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Golf outing to aid Apollo-Ridge scholarship fund
A golf outing to benefit the Erin Toland Boyer Memorial Scholarship fund will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Apollo Elks Country Club, Kiski Township.
Cost is $100 per golfer. The scholarship is awarded yearly to a graduating female Apollo-Ridge High School student who is pursuing an education in life sciences, chemistry, biology, health sciences or a related field. Donations are welcome at gofund.me/2da8a1cf.
For details, call or text 724-594-4620.
Burrell HS marching band to host annual car show
The Burrell High School Marching Band car and motorcycle show will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the high school, 1021 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.
Vehicle entry fee is $10 and admission is free for spectators. There will be food, a basket raffle, DJ and 50-50. Proceeds will benefit the band.
Sponsorship opportunities available at Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue
Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue in Parks Township offers a sponsorship program for people who can’t adopt or foster an animal at the shelter but would still like to help until a forever home is found.
For $25, $30 or $40 per month – or whatever you are able to give – animals can be sponsored until they are adopted. Sponsors receive a monthly update on their furry friend and a special letter when they are adopted.
For details and more information, email championscrusaiderssponsor@gmail.com.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details:724-478-4214.
Bethel Township
Sept. 11: 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
Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details:724-994-6030.
Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Clinton Township
Aug. 28: A paint n’ sip night fundraiser will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at J and J Farms Animal Sanctuary, 939 Ekastown Road. Choose to make a bottle incense burner, decorative wine glass or mandala-inspired ladybug rock. Feel free to bring your own item from home, snacks and an adult beverage. Must be 21. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: info@jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org.
East Vandergrift
Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a 3-day lottery raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Pick-3 lottery number each night. Each winner will receive $2,500. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409, Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Friday: 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.
Saturday: Pittsburgh Tarentum Campmeeting Association will host Byron and Suzy Chertik in concert at 7 p.m. at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. Public welcome.
Sept. 8: Table reservations are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a craft show set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Cost: $25; with electric, $30. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.
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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.
Jefferson Township
Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Kiski Township
Friday and Saturday: The Women in Mission group at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56, will host a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Details: 724-478-4525 or nbumcapollo@gmail.com.
Saturday: The annual back-to-school carnival sponsored by Fox’s Pizza Den will be from 4 to 9 p.m. at the restaurant, 3529 Route 156. There will be free kids bingo, a scavenger hunt, relay race, bounce houses, craft vendors and more. A fireworks display will be at 10 p.m.
Leechburg
Today: The Leechburg Area High School fall bonfire will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, First Street. Fall sports athletes will be introduced and there will be food and boba.
Sept. 7: A night at the races to benefit the Leechburg 175th Anniversary Celebration will be at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $20 includes horse, food and soft drink; food and soft drinks only, $20. Tickets: stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Adult Book Club at Peoples Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. The selection will be “The Fortune Hunter” by Daisy Goodwin. Next month’s book will be distributed. Details:724-339-1021.
Friday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: 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.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post will feature the G6 band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.
Aug. 25: VCA Valley Vet Hospital is accepting vendor applications for its Tails & Treasures yard and vendor sale set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road. Cost: $10 per table. Reservations:724-339-1525 or vcavalleypa@vca.com. Funds raised will be donated to the hospital emergency patient care fund.
Aug. 31: Registrations are being accepted for the third annual Alle-Kiski Inclusion games set for 1 to 3:30 p.m. at K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be soccer, kickball, relays, throwing contests and more for children age 5 to 21. Rain date: Sept. 1. Registration:724-681-5498 or courtneykobelenske@gmail.com.
New Kensington
Today: Peoples Library will offer a Knitting for Beginners class at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Today: The Salvation Army will host Sally’s Outdoor Market from 2 to 6 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Free fresh produce will be available while supplies last. Vendor applications are being accepted. Details:724-335-7221.
Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details:724-448-7403.
Saturday: Ashley’s Eternal Angels will sponsor a motorcycle run and lunch at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 10:30 a.m. Doughnuts and coffee will be served for breakfast. Cost: $25 per rider; $20 per passenger; and includes lunch. Tickets for the 1:30 p.m. lunch only: $20. There will be entertainment, a basket auction, cash bar and a 50/50 raffle. Details: Jeanna, 724-351-2885; Renee, 724-889-7833; or Karlee, 814-248-6311. Ashley’s Angels raises money to help families who have lost a member to the opioid epidemic.
Wednesday: Wesley Family Services and the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center will host a focus group for survivors of domestic violence from 2 to 3 p.m. at the WFS Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave. Participants can meet in person or via Zoom. No reservations required. Details:412-342-2300.
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North Huntingdon
Sept. 7: Feeding the Spirit will host a beach-themed fundraiser, “Endless Summer,” from 4 to 7 p.m. at Stratigos Banquet Center, 131 Colonial Manor Road. There will be entertainment, a basket raffle, a lottery tree, a 50-50, appetizers, a Pittsburgh cookie table and a cash bar. Beach party attire welcome. Cost: $25 in advance online; $30, at the door. Tickets:feedspirit.org.
Oakmont
Aug. 28: The Books and Brews Book Club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet at 5 p.m. at a local brewery. The selection will be “The Measure,” by Niki Erlick. Reservations required by 5 p.m. Aug. 27. Reservations and details:412-828-9532 or bolandc@einetwork.net.
Through August 31: Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, is featuring an exhibit of elegant fashions of the late 1800s to the Roaring ‘20s at the museum. Items on display were donated to the museum by the W. H. Brown Family of Pittsburgh. Hours are by appointment. Tours and information: 412-826-9295 to schedule a tour.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Springdale
Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.
Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.
Tarentum
Saturday: Summit Hose Company will have a community cookout fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station, 321 W. Seventh Ave. Takeout and delivery available. Outdoor seating available, weather permitting. Delivery orders:724-224-2555.
Saturday: 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.
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.
Torrance
Today: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014. Details: 724-459-4411.
Upper Burrell
Saturday: First Baptist Church will sponsor its community fair at the church, 3740 Seventh Street Road. There will be a carnival from 1 to 5 p.m. at which time there will be a pig roast. The Soul’d Out Trio will perform at 6:30 p.m. and there will be a slip-n-slide and carnival games. Details:724-337-3371 or fbcupperburrell.org.
Washington Township
Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
Winfield
Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details:724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.