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Magic and comedy show planned in Harrison

Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a comedy and magic show with dinner Saturday at the post, 894 Veterans Drive.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6. The menu includes choice of chicken courdon bleu or roast beef, scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert. The show featuring Michael Misko will begin at 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar, pull tabs and a 50-50 raffle.

Tickets are $35. For tickets, call Deb at 412-298-6175, or Michelle at 724-889-7136.

Dinner to benefit St. Joseph HS musical

St. Joseph High School, Harrison, will have a musical dinner fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the school Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights.

Cost is $15 and $10 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are being sold online only and fees are added to the cost. Dinner includes chicken tenders, hot dogs and desserts will be available for $1. There will be special music performances at 6 and 7 p.m., outdoor games, raffles and a basket auction.

Proceeds will benefit this year’s school musical, “Godspell.” For tickets, visit saintjosephhs.com/tickets.

Prospect Cemetery cleanup planned March 15

Prospect Cemetery is requesting that Christmas flowers, decorations and grave blankets be removed by March 15.

The cemetery is no longer able to dispose of these items and families must remove them.

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. to knit, crochet, embroider or cross stitch. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: Apollo Events Committee will sponsor a bake sale to benefit the Bring Back the Fireworks Fund from noon to 4 p.m. in Apollo Plaza. Baked goods can be dropped off or picked up Saturday morning. To register to bring a baked donation or make a monetary donation, email apollopaevents@gmail.com.

Saturday: St. James Church, 109 Owens View Ave., will offer the sacrament of anointing after the 4:30 p.m. Mass.

Friday: The Tomb will sponsor Freedom Fridays for students age 12 to 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 1821 Fifth Ave. There will be praise and worship, games, movies, karaoke, drinks and snacks. Free admission.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Saturday: Pioneer Hose Fire Department will host a spaghetti dinner in honor of fallen Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire from noon to 6 p.m. at the firehall, 124 Morgan St. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, $5. Parking will be available in the Salvation Army parking lot. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50 and memorial T-shirts, bracelets and window decals will be sold. Tickets: at the door. Proceeds will be donated to McIntire’s family.

Saturday: The Clothed With Love clothes closet at Evangel Heights Church, 120 Beale Road, will distribute free clothing in sizes infant through adult from 9 a.m. to noon.

March 18: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Basics of Photo Editing Using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Barry Sell will be the instructor. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Friday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

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, Harrison, 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.

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

March 26: A gun bash will begin at noon at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $25, includes two numbers for the drawing, food and drink. There will small games of chance and a 50-50. Tickets: Christine, 724-541-6345.

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. online for the winter months. Details: tinyurl.com/yp6hd8zn.

Saturday: The Murphy’s Music Center 56 East Band will be featured at a St. Patrick’s Day kick-off dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Must be 21 or older. Public welcome.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 10 cents each.

Saturday: Peoples Library will host a family arts and crafts time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals were sponsored by Cheryl L. Scheck. Details:878-847-7997.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Sunday: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 857 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: beef vegetable, wedding and loaded potato. Cost: $10 per quart. Pickup: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the church Friendship Hall. Orders: Laurie, 724-335-8022.

March 21: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a hoagie and pizza sale. Cost: $10 for a 14-inch hoagie or 12-inch pizza. Hoagie varieties: Italian, turkey, roast beef, smoked ham and cheddar, All American, ham and Swiss, traditional, ham club and three cheese. Pizza varieties: pepperoni, white and cheese. Order deadline: 5 p.m. Saturday. Pickup: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. March 21 at Animal Protectors, 730 Church St. Cash or checks accepted at pickup. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register on Thursday.

March 15: Springdale Free Public Library will host an evening story time for all ages with author James Turner at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Turner will discuss his book, “How the Cat Got Its Sound.” Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Betsy Buco. Peggy Bonfiglio will review, “Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman,” by Robert Massie. The committee will be Georgia Stewart-Gainor, Kathy Brooke and Ruth Shriver.

Saturday: Tarentum Masons will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 307 Lock St., second floor. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $5. 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: A fish fry will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 Seventh Ave. Menu: fish, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and dessert, $12; fish sandwich and coleslaw, $9.

March 18: Reservations are being accepted for a workshop to create a spring wreath at 10 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $20, checks, cash, Venmo and PayPal accepted. Paid reservations required. Proceeds will benefit the library. Reservations: stop in at the library.

March 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each; 5 for 10; and $10 for 25 tickets. The drawing will be March 31. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

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.

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