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Mary Queen of Apostles School to present, ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’

The theater department at Mary Queen of Apostles School, New Kensington, will present, “Willy Wonka Jr.’ at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the auditorium at Charles A. Huston Middle School, Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

Tickets are $12 plus a service fee and are available at showtix4u.com/event-details/67868 or at the door

Pancake breakfast and basket event to benefit Cub Scouts

Friends of Cub Scout Pack 500 will host a pancake breakfast and basket raffle Saturday at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall, Route 66.

Doors open at 9 a.m. and the basket raffle will be at 12:15 p.m. Additional raffle tickets will be sold for $5 per sheet. Admission is $15 and includes breakfast and one sheet of raffle tickets. Proceeds will benefit Pack 500.

Murder-mystery comedy, ‘Clue’ to be performed at Valley High School

The Valley High School Drama Club will present the murder-mystery comedy, “Clue,” at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium, New Kensington.

Admission is $5 and are available at tickets.vhsdrama.org or at the door.

Parades canceled due to inclement weather

Tomorrow’s Veterans Day parades in New Kensington/Arnold and Lower Burrell are canceled due to the expected inclement weather.

There will be a service at 12:30 p.m. at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wildlife Lodge Road.

 

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. to knit, crochet, embroider or cross stitch. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will have a craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Lunch will be available.

Arnold  

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

Avonmore 

Dec. 3: Space reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Avonmore Senior Center, 458 Railroad St. Cost: $10, includes a table. Reservations: 724-697-4014.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Nov. 20: A bingo to benefit Toys for Tots will be at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. and early birds begin at 2:30 p.m. Prepaid packages are encouraged. Cost: small package, $30; large package, $40. There will be food, drinks, a basket auction and giveaways. Bring an unwrapped toy for a child 12 and younger and receive a free jackpot card. Handicap accessible. Details: Deanna, 412-452-6596.

East Vandergrift

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at noon and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000, a $100 gift certificate to The Central Restaurant in Apollo and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods in Oklahoma Borough. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office and in the church vestibule after Sunday Mass.

Gilpin

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

Tuesday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harrison  

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive. Details: bhrs1821@gmail.com or Burtnerhouse.org.

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.

Saturday: A fall craft and vendor show to benefit Highlands High School Marching Band will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and gymnasium, Natrona Heights. There will be over 70 vendors, food, a basket raffle and 50/50. Admission: $1.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, 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.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program, “Keeping Your Mind Sharp,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Stefanie Dietrich, director of adult day services at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

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.

Saturday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will sponsor a card and game party at noon at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. There will be a sandwich and salad luncheon and basket raffle. Reservations are being accepted but walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $9. Reservations: 724-713-7407. Proceeds will benefit local charities and organizations.

Saturday: A craft show to benefit the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knoch High School, Dinnerbell Road. Local author C. William Davis will sell his books. Admission: $3; veterans and children younger than 12, free.

Leechburg  

Today: A storytime for preschoolers will be at 10:30 a.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

Today: The annual membership meeting for Lower Kiski Ambulance Service, serving Allegheny Township, Gilpin, Hyde Park, Leechburg and West Leechburg, will be at 6 p.m. in the boardroom at the station, 80 Kiski Ave. Public welcome.

Today: 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.

Saturday : A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Dec. 17: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have its annual Christmas Bake Sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes and purses will be 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Julie and the 2nd Offenders from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Nov. 17: The Adult Book Club at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will meet at 6:30 p.m. The selection will be “Educated” by Tara Westover. Next month’s book will be provided at the meeting. Details: 724-724-339-1021, ext. 12.

New Kensington  

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by the United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington. Details:878-847-7997.

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 88 Barnes St. No reservations required. 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. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS), a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet at 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Wednesday : Knead Community Café will conduct its online basket extravaganza fundraiser Nov. 1 to 15 online at kneadcommunitycafe.org. The drawings will be Nov. 16 and winners will be contacted. Must be 21 to participate. Details: kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Nov. 17: The Corner Launchbox will host a free program, “Grow with Google: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools,” at 1 p.m. at the center, 701 Fifth Ave. Reservations requested. Reservations: facebook.com/TheCornerLaunchbox .

Springdale   

Today: Springdale Free Public Library will have a craft supply and yarn swap from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Details: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a craft workshop at 1 p.m. in the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Linda Gibson. Dawn Conroy will review, “What I Know For Sure,” by Oprah Winfrey. The committee will be Pat Henry and Audree Morrell.

Saturday: Tarentum Masons will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 307 Lock St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $4.

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.

Saturday: Bridgepoint Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Enter via the green door on Corbet Street. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, salad, roll and dessert. Cost: $10; 4 to 10 years old, $5; 3 and younger, free. Cash only.

Vandergrift 

Monday : The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. The selection will be “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. Details: 724-568-2212.

Verona

Sunday : Holy Family Parish will have a Veterans Day Mass and breakfast at St. Joseph Church, 825 Second St. Mass will begin at 8:30 a.m. and a free pancake breakfast for veterans will be served afterward in the social hall. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms if possible. Reservations requested, but walk-ins welcome. Reservations: Sharon, 412-512-4953.

Washington Township

Today: Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, will sponsor a drive-thru rigatoni dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Menu: rigatoni with meat sauce, salad, rolls and dessert. Donations accepted. Drive around to the back of the church.

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. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer  

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.

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