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Food drive planned Tuesday in Freeport

A community food drive to benefit Freeport Food Bank will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 323 Fifth St., Freeport.

Bring donations to the basement entrance of the church. Items needed most include canned goods, boxed foods, dry goods and personal care items. All donations should be unopened and not expired.

Nonprofit requesting donations for family meal bags

Community Hope Project Inc. is collecting money to assemble and distribute family meal bags to local families in need due to the government shutdown and disruption of SNAP benefits.

The project, Hope Feeds Families, is trying to raise $5,000 to provide a week’s worth of food and essentials to local households.

To donate, visit tinyurl.com/2vvsmbsu. Checks with “Hope Feeds Families” in the memo line can be mailed to Community Hope Project Inc., 701 Fifth Ave., New Kensington PA 15068. To volunteer or host a collection bin, call Michael at 724-980-3884 or email Michael@communityhopeprojectinc.com.

Drive-thru food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in parking lot of the former JC Penney store at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer.

Reservations are not required. Do not arrive before 4 p.m. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Calendar

Arnold

Mondays: St. Vladimir Church will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the church hall, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Note the change of day. Game payouts will be determined by the attendance. Early bird games and after bingo quickies have been eliminated. Cost: $26.

Tuesday: A free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Everyone welcome.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Brackenridge

Today: A bingo to benefit the Highlands High School Varsity Marching Band will be at 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 841 First Ave. Doors open at noon. There will be a silent auction, food and 50-50. Cost: $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Tickets: bingo4hvbb@gmail.com.

Gilpin   

Monday : Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Monday. Pickup dates will be assigned when ordering. Orders: 724-309-1976 or 724-845-7588.

Nov. 14: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harmar

Today: Daughters of the Nile will sponsor a holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. There will be a concession stand, silent auction and 50-50. Admission: $3. No electronic payments accepted. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison

Today: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Tuesdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required.

Nov. 19: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free seminar “Streets Smarts and Safety: Exploitation, Awareness and Staying in Control” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive. Harrison Police Chief Brian Turack will discuss trends in the local community. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157 or pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.

Jefferson Township

Tuesday: Concordia at Cabot will sponsor a free monthly caregiver support group at 2 p.m. in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: Stefanie Dietrich, 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.

Kiski Township 

Tuesday : New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56, will sponsor a Widows & Widowers luncheon at noon at the church. Soup and sandwiches will be served and there will be a short devotion. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4525 or nbumcapollo@gmail.com.

Tuesday: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration: 724-478-1528.

Leechburg

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Nov. 15: Leechburg Area Community Association will sponsor a murder mystery dinner, “A Fright at the Rock Opera,” at 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $40, includes dinner and dessert. Tickets: 724-236-0080 or at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Nov. 15 and 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space reservations for a holiday craft and vendor fair at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30, includes an 8-foot table and two chairs for one day; two days, $50. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Nov. 16: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will offer a “Surviving the Holidays” support program for anyone who has lost a loved one from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. Details: 724-845-7518.

Dec. 20: 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: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Local children’s books author and crafter David Howard will be the speaker. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 or text 724-393-1517 and leave a message.

Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. New members welcome. Details: 724-335-3353 or visit BurrelltonGardenClub on Facebook.

Tuesday: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on display during operating hours through Dec. 31 at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. A meet-and-greet with participating artists will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Details: 724-339-1021.

Nov. 18: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at vitalant.org and search for group code UC0180045.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington

Nov. 19: Peoples Library is selling chances to win a collection of Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5 each; or three for $10. The drawing will be Nov. 19. Tickets are available at both library locations. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Ongoing: 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.

Today: The Holy Name Society of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will sponsor bingo at 1 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. There will be cash prizes, extra cards. Lunch and drinks will be available. Players must be at least 18 years old. Cost: $12, includes 24 regular bingo cards.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

Nov. 30: 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: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-335-9988.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Oklahoma Borough 

Nov. 22: A turkey trot bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30. Proceeds benefit Oklahoma and Vandergrift No. 1 and No. 2 volunteer fire departments. Tickets: Chris, 724-594-6799 or Donnie, 412-760-9364.

Parks Township

Today: 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

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Recipients in need must stop in at the pantry to be confirmed/verified. Details: 724-327-0367.

Wednesday: Plum School District and Plum Community Library will sponsor “The Inclusion Connection,” a gathering for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Childcare will be available by reservation. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Sharpsburg

Today : A bingo to benefit the brown bag lunch program of Light of Life Rescue Mission will be at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Cost: $25, includes six cards for 10 regular games that pay, $25 each; five specials that pay $50 each; and one $200 jackpot game. Tickets: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.

South Buffalo

Nov. 30: St. Mary, Mother of God Parish will host a Thanksgiving super bingo at 3 p.m. at South Buffalo Fire Hall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $50, includes 16 regular games, five specials and a $2,500 jackpot. There will be small games of chance, food and beverages. Tickets: John, 724-681-8297 or Jeff, 724-596-0503.

Springdale

Tuesdays: Springdale Free Public Library offers story times for children 2 and younger at 10:30 a.m. and age 3 through preschool at 11:30 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Thursday : A family fun night will be at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. There will be a scarecrow-themed story and craft. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Nov. 18, 19 and 20: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its Thanksgiving nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Nov. 18. 19 and 20. Cost: $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026, leave a message with your name, phone number and order; email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or visit tarentumbyzcath.org.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Washington Township

Today : Friends of Cub Scout Pack 500 will sponsor a pancake breakfast and basket bash at 9 a.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall, 4078 Route 66. Cost: $15, includes breakfast and one sheet of raffle tickets. The raffle will start around noon. Tickets: washtwsppack500@gmail.com.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.

Nov. 15: Quality Life Services, 151 Goodview Drive, is accepted space reservations for a holiday vendor show set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Details: Robyn Platt, 724-727-3451 or rplatt@qualitylifeservices.com.

Nov. 16: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will sponsor a super bingo at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at noon and games begin at 2 p.m. Cost: in advance, $45; at the door, $55. There will be 18 regular games, four specials and 2 cover-all jackpot games, food, beverages, instant tickets and a 50-50. Reserved seating available for groups of six or more. Tickets: washington-township-vol-fire-company.square.site or from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at weekly bingo at the firehall.

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