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YCCI London Family March – GlobalNews Events

YCCI London Family March - GlobalNews Events

The Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia is organizing two major events in the commemoration of the June 6th 2021 attacks. The first as a solidarity march held on Sunday, June 5th at 1pm. The event will begin at Oakridge Secondary School where speakers will address the crowd on the nature of Islamophobia and how it affects the lives of Muslims in Canada. This will be followed by a youth led march to the London Muslim Mosque.

The second event is a vigil on Monday, June 6th. This event is organized with the major Muslim organizations in London including the London Muslim Mosque, the Muslim Association of Canada, the Muslim Wellness Centre, the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration, and many others. The vigil will be at the crash site at the intersection of Hyde Park and South Carriage, beginning at 6:30pm. The focus of the vigil is community remembrance and healing.

Both events are open to the general public.

The YCCI is one of many organizations collaborating with the City of London on the commemoration of the June 6th 2021 attacks. Please find the full list of events here: https://london.ca/our-london-family

 

About YCCI:

The Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI) is a youth led organization in London, Ontario created in the aftermath of the June 6th 2021 terrorist attack killing the Afzaal family. The YCCI is made up uf the late Yumnah Afzaal’s friends, peers, along with involved community mentors, who want to lead and participate in combating Islamophobia.

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Police seek fourth suspect in March ‘mass shooting event’

Police seek fourth suspect in March 'mass shooting event'

Police released new images Tuesday in an effort to identify a fourth suspect involved in a “mass shooting event” at an Edmonton lounge last month.

On March 12 around 2:45 a.m., police responded to reports of shots being fired outside of a lounge on 124 Street and 118 Avenue. When officers arrived, they found multiple gunshot victims outside of the bar.

“EMS responded, treated, and transported two females and four males to hospital with various injuries,” said EPS in a Tuesday news release. “A fifth injured male attended a hospital on his own.”

One of the victims, Imbert George, 28, died due to multiple gunshot wounds, added police.

Police have identified three men involved in the shooting and are looking for information on a fourth man.

Around 3:15 a.m. on March 12, surveillance images of a man were captured in the area of 167 Avenue and 127 Street.

“Investigators are hoping to speak to anyone who can identify the suspect, or who may have been approached by the suspect in the area that night, possibly looking for a ride,” said EPS.

Mohamod Mohamod, 22, and Said Ibrahim, 23, have each been arrested and charged with first degree murder, six counts of discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life and multiple other firearms offences.

Saed Osman, wanted on Canada-wide warrants for first degree murder. (Source: EPS)

Saed Osman, 27, is still wanted on Canada-wide warrants for first degree murder, six counts of discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life and multiple other firearms offences.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Special Events — March 30

Special Events — March 30

Central Lakes College presents the magic of Bill Blagg

Audiences will be left amazed at what they see (or don’t see) when “The Magic of Bill Blagg Live” comes to Brainerd at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1.

The show of large-scale magic and illusions at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts is part of the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series.

Tickets for “The Magic of Bill Blagg” are available through the CLC Box Office at 218-855-8199 and online at

www.clcperformingarts.com

. A family package is also available.

This production, and the entire season, is made possible in part by an operating support grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible, in part, by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Author to sign books of poetry at CatTale’s Books & Gifts

Jena Rose, a self-published author, will have a book signing for both of her poetry books, “Entangled by Nature” and Close to Love” from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at CatTale’s Books & Gifts.

For more information, visit CatTale’s Books & Gifts at 609 Laurel St. in downtown Brainerd, call 218-825-8611 or email

cattales@yahoo.com

.

Breezy Point Figure Skating Club to host ice show

The

Breezy Point Figure Skating Club

will host the eighth annual “Rockin’ the SK80’s” ice show at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, and at 2 p.m. April 2 in the Breezy Point Sports Center.

“Rockin’ the SK80’s” will feature skaters ages 3 to 17 in bold, fun costumes performing to iconic 1980s music. The audience can expect to see all levels of skating from the skating club and/or participants of the Breezy Point Skate School, which is managed by the skating club.

The event will also include performances by more advanced skaters of the club who will be landing multiple jumps, displaying various spins and advanced choreography to music from artists like Madonna, Van Halen and Cyndi Lauper.

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Compact discs are arranged by artists in a record store.

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One such skater and coach for the Breezy Point Figure Skating Club, Marie Wallin, recently earned the title of Double Gold Medalist by the United States Figure Skating Association.

