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Freeport Renaissance Association seeking volunteers

Freeport Renaissance Association is seeking volunteer help to maintain the community gardens in the borough.

The group recently placed solar lights on many of the trees and the “Welcome to Freeport” sign along Buffalo Street.

To offer your time, email frafreeport@gmail.com.

Kidney support group to offer free online meeting

The Western Pennsylvania Kidney Support Groups will host an online support meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The group enables anyone with chronic kidney disease, transplant recipients and candidates, and caregivers to meet and share common experiences. Registration is required by Saturday. To register, visit wpakidneysupport.org/register.

For information, call Joe Mores at 724-525-8041 or Eric Wolfe at 412-330-7897 or visit wpakidneysupport.org/.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution planned Thursday

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Wednesday: Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 1361 School Road. Social distancing will be observed, and face masks are required. Details: 724-568-3655

Allegheny Valley

Today: Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Apollo

Feb. 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $20 per table with electricity; $15 without. Face masks and social distancing required. Reservations and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Apollo-Ridge School District

Today: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m. online. Access information: ApolloRidge.com

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and sauerkraut. Orders: 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Buffalo Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 707 S. Pike Road. Capacity is limited due to covid-19 and reservations requested. Reservations: 724-295-2703.

Burrell School District

Today: Burrell School Board will hold the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: burrell.k12.pa.us

Cheswick

Today: Cheswick Council will hold the regular meeting at7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: cheswick.us

Feb. 7: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Lower Valley Little League. Order deadline: Jan. 31. Cost: $9 for a 13-inch hoagie. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 1401 Freeport Road. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey. Orders: LVLittleLeague.fundraisers@gmail.com or stop in at Fat Cat’s Subs.

Deer Lakes School District

Today: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: Deerlakes.net

Frazer

Today: Frazer Township Authority will conduct the reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. at the township office, 592 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Details: 724-274-4202

Gilpin

Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar

Today: Harmar Water Authority will hold the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the office, 200 Pearl Ave. Details: 724-274-7383

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the authority building, 2400 Freeport Road. Details: 412-828-7227

Harrison 

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

Kiski Township

Friday: Pickup for pies ordered from Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Details: Morgan, 724-466-2812

Leechburg 

Today: Leechburg Council,agenda meeting at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 7, borough building, 260 Market St. Details: 724-842-8511

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington 

Wednesday: New Kensington Council will conduct a public hearing at 4 p.m. followed by a special meeting for general business online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 750 212 0247; passcode, 5T9MV5

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s dinner is sponsored by Real Life Church, Arnold. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Oakmont

Today: Oakmont Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

Saturday: Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Appointments are recommended. A contribution to the Riverview Community Action Corporation Food Pantry will be made on behalf of each blood donor. Appointments: Dale, 412-209-7000, email dellgass@vitalant.org or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300082

Springdale

Today: Springdale Council will hold the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 325 School St. Details: 724-274-6800

Jan. 26: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. This month’s selection is, “There There” by Tommy Orange. Details: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks bingo will resume at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave.

Wednesday: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

Upper Burrell

Today: Upper Burrell Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 3735 Seventh St. Details: 724-335-3517

Vandergrift

Today: Vandergrift Council will conduct a special meeting to address a labor issue at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: code, 7674634644; audio only: 408-638-0968

Cancellation

Parks

Thursday: The Parks Township Sportsman Club meeting is canceled.

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