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Local trout club plans annual sports show and flea market
The Tri-County Trout Club will host a sports show and flea market on January 20th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Patterson Hall in the basement of Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights, Harrison. will be hosted.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for vendors and at 9 a.m. for buyers. Vendors who reserve a table can sell new, used, or collectible sporting items. No firearms or ammunition. We sell hot food and drinks. Table fees are $20 and must be paid in advance. Admission is $3. Free for club members and children under 12.
For reservations and more information, call 412-298-0964 or email tctcnews@gmail.com. Please leave your name and phone number in the message.
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allegheny township
Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will be held at Allegheny Township City Hall, 136 Community Building Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your project. There are no membership fees or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables, and outlets available. Please bring your own lunch and drinks. This group meets on the first and third Friday of each month. detail: Pat, 724-601-3089.
apollo
today: The Apollo Area Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members are welcome.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
Tuesday : Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James Parish sponsors a bus trip to Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino. The bus leaves the St. James Church parking lot at 9 a.m. and participants stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes driver tip and $10 free play. You must have a state-issued ID and be at least 21 years old to receive free play. Reservations are required. reservation: 724-478-4958.
Bethel
January 13th: The Crooked Creek Outdoor Discovery Center will exhibit “Crooked Creek Bald Eagles” at the center, located at 142 Carr Road, at 1 p.m. Learn how you can help the Army Corps of Engineers survey eagles this winter. Reservations are required. reservation: armstrongdock.org.
Brackenridge
today: Bingo begins at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
East Vandergrift
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: A big sale will be held in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Avenue, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. Christmas items will be 75% off. detail: 724-478-4958.
free trade port
today: The Freeport Renaissance Society meets at the United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St., at 7 p.m. New members are welcome.
gilpin
today: The Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting Bingo at the fire station, 113 Firehall Road, starting at 7:15 p.m.
harrison
today: Friends of the Allegheny Valley Community Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This year’s fundraising activities will be discussed. detail: 724-226-3491.
Friday: The Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host bingo at the post located at 894 Veterans Lane at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. with specials, a 50-50 drawing and a final game jackpot.
jefferson
today: The bingo tournament will be held at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road, at 6:30 p.m. The doors open and the kitchen opens at 5pm. Proceeds will be donated to post and auxiliary projects.
hillberg
today: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society’s free genealogy group will be held at the museum, 118 First St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Basic computer skills required. detail: Judy, 724-681-9154.
January 13th: The Leechburg 175th Anniversary Committee will host a race night at the Marconi Club, 135 River Avenue. Doors open at 6pm and racing begins at 7pm. Cost: $20, includes horse, food and soft drinks. Meal and soft drink only cost $10. Donations for the basket raffle, desserts and cases of pop are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at the Leechburg Public Library. The deadline to purchase horse racing tickets is today. You must be 21 years old to participate.Proceeds will be used to fund the 2025 commemoration detail: 724-236-0080.
lower barrel
Friday: The Mobile Veterans Program will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be coffee, conversation, games and Gerofit exercises. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by crafts and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.
new kensington
today: New Kensington Eagles Supplemental Bingo will be held at the Airlie, 2134 Freeport Road, at 7 p.m. The doors open and the kitchen opens at 5pm. The general public is also welcome. detail: 724-448-7403.
January 20th: The Penguin Hockey ticket raffle benefiting Allegheny Valley Animal Rescue will be held on Facebook Live at 1 p.m. Tickets are for the game against the Montreal Canadiens on January 27 at 7 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena and include a Penguins gift basket. Cost: $10 per chance. ticket: tinyurl.com/2n6z4243 or the shelter, 730 Church St.
oakmont
Monday: The Oakmont Historical Society will host a free lecture, “Booze, Bootleggers, Swimsuits and Speaksies – Prohibition Oakmont” at the Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., from 6:30 p.m. detail: zimbles@oakmontlibrary.org.
Parks Township
Friday: The Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a bingo tournament at the fire station, 1119 Dalmation Drive, at 7 p.m.Doors open at 5 p.m.
springdale
Saturday: The Springdale Free Public Library’s Knotty Knitters group meets at noon at the library, located at 331 School Street. The group will now meet on the first and third Saturday of each month. Please bring any unfinished knitting or crochet projects. All skill levels are welcome. Reservations are required. reservation: 724-274-9729.
talent
Saturday: The clothing closet at Central Presbyterian Church (305 Allegheny St.) will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. detail: 724-224-9220.
washington township
Friday: The Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the fire station, 4078 Route 66, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales begin at 6 p.m. There’s free coffee. The kitchen will be open. The player must be over the age of 18 or be accompanied by an adult.