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Seed library available at Peoples Library
Peoples Library will sponsor a Seed Library starting Monday at both the Lower Burrell and New Kensington locations
Patrons can check out three packets of seeds each visit for a total of 12 per growing season. Seeds should be planted and the plants harvested and seeds saved.
After the harvest, bring your seeds to the library for placement in the collection for someone else. For more information, call 724-339-1021.
Rotary offers annual scholarships to high school seniors
The Bob Williams Memorial Rotary Scholarship, sponsored by Rotary District 7305 Foundation, will award at least eight need-based $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors for the 2024-25 academic year.
High school seniors and vocational and GED students in Allegheny and Beaver counties as well as those who attend Valley, Burrell and Kiski Area high schools are eligible to apply. Students must have a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher and complete an essay that highlights their community and school service.
Complete application materials are found on Rotary District 7305 website, rotarydistrict7305.org, under the scholarship link and from school guidance counselors. Applications deadline is Feb. 28. For details, contact Robert Arbuckle at rarbuckle66@gmail.com.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Thursday: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Speaker Jill Kummer, a wine educator and consultant with Taste Great Wines in Allison Park, will discuss, “Great Wines for Post-holiday Gatherings.” Wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. Sunday. Guests welcome. Visit Alle Kiski AWS on Facebook. Information: allekiski@yahoo.com.
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: $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.
East Vandergrift
Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today 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.
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 49-number jackpot game, a 51-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
Harrison
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.
Today : Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is selling tickets for a $250 cash raffle. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. today. Tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today 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.
Kiski Township
Jan. 18: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: stuffed pepper, chicken noodle and vegetable beef, $8 per quart. Order deadline: Sunday. Pick up: no later than 1 p.m. Jan. 18. Orders: 724-478-1523.
Lower Burrell
Today: 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.
Jan. 31: A spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Janet Powell will be at the Kinloch Volunteer Firehall, 915 New York Ave. Donations of gift certificates, gift baskets, pasta sauce, pasta, rolls, butter, salad, desserts, plates, and to-go containers are being accepted. Details: Carrie, 724-826-0168 or Holly, 724-351-2782.
Through Feb. 28: The works of local mixed media artist Lynn Jacques, a member of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists, will be on display during business hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.
New Kensington
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
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.
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
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
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.
