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Thanksgiving Day meal program accepting monetary support
Compassion Network will distribute free takeout Thanksgiving dinners from noon to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St., Lower Burrell.
Donations to help with expenses can be made at paypal.me/parnassuspartnership and checks made out to PAPP can be mailed to P.O. Box 3055, New Kensington PA 15068.
Concordia Retirement Living plans free dinner, tours
Concordia Haven Retirement Living Apartments will sponsor free dinner and show Nov. 5 in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road, entrance 2A, Jefferson Township.
A free pork loin dinner will be served at 4 p.m. and a seminar about living at the facility will be afterward. Miss Freddye’s Homecookin’ Band will entertain after the seminar and tours of the facility will be available.
Registration is encouraged by Wednesday for the dinner portion of the event, but walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call Peggy Trettel at 724-352-5378 or email ptrettel@concordialm.org.
Opportunities available to help senior citizens
Open Your Heart to a Senior is looking for volunteers to help our older neighbors.
People are needed to drive to doctor appointments, shop for groceries and make calls to check on and say hello to people who are alone. For information, call 724-205-6282 or email oyhs@wfspa.org.
Religion Digest
Leechburg
Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 11 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. A special session for surviving the holidays will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the church. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit GriefShare.org.
Nov. 5: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will offer its monthly kids’ Quest program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 271 Main St. Includes lunch and a craft. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-845-1901.
New Kensington
Sunday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Festival of Faith will be at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Robert J. Henry, president of the Association of Churches. The theme will be “Uniting Through Christian Service.”
Thank You
• Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society and Tour-Ed Mine would like to thank all of the volunteers, vendors and treasure seekers who made the 2023 Flea-tique season so successful. “We hope to see you all next May.”
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night Halloween bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a costume contest, pull tabs and door prizes and the kitchen will be open. Details: 724-478-4831.
Nov. 17 and 18: Apollo United Presbyterian Church is accepting reservations for a Christmas tea planned at the church. There will be a craft show at 10:30 a.m. each day, entertainment at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon, prizes and basket raffle. Cost: $17 and prepaid reservations are required. Reservations: 724-478-4807.
Arnold
Today: Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave., will sell fish dinners from noon to 5 p.m. at the church. Menu: fish on a dish, fries, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies and cake, $15. Orders: 724-335-5445.
Nov. 9: PMC Shares will sponsor a workshop to learn to navigate the process of obtaining a governors pardon at 6 p.m. at 1821 Fifth Ave. Reservations required. Questions: staff@pmconline.org. Reservations: pmconline.org/events.
Brackenridge
Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $9; younger than 12, $6.
Buffalo Township
Sunday: A spaghetti and ravioli dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: Ravioli dinner, $16; spaghetti dinner, $12; both include salad; meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 52-number jackpot game, a 53-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
Freeport
Monday : St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a card party and board game social from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet, refreshments and door/table prizes. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Men are welcome to bring their poker friends. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.
Friday : A bingo night to benefit the playground project in Freeport Community Park will be at 6 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $20, includes five bingo sheets, a dauber and entry into door prize raffle. BYOB. Must be 21 to attend. Prize winners must be present. There will be food trucks, a basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets: beebejr@gmail.com.
Gilpin
Nov. 8 and 9: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $13.50 each with an order deadline of Oct. 30. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 6. Pickups: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 14. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Anne, 412-549-1583.
Harmar
Nov. 5: Addiction Recovery Ministry will have a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2599 Freeport Road to benefit its brown bag lunch fund. Cost: $25, includes six cards per game. There will be 10 regular games, five specials and a $200 jackpot game. Reservations requested. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Harrison
Wednesday: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will host a program about Medicare open enrollment issues and options at the foundation, 1 Acee Drive. Sessions will be at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.
Today: Allegheny County Parks Department will sponsor Campfire Ghost Stories at 7 p.m. at the Yakaon shelter in Harrison Hills Park. Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize. Bring a chair or blanket. Sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department.
