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Volunteer office help wanted at Tarentum church
Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is looking for volunteers to help out in the church office, 305 Allegheny St.
Shifts are flexible and last two to three hours on weekdays, depending on your availability. Tasks are simple and no experience is required.
For details and to offer your time, contact Dave Rankin at 724-882-2185.
Free workshop to discuss winter seed sowing
Leechburg Public Library will host a free Penn State Extension workshop, “Winter Sowing” for adults from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the library, 139 Market St., Leechburg.
This hands-on class will cover how to start seeds outdoors during the winter using recycled containers as mini-greenhouses. Materials and seeds will be provided.
Reservations are required and space is limited. To make your reservation, call the library at 724-236-0080.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The Embroidery Club will meet at 6 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.
Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.
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: $26 per packet includes all games and magic number. An optional quickie will be sold. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. Details: 724-478-4831.
Arnold
Saturday: Ar-Ken American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
East Vandergrift
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Items in the Christmas room will be 75% off. Details: 724-478-4958.
Freeport
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. in the post back hall, 102 Fifth St. Bring bingo chips. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Public welcome.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
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.
Friday : Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is selling tickets for a $250 cash raffle. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. Friday. Tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday in the hospital lobby, 1301 Carlisle St. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital. Cost: $2 per ticket; cash and checks accepted.
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 their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
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.
Jefferson Township
Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Lower Burrell
Friday: Peoples Library will offer “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies for all ages, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10. The jewelry room will be open and several bridal gowns are available. Please bring your own bags.
New Kensington
Today: The knitting group at Peoples Library will meet at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.
Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.
Jan. 16: Animal Protectors will sponsor its No Father’s Day neuter clinic for male cats at the shelter, 730 Church St. Cost: neutering and a rabies vaccine, $40; FVRCP, $10; FIV/FELV testing, $25; and $30 for microchipping. No feral cats will be accepted. Drop-off is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Payment is required at drop-off. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/3wzsk4uk.
Jan. 24: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: chicken noodle and minestrone, from Rebecca Molnor of Knapp Kins Food Truck. Cost: $11 per quart. Order deadline: Jan. 16. Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at Animal Protectors, 730 Church St. Orders: animalprotectors.net.
Parks Township
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Saxonburg
Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.
Sharpsburg
Jan. 18: A bingo fundraiser to benefit Addiction Recovery Ministry in Sharpsburg will be at 2 p.m. in the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Tickets: $25, and include six cards for 10 regular games, five specials and one jackpot. Free drinks and snacks will be served. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Tarentum
Today: Highlands Regional Republican Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Praha Hotel, 400 Corbet St. Details: Les, 412-965-6454.
Saturday: A New Year’s pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor by elevator. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; 6 to 12, $5. Public welcome.
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.
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. 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.
Winfield
Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.
