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Drug take-back box located at Allegheny Valley Hospital
Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison offers a convenient and secure location to dispose of unused or expired medications.
A take-back box is located in the main lobby of the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Medications that will be accepted include Schedule II-V controlled substances, over-the-counter medications and pet meds. Schedule I controlled substances, illegal drugs, thermometers, aerosol cans, inhalers, needles, lotions, liquids and hydrogen peroxide are not accepted.
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Food drive planned in Oakmont
Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate, Oakmont, will sponsor a Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 19 at Fox’s Pizza Den, 314 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. A wrap-up party will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Fox’s.
Most need items include Giant Eagle gift cards for turkeys, flour, sugar, canned pumpkin, vegetables, fruit and sweet potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, baking spices, cereal and pie filling. Collected items will be given to the Riverview Community Action Corp. Food Bank and the Rosedale Food Pantry. Monetary donations will be accepted to purchase Thanksgiving meal gift cards for those impacted by the Rustic Ridge home explosions in Plum. For questions, contact Hummel at 412-287-1739 or lhummel@howardhanna.com.
Free holiday grief support workshop offered
Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia, will host a free holiday grief workshop “Hope and Healing Through the Holidays” for anyone who anyone who has lost a loved one from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 at its Middlesex Township office, 116 Browns Hill Road, suite 111.
All ages are welcome. Check-in will be at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast will be served. Children will attend breakout sessions with age-appropriate activities and must be accompanied by an adult. Those attending should bring a photograph of their loved one or a memento for a craft project.
Reservations are strongly encouraged by Monday, but walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call 800-720-2557 or visit the events page at concordialm.org.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Today: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will host an exhibit through Nov. 30 at Uncle Dave’s Art Studio. 4135 Leechburg Road. An opening event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. to Saturday. Public welcome.
Apollo
Today: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will host a fall craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. There will be food, tip boards and raffles. Free admission and parking. Details: 724-549-1601.
Nov. 12: St. James Parish is accepting orders for a nut roll sale. Cost: $15. Pickup: after 3 p.m. Nov. 12 in the parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Order deadline: Friday. Orders: Rita, 724-727-2404, Charlene, 412-289-8903, or Grace, 724-727-2201.
Arnold
Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Bethel Township
Nov. 12: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be “Ten Birds That Changed the World” by Stephen Moss. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
Brackenridge
Today: Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., will host a holiday country store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. There will be handmade crafts, baked goods, soups and takeout food.
Sunday: The American Legion will feature acoustic music with Anthony & Peter from 2 to 5 p.m. in the bar area of the post, 845 First Ave. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Members and guests welcome.
Nov. 10: Highlands High School Band Boosters will host a bingo fundraiser at 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30 in advance; $35 at the door, includes a light lunch. There will be a silent auction and 50-50. Tickets: bingo4hvbb@gmail.com.
Nov. 22: The American Legion Entertainment Committee is selling tickets for a $2,500 Christmas cash raffle. Winner will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-980-1745 or 724-224-8444.
East Franklin
Thursday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Belmont Complex auditorium, 415 Butler Road. There will be a preliminary post-election retrospective, and the Christmas party and 2025 goals will be discussed. Details: Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or dsmail2244@windstream.net or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.
Freeport
Sunday: A bingo night will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $21, includes 16 regular games. Extra packets will be available and there will be five specials, food, strip tickets and a $750 must-go jackpot.
Nov. 22: Freeport Kiwanis will sponsor a bingo fundraiser at 6 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $25, includes 5 bingo sheets, a dauber and entry into door prize drawing. Must be 21. BYOB. There will be food trucks, a basket raffle and 50-50. Prize winners must be present. Proceeds will benefit the playground project at Freeport Community Park. Tickets: avemiller916@gmail.com.
Gilpin
Nov. 4 and 11: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $14 each with an order deadline of Nov. 4. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 or 14. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 11. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Orders: 412-549-1583, 724-309-1976 or 724-845-7588.
Harrison
Today: Allegheny County park rangers will host a free guided hike, “Owl Prowl,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Meet at the Rachel Carson shelter. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Flashlights will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4exfdrt4.
Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.
Nov. 9: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a veterans dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Menu: roast pork, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Free for veterans and their one guest. The band Americana will entertain from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-904-7649 or 724-333-0530.