Leechburg
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Nov. 11: A gun and cash bash to benefit Gilpin and Leechburg volunteer fire companies will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company truck building, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes music, food and refreshments. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets: 724-845-1684 or John, 724-549-8867.
Nov. 18: A turkey bingo will be hosted by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. at the firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games will begin at 5:30. Cost: $35 in advance; will be $40 at the door; includes packet for 20 $100 games, four $250 specials and a light meal. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.
Dec. 9 and 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space applications for a Christmas craft and vendor show at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $50 for both days; or $30 per day, includes a table and two chairs. Applications and more information: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
Lower Burrell
Today: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon in Cana Hall at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. Free admission. Details: 724-339-9661.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Jukebox Johnny from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.
Nov. 4: The Moose will sponsor a dinner theater “The Altos” by members of The Theater Factory at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Cash bar. Cost: $45, includes an Italian-themed dinner. Public welcome. Tickets and information: MooseLodge053@gmail.com.
Nov. 4: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a dance in the post banquet room, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the kitchen will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. The band will be Cool Change and there will be a cash bar and drawings. Cost: $10. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. Tickets: Donna, 724-980-3222.
Nov. 5: Burrell High School Marching Band will host a Bowl With the Band fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wildlife Lodge Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $20, includes unlimited bowling and shoe rental. There will be a bake sale, a basket raffle, and 50-50. Tickets: BurrellBandVP@gmail.com.
Nov. 10: Westmoreland County Marines Detachment is selling raffle tickets to benefit its Christmas Groceries for Veterans Families in Need program. The winning number from the Pennsylvania Lottery afternoon three-digit drawing will receive a $500 gift card to Community Market and the winner of the evening three-digit drawing will get a $1,000 gift card to Community Market. Cost: $10, for two numbers. Tickets: waltersusmc@comcast.net or on weekends at Community Market, Hillcrest Shopping Center.
Nov. 11: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Cash Bash will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be at 5 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. There will be a basket raffle, snacks, cash bar and 50-50. Tickets: animalprotectors.net.
New Kensington
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.
Nov. 5: Knead Community Café will sponsor a pasta dinner fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: pasta with choice of red or Alfredo sauce, one meatball, sausage, lasagna roll-up, bread stick, and salad, $15. Children’s dinner: pasta and meatball, salad and bread stick, $7. Free beverages with dine-in meals. Tickets: at the cafe, kneadonlineorders.org or at the door.
Nov. 7: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: Nov. 7 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Orders required by Nov. 3. Orders: Tracy, 724-212-3933.
Nov. 20: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for homemade pumpkin rolls for the holidays. Cost: $10, with nuts and without. Order deadline: Nov. 15. Pick-up: Nov. 20. Orders: Tracy or Courtnie, 724-212-3933.
Parks Township
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.
Pittsburgh
Today: The free Myasthenia Gravis Support Group of Western Pennsylvania will meet from noon to 2 p.m. at Panera Bread, Waterworks, 942 Freeport Road. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-566-1545 or mgaoffice@mgawpa.org.
Plum
Nov. 28: Plum Community Library is accepting orders for a winter plant fundraiser. Items available include poinsettias, cyclamens, Christmas cactus, amaryllis, wreaths, swags and garlands. Plants are supplied by Enrich Gumto Greenhouses Inc. and a portion of sales will benefit the library. Paid order deadline: Nov. 11. Pickup: Nov. 28 at the library. Order forms: tinyurl.com/2he7pj3z.
Springdale
Thursday : Springdale Free Public Library will host a talk “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” with a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association at 4 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Nov. 4: A Prince and Princess tea party for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Costumes optional. Parents must accompany their children. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Nov. 10: 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, blueberry, cherry, cherry crumb, Dutch apple, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $11. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Friday. Pick-up: Nov. 10. Orders: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.
Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Vandergrift
Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library is sponsoring a bookmark design contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Bookmarks should be an original creation. Winners will receive a free book and have their bookmark reproduced for distribution at the library. Submission deadline: Wednesday. Design details and an entry form: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org.
Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.
