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Allegheny County Concert Series to feature Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville will perform NOLA funk and soul music Sunday at the free 2026 Summer Concert series at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.
The opening act will be the local band Norside. Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing.
Reservations being accepted for free smoke alarms
Free smoke alarms are available to residents of Cheswick, Harmar and Springdale Township.
Alarms will be installed from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 25. Reservations are required. For a reservation, call 412-263-5278. The distribution is sponsored by Rep. Mandy Steele, Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company and the American Red Cross.
Car cruise to benefit Leechburg Public Library
Leechburg Public Library will host a Rally on the River car cruise from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the borough Riverfront Park, 70 Kiski Ave.
Vehicle check-in will begin at noon. There will be music by Ms. Freddye from 2 to 4 p.m., vehicle awards, a basket raffle, food trucks and a 50-50. Vehicle fee is $10.
Yacht Club Regatta sets sail Saturday in Oakmont
The annual Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta will be from noon. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the club, 11 Washington Ave., Oakmont.
A flag-raising ceremony will officially open the event at noon and there will be a DJ followed by three bands, food, beverages, a silent auction, face painting, games and a classic boat display.
A fireworks display over the river will be at 9:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
Reunion News
• Ken High Class of 1959 will have a reunion from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 13 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Details: Keith and Bev, 724-594-0108, or Mic and Patti, 724-335-2914.
• Highlands High School Class of 1970 will have a mixer at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Praha Hotel, 400 Corbet St., Tarentum. All Highlands graduates welcome. There will be finger foods and a cash bar. Details: Debbie, 724-224-1972, or Dave, 724-226-0747.
• Highlands High School Class of 1971 will have a reunion from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Aug. 29 at Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St., Springdale. Cost: $25 per person, includes appetizers and a buffet dinner. There will be a cash bar and DJ. Checks can be mailed to Justine Long-Myers, 911 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights PA 15065, or Venmo to @Dorothy-Taylor-4. Details: visit Highlands Class of 1971 on Facebook.
• Highlands High School Class of 1976 will have a reunion Aug. 29. Reservations required by Aug. 10. Classmates who have not received an invitation should send an email to bogansara@yahoo.com.
• Plum High School Class of 1976 will have a reunion Sept. 12 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Details: text Margie at 724-882-7775 or visit Plum Class of 1976 on Facebook.
• Valley High School Class of 1981 will have a reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 22 at Veltre’s Wedding and Event Center, 324 Coxcomb Hill Road, Plum. Details: myevent.com/vhs1981.
• Pegtown Reunion, 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at Apollo-Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, Route 56, Kiski Township. Details: Rosemary Dixon Wilson, 724-954-2885 or 724-478-1083.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
July 25: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for its indoor/outdoor flea market at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Dates: July 25, Aug. 22 and Sept. 26. Cost: indoor, $25; outdoors, $15. Details:724-236-0665.
Apollo
Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. The current display includes memorabilia from the Apollo bicentennial celebration. Free admission.
Arnold
Saturday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free community dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A concert featuring Gerry Cramer will be at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Bell Township
Ongoing: Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department is selling tickets for a raffle to win a Royal Caribbean cruise. Includes a six- to eight-night cruise for two. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Not valid Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years weeks. Cost: $15 each. Details and tickets:tinyurl.com/93zmn8a3.
Fawn
Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road., rain or shine. Children will be given a free America 250 celebration item at the boutique shop. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Alle-Kiski Heritage and Tour Ed Mine museums. Details:724-448-1594.
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have Little Treasures Toddler Time at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children 2 and younger and their caregiver welcome. Just drop in. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Sunday/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will have a worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. The Rev. Jason McQueen will be the speaker. Retired Methodist minister the Jerry Pawloski will preside at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome.
Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Remembering the ‘50s and ‘60s” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
July 23: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have an adult paint night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The subject will be a hippie van. Cost: $5. Paid reservations required by noon July 20. Must be 18. BYOB and snacks. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Kiski Township
Tuesdays: The Pittsburgh Food Bank summer youth cafe for children 18 and younger will be distribute free grab-and-go meals from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 11 at Apollo Free Methodist Church, 1027 Route 56. Each child will receive a bundle that will contain five breakfasts and five lunches. No reservations required.
Kittanning
Saturday and Sunday: A model train show will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the carriage house at the Armstrong County Historical Society, 300 N. McKean St. There will be HO and O scale layouts and special items from the collection of Jack Bennett, former owners of Jack’s Tracks Train Shop in Kittanning. Donations will be accepted to benefit Armstrong Community Action Agency Food Bank. Free parking will be available on Vine and North McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.
Leechburg
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
July 25: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a Christmas in July Luau black light bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $31, on the fire company Facebook page; $30, at the door; includes one pack of cards, a dauber, food and drinks. There will be rip tickets and a 50-50. Christmas, luau and beach wear encouraged.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: The drop-in Chess Group for Adults at Peoples Library will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: The city farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.
Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details:724-335-4131.
July 27: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at vitalant.org and search for group code UC0180045.
Through Aug. 31: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists member Joyce Clohecy will be on display during regular hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
New Kensington
Saturday: The city farmers market will be from 9 a.m. to noon at 985 Fifth Ave. SNAP and WIC/FMNP vouchers welcome.
Tuesdays: Communities of Transformation AK Valley will sponsor a book study at 11 a.m. July 21 and 28, and Aug. 4, 11 and 25 at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. The book will be, “B.L.E.S.S.” by Dave and Jon Ferguson. The Rev. Sara Wrona will lead the group. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-882-9627.
Aug. 1: Valley High School Marching Band is accepting reservations from vendors, food trucks and car show participants for a show planned at the high school. Cost: 10 by 10-foot vendor space, $30; food trucks, $100; and car show entries, $25. Details: Sara Brink, 724-351-0687.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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.
Aug. 1: Space reservations are being accepted for a flea market to benefit Tiny Cause animal shelter at Riverside Drive-In Theatre, 1114 Lees Lake Lane. Crafters, yard sale vendors and marketers welcome. Cost: minimum $10 Chewy gift card donation or a raffle basket for the event. No food vendors. Reservations:tinycauseadopt@gmail.com.
Plum
Aug. 7: Pucketos Garden Club will host a luncheon fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. at Veltre’s Event Center, 324 Coxcomb Hill Road. Menu: chicken parmesan over pasta, salad and dessert. There will be a bake sale, basket raffle, door prizes and 50-50. Cost: $45. Tickets: Pat, 724-275-7207.
Saxonburg
Aug. 1: Magnolia Place of Saxonburg is accepting sponsorships for its car cruise planned from noon to 4 p.m. at the center, 100 Bella Court. Details: Melissa DeMasi, 412-600-1587.
Springdale
July 31 and Aug. 1: Vendors applications are being accepted for a community celebration planned from noon to 10 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Field, 850 Lincoln Ave. Details:sbpdevents@springdaleborough.com.
Tarentum
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. A used book and jewelry sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Details:724-224-9220.
Upper Burrell
Aug. 30: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap ‘n shop Hamfest set for 8 a.m. to noon at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Flea market tailgate spaces: $5. Reservations: John Italiano, 724-339-3821 or jitaliano262@gmail.com.
West Deer
Today and Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host free earthshine star parties starting with solar observing at 7 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Use only parking lights if entering through the park gate after dark. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates:724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.
July 26: Allegheny County Parks Department will sponsor a free guided hike, “Summer Wildflowers,” with park rangers from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Deer Lakes Park. Meet at Veterans Shelter 1. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/bd4fu2y3.
Aug. 7: West Deer will sponsor a 250th anniversary community parade in the township. Entries of floats, marching bands, local heroes and organizations are welcome. Details: Amy, 412-651-5033.