During the show, there will be a silent auction on over 60 items valued at more than $2,000 donated by local businesses. There will also be a “Chuck-a-Duck” contest where participants can purchase a $2 rubber duck or 3 ducks for $5 to toss onto the ice to win money.

The cost for the 90-minute show is $5 per adult and $3 per child. Tickets may be purchased online at

www.breezypointsports.com/bpfsc

, the Breezy Point Figure Skating Club’s

Facebook

page or in person on the day of the show.

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Check out results from area prep events from Monday, March 28, 2022

Check out results from area prep events from Monday, March 28, 2022

Bloom Twp. 15, TF North 0

RECORDS — TF North 2-3.

River Forest 11, Victory Christian 1

Victory Christian;000 10 — 1 1 1 
River Forest;551 0x — 11 9 1 

WP – Martinez (3 IP, 5 SO). LP – Decker (4 IP, 5 BB, 1 SO). Leading hitters – River Forest – Witt (2-2, HR), Dotson (2-2, 3B), Roach (2B).

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—————————————————————– This diary is filed daily. ** Indicates new events —————————————————————– MONDAY, MARCH 28 ** WASHINGTON D.C. – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to visit the United States of America (to April 2) ** MALE/COLOMBO – Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday embarked on a five-day visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka (to March 30). ** DOHA – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived for a three-day official visit to the state of Qatar. ** ZAGREB – Slovenia Prime Minister Janez Janša will meet his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenković in Zagreb. ** CAIRO – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire visits Cairo as part of a push to bolster economic cooperation between France and Egypt.

** CAIRO – Qatar’s foreign minister visits Cairo to meet with Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry

** CAIRO – Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias visits Cairo, where he will meet his Egyptian counterpart. Statements to the press expected in the evening.

** BERLIN – EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides and German health minister Karl Lauterbach visit a refugee center at former Berlin airport Tegel. – 1115 GMT

** MADRID – Spain´s prime minister Pedro Sánchez meets president of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado – 1500 GMT

** BRUSSELS – EU foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell will address European Parliament committees on the bloc’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the consequences of the war for Europe’s security – 1545 GMT

GENEVA – 49th regular session of the Human Rights Council (To April 1). JERUSALEM/ RABAT/ALGIERS – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel, Morocco and Algeria. (To Mar. 30)

BERLIN – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will hold a joint news conference with Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson after holding discussions. – 1300 GMT

WASHINGTON DC, United States – U.S. President Joe Biden hosts a special summit with ASEAN leaders. The bloc is made up of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, Thailand and Singapore (to March 29).

BRUSSELS – EU Extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council. – – – – – – – – –

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 ** TASHKENT – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan (to March 31). ** WASHINGTON DC – U.S. President Joe Biden and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confer at the White House.

** BRUSSELS – European Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson speaks to a European Parliament committee on the situation of women refugees fleeing Ukraine.

** BRUSSELS – EU health ministers meet to discuss health challenges arising from war in Ukraine as well as how EU can meet health needs of refugees – 0800 GMT

** WASHINGTON DC – Estonian President Alar Karis, Latvian President Egils Levits, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discuss the current situation in Ukraine in an online event with the Atlantic Council. – 1230 GMT

COLOMBO – Foreign ministers from South and Southeast Asia meet in Sri Lanka capital

OSLO – UK defense minister Ben Wallace visits his Norwegian counterpart in Arctic Norway (to March 30).

GENEVA, Switzerland – The United Nations Human Rights Council holds regular debate on the situation in Ukraine. – – – – – – – – – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

** MADRID – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte gives lecture in Madrid, ‘European response to a new reality’, hosted by Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez at Madrid’s Prado Museum. – 1630 GMT – – – – – – – – –

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 ** BEIJING – At the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin, and Myanmar’s Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin will pay visits to China separately (to April 3). ** NEW DELHI – UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss will pay an official visit to India on March 31 to hold talks with External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

TUNXI, China (PRC) – Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov takes part in a conference on Afghanistan in Chinese city of Tunxi

BERLIN – German President Frank Walter Steinmeier receives Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer – 0800 GMT

BANGKOK – Thai finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith gives a speech on property market outlook – 0600 GMT VIENNA – 27th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting via videoconference. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 NEW DELHI – Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba is all set to embark on a three-day official visit to India. (To Apr. 3) BRUSSELS – The leaders of European institutions Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel hold a virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

IRAN – Independence Day. ASHGABAT/ AMSTERDAM – State Visit of the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, to the Republic of Turkmenistan and Kingdom of the Netherlands. (To Apr. 7)

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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 VALLETTA – Pope Francis meets Maltese President George Vella, Prime Minister Robert Abela and diplomatic corps in the “Ambassadors’ Chamber” of the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta. – 0830 GMT

GLOBAL – World Autism Awareness Day.

