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9/11 Moving Flag Tribute planned in Harrison
The 9/11 Moving Flag Tribute will be Wednesday on Broadview Boulevard in Natrona Heights, Harrison.
Walkers and runners of all ages will carry American flags from 5:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the sidewalks from Lamparski Orthodontics to Morgan Street and back. A police flag will move the entire time in memory of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire.
Volunteers are welcome. Bring your own flag, or flags will be available. To participate, contact Kate at 724-664-9382 or katestevebielak@gmail.com.
5K walk and run planned Sept. 21 at Schenley Trailhead
The Armstrong River Run and Watershed Walk 5K will be from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at the Armstrong Trails Schenley Trailhead, 128 Railroad St. in Gilpin.
Cost is $30, 12 and younger, $15. There will be info from watershed organizations, giveaways, the Mobile Environmental Display trailer and an opportunity to meet Myrtle the Conservation Turtle. Runners and walkers can sign up in person the day of the event or visit tinyurl.com/yc6dh5y3. Proceeds will benefit the watershed groups in the county. For details, call 724-548-3237.
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Allegheny Township
Today: The Kiski Area Marching Band Festival will be held at Richard J. Dilts Field at Kiski Area High School. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the opening ceremony will be at 5:05 p.m. Featured bands will include Fox Chapel Area, Mars Area, Gateway, Norwin, Southmoreland, Baldwin-Whitehall, Mt. Lebanon and Kiski Area. There will be concessions and a 50-50. Admission: $10; students, $8.
Sept. 22: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a flea market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations:724-236-0665.
Upcoming Local Events
Sept. 24: The Academy Singers Community Choir is looking for new voices to join their group for the Christmas season. All voice parts welcome. Rehearsals are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 24. Cost: $50. Details:724-994-8872.
Apollo
October: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle to win gift cards each day in October. Prizes total $2,400. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick-3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or at the parish office.
Oct. 11: Apollo-Ridge Cheerleaders will host a cheer alumni night at 7 p.m. at the homecoming football game at Owens Field. Alumni will cheer during the fourth quarter with the current squad. Cost: $20, cash or check, includes an event T-shirt. Registration deadline: Sept. 30. Registration: tinyurl.com/3dpznwah. Details: apolloridge.cheerleading@gmail.com.
Arnold
Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details:724-339-2377.
Avonmore
Today: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $25 before Friday; at the door, $30 door, cash only. Tickets:724-697-4014.
Bethel Township
Wednesday: The Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Foundation will sponsor an intro to kayaking class at 6 p.m. on Crooked Creek Lake. Cost: $20 per person and space is limited. Participants must be at least 13 years of age with a parent/guardian who is 18 or older as a paid participant on the water as well. Learn the basic equipment paddling techniques and how to steer and board a kayak from experts at Venture Outdoors. Reservations required. Reservations:armstrongodc.org.
Brackenridge
Sept. 21: The auxiliaries of Pioneer Hose and Hilltop Hose companies will host a super bingo at Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., early birds start at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost: $35, in advance, will be $40 at the door; includes a light lunch and bingo packet. There will be 20 regular games, specials and a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets:724-882-5908.
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East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 49-number jackpot game, a 47-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details:724-478-4958.
Fox Chapel
Thursday : Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, will host a 13-week GriefShare Christian-based support group from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 12 to Dec. 12 at the church. Details: Kim Power, 412-965-8794 or kimfpower@gmail.com. Registration: griefshare.org/findagroup.
Freeport
Monday through Sept. 14: Freeport Area Library will have a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the library, 428 Market St. Cost: $1 per pound, except books with a price tag. Details:724-295-3616.
Sept. 15: St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a 13-week GriefShare Christian-based support group at 4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 15 at the church. Anyone who has lost a loved one is welcome. Reservations and details: 724-295-2281 or visit the Find A Group area at Griefshare.org.
