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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL BENEFIT
Saturday, Oct. 17, the Hessel Valley Lutheran Church, 166 Hessel Valley Road, Chandlers Valley, will be holding a spaghetti and meatball benefit dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. or until sold out. Cost is by donation. This will be drive-through/pick-up only. Volunteers will be at the bottom of the church driveway to serve diners as they pull up. All proceeds collected will go to the Manross family to help offset medical costs for newborn Jupiter Calliope Manross.
Juniper was born Aug. 14 and suffers from a rare chromosome disorder which has resorted in numerous complications and trips to Pittsburgh Childrens Hospital. In addition, Jupiter has had two surgeries to combat her difficulty with breathing and low oxygen levels. Jupiter is currently home with her family but there is much more medical care that will be needed. If you are unable to attend the benefit dinner but would like to donate, send donations to Hessel Valley Lutheran Church, 166 Hessel Valley Road, Chandlers Valley, PA 16350. Make checks payable to HVLC and write "Jupiter" in the memo.
CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER & RAFFLE- GARLAND VFD
Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 2 p.m. the Garland Volunteer Fire Department is holding a chicken barbecue fundraiser at the fire hall. All dinners are to go in a drive-through format. Cost is a $10 donation per dinner and includes: half a chicken, scallop potatoes, green beans, and roll.
The Garland Volunteer Fire Department is also having three giveaways to be drawn Oct. 10 after the barbecue. Chances are for a 24-gun safe, money and Ruger 450 Bush Master Stainless Steel. They will set up the giveaway by the truck bay aprons, so when patrons drive through for their chicken dinner they can purchase raffle chances too. There will also be an option to stop by and just purchase tickets. Winners do not need to be present. The gun safe raffle is $2 donation per ticket or three tickets for a $5 donation. The cash "Penny Raffle" includes cash prizes ranging from $500 to $50. "Cost" of ticket is based on the ticket number multiplied by one cent. The Ruger 450 raffle is $3 donation per ticket or two tickets for a $5 donation. The winner must be 18 years or older and pass background check to take ownership of gun.
GARLAND VFD BINGO OPEN TO PUBLIC
Monday the Garland Fire Hall is having bingo. Doors open at 4 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6 p.m. A $30 donation is for all a player can play on a regular card. There will also be a "Cover All Jackpot," Power Ball, dual dab and more. Kitchen opens at 4 p.m.
FREE COMMUNITY MEALS OCTOBER MENU
Free community meals are offered each Wednesday from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, 179 Davis St. On Oct. 7, the meal is zucchini casserole, vegetable and fruit. Oct. 14 the meal is chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Menus are subject to change without notice; for more information visit YBFree.org. Volunteers are needed to help with these meals. There is a sign-up sheet located in the church lobby. Volunteers are not obligated to assist every week, just when available. Volunteers are needed to help serve and clean up afterwards. Call 814-563-9398 with questions.
TRUNK OR TREAT AT FREE METHODIST
The Youngsville Free Methodist Church is planning on holding a Halloween "Trunk or Treat" event on Saturday, Oct. 31. Details and times are still in the works and will be announced soon.
ST. JOSEPH SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Joseph 's Church in Warren is holding a spaghetti dinner to benefit St. Joseph's Catholic School from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take-outs only. Delivery to car is available. Cost is $8.50 donation per ticket. For ticket information call 723-2030 or 723-2090.