BUENOS AIRES – Argentina marks 40th anniversary of start of Falklands war. NEW DELHI – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expressed delight over his first scheduled official visit to India. VALLETTA – Pope Francis to visit Malta (to April 3) – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY , APRIL 3 SERBIA – Serbia holds presidential and parliamentary elections

NEW DELHI – At the invitation of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, will pay a visit to India. (To April 5) BUDAPEST, Hungary – Referendum Election. COSTA RICA – President election. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, APRIL 4 ** BEIJING – Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes will visit China. GLOBAL – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. BRUSSELS – Euro zone finance ministers meet on G20, banking union – 1300 GMT LUXEMBOURG – Eurogroup meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, APRIL 5 LUXEMBOURG – EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – –

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

DUBLIN – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address joint sitting of both Irish houses of parliament – 0900 GMT.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7 ** ATHENS – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to address Greek parliament via teleconference. – 0900 GMT

GLOBAL – World Health Organisation observes World Health Day. NAIROBI – Kenya’s Finance Minister Ukur Yatani is scheduled to present the government’s spending plan for the 2022/23 (July-June) fiscal year to parliament – 1100 GMT – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – 11th anniversary of signing a bilateral treaty between Russia and the United States on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, START-2 (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty).

GLOBAL – International Roma Nation Day. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 SMOLENSK, Russia/CRACOW, Poland – 12th Anniversary of the Smolensk Tragedy to be held in Smolensk, Russia, as well as in Poland. PARIS, France – Presidential election (First round) – – – – – – – – – MONDAY APRIL 11 FRANCE – 11th Anniversary of the French law banning the burqa and niqab.

ABIDJAN – 11th anniversary of the arrest of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo by supporters of president-elect Alassane Ouattara with the help of French forces, thereby ending the 2010-2011 Ivorian crisis and civil war.

LUXEMBOURG – EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, APRIL 12 GLOBAL – International Day of Human Space Flight. LUXEMBOURG – EU General Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

BELFAST/NEW YORK – 109th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16

VATICAN CITY – 95th birthday of Pope Benedict. – – – – – – – – –

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

UNITED STATES – 12th anniversary of Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. – – – – – – – – –

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 LONDON – Queen Elizabeth to celebrate her 96th birthday.

PARIS – 61th anniversary of the first manned mission to space. BRUSSELS – EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager speaks on artificial intelligence at a Politico event – 0700 GMT. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

GLOBAL – Earth Day.

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GLOBAL – U.N. World Book and Copyright Day. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Slovenian National Assembly election. PARIS, France – Presidential election (Second round) – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, APRIL 25 GLOBAL – World Malaria Day. NEW YORK, United States – Economic and Social Council, Annual Economic and Social Council forum on financing for development follow-up including the special high-level meeting of the Council with the World Bank, IMF, WTO and UNCTAD. (to Apr. 28) – – – – – – – – –

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

PORT ARTHUR, Tasmania – 24th anniversary of Port Arthur Massacre in Tasmania. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

LONDON – 11th wedding anniversary of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 1 VATICAN CITY – 11th anniversary of beatification ceremony of late Pope John Paul II. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 2 ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan – The day marks the 11th year since al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed in a U.S. special forces raid, ending a nearly 10-year worldwide hunt for the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 3 GLOBAL – World Asthma Day. GLOBAL – World Press Freedom Day. – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY, MAY 8 GLOBAL – World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 9 MANILA, Philippines – Presidential election. – – – – – – – – – WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 TURIN, Italy, – 2022 Eurovision Song Contest (To May 14). – – – – – – – – – THURSDAY, MAY 12 GLOBAL – International Nurse’s Day. WEISSENHAUS, Germany – EU Foreign Minister meeting in Weissenhaus,Schleswig-Holstein (To May 14) – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY, MAY 15 GLOBAL – U.N. International Day of Families. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 16 LISBON – 10th Anniversary of 78 billion euro bail-out of Portugal by eurozone leaders. BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 17 GLOBAL – World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) meeting. – – – – – – – – – WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 BONN, Germany – Germany hosts the finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the Group of 7 (G7) (to May 20) GLOBAL – International Museum Day. – – – – – – – – – FRIDAY, MAY 20 BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council (Development) meeting – – – – – – – – – SATURDAY, MAY 21