Gilpin
Today: Leechburg Area Pool will host a dog swim from 10 a.m. to noon at the pool, Park Road. Free admission. This will be the last swim of the season.
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a yard sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details:724-226-3491.
Today: A free paper shredding event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the office of Sen. Lindsay M. Williams, 1826 Union Ave. Residents may bring a maximum of two boxes per car. Remove all metal fasteners except staples. Sponsored by Rep. Mandy Steele and Sen. Williams. Details:724-224-2131.
Today: Highlands Area Rotary Club will sponsor a food truck festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the Blessed Sacrament church grounds, 800 Montana Ave. There will be music, raffles, face painting and a bounce house. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Backpack program and the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank.
Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a craft show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.
Upcoming Local Events
Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.
Sunday: Allegheny County Park Rangers will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center, 220 Chipmunk Drive. One-hour guided nature walks will be offered at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a craft show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.
Sept. 14: A happy hour cash bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25; includes food and five numbers for the drawing; $10, food only. Karaoke with Bucky will be afterward. Cash bar. Funds raised will be donated to the post building fund. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6157 or dmckillop@hotmail.com or the post, 724-904-7649.
Sept. 15: A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package and lunch. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954, or the post, 724-904-7649.
Sept. 20: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
Sept. 21: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have an Oktoberfest from 2 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be food, music by the Heritage Band, a 50-50 raffle and cash bar. Cost: $15. Tickets: after 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at the post or at the door.
Jefferson Township
Tuesday: Concordia at Cabot sponsors a free monthly caregiver support group at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: Stefanie Dietrich, 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.
Leechburg
Monday: First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will host a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 9 in the church social hall. Participants can join at any session of the program. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: 724-845-7518 or griefshare.org.
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Monday: The Leechburg Public Library Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Public welcome.
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.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post will feature the Memory Lane band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.
Today: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.
Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Shanna from Divine Interaction Equine Facilitated Wellness will discuss healing through experiences with horses. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 or 724-393-1517 and leave a message.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Garrett Graff, author of “The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11” at 2 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer free tech help by appointment at 3, 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. at the library. Help is available with Word and Excel and library resources Libby, Princh and Power Library. Appointments: 724-339-1565 or stop in at the library.
Sept. 14: The fifth annual Monarch Hospice Memorial Walk and Celebration of Life will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, 730 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a walk in memory of loved ones, bell ringing ceremony, food, refreshments and fellowship. The walk route is wheelchair accessible. Reservations required by Monday. Reservations:724-335-1600.
Sept. 14: The Westmoreland County Republican Committee will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. at Kinloch Firehall, 915 New York Ave. Menu: spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert. Cost: in advance, $8; children, $4; at the door, $10, children, $6. There will be speakers, a raffle and Trump gear. Tickets: wcrcd1@gmail.com.
Upcoming Local Events
Sept. 14: Braeburn Community Church will have a spaghetti dinner from noon to 6 p.m. at the church, 4146 Arnold Ave. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Cost:$10; children, $5. Tickets: Marie Capo, 724-448-0841 or Pastor Vicki, 724-525-5226 or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the church repair fund.
Sept. 18: The Seneca Service Unit Girls Scouts will hold a meeting for new girls in kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the Lower Burrell or Upper Burrell areas from 7 to 8 p.m. at Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Please arrive by 6:50 p.m. Parents and guardians must stay for a short informational program. Reservations required. Reservations: lowerburrellgirlscouts@gmail.com.
Sept. 19: A firearms safety and rights seminar with Firearms Owners Against Crime will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Sponsored by Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper. Reservations required. Reservations:724-472-4102 or 724-387-9113.
New Kensington
Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: quiche, side dish and dessert. There will be a progressive bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Master Gardener Patty Schildkamp will discuss how to harvest seeds from annuals and perennials. A light lunch will be served afterward. Guests welcome. Follow us on Facebook. Details and reservations: Pat, 724-275-7207.
