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Westmoreland Museum of American Art to celebrate MLK Day

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg will host a free Martin Luther King Jr. Day open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at the museum, 221 N. Main St.

There will be a lighting of the unity candle featuring participants from the Willie Thrower Award Foundation, the Digital Foundry and the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches; food vendors, musicians and a variety of art activities. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations, visit www.thewestmoreland.org/events.

Free round-trip shuttle transportation from New Kensington will leave at 9:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Spaces are limited and shuttle reservations are required. Send an email to info@thewestmoreland.org with your name, telephone number and number of people who will attend. A confirmation email will be sent with shuttle details.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: 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.

Brackenridge

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

Friday: The American Legion, 845 First Ave., will feature the Cool Change band at 7 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Members and guests welcome.

Butler

Jan. 19: Vendor spaces are available for an antique and classic bicycle swap meet set for 8 a.m. to noon at the Tesla BioHealing Wellness Hotel and Resort, formerly the Days Inn, 139 Pittsburgh Road. Vendor set-up will begin at 6 a.m. Cost: $40, includes one table. Hotel reservations also available. Details and reservations: Jeff Rapp, 724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

East Vandergrift 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. There will be new items, specials and a full room of Christmas items. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Saturday: The Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 at Freeport Area Library will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month. Details: 724-295-3616.

Gilpin  

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

Harrison

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: 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.

Jan. 19: Allegheny County Park rangers will host a guided hike “Owl Prowl” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Flashlights will be provided. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4exfdrt4.

Jefferson Township

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.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group will now meet on the second and third Thursdays of each month. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, wrighton154@yahoo.com.

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

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the band Near Edge 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 or five for $1; semi/formal dresses, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Tuesday: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Dr., will offer a GriefShare support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 14 through April 8 at the church. 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

Today: 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.

Saturday: South Butler Community Library will sponsor a free, hands-on program about gathering tree nectar and making maple syrup and home at 1 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Snacks will be served. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale 

Today : Springdale Free Public Library will have a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be celebrated. There will be a craft and a visit with a local police officer. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: A New Year’s pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; children 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or takeout. The 50-50 drawing to benefit the lodge scholarship program will be conducted. 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.

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.

Winfield

Today: 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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