BANGKOK – APEC holds Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting. (To May 22) – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 22 GLOBAL – International Day for Biological Diversity. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 23 BRUSSELS – Euro zone finance ministers meet on fiscal rules reform, banking union – 1300 GMT BRUSSELS – Eurogroup meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 24 BRUSSELS – EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – THURSDAY, MAY 26 BISHKEK – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will make official visit to Kyrgyzstan. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 29 BOGOTA, Colombia – Presidential election. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 30 BRUSSELS – EU General Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 31 GLOBAL – World No Tobacco Day. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – NOTE: The inclusion of diary items does not necessarily mean that Reuters will file a story based on the event.

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The Stroller, March 27, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Help needed at New Kensington Salvation Army

The New Kensington Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help out at the center, 255 Third St.

A receptionist is needed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and an emergency disaster service worker is need on an on-call basis to support first responders with the mobile feeding unit.

For information, call Laurie Suprano at 724-335-7221.

April Fool Mystery Luncheon planned April 3

Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will host an April Fool Mystery Luncheon at 1 p.m. April 3 in the social hall of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, 1156 Pleasant View Drive, Parks.

Servers will present a menu with 25 items on it. Diners must select one item from each of the five courses to be served. The actual names of each item will not be shown and diners must order based on a word, phrase or saying that hints at the actual item.

Cost is $15 and advance tickets are required. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. Accommodations will be made for those with food allergies. Those attending must be at least 12 years old. For tickets, call 724-681-6667 or email jlo129@live.com. Ticket deadline is Thursday

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bell

April 16: Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department is holding a “You’ve Been Egged” fundraiser through April 11. Candy-filled plastic eggs can be delivered April 16 to your yard in the Bell and Avonmore areas via the firetruck with the Easter Bunny or a basket can be left on the porch with a note from you. Cost: 25 eggs, $20; 30 for $25; 40 for $35; 50 for $40; basket with 20 eggs and 5 chocolate lollipops, $25. Reservations required. Time slots fill up fast. Paid reservations required by April 11. Reservations: Wendy Auden, 724-787-2641 or btvfdshop.com.

Bethel

March 30: A free story time for preschoolers with Ford City Library will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Outdoor Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerry Road. The group will read, “The Sweetest Season” by Elissa Kerr, take a short hike, and enjoy an activity and snack. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $8; younger than 12, $5.

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Buffalo Township

Today: A spaghetti and ravioli dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: ravioli dinner, $12; spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and rolls, $10; homemade meatballs, $3. Dine-in or takeout. Orders: 724-295-2656.

East Vandergrift  

April 1: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a half a cow, a 15.5-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage, a $100 gift card to Naser’s Foods, and a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, at 724-859-3186, or after Mass in the church vestibule.

Freeport

Saturday : Freeport Kiwanis will host a turkey and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the social hall of Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $5. This is the dinner that was canceled March 12 because of snow. Proceeds will benefit the club scholarship program.

Gilpin

April 5 and 6: Christ the King Church is taking orders for their home-baked paska Cost: $7.50 with raisins, $7 without raisins, and orders are due Monday. Pick-up will be from noon to 5 p.m. April 5 and 6. Orders: 412-549-1583 or 724-309-1976.

Harrison

Monday: The Outside the Lines Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Join the group project or bring your own. New members of all skill levels welcome. Registration and supply list: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491.

April 3: A super bingo to benefit local veterans in need will be at 2 p.m. at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Cost: $40, includes package and lunch. Non-smoking venue. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954 or 724-904-7649, or at the post.

April 10: Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church will host a benefit paint party at 11 a.m. at the church, 1428 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $30; after April 4 or at the door, $35, includes all supplies and a light lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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 

April 15: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for pies and nut logs from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin pies, all $10; and pecan pies, and nut logs, both $12.50. Paid order deadline: April 3. Pick-up: April 15. Orders: Morgan, 724-466-2812.

April 30: Apollo Kiski Little League is accepting space reservations from vendors for Opening Day festivities. Cost: $20 per space. Details: Jen Lang, 724-448-3691.

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.

