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Vandergrift museum to host Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser

Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will sponsor a Christmas Tree Lane event Nov. 17 through Dec. 16 at the museum, 184 Sherman Ave., Vandergrift.

Individuals and organizations are needed to decorate artificial trees. No lights please. Museum visitors will vote for their favorite tree and the tree with the most votes will receive a plaque.

Registration deadline is Oct. 15. Trees can be any size and must be set up between Nov. 10 and 15. For details and to register, call or text Diana at 724-525-3334.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Wednesday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a family board game night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring your game or play one of the library’s. Drop in anytime from 5 to 7 p.m. Details: 724-478-4214.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of paper towels, stamps, envelopes, cleaning supplies, copy paper and trash bags are welcome. Details: ApolloPAHistory@gmail.com

Oct. 8: Apollo Memorial Library will host an adult paint night fundraiser with Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cost: $35. Paid reservations required. Space is limited. Reservations: stop in at the library.

Tuesday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and fellowship will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

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.

Oct. 2: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host, “Magic and Mystery at Crooked Creek,” from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Children 8 to 12 years old welcome. Parents should plan to drop off children at 1 p.m. and pick them up at 5 p.m. Children will go on a 1.5-mile hike and gather ingredients to create magic crystal wands to take home, play games and enjoy a snack. Cost: $50 plus $4.67 in Eventbrite service and processing fees. Tickets: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of fall and winter clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Sept. 24: St. Mary Mother of God Parish will host a fall festival from 6 to 10 p.m. in the church social hall, 608 High St. Breweries and wineries will be on hand and there will be heavy appetizers, dancing and indoor and outdoor seating. The 56 East Band will entertain. Cost: $30. Tickets: Bridget, 724-448-9645 or Jeff, 724-596-0503.

Sept. 28: St. Mary Mother of God Parish, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0040286.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Wonders of Libraries,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. and online at Zoom.us. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday : The PriorityCare program at Allegheny Valley Hospital and Highmark will offer a free Medicare workshop at 6 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The presentation is for educational purposes and no plan-specific details will be shared. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean fall and back-to-school clothing in all sizes is needed. Masks optional. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Sept. 24: A happy hour cash bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Cost: $25, includes five numbers for the drawings, sandwiches, salads and sweets. There will be karaoke with Bucky after the drawings. Public welcome. Tickets: stop in at the post.

Sept. 25: Harrison Hills Park will offer a free guided hike, “Hit the Trail,” with the park rangers from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the park. Meet in the lower Environmental Learning Center parking lot. This is a 2-mile hike with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills.org/programs-and-events.html.

Sept. 25: Boy Scout Troop 186 will host their annual chicken barbeque from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the lawn at the corner of Broadview Blvd. and Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights. Cost: $14, includes half chicken, plain or barbeque; coleslaw, two rolls and a side of Birdville Sauce. Dinners for advance purchased tickets are guaranteed available until 4 p.m. Jars of Birdville Sauce and homemade baked goods will be available. Cash and credit cards accepted. Tickets: birdvilletroop186bbq@gmail.com.

Sept. 28: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.

Sept. 29: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program, “Owls of Pennsylvania,” at 5:30 p.m. online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Oct. 8: Kiski Township Volunteer Firemen will have a scrapbook day from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $20. Bring a covered dish to share. Reservations required by Sept. 29. Reservations: 412-601-1782.

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will sponsor a 13-week GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit griefshare.org.

Nov. 12: A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Today: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room. New members should bring their membership card.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer a storytime for preschoolers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Children 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: The Moose will host a trivia night with Pittsburgh DJ Trivia at 6:30 p.m. at the post, 499 Reimer St. Members and guests welcome.

Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Friday. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.

Tuesday : The Salvation Army Church and Community Center will offer sewing classes from noon to 2 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month beginning Sept. 20 at the center, 255 Third St. All experience levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-335-7221.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer a storytime for preschoolers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Children 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oct. 1: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Middle Eastern food sale. Pick up will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the church, 1150 Leishman Ave. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, kibbee, babaganoush, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: Sept. 23. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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.

Sept. 23: A purse bash to benefit Good Samaritan Hospice Youth Bereavement Care will be at 6 p.m. at The Mansion, 141 Mansion Lane. Cost: $40, includes light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Outside snacks and BYOB welcome. Winners need not be present. Bring a bottle of wine to receive a ticket for the win-it-all wine table. Sponsorship opportunities available. Tickets and details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8363 or give.concordialm.org.

Tuesday: The SOS Ministry Team at Holy Family Parish will sponsor a Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Our Lady of Joy Church hall, 2000 Oblock Road. There will be free flu shots and blood pressure screenings and a certified Alzheimer care professional will give a presentation at 11:30 a.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.

Sept. 24: The comedy night at Logans Ferry Heights Fire and Rescue is canceled.

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Kelly Motter, 717-659-0323.

Today: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a Steelers glass or pumpkin decoupage at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Sept. 27: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Sunflower,” by Simon Wiesenthal. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Sept. 29: A Family Fun Night will be at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 Church St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.

Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library will host a home school creative program, “Be A Biologist,” at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Children can learn how to help migrating hummingbirds. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Sept. 24 and 25: West Deer Dog Shelter is seeking gift basket and gift card donations to raffle off at the township festival. Money raised will help with vet bills, food, cleaning supplies and other shelter expenses. Donations can be delivered to the shelter, 109 East Union Road, Cheswick PA 15024. Details: 724-265-2780, ext. 224.

Sept. 24: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting space reservations for a fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

Sept. 25: West Leechburg resident Kevin Smith will discuss his book, “God Discovery: How Science and Logic Reveal the Existence of God,” at 4 p.m. at West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Music will be by Wayne Shaffer and there will be a silent auction. Admission: $15, includes a three-course buffet dinner. Proceeds will be donated to Light of Life Mission and the fire department. Tickets: 724-433-0794 or email goddiscoverybanquet@gmail.com. Ticket deadline is today.

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