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Pa. Career Link to host job fair in New Kensington
A Pa. Career Link job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12 at Westmoreland County Community College, 1150 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.
Ten local employers will be recruiting skilled and unskilled labor, entry level and experienced workers, veterans and college students and graduates. For information, call 724-853-7710.
Plum Meals On Wheels seeking volunteers
Plum Meals On Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals on Fridays to senior citizens in need.
Drivers pick up meals from Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road, and delivering them locally. For details, call Toni Franco at 412-795-2330.
Applications being accepted for Goodwill voucher program
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking 501(c)3 non-profit organizations to apply to receive Give Back voucher cards for its thrift stores in southwest Pennsylvania and north central West Virginia.
Non-profits can request the cards that are loaded with $25 and can be redeemed for merchandise at local Goodwill thrift stores. Organizations can provide cards worth up to $100 per household to their participants. Local Goodwill stores are located in Harrison and Cheswick.
For details, visit goodwillswpa.org/give-back. Deadline is Wednesday.
Calendar
Apollo
Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will offer a free Heinz History Center program, “Notable Women of the Keystone State,” at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.
Tuesday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a new summer reading book club at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month for readers who are at least 18 years old. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214 or apollo@armstronglibraries.org.
May 10: Apollo Memorial Library will host a new summer reading book club for students who are 14 to 18 years old at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214 or apollo@armstronglibraries.org.
Arnold
Today: Real Life Church, 1826 Freeport Road, will have a family game night at 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Snacks and drinks will be available for a donation.
Bethel
May 10: 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, “Entangled Life,” by Merlin Sheldrake. Reservations and masks required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events/.
Freeport
Today: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., will have a flea market and bake sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the community yard sale event. Details: 724-295-3616.
Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of spring and summer clothing, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.
Gilpin
Friday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.
Harrison
Today: Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to noon to help clean up the rain garden near Highlands Middle School and the township perennial garden in Natrona Heights. The township will supply gloves, garbage bags and vests. Workers will remove leaves and litter and prune plants.
Today: The American Girl Zone at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children who are at least 7 years old and their dolls welcome. Free. Reservations requested. Reservations: 724-226-3491.
Monday: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a program featuring Mother Goose character Mary Mary Quite Contrary in person at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children age 3 to 5 welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
May 21: Harrison Township Recreation board is seeking owners of commercial and non-commercial vehicles to participate in its third annual touch-a-truck event planned at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. Details: Natalie Cale, 724-448-6588 or nmcajka@yahoo.com.
Kiski Township
Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 66. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, home fries, French toast, waffles, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, coffee and juice. Cost: $11, 4 to 12, $6.50; 2 to 3, $2; younger than 2, free.
May 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a parking lot bingo at 5 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 66. Gates open at 4 p.m. Cost: $15 per person, includes supplies. Only 125 spots available. Reservations: Morgan, 724-466-2812, or Megan, 724-575-2473.
Leechburg
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.
Monday: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed for winter. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.
Lower Burrell
Today: A trash to treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A bag sale will begin at noon. Light refreshments will be available.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Studio B Services with DJ Tink Heavner from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Thursday: VCA Valley Veterinary Hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road, will host a Vitalant blood drive – for humans – from 2 to 6 p.m. Cost: $5 per space. at the hospital. The blood mobile will be on site. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code P915.
May 7: Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary are needed to volunteer for the annual Poppy Day collection planned for 9 to 3 p.m. in Arnold, Lower Burrell and New Kensington. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road.
May 14: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. Rain date: May 21. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.
May 14: The annual Animal Protectors Hearts for Strays spring luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. at Hill Crest Country Club. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be a basket raffle, door prizes, card games and a 50/50 raffle. Cost: $30. Reservations: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or the events tab at animalprotectors.net.
May 28 to Oct. 8: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market is seeking vendors for the upcoming season. Markets are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 2800 Bethel St. Setup begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $40 for the season and free electric is available. Merchandise must be home grown, homemade or hand crafted. Vendors must participate the whole season. Details: TimPamKey@yahoo.com.
Manor
May 10: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Manor Township Volunteer Firehall, 167 Byron St., McGrann. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search for manortwpvfc.
May 14: The Pa. Fish and Boat Commission will offer a Basic Boating Course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Armstrong County Fire School, 1999 Route 66. Upon successful completion, students will be able to apply to the state with $10 and the proper paperwork for their Pa. Boating Safety Certificate with the state Fish Commission. Those attending should bring a bagged lunch, paper and pen. Reservation deadline: May 6. Reservations: email name, address and telephone number to jeburns@co.armstrong.pa.us.
New Kensington
Today and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Note the change in days and times. Items available include clothing, shoes, purses, linens, blankets and Mary Queen of Apostles School uniforms. Donations are accepted during open hours.
Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Lunch will be served after the meeting. Members will drive to the Rabkin Japanese Garden in Tarentum for a guided tour. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.
Wednesday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual BowWow/Meow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: animalprotectors.net.
May 14: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café. Items must be natural of plant-based products or garden related. No hot food vendors. Rain or shine. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/vendorapplication.
May 17: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: May 17 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: Judy, 724-339-7887.
North Apollo
May 21: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting vendor applications for a crafter, vendor and food truck event planned at the firehall, 311 16th St. Applications: kingal0103@gmail.com or rachelann1975@yahoo.com.
Oakmont
Today: Oakmont Carnegie Library will have a big bag book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Fill a bag provided by the library for $5. Details: 412-828-9532.
Saturday: An indoor yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Details: 412-828-9499.
Parks
Sunday: 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.
Richland
Today: Richland Volunteer Fire Department will have a Monte Carlo night from 7 p.m. to midnight at the fire hall, 5857 Meridian Road. Admission: $20, includes food and beverages. No BYOB. Must be at least 21.
Today: Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway, will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. A grab-and-go breakfast will be available. Proceeds will benefit mission projects. Details: 724-443-3184.
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.
South Buffalo
Today: Freeport Hockey will sponsor a Night at the Races at South Buffalo Firehall, 100 Firehall Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. and races will begin at 7. Admission: $25, includes dinner; horses, $20 in advance, reserved tables, $10. BYOB. Tickets: FAHBoard@gmail.com.
Springdale
Today: Takeout spaghetti dinners will be sold from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, $10. Orders: 724-274-5313.
May 9: The Mystery Lovers Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Hypnotist,” by Lars Kepler. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
May 11 and 12: Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a plant exchange at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your extra plants and exchange them with others. Details: 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.
Today: BridgePoint Church will host a taco night fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m. in the church hall, 400 E Ninth St., to raise funds for its children’s library and play yard. Contemporary Christian vocal group Risen to Save will perform at 6 p.m. and there will be a basket raffle. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children 7 to 13, $5. Details: 724-671-7580.
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.
Vandergrift
Mondays: The Chess Club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays May 2 and 9 at the library, 128C Washington Ave. No experience necessary. Chess boards provided. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Tuesday : Vandergrift Public Library will host a free Mother’s Day garden party at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Children who are at least 3 years old can bring their mom, grandma or someone special for a story time and craft. Children will plant a flower for their special adult to take home and paint a stone to place in their garden. Flowers and speaker provided by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Armstrong County. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Through Sunday A fishing area for children 10 and younger is available on Pine Run in Kunkle Park. Sponsored by the Washington-Bell Lions Club. Thanks to Black Leggs Trout Nursery for supplying the fish and Eagle Scout Jared Burk and other volunteers. Details: 724-727-3515.