Tuesday: An informational meeting to update the progress of the proposed kayak and canoe launch will be at 11 a.m. in Leechburg Riverfront Park. Supporters are urged to attend.

Saturday: A night of comedy to benefit Leechburg Public Library and Leechburg Area Community Association will be at 8 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The headliner will be Shaun Blackham. Admission: $15. Must be 21 to attend. BYO snacks. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: Leechburg Public Library, 724-236-0080, or Coco Coffee House, 724-845-0255.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

New Kensington

Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during open hours only.

April 5: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is accepting orders for an Easter pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and cottage cheese with sugar, $10 per dozen. Pickup: 1 to 5 p.m. April 5 in the church hall. Order deadline: Friday. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

April 6: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a sweet sale. Menu: baklawa, $14 per section, and sambosic, $2.50 each. Order deadline: March 31. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. April 6 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918.

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.

Parks

Today: 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.

Plum 

April 9: Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road, is accepting donations for its spring book sale. Books in good condition can be dropped off March 29 to April 6. No textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Donations limit: two boxes. Details: 412-798-7323.

Fridays: Plum Community Center will offer free instruction about technology devices from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays through April 1 by appointment at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Appointments: 412-795-2330.

Saxonburg

April 6: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Springdale 

Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Science program at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The project will be a robot hand. Children in fourth through sixth grades welcome. Space is limited. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

April 4: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Earth Works with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

April 13: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for baked goods from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin pies, pumpkin rolls, all $10; pecan pies and nut logs, $12.50. Paid order deadline: April 1. Pick-up: after noon April 13. Orders: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today 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.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will host an auto parts swap meet from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, Route 66. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Rain or shine. Details: 724-727-3079.

Saturday through May 2: 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.

West Deer

May 7: East Union Presbyterian Church is seeking crafters for a craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

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TF South at Glenbard East Invitational, 9 a.m.

TF South Invitational No. 2, 9:30 a.m.

TF South at Windy City Classic at Reavis, TBA

Portage at Jennings County, 10 a.m.

Crown Point at Lockport, 11 a.m.

Southern Warrior Classic (field includes Andrean), TBA

HSR State Meet at IU Bloomington (field includes Crown Point, Hanover Central, Hobart, Lake Central, Merrillville), 10 a.m.

Prep Top Times at Normal (field includes Marian Catholic), TBA

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The Stroller, March 26, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Help needed at Vandergrift Meals On Wheels

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is seeking regular and substitute volunteers to help with food packing, driving and delivering.

The group is exploring the possibility of expanding delivery to Leechburg. To offer your time and for more information, call Sarabeth Stopansky at 724 831-8112 or the office at 724-567-7893.

Evening of Celtic music planned at Concordia Lutheran Ministries

Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host an evening of Celtic folk music by singer and songwriter Steel Clover at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Haven III dining room, 160 Marwood Road, Jefferson.

Tours of the facility will be available at 6 p.m. and there will be a reception after the concert. Reservations are required. For reservations, call Kassie Walker at 724-352-1571, ext. 8273 or kwalker@concordialm.org.

Volunteer opportunities available with Family Hospice

Family Hospice, a part of UMPC, serves patients and families at end of life in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties and is seeking respite and companion volunteers and pet therapy volunteers.

Visits would be once per week for one to four hours. Volunteers are required to receive tuberculosis testing and a flu vaccine, and complete paperwork and orientation.

Other opportunities include bereavement support, office assistance and special events. For information, contact hospice volunteer coordinator Pam Debo-Tomczak at 412-651-4560 or debotomczakp@upmc.edu.

Religion Digest

Grief support group offered in Leechburg

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will sponsor a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through June 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St.

There will be video presentations, group discussion and some take-home workbook exercises. Masks will be required, and social distancing observed. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or email felc@salsgiver.com.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will sell frozen pierogi from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Varieties: sauerkraut or potato, $11 per dozen. Cookies and candy will also be available.

Today: Sheep Arnold, formerly known as Lazarus Tomb Coffeehouse, will feature the band Chalice in concert at 8 p.m. at the center, 1821 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Bethel

March 30: A free story time for preschoolers with Ford City Library will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Outdoor Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerry Road. The group will read, “The Sweetest Season” by Elissa Kerr, take a short hike, and enjoy an activity and snack. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: Girl Scout Troop 28807 will host a drive-thru cookie sale from 1 to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave.

