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Card party to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

The Hearts for Strays spring card party and luncheon to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be May 10 at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington.

Doors open at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. There will be a basket raffle, 50-50 raffle and door prizes.

Tickets are $40. Ticket deadline is May 1. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/437d3kny.

Bingo to raise funds for Leechburg 175th anniversary celebration

A super bingo to benefit the Leechburg 175th Anniversary celebration will be April 13 at West Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 1116 Gosser St.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m., food will be served at 1:30 p.m. and games will begin at 2:30. Tickets are $35 and include lunch, 16 regular games and four specials. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50 and a $35 cash prize will be drawn between each bingo game. Daubers, extra packets and specials will be sold at the door.

For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/3urhu3mt.

Metal band concert to aid Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue

Preserving Concerts will host a free metal concert at 6 p.m. Sunday to benefit Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue at Preserving Underground, 1101 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.

Doors will open at 5 pm. Bands scheduled to play include Strychniners, MGF, Desolence and Apotrofe. Admission is $15 and all funds collected will be donated. For tickets, visit preserving.ticketspice.com/frankies-friend-benefit.

Paws Across Pittsburgh plans bingo fundraiser

A bingo to benefit animal charity Paws Across Pittsburgh will be from 7 to 10 p.m. April 19 at the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 E. First Ave.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cost is $30 and includes regular games and one set of specials. Extra specials will be sold and there will be a basket raffle, food, non-alcoholic drinks and a cash bar.

For tickets, visit pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/events.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

May 14: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Must be 21. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Saturday: Free bagged lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

Saturday: The 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.

Avonmore

Saturday: Avonmore Senior Center will host a spring craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. There will be food, a silent auction and 50-50. Details: 724-697-4014.

Brackenridge

Today: The American Legion, 845 First Ave., will feature the band Stealing Time from 7 to 10 p.m. Public welcome. Cover charge: $5; members free.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Area Library, 428 Main St., will take part in the community yard sale event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Details: 724-295-3616.

Saturday and Sunday: A Vitalant community blood drive in memory of Corey Comperatore will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use account code 100560935 or ZIP code 16229.

Harmar

Sunday: Daughters of the Nile will sponsor an indoor holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. There will be a basket auction and concession stand. Admission: $3.

Harrison  

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley hosts Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a small stuffed animal. No reservations required.

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.

Saturday: A free Discover Medicare seminar will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No obligation. Reservations required. Reservations: 800-800-1999 or 412-512-0106.

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.

Kiski Township   

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy and hash browns. Cost: $13; age 5 to 12, $8; and 4 and younger, $3.

May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The drop-in chess club for adults at Peoples Library will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the Americana band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

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; semi/formal dresses, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington 

April 26: Peoples Library is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive $400 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery instant tickets. The drawing will be at the April 26 library luncheon at Knead Community Café. Cost: $5 each or three for $10. Winner need not be present. Tickets: stop in at either library location.

Middlesex Township

Saturday: Boy Scout Troop 58 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and basket raffle from 4 to 7 p.m. at Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, 130 Browns Hill Road. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Cost: $12; senior citizens and children 6 to 10, $9; 5 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit troop activities and awards.

New Kensington  

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: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wesley Family Services Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Wesley FS.

May 10: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting basket donations and supplies to make baskets for its annual spring luncheon planned at Knead Community Café. Details: jperin@animalprotectors.net.

Oakmont

Saturday: A flea market and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Community Action Corporation, 501 Second St. Use the Delaware Avenue entrance. Credit cards accepted.

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.

Plum 

April 18: An American Red Cross community blood drive in honor of Dave Hansen will be from 11:30 a.m. noon to 5 p.m. at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Lane. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Troop 111.

Tarentum 

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: An Easter pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; age 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or take out. Children can meet the Easter Bunny. The 50-50 drawing to benefit the lodge scholarship program will be at 10 a.m. 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.

Saturday: The Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave., will feature the Near the Edge Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge. Doors will open to the public at 8 p.m.

Vandergrift

Saturday: TinyCause will host a microchip and nail trim clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tiny’s Fur Family Shop, 131 Columbia Ave. Cost: microchips with lifetime registration, $25; nail trim, $10; ear cleaning, $5. Appointments required for microchips only. Appointments: message Tiny Cause on Facebook.

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.

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