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Evening of activities planned at Kiski Valley YMCA

Kiski Valley YMCA will host an event of fun for adults from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Y, 511 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township

There will be pickleball games, music and refreshments. Those attending must be at least 18. Admission is $10 per person for members and non-members. For details, visit vpfymca.org.

Adventures with Wine dinner to benefit Peoples Library

The Peoples Library Adventure with Wine dinner will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the New Kensington library, 880 Barnes St.

Several wines will be paired with food presented by Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco of Oakmont and there will be a basket auction. Food stations will include chopped apple gorgonzola salad, pumpkin bisque, goat cheese and smoked salmon crostini, coconut chicken skewers, seared pork tenderloin and a gelato bar with smores and caramel apple gelato.

Cost is $50 per person, and proceeds benefit Peoples Library. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Friday. For reservations, visit peopleslibrary.org, or stop in at the New Kensington or Lower Burrell library locations with cash or a check. For questions, call 724-339-1021, ext. 1.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Oct. 27: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor flea market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

Thursday: Apollo Memorial Library will host an evening story time for children 5 and younger at 6 p.m. in the Genie Corey room at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214 or armstronglibraries.org/apollo.

Thursday: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Friday: Grace Assembly of God, 601 First St. Ext., will host a free hot dog roast from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the church. Events will be before each home Apollo-Ridge home varsity football game this season.

Oct. 12: St. James Parish, Apollo, will sponsor a Night at the Races at 7 p.m. at the parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and light fare will be available at 6 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and a horse. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery ticket raffle, pull tabs and a 50-50. Those present will be entered into a drawing to win $500. Tickets: 724-882-8776, at the parish office and at the door.

Arnold

Friday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., have a praise and worship service from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: $14 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Brackenridge 

Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Thursday: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Oct. 12: A bingo to benefit Paws Across Pittsburgh will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave., second level. A chairlift is available. There will be a basket raffle, food, non-alcoholic drinks, a cash bar, merchandise, 50-50 and puppies! Cost: $30. Tickets: pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/events.

Nov. 22: The American Legion Entertainment Committee is selling tickets for a $2,500 Christmas cash raffle. Winner will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-980-1745 or 724-224-8444.

Freeport

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Gilpin

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

Harrison  

Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

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.

Oct. 17: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free program for children in first through fourth grade, “Magic Tree House Adventures,” from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.

Oct. 20: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will have a chicken dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Menu: half chicken, vegetable, mashed potatoes, roll and dessert, $10. Dine in or takeout. Tickets: Linda, 412-980-4075.

Jefferson Township

Today: Concordia at Cabot sponsors a free monthly caregiver support group at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: Stefanie Dietrich, 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.

Thursday: 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.

Leechburg

Thursday: The Leechburg Museum will have its annual meeting at 11 a.m. at the museum, First Street. There will be no program.

Thursday: The Mingle on Market event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Market Street. There will be music at the new stage on Second Street and Diamond Alley. A farmer’s market will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the municipal parking lot beside Fox’s Pizza on Market Street. Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Leechburg Area Community Association.

Lower Burrell

Oct. 19: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a Halloween cash bash at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be at 5 p.m. Winners need not be present. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes dinner, beer and snacks. Costumes welcome. Cash bar. Tickets: animalprotectors.net.

New Kensington  

Thursday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.

Thursday: 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.

Thursday: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by the Whitacre Family. To sponsor a meal, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org or call 878-847-7997.

Nov. 29 to Dec. 1: Memorial Park Dek Hockey will host a Turkey Cup tournament at the dek hockey rinks in Memorial Park. Cost: $300 per team, includes referee fees and event T-shirts. There will be a silent auction, toy drive for Toys for Tots and 50-50. Team reservation deadline: Nov. 1. Details: bit.ly/3ZaLpqA.

Oakmont

Friday: Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., will host a fire safety story time with the Oakmont Fire Department at 10:30 a.m. at the library. No reservations required.

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 

Thursday: 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.

Springdale  

Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

Thursday: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Oct. 16: Springdale Free Public Library will host an adult craft workshops to make a fall leaf bowl at 1 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Choose either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Nov. 15: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut cream meringue, lemon meringue, apple, blackberry, cherry, Dutch apple, harvest, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $12. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Nov. 4. Pick-up: Nov. 15. Orders: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: The Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the parking lot at 10th Avenue and Lock Street.

Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Oct. 26: Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting vendor, craft and food booth applications for the annual Boo Festival. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470 or carriefox170@gmail.com.

Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.

Vandergrift

Today: A free toddler time for children 4 and younger will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Oct. 19: An acoustic music concert featuring Vento, Ziggy, Hawk and McCarthy will be at 7 p.m. at The Center on Franklin, 262 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift. Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door if available. Beverages will be sold; no outside beverages permitted. Proceeds will benefit Vandergrift Public Library. Tickets: vzhm-music.com.

Washington Township

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Today: Poke Run Presbyterian Church will host its free monthly Soup for the Soul luncheon at noon at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The event is the second Wednesday of the month and runs through May. Details: 724-327-5563.

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. 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

Oct. 19: A pulled pork dinner will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road. Cost: $10; younger than 10, free from child’s menu. Dine in or takeout. Tickets: 724-544-8052.

Winfield

Thursday: 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.

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