Cost: $25. Details: 412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com, leave a message with your name and phone number.

Kiski Township

Monday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56 Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with ZIP code 15613.

Leechburg   

Sunday : Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas cookie tray sale. Cost: large trays, $42; small trays, $32. Order deadline: Sunday. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Dec. 13: A Christmas bingo will be hosted at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and food will be served at 4 p.m. Early bird bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; at the door, $40; include 20 games that pay $75, four specials that pay $200 and a light meal. There will be a $300 early bird jackpot, a $1,000 regular jackpot game and 50-50. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090. Tickets: lvfc150.square.site or at Monday night bingo.

Lower Burrell

Wednesday: Redemption Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, will offer a GriefShare Surviving the Holidays program for anyone who has lost a loved one from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Details: Brenda Heinz, 412-398-1622.

Through Dec. 31: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on display during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington   

Dec. 31: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling 2026 lottery calendar tickets. Tickets are $25 and include one number for each day of the year. Special number requests will be granted if the number is available. Tickets: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.

Sunday: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a holiday sweets sale. Prices: baklawa, $14 per 10-piece section; and sambosic, $3 each. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Quantities are limited. Order deadline is Sunday. Orders: 724-335-9988.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a boot drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Small Shop Saturday event. Donations: oakmontfiredepartment.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  

Through Dec. 25: Allegheny County Parks Department is sponsoring a holiday food drive for local food banks. Non-perishables can be taken from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the Four Seasons Lodge in Boyce Park.

Springdale 

Monday : The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free program, “Science of Toys” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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: Bethel AME Church serve 85 free spaghetti dinners from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Chili and haluski will be sold for $4. Breads available for $5 each include garlic cheddar, pumpkin and cornbread.

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: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third Ave., will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the service.

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.

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