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $8; younger than 12, $5.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti and ravioli dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: ravioli dinner, $12; spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and rolls, $10; homemade meatballs, $3. Dine-in or takeout. Orders: 724-295-2656.

East Vandergrift  

April 1: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a half a cow, a 15.5-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage, a $100 gift card to Naser’s Foods, and a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, at 724-859-3186, or after Mass in the church vestibule.

Freeport

April 2: Freeport Kiwanis will host a turkey and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the social hall of Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $5. This is the dinner that was canceled March 12 because of snow. Proceeds will benefit the club scholarship program.

Gilpin

April 5 and 6: Christ the King Church is taking orders for their home-baked paska Cost: $7.50 with raisins, $7 without raisins, and orders are due March 28. Pick-up will be from noon to 5 p.m. April 5 and 6. Orders: 412-549-1583 or 724-309-1976.

Harrison

Monday: The Outside the Lines Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Join the group project or bring your own. New members of all skill levels welcome. Registration and supply list: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491.

April 3: A super bingo to benefit local veterans in need will be at 2 p.m. at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Cost: $40, includes package and lunch. Non-smoking venue. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954 or 724-904-7649, or at the post.

April 10: Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church will host a benefit paint party at 11 a.m. at the church, 1428 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $30; after April 4 or at the door, $35, includes all supplies and a light lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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.

Jefferson

Today: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Lunch will be available.

Kiski Township 

Today: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10. Details: 724-478-1523.

April 15: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for pies and nut logs from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin pies, all $10; and pecan pies, and nut logs, both $12.50. Paid order deadline: April 3. Pick-up: April 15. Orders: Morgan, 724-466-2812.

April 30: Apollo Kiski Little League is accepting space reservations from vendors for Opening Day festivities. Cost: $20 per space. Details: Jen Lang, 724-448-3691.

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.

April 2: A night of comedy to benefit Leechburg Public Library and Leechburg Area Community Association will be at 8 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The headliner will be Shaun Blackham. Admission: $15. Must be 21 to attend. BYO snacks. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: Leechburg Public Library, 724-236-0080, or Coco Coffee House, 724-845-0255.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature John Melnick from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

April 5 to 8: St. Margaret Mary Church is taking orders for its annual Easter nut and apricot roll sale through March 28. Payment is due at pickup. Cost: $13. Pickup is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 5 to 7 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 at the church, 3055 Leechburg Road. Orders containing apricot rolls must be picked April 7 or 8. Orders: smmlb.org, Toni, 724-339-0839; or the parish office, 724-335-2336.

New Kensington

Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during open hours only.

April 5: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is accepting orders for an Easter pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and cottage cheese with sugar, $10 per dozen. Pickup: 1 to 5 p.m. April 5 in the church hall. Order deadline: Friday. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

April 6: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a sweet sale. Menu: baklawa, $14 per section, and sambosic, $2.50 each. Order deadline: March 31. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. April 6 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918.

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.

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.

Plum 

April 9: Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road, is accepting donations for its spring book sale. Books in good condition can be dropped off March 29 to April 6. No textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Donations limit: two boxes. Details: 412-798-7323.

Fridays: Plum Community Center will offer free instruction about technology devices from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays through April 1 by appointment at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Appointments: 412-795-2330.

Springdale 

Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Science program at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The project will be a robot hand. Children in fourth through sixth grades welcome. Space is limited. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

April 4: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Earth Works with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

April 13: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for baked goods from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin pies, pumpkin rolls, all $10; pecan pies and nut logs, $12.50. Paid order deadline: April 1. Pick-up: after noon April 13. 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.

Today: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will present, “Meet the Midwife!” at 2 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh St. Reenactor Melissa Southworth from the Hannastown Settlement in Westmoreland County will be the speaker. The museum is open from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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.

Washington Township

Sunday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will host an auto parts swap meet from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, Route 66. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Rain or shine. Details: 724-727-3079.

West Deer

Today: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Hodgkin’s lymphoma patient Pete LaCava will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. Cost: $10; 5 and younger, $5. Order in advance or at the door. There will be a basket raffle, bake sale and 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Change for Cancer.