Leechburg
Today : A spaghetti dinner to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Menu: spaghetti, side salad and roll. There will be a dessert sale, DJ, cash bar and 50-50. Cost: $15; child, $8. Advance tickets required for takeout orders.. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.
Monday: First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., hosts a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 9 in the church social hall. Participants can join at any session of the program. A Surviving the Holidays session will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at the church. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: 724-845-7518 or griefshare.org.
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Nov. 9: Leechburg Area Community Association will host a comedy night at 6:30 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performers will be David Michael and Teresa Logan. Must be 21. BYO snacks. Admission: $25. There will be a cash bar, basket auction and 50-50. Tickets: Patricia Klasnick, 724-596-0398, slapsticksproductions.com or stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.
Nov. 9: Leechburg Rotary will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Menu: pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost: $8; 9 and younger, $6; 2 and younger, free. Dine in or takeout. There will be a raffle for a $500 gift certificate from Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market. Tickets: rotaryclubofleechburg@gmail.com or send a message on the club Facebook page.
Nov. 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a turkey bingo at 4:30 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and an early bird jackpot game that pays $300 will be at 4 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; at the door, $45; includes a light meal, and a packet for 20 regular games that pay $100 and four specials that pay $250. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.
Dec. 14 and 15: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting table reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall. Cost: $30 for one day; $50 for both, includes a table and chair. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
Dec. 21: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas bake sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Thursday : The Burrell Parents as Allies Fireside Chat will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burrell High School, Puckety Church Road. There will be fun and fall refreshments. Bring a chair. Reservations required. Details: Autumn Turk, autumnturk@burrell12.pa.us. Reservations: tinyurl.com/3krwj7td.
Nov. 22: A fall dance will be from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Super2 Productions will play oldies and more. The kitchen will be open with a special menu. Cost: $10, includes light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Public welcome. Tickets: at the lodge or at the door. Details: text 724-448-2506 or email NKMoose53@gmail.com.
New Kensington
Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Members will make holiday decorations. A workshop will be presented by member Barbara Summers. A light lunch will be served afterward. Guests welcome. Follow us on Facebook. Details and reservations: Pat, 724-275-7207.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.
Through Nov. 17: Knead Community Café will sponsor its annual online basket raffle. There are over 55 baskets. Cost: $1 per ticket. Details and tickets: kneadcommunitycafe.basketraffle.org.
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Oakmont
Today: A book sale by the bag will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Squirrel’s Nest Bookstore at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Cost: $5 per bag. Bags will be provided. Antique and collectible books and signed copies will also be sold at special prices. The Squirrel’s Nest will be closed next week and will reopen Nov. 11. Details: 412-828-9532.
Parks Township
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have 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.
Plum
Nov. 14: The SOS Ministry team of Holy Family Parish will sponsor a free program about scams that target seniors at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 Oblock Road. Trooper Rocco Gagliardi from the Pennsylvania State Police will be the speaker. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.
Saxonburg
Monday:Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Sharpsburg
Nov. 27: Addiction Recovery Ministry will host a trivia night at 8 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Pizza and soft drinks will be available and prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Admission: $10. Teams and individuals welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Springdale
Today: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St., will have a rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Lunch will be available.
Sunday: A purse bingo to benefit Feeding the Flock Ministries will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30 in advance, includes 10 games of bingo, snacks, beverage and a ticket for the door prize raffle. There will be bonus rounds, a basket raffle, cash bar and 50-50. Proceeds benefit Feeding the Flock Ministries. Advance tickets recommended. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5n78t4vj.
Nov. 15: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut cream meringue, lemon meringue, apple, blackberry, cherry, Dutch apple, harvest, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $12. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Monday. Pick-up: Nov. 15. Orders: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: 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.
Sunday and 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.
Thursday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will sell takeout meatloaf dinners from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, roll and dessert, $10. Local delivery available. Orders: 724-224-9220.
Washington Township
Nov. 9: Friends of Pack 500 will sponsor a pancake breakfast and basket bash at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the basket raffle will be at 12:15 p.m. Cost: $15, includes breakfast and one sheet of raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets: $5 per sheet. Tickets: washtwsppack@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit Cub Scout Pack 500.
Nov. 28: The Kiski Valley Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit Kiski Area Youth Network will be Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 at Kunkle Park, 985 Pine Run Church Road. Serious and casual runners and walkers of all ages welcome. Proceeds benefit Kiski Area Youth Network. Registration: kvturkeytrot.com.
