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AV League of Artists on display at Lower Burrell People’s Library
The Allegheny Valley Artist League presents group exhibitions in November and December at the Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., Lower Burrell.
Business hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 8pm, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 4pm, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
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arnold
Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor the bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game and a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and additional packages will be available for sale. Admission fee: $25.
Friday: St. Vladimir’s Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for pierogi sales. Variety: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: Friday from 12:30pm to 4pm in the church social hall. Price: $12 per dozen. order: 724-339-9257, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
harrison
Tuesday: The Accordion Club welcomes new players of all ages. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. at 6003 Freeport Road. detail: 724-236-0665.
Hamar
today : Addiction Recovery Ministries will hold a bingo fundraiser to benefit the Brown Bag Lunch Fund at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2599 Freeport Road, starting at 2 p.m. Cost: $25, includes 6 cards per game. There are 10 regular games, 5 special games, and 1 $200 jackpot game. Please make a reservation. reservation: Rosemary, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
hillberg
Nov. 11: The gun and cash bash benefiting Gilpin and Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be held at the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company truck building, 268 Canal St., from noon to 5 p.m. Doors open at 11:30am. Cost: $25, includes music, food and snacks. You must be 21 years old to participate. ticket: 724-845-1684 or John, 724-549-8867.
November 18th: A turkey bingo tournament will be held at the fire station by the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance. It costs $40 at the door. Includes a $100 packet of 20 games, four $250 specials, and snacks. There will be a $1,000 mandatory jackpot game. ticket: Melissa, 724-332-9090.
December 9th and 10th: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applications for space at the fire station, 268 Canal St., for a Christmas craft and vendor show. Cost: $50 for both days. or $30 per day, which includes a table and two chairs. Application and detailed information: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
lower barrel
November 10th: The Westmoreland County Marine Corps Detachment is selling raffle tickets to benefit its Christmas grocery program for veteran families in need. The winner of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s afternoon three-digit drawing will receive a $500 gift card to Community Market, and the winner of the evening three-digit drawing will receive his $1,000 gift card to Community Market. You will receive a dollar gift card. Cost: $10 for two numbers. ticket: waltersusmc@comcast.net or on weekends at the Community Market at Hillcrest Shopping Center.
Nov. 11: The Allegheny Valley Animal Guardian Cash Bash will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars venue, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road.Doors open at 4pm and dinner begins at 5pm Fee: $35 upfront. $40 at the door. There will be a basket raffle, snacks, cash bar and 50/50. ticket: animal guardian.net.
new kensington
Tuesday and Saturday: Community Clothes Closet (1129 Kenneth Ave.) will be open Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have clothing, shoes, wallets, blankets, linens and other items for the whole family. First-time customers will receive 15 free items. Donations of winter clothing are accepted during business hours.
oakmont
Tuesday: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Avenue. A private weigh-in will be held from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m., followed by a rally. The first interview is free. Please note the new location. detail: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
vandergrift
December 31: Vandergrift Public Library is running a 100,000 Penny Collection Challenge until the end of the year. Bring your change to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be distributed among three organizations.