May 7: East Union Presbyterian Church is seeking crafters for a craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

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—————————————————————– This diary is filed daily. ** Indicates new events —————————————————————– THURSDAY, MARCH 24 ** KABUL – China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Kabul. ** STOCKHOLM – Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to address the Swedish Parliament via video link. – 0955 GMT

** BERLIN – German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser gives a statement following a video conference of the G7 Interior Ministers – 1200 GMT

** BERLIN – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlic Radman hold news conference after discussing the war in Ukraine. – 1440 GMT

** ATHENS – French Defence Minister Florence Parly begins a two-day visit to Athens (to March 25)

BRUSSELS – President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will visit Belgium to attend the Extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government in Brussels. (final day) NEW DELHI – At the invitation of External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr Hamad Hamood Al Busaidi, will pay an official visit to India. (final day) GENEVA – 49th regular session of the Human Rights Council (To April 1). KINGSTON – Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to visit Jamaica (final day)

BRUSSELS – The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to engage with European Union, NATO and G7 leaders to build on our coordinated response to Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. (To Mar. 25) DOHA – President of Slovenia Borut Pahor will pay an official visit to Qatar at the invitation of the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (final day)

LONDON – Energy and climate ministers from IEA Member, Association and Accession countries, and other key partners meet for a two-day meeting chaired by US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm on energy security and climate change (final day).

DUBLIN – The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to visit the Republic of Ireland (to Mar. 25)

PRAGUE – Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner for health and food safety, will meet Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Valek in Prague. News conference to follow. – 1000 GMT

BRUSSELS – The leaders of the Group of Seven nations meet to discuss the crisis in Ukraine.

BRUSSELS – EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis, U.S. counterpart Katherine Tai, along with U.S. ambassador to the EU Mark Gitenstein address American Chamber of Commerce conference in Brussels – 1200 GMT

BRUSSELS – European Commissioner for Home Affairs ylva Johansson gives a keynote address in a European Parliament debate on ‘War in Ukraine and its economic and social impact’.

BRUSSELS – US President Joe Biden will travel to Belgium to attend an extraordinary NATO summit along with participating in a European Council Summit. BRUSSELS – NATO leaders gather in Brussels to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. NASSAU – Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to visit The Bahamas (to March 26) BANGKOK – Thai Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith gives a speech on the future of Thailand and digital assets at a seminar – 0130 GMT GLOBAL – World Tuberculosis Day. BRUSSELS – Brussels hosts summit of European Union leaders (To Mar 25) BRUSSELS – European Council meeting (to March 25). – – – – – – – – – FRIDAY, MARCH 25 NEW DELHI – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will fly to India. KATHMANDU – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will arrive on a three-day official trip at the invitation of Nepal Foreign Minister Narayan Khadke. (To Mar. 27) WARSAW – US President Joe Biden will travel to Poland to meet with President Andrzej Duda for discussions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. BRUSSELS – Euro Summit PARIS – Finland Finance Minister Annika Saarikko will represent Finland at the informal meeting of finance ministers (Ecofin) in Paris. – – – – – – – – – SATURDAY, MARCH 26 WARSAW – US President Joe Biden will meet with Polish president Andrzej Duda in Warsaw on Saturday following summits with the EU, NATO, and the G-7 on Thursday. – – – – – – – – –

MONDAY, MARCH 28 WASHINGTON DC, United States – U.S. President Joe Biden hosts a special summit with ASEAN leaders. The bloc is made up of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, Thailand and Singapore (to March 29).

BRUSSELS – Extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council. – – – – – – – – –

TUESDAY, MARCH 29 GENEVA, Switzerland – The United Nations Human Rights Council holds regular debate on the situation in Ukraine. – – – – – – – – – THURSDAY, MARCH 31 BANGKOK – Thai finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith gives a speech on property market outlook – 0600 GMT VIENNA – 27th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting via videoconference. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 ** NEW DELHI – Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba is all set to embark on a three-day official visit to India. (To Apr. 3) ** BRUSSELS – The leaders of European institutions Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel hold a virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

** IRAN – Independence Day. ASHGABAT/ AMSTERDAM – State Visit of the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, to the Republic of Turkmenistan and Kingdom of the Netherlands. (To Apr. 7)

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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 ** VALLETTA – Pope Francis meets Maltese President George Vella, Prime Minister Robert Abela and diplomatic corps in the “Ambassadors’ Chamber” of the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta. – 0830 GMT

** GLOBAL – World Autism Awareness Day.

** BUENOS AIRES – Argentina marks 40th anniversary of start of Falklands war. NEW DELHI – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expressed delight over his first scheduled official visit to India. VALLETTA – Pope Francis to visit Malta (to April 3) – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY , APRIL 3 NEW DELHI – At the invitation of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, will pay a visit to India. (To April 5) BUDAPEST, Hungary – Referendum Election. COSTA RICA – President election. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, APRIL 4 ** GLOBAL – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. BRUSSELS – Euro zone finance ministers meet on G20, banking union – 1300 GMT LUXEMBOURG – Eurogroup meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, APRIL 5 LUXEMBOURG – EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – –

