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Music performances to benefit Burrell HS student

The Burrell High School Band and choir will present a music fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday to benefit Eliljah Goulet and his family.

Elijah is recovering from a serious surgery done earlier this month in Cincinnati to alleviate pain from chronic pancreatitis. There will be soloists and small group performances. The kitchen will be open and there will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Admission is $5.

For details, email Eliana.koulouris@burrell.k12.pa.us.

Festival of Trees raffle supports hospital projects

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Festival of Trees raffle Monday through Dec. 18 to benefit projects supporting the hospital.

Each hospital department decorates a tree to be raffled off and they are on display in the lobby. Tickets are 10 for $5 or 20 for $10 and can be purchased weekdays in the lobby of the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Cash or checks will be accepted. Winners receive a fully decorated tree. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 18.

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. To offer your time and for information, call 724-205-6282 or email oyhs@wfspa.org.

Calendar

Apollo

Dec. 18: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Dec. 18 Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Buffalo Township 

Dec. 7: Buffalo Elementary School PTO is accepting vendor reservations for a holiday market. Reservations: tinyurl.com/532dp4kp.

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 56-number jackpot game, a 40-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Donghia Lumber Company in Vandergrift. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409 or Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Freeport

Sunday: A bingo night will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $21, includes 16 regular games. Extra packets will be available and there will be specials, food, strip tickets and a $750 must-go jackpot.

Gilpin

Sunday: A Christmas craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, Route 66. All items will be handcrafted. Details: 724-845-1200.

Harrison  

Sunday : Hilltop Hose Company will host a Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station, 1501 Cambridge St. Cost: $10, includes breakfast and a photo. Details: fundraisers@hilltophose.org. Registration: tinyurl.com/muwjr375.

Dec. 6: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a pasta sale through Dec. 6 online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Varieties include unique shapes such as animals, sports and more. Details: tinyurl.com/3acetrnu.

Leechburg   

Dec. 14 and 15: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting table reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall. Cost: $30 for one day; $50 for both, includes a table and chair. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Dec. 21: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas bake sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

New Kensington

Dec. 10: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a Christmas sweets sale. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Prices: baklawa, $14 per 10-piece section; and sambosic, $3 each. Quantities are limited. Order deadline: Dec. 5. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/yn2etanz.

Dec. 12: New Kensington-Arnold School District will have its annual free Holiday Student Family Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the jr.-sr. high school cafeteria, Stevenson Blvd. District students, parents, guardians and employees welcome. Reservations required by Dec. 6. Reservations: nkasd.com.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a boot drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of Hulton Road and Arb Street. Proceeds will fund training and essential equipment.

Springdale  

Through Saturday: Springdale Free Public Library is collecting non-perishable food during November for donation to Lower Valley Food Bank. Items will be donated Dec. 3 in honor of Giving Tuesday. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

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.

Sunday: A holiday vendor fair will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Items will include model trains, holiday items and collectibles. Sponsored by Faith Community Partners. 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.

Upper Burrell 

Jan. 1: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and Export Volunteer Fire Department are selling 2025 lottery calendars. Cost: $20. Details: 724-339-0965 or ubvfc115training@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

Dec. 8: The Casino Theatre will host an afternoon movie featuring the film, “The Polar Express,” at 1 p.m. at the theater. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $10; 16 and younger, $5, includes small popcorn and a drink. Additional refreshments will be sold. No outside food or drink permitted. Children 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reserved seats: casinotheater.org.

West Deer

Sunday: Allegheny County Park rangers will host a free guided hike from 1 to 3 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at the Anglers shelter parking lot. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5n7h8sj7.

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