10/30/2026
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Roseanne Linko 2 hrs ago
American Legion to serve breakfast on Nov. 7
The Cowansville American Legion Post 325, 365 Beagle Club Road, will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 6:30-10 a.m. Nov. 7. Menu will include pancakes, buckwheat cakes, eggs, home fries, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for veterans and $5 for children 5 and younger. For information, call Terry at 724-664-0510 or post at 724-545-7027.
Flea market featuring antiques / crafts in P F T/S G Club
A flea market featuring antiques and crafts will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Pony Farm Trap/Skeet and Gun Club, 592 Pony Farm Road in North Buffalo Township. Cost of table is $6 day of sale. For information, call Bob at 724-859-5389 or Larry at 724-525-6245. Flea markets are held first Saturday every month.
Pre-order only/takeout turkey dinner on tap at fire hall
A pre-order only / takeout turkey dinner will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Kittanning Township fire hall, 13126 Route 422. Cost of all dinners is $15. Pre-orders only will be taken from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7, call 724-548-7290, 724-793-3720 or 724-793-3721. Callers are asked not to leave messages. No pre-orders will be taken on Nov. 8. All proceeds will benefit the fire department.
Craft show on tap in fire hall
A craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Elderton Volunteer fire hall, 305 Williams St. For information, call 724-354-2661. All proceeds will benefit the fire department.
Tickets available for LCBA Branch 1425 cash bash for 21/older
The Ladies Christian Benefits Association Branch 1425 of Ford City, will sponsor a cash bash for 21 and older from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Manor Township fire hall, 163 Byron St., McGrann. Only 350 tickets will be sold and cost is $20 each. For tickets, call Patricia Smerick at 724-664-2222.
Online applications available for Elks National Foundation 2027 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest
Kittanning BPOE Elks Lodge No. 203 has announced the Elks National Foundation 2027 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest. Scholarship is available for high school seniors who are U.S. citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to an Elk member. Applicants are judged on academics, leadership, service / financial need. A total of 500 four-year scholarships is awarded. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. Winners will be announced in April 2027. Applications for the 2027 contest / more details are available by visiting elks.org/scholars or enf.elk.org/MVS. Deadline for online application is Nov. 12. For information, call Kittanning Elks Lodge No. 203 at 724-543-2031.
Vendors sought for craft/vendor show at WCC
A craft / vendor show will be held with free admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Worthington Civic Center, 218 E. Main St., Worthington. Interested vendors are asked to, call or text Jacque at 724-664-3238 for information. Proceeds benefit the Worthington-West Franklin Community Library.
Mail reservations accepted for IBDC, nonprofit, holiday dance
The Indiana Ballroom Dance Club, nonprofit, in Indiana, will hold a holiday dance from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1468, 420 Philadelphia St., Indiana. Music provided by the Entertainer Zupe. Cost: $15 per person. A ham dinner buffet is available at 6:15 p.m. for an additional $22 per person. Reservations and pre-payment required by Nov. 24, mailed to IBDC, PO Box 233, Indiana, PA 15701. For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected] or call 724-541-0589.
Volunteers sought/reservations accepted for church’s free Thanksgiving Day meal delivery
The Walkchalk Salem Baptist Church, 1006 Butler Road in Walkchalk, will offer free Thanksgiving meal delivery on Nov. 26. To volunteer to help prepare or deliver meals, or make reservations, those interested are asked to provide their name, address and number of meals needed or for more information, call or text Pastor Mike at 412-309-2101.
Pre-orders accepted for chicken wings sale in fire hall
Pre-orders will be accepted on Nov. 28 or Nov. 29 for a chicken wings sale at the Rayburn Township Volunteer fire hall, 102 Water Tower Road. Pick-up will be from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 29. To pre-order or for more information, call 724-954-9234. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.
Appointments accepted for Child Check free developmental screenings
Lifesteps’ Child Check will provide free developmental and autism screenings for children birth to age 5. To learn more about Lifesteps Child Check program or schedule an appointment, please visit https://bit.ly/childcheckscreenings or call Lifesteps at 724-283-1010 or 1-800-225-2010.
KP Library offers digitized blood pressure cuff station
Kittanning Public Library, 280 N. Jefferson St., now has a place to monitor blood pressure. A digitized blood pressure cuff station is available during business hours at the library. This new service is made possible through the American Heart Association. Stop in, watch the short video to learn how to use the cuff and begin. A quiet, calm area to take blood pressure gives a much more accurate reading. For those who prefer to do this at home, valid Kittanning Public Library card members may check out a cuff to use in the convenience of their home. For information, call 724-543-1383.
Animal shelter offers a new program to help find homes for older pets
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, 11878 Route 85 in Rayburn Township, has a program designed to help find homes for its more “mature” pets. The Golden Buddies Program matches senior pets, age 6 and older with senior citizens, 65 and older. Generous donors sponsor a portion of the adoption fees on these special orphans to qualified homes. Golden Buddies are spayed or neutered, are updated on vaccinations with microchips for identification in case they are lost. For information, call Shelter Manager, Bethann Galbraith at 724-548-4520.
Volunteers sought for training at animal shelter
Volunteers are needed to walk dogs or sit and spend time with the dogs and cats at the Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, 11878 Route 85 in Rayburn Township. Sign up for training by emailing [email protected]. To learn more about the shelter visit orphansofthestorm-pa.org. Volunteers must be 16-years-old. Those younger than 18 must always volunteer with a trained adult.
Pet Pantry in animal shelter is available for those in need of pet food
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Rayburn Township, will offer pet food to those struggling to feed their pets. Anyone in need of pet food or wishing to make a donation is asked to call, 724-548-4520.
Animal shelter continues to offer pet adoption
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter continues to offer pets waiting for forever homes including its long-term residents to bouncy puppies and playful kittens. To see available pets and learn how to adopt a new family member visit orphansofthestorm-pa.org. For information, call 724-548-4520.
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