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Tickets available for annual St. Patrick’s Day dance party

The annual Small Town Loud Voice dance party fundraiser will be from 5 to 10 p.m. March 22 at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

The St. Patrick’s Day-themed event will have music, dancing, a gift basket auction and 50-50 raffle. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 per person or $45 for couples and include pop, water and light bites. Those attending must be at least 21. The event is sponsored by Semper Gratus. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/2s4edk63.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is looking for volunteers to help out at the shelter in New Kensington.

There are opportunities available every day to suit every person including dog and cat care, event and fundraising work, cleaning, maintenance, doggy day outs, fostering, office work and administration.

To offer your time, email volunteer@animalprotectors.net or visit animalprotectors.net/volunteer.html.

5K run to benefit Kiski Area track and field team

The Kiski Area Track and Field 5K Shamrock Run will begin at 10 a.m. March 22 at Kunkle Park, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Washington Township.

The race can be run in person or via virtual race options. Cost is $30 and includes an event T-shirt and race bag for those who sign up by March 8.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/56tz79k2.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

March 8: Apollo Area Athletic Association will sponsor a night of all-you-can-eat wings and fries from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Oak Hill Firehall, 707 N. Fifth St. Cost: $25. BYOB. Must be at least 21. There will be a DJ, strip tickets, a basket raffle and 50-50. Details: fundraising@aaaaboard.com. Tickets: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1; and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, both at the firehall.

Avonmore

Today: A Mardi Gras bingo will be at the Avonmore Civic Center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m., early birds begin at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a $200 must-go jackpot, 14 regular games that pay $25, three specials that pay $40, a 50-50, and free coffee and cookies. Refreshments and extra cards will be sold. Sponsored by the St. Ambrose Parish Rosary Society. Cost: $25 at the door. Reservations: 724-388-2123.

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: $10; younger than 10, $6.

Monday: Brackenridge Improvement Group (B.I.G.) will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 1000 Brackenridge Ave. Public welcome.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti 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: spaghetti, $12, includes salad; homemade meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.

Harmar

Sunday: The Fox Chapel Area High School Music Department will present a concert, “Kaleidoscope” at 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Ensembles will perform a variety of selections including intimate chamber music, classics, jazz and contemporary works. Donations will be accepted at the door.

Harrison

Wednesday : The STEM Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a workshop about ice fishing and salt painting at 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children in fifth through 12th grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township 

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

Saturdays: 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.

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.

March 1: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Menu: spaghetti, salad and bread. Ticket: $10; 10 and younger, $6; takeout orders, $12. There will be desserts for sale, a basket raffle, DJ bingo, a cash bar and 50-50. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments band 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. Details: 724-335-4131.

Manor Township

March 8: The AIA Miners 12 and Under Baseball team will host a bingo fundraiser March 8 at Manor Township Volunteer Firehall, 167 Bryon St. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. Early bird bingo will be at 5:30 and regular bingo will begin at 6 p.m. Must be at least 21 years old. BYOB and BYO snacks. Tickets: $40 in advance; will be $45 at the door; include 11 regular games, five music bingo specials and dinner. Extra packets will be sold. Tickets: text Kristen at 724-448-1636 or Corrin at 724-448-6750.

New Kensington

Sunday: The Holy Name Society of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will host a bingo with cash prizes at 1 p.m. at the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Box lunches will be available for $6.

Monday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.

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.

March 8: A purse bash to benefit Kiddies Korner Nursery School will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: $30, includes appetizers, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets: 724-478-1420.

Plum

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

Springdale

March 3: Springdale Free Public Library will offer “Brixology Towers” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Free. Children in second through sixth grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Today: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will sponsor an all-day scrapbook and papercraft event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Cost: $30, includes large tables, breakfast pastries, water, coffee and tea. Bring a snack to share. Order lunch with the group or bring your own. Details: kimschneidsu@gmail.com.

Today: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Banana and peach breads, $5; and cheesy cauliflower and turkey noodle soups, $4. For spaghetti orders more than five, call 724-224-2417 after 10 a.m.

Today: Oldies band American Pie will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

Today: 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.

Sunday: First Baptist Church of Tarentum will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at the church, 410 E. Third Ave.

Vandergrift

Thursday: Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party for children age 2 to 12 at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

West Deer 

Through March 5: East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road, is collecting items by appointment to sell at its annual rummage sale set for March 7 and 8. Items should be in a box. No clothing, televisions, exercise equipment or computers screens will be accepted. Appointments: 724-265-1381.

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