Mary Queen of Apostles School to honor veterans

Mary Queen of Apostles School, New Kensington, will host a salute to veterans program Nov. 7 in the school cafeteria, 110 Elmtree Road.

The school will honor all family members and friends who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. Veterans will eat a pasta lunch with students in fourth through eighth grade at 12:30 p.m. and a patriotic music program will be at 1:30 p.m. Veterans and one guest are welcome.

Community members who would like to attend should call Jenn Fliss at 724-339-4411 or email jfliss@mqaschool.org by Friday.

Peoples Library seeks adult tutors

Peoples Library in New Kensington is seeking adult tutors for its afterschool program.

Adult tutors work one-on-one with at-risk students from the New Kensington-Arnold School District. Tutoring is provided from 4 to 5:20 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the New Kensington library, 880 Barnes St. They provide homework help and focus on basic reading and math skills.

To volunteer, call tutoring coordinator John Coury at 724-294-3179.

Super bingo planned Nov. 2 at Tarentum Eagles

Tarentum Eagles Auxiliary will host a super bingo with a $1,000 must-go jackpot at 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at the aerie, 204 Wood St., Tarentum.

Doors open at 11 a.m. Only 80 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $30, and include a meal. There will be a cash bar and no outside beverages or snacks are permitted. Players must be at least 18 years old.

For tickets, call 724-224-9961 and leave your name and telephone number.

Freeport Area Library accepting donations

Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of household goods, DVDs, toys and flea market items for its upcoming sale.

For details, call 724-295-3616 or visit freeportlibrary.org.

Chamber of Commerce to host annual trivia competition

Alle-Kiski Strong Chamber Trivia Night will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall, room 528, Frazer.

Teams will be made up of six to eight members. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams.

Tickets are $20 and include a dinner buffet by Garda’s Restaurant and beverages. BYOB beer and wine. Reservations are required. Those attending must be at least 21 years old.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For registration or questions, call 724-224-3400 or visit allekiskistrong.com.

Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank seeks donations

Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking donations to help provide grocery gift certificates for Christmas dinner for Apollo-area families in need.

Donations of any amount are appreciated. If you would like to help, send donations to: Turkey Fund, Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank, c/o Deborah Nicholas, P.O. Box 125, Spring Church PA 15686-0125.

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary to hold sale

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a Mafia Mare’s Moda sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the hospital lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights.

Merchandise will include ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, scarves and lap blankets. Cash only will be accepted. Proceeds benefit auxiliary-sponsored hospital projects.

Animal shelter offers discounts during ‘Dogtober’

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is celebrating Dogtober with discounted adoption fees on adult dogs at the shelter, 533 Linden Ave., New Kensington.

Discounts of 20 to 50 percent will be offered through the end of October. For details, call 724-339-7388 or stop in at the shelter.

Purse gala to benefit children's camp

The sixth annual Purse Gala to benefit Camp Erin Pittsburgh will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the PNC Park Hyundai Club, Pittsburgh.

Tickets are $100 and include a buffet dinner. Twenty designer bags will be auctioned and there will be a silent auction.

For information and tickets, call event chairman Frank Amato at 724-845-7338 or visit PurseGala.com.

A ministry of Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice, Camp Erin Pittsburgh hosts 100 children who are grieving the death of someone close to them for one weekend each June.

For information about Camp Erin, call 800-720-2557.

Health foundation sponsors workshop

Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will sponsor a free workshop about locally produced foods, “Fast, Fresh and Local: Whole Foods Event” from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at the foundation, One Acee Drive, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Local farms, Ritter Farms, Blackberry Meadows Farm and Gabriel’s Garden, will make a presentation about their food production techniques and provide free samples of their products.

The event is sponsored by the Dr. H. W. Fraley Health and Wellness Fund. Registration is required. To register, call 724-294-3157.

Calendar

Avonmore

Monday: Avonmore Senior Center will host an evening bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Public welcome.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cost: $9 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Brackenridge

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all you can eat community full breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $7; younger than 16, $4.

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Freeport

Monday: St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a fall Game and Card Social from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet, refreshments, door/table prizes, 50/50 raffle. Men welcome. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204

Kittanning

Monday: A free family support group for anyone struggling with the addiction of a loved one will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Richard G. Snyder YMCA, 1150 N. Water St., first floor. Sponsored by ARC Manor and the YMCA. Details: Cindy, 724-548-7607 or cmccrea@arcmanor.org

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559

New Kensington

Nov. 7: St. George Orthodox Church Myrrh Bearing Women are taking orders for their Kibbee sale. Pick-up will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: Friday. Cost: $40 a dozen; $21 a half dozen. Orders and details: 724-337-3918 or 724-335-9988

Monday: The Eagles REAC breakfast will be at 9 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 209 Tarentum Bridge Road. Members and guests welcome. Please bring personal care items for the Hope Center.

Tuesday: A free Halloween Happy Hour will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Corner, 701 Fifth Ave. Dress up as your favorite innovator. Prizes will be awarded. Light snacks and adult beverages will be served to those who are at least 21 years old. Reservations appreciated. Reservations: hello@thecorner.place

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Historical Society will host a free lecture, “The History That Didn’t Happen,” a look at plans and ideas for Oakmont that were never implemented, at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Public welcome. Details: Gary, oakmonthistory@gmail.com

Plum

Tuesday: A pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 10 a.m. at Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Menu: pancakes, sausage, caramel and apple topping and coffee. Cost: $6. Tickets: stop in at the center

Saxonburg

Tuesday: South Butler County Library will offer an opportunity to ask questions about Aetna Medicare solutions from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. No appointment required, come at your convenience. Details: 724-352-4810

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do will offer free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

Vandergrift

Monday: A national service officer from the Military Order of the Purple Heart Pittsburgh Regional Office will be available to assist with veterans benefits from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Health Clinic, 179 Columbia Ave. Veterans, their spouses and dependants from all counties are welcome to seek help with claims for compensation, pension, survivor’s benefits, death benefits, accessing military records and discharge upgrades. Details: 724-889-2783

Tuesday: Kiski Watershed Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society, Sherman Avenue. Public welcome.

West Deer

Nov. 3: Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church will host a tea from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road. The event will feature two courses and entertainment by vocal group On With The Show. Cost: $10. Advance tickets only, no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Carol, 724-799-1487 or Darlene, 724-352-3615

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