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Annual lottery fundraiser to support animal rescuers
Allegheny Valley Animal Rescue is selling raffle tickets for its annual lottery.
Tickets are $25. Payouts are $25 every day of the year except for his 12th bonus day, where he pays $100. To order tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ym3y8ykp or email tlibengood@animalprotectors.net.
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apollo
October 21st: Night at the Races will be held at the St. James Parish Activity Center, 109 Owens View Avenue. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For admission he must be 21 years old. Dinner will be served at 6pm and the race will begin at 7pm. Price: $20, includes food and drinks. Menu: Chili, chicken noodle soup, hot dogs, ham and turkey sliders, macaroni and cheese, and desserts. There will be 11 races, 50-50, themed basket raffles, instant lottery raffles and pull tabs. Participants will also be eligible to win an additional $500 cash prize. ticket: Linda, 724-882-8776.
arnold
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.
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.
fox chapel
Wednesday : Fox Chapel Area High School will host a Vitalant Community Blood Drive in the high school’s large group instruction room located at 611 Field Club Road from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Donors must be 16 years of age or older. schedule: Visit the Donate Blood button on Vitalant.org and use group code UHS010025 or call 877-258-4825.
free trade port
November 3rd: Bingo night in support of the Freeport Community Park Playground Project will be held at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road, starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Price: $20. Includes 5 Bingo sheets, 1 Dover, and entry into the door prize raffle. BYOB. You must be 21 years old to participate. Award winners must be present. There will be food trucks, a basket raffle and a 50-50. ticket: beebejr@gmail.com.
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.
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
Tuesday: The Material Girls Sewing Group will meet at Paketee United Presbyterian Church on Paketee Church Road at 7 p.m. We welcome new members. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month and there is no membership fee. detail: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.
November 10th: The Westmoreland County Marine Corps Detachment is selling raffle tickets to benefit its Christmas grocery program for veteran families in need. The winning numbers in 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 a $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
Friday : Beverly’s Birthdays will host a free community baby shower at the AK Valley Park Event Center, 600 Freeport Road, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Expectant parents and families with newborns up to 3 months old are also welcome. Reservations are required. reservation: tinyurl.com/mw882wfb.
Tuesday: Arts, crafts and STEM workshops for all ages will be held starting at 11 a.m. in the Jane Glenn Courtyard of the People’s Library, 880 Burns Street. detail: 724-339-1021.
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.
springdale
November 10th: The Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls at the Pie Shop in Laughlintown. Types: Chocolate Meringue, Coconut Cream Meringue, Lemon Meringue, Apple, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Cherry Crumb, Dutch Apple, Peach, Raisin, Razzle Berry & Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Roll, all $11. All products arrive fresh and can even be frozen. Deadline for paid orders: Friday. Received: November 10th. order: 724-274-9729.
talent
October 28th: Applications are being accepted from crafters and vendors for space at the annual Boo Fest, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. at Riverview Memorial Park. detail: Call or text Tami at 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.
vandergrift
Tuesday: The Vandergrift Public Library will host a Family Game Night at the library, 128 Washington Avenue, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. reservation: 724-568-2212.
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.
west leechburg
Saturday : The Lower Burrell American Veterans Association will sponsor a gun and cash bash at the West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall (1116 Gosser St.) from noon to 5 p.m. Doors open at 11:30am. Cost: $25 (includes food and drinks). Winners do not need to attend. ticket: Stop by the American Legion Post at 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road.