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Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer free tech help by appointment at noon, 12:45 and 1:30 p.m. at the library. Help is available with Word and Excel and library resources Libby, Princh and Power Library. Appointments: 724-339-1021 or stop in at the library.
Wednesday: Project SEED will have its first food packing day of the season at 11 a.m. at the Alle-Kiski Valley Activity Center for Adults, 1039 Third Ave. Volunteers welcome. Details: Joanne, 724-448-0524.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:724-472-4102.
Sept. 28: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Middle Eastern food sale. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, kibbee, baba ganoush, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: Sept. 19. Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.
Oct. 5: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor fall craft and vendor show set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café. Vendors who sell unique crafts and giftware are preferred. No food vendors will be accepted. Cost: $35 for a 10 x 10-foot space. No electricity is available. Application deadline: Sept. 14. Applications:Susie@kneadcommunitycafe.org.
Oct. 12: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting reservations for tables for an indoor/outdoor flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Cost: $10. Table rentals are non-refundable. Reservations: 724-335-8473.
Oakmont
Today: A free paper shredding event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Third Street parking lot in Riverside Park. Staples and paper clips need not be removed.
Parks Township
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.
Upcoming Local Events
Penn Hills
Friday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran School, 121 Dawn Drive. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
Pittsburgh
Thursday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in café dining rooms A and B at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, 815 Freeport Road. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
Plum
Sept. 21: Plum EMS will offer free car seat safety checks by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plum Public Works building garage bays, 2001 Mike Thomas Way. Certified child passenger safety technicians will perform the checks. Appointments:412-793-4801, operations@plumEMS.com or link.plumboro.com/carseat.
Saxonburg
Today: Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church will present Dan Byerly in concert at 4 p.m. at the church, 100 W. Main St.
Today and Sunday: The Saxonburg Artisan Market will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday along Main Street in the borough. There will be demonstrations, handcrafted goods, an art show and more.
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. The kitchen will be open.
Springdale
Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free program, “Beaver Habitat Exploration” with the Allegheny County Parks Department at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children in prekindergarten through sixth grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations:724-274-9729.
Sept. 14: A miniature golf fundraiser to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glens Custard, 400 Pittsburgh St. Cost: $25; includes lunch and a takeout dessert; children, $10, includes lunch; younger than 2, free. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5822hpet.
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.
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Today: The Manos Gallery will host an evening of miniature art from 4 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, 330 E. Fifth Ave. There will be music by Eric Susoeff, cocktails, raffles and food. Proceeds will benefit this year’s Highlands High School musical production. Details:484-529-1597.
Sunday: BridgePoint Church will have a worship service at 10 a.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. A free lunch and children’s games will be afterward. 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.
Sept. 26 to 28: Summit Hose Company is accepting vendor applications for its fall festival. No food or alcohol vendors will be accepted. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.
Oct. 26: Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting vendor, craft and food booth applications for the annual Boo Festival. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470 or carriefox170@gmail.com.
Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.
Verona
Sunday: A kickball tournament between children from Verner Elementary School and public officials will be at 4 p.m. at Cribbs Field.
West Deer
Today: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 7:30 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 when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates:724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.
West Leechburg
Sept. 14: Lower Burrell American Legion will host its annual gun and purse bash from noon to 5 p.m. at West Leechburg Fireman’s Recreation Hall, Gosser Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Tickets: Renee Munshower, 724-594-8257, Breandon McIlwain, 717-979-3098 or at the American Legion post.
Sept. 22: “God Discovery: How Science Reveals Evidence for the Existence of God,” will be presented at 4 p.m. at the West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Scientist and former NASA consultant Kevin Smith will be the speaker and there will be food, music and a basket raffle. Cost: $20. Reservations required by Sept. 12 and confirmations will be sent by text or email. Reservations: call or text 724-433-0794 or email goddiscoverybanquet.com with your name and number of people. Payments of cash or checks made out to the fire department will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.