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

** DUBLIN – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address joint sitting of both Irish houses of parliament – 0900 GMT.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7 ** GLOBAL – World Health Organisation observes World Health Day. NAIROBI – Kenya’s Finance Minister Ukur Yatani is scheduled to present the government’s spending plan for the 2022/23 (July-June) fiscal year to parliament – 1100 GMT – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

** WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – 11th anniversary of signing a bilateral treaty between Russia and the United States on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, START-2 (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty).

** GLOBAL – International Roma Nation Day. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 ** SMOLENSK, Russia/CRACOW, Poland – 12th Anniversary of the Smolensk Tragedy to be held in Smolensk, Russia, as well as in Poland. PARIS, France – Presidential election (First round) – – – – – – – – – MONDAY APRIL 11 ** FRANCE – 11th Anniversary of the French law banning the burqa and niqab.

** ABIDJAN – 11th anniversary of the arrest of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo by supporters of president-elect Alassane Ouattara with the help of French forces, thereby ending the 2010-2011 Ivorian crisis and civil war.

LUXEMBOURG – EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, APRIL 12 ** GLOBAL – International Day of Human Space Flight. LUXEMBOURG – EU General Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

** BELFAST/NEW YORK – 109th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16

** VATICAN CITY – 95th birthday of Pope Benedict. – – – – – – – – –

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

** UNITED STATES – 12th anniversary of Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. – – – – – – – – –

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 ** LONDON – Queen Elizabeth to celebrate her 96th birthday.

** PARIS – 61th anniversary of the first manned mission to space. BRUSSELS – EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager speaks on artificial intelligence at a Politico event – 0700 GMT. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

** GLOBAL – Earth Day.

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** GLOBAL – U.N. World Book and Copyright Day. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Slovenian National Assembly election. PARIS, France – Presidential election (Second round) – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, APRIL 25 ** GLOBAL – World Malaria Day. NEW YORK, United States – Economic and Social Council, Annual Economic and Social Council forum on financing for development follow-up including the special high-level meeting of the Council with the World Bank, IMF, WTO and UNCTAD. (to Apr. 28) – – – – – – – – –

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

** PORT ARTHUR, Tasmania – 24th anniversary of Port Arthur Massacre in Tasmania. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

** LONDON – 11th wedding anniversary of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 1 VATICAN CITY – 11th anniversary of beatification ceremony of late Pope John Paul II. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 2 ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan – The day marks the 11th year since al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed in a U.S. special forces raid, ending a nearly 10-year worldwide hunt for the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 3 GLOBAL – World Asthma Day. GLOBAL – World Press Freedom Day. – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY, MAY 8 GLOBAL – World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 9 MANILA, Philippines – Presidential election. – – – – – – – – – WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 TURIN, Italy, – 2022 Eurovision Song Contest (To May 14). – – – – – – – – – THURSDAY, MAY 12 GLOBAL – International Nurse’s Day. WEISSENHAUS, Germany – EU Foreign Minister meeting in Weissenhaus,Schleswig-Holstein (To May 14) – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY, MAY 15 GLOBAL – U.N. International Day of Families. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 16 LISBON – 10th Anniversary of 78 billion euro bail-out of Portugal by eurozone leaders. BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 17 GLOBAL – World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) meeting. – – – – – – – – – WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 BONN, Germany – Germany hosts the finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the Group of 7 (G7) (to May 20) GLOBAL – International Museum Day. – – – – – – – – – FRIDAY, MAY 20 BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council (Development) meeting – – – – – – – – – SATURDAY, MAY 21

THAILAND – APEC holds Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting. (To May 22) – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 22 GLOBAL – International Day for Biological Diversity. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 23 BRUSSELS – Euro zone finance ministers meet on fiscal rules reform, banking union – 1300 GMT BRUSSELS – Eurogroup meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 24 BRUSSELS – EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY, MAY 29 BOGOTA, Colombia – Presidential election. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 30 BRUSSELS – EU General Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 31 GLOBAL – World No Tobacco Day. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – NOTE: The inclusion of diary items does not necessarily mean that Reuters will file a story based on the event.

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