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Salvation Army accepting summer camp reservations
Reservations for summer camp at the Salvation Army Camp Allegheny in Ellwood City are now being accepted.
Sessions available include Olympics camp, June 29 to July 3 for children age 6 to 12; and music and arts camp, July 6 to 11; and Trailblazers camp July 20 to 24, both for ages 6 to 14.
Cost is $25 per session and includes transportation. Children must live in the following Zip Codes: 15068, 15613, 15629, 15630, 15641, 15673, 15686 and 15690.
For details, contact the New Kensington Salvation Army at 724-335-7620 or visit salvationarmywpa.org/camp. Reservation deadline is June 1.
Calendar
Apollo
Saturday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host a free Nellie Bly birthday celebration at 1:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Nancy Johnson from the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame will be the speaker. Cake will be served. The event is made possible by a grant from Remake Learning.
Sunday : St. James Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will sponsor a spring garden tea at 1 p.m. at the parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Wear your best tea party hat. Cost: $25. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
May 13: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot and stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $30, includes $20 free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations:724-478-4958.
Arnold
Saturday: 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 or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Saturday : A super bingo to benefit Educated Athletes First will be at 2 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $45, in advance; at the door, $50. There will be instant tickets and a 50-50. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589 or Cory, 412-758-7436.
Buffalo Township
May 23: Registrations are being accepted for a car and motorcycle show at Freeport Area Senior High School athletic field, 623 S. Pike Road. Sponsored by the district music department. Rain or shine. Entry fee: $10. Registration:tinyurl.com/mrxpk4kr.
Cheswick
June 7: Cheswick Recreation Board is accepting applications from food vendors and volunteers for the annual Strawberry Festival planned from 3 to 7 p.m. in Rachel Carson Park. Details: recboard@cheswick.us.
Delmont
May 13: Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper will host a women’s legislative tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Lamplighter, 6566 Route 22. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli will be the guest speaker. Reservations required by May 8. Reservations: 724-387-9113 or rsavage@pahousegop.com.
East Vandergrift
Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.
Freeport
Saturday: St. Mary Mother of God Church will sponsor a diaper pantry for those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Use the back door entrance to the lower level. First-time recipients must provide their ID, the child’s birth certificate and their current WIC or SNAP card. Registration required. Registration: Elaine, 724-448-6880.
Saturday : Freeport Area Library will offer a terrarium workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 428 Market St. Bring a container. Plants and soil will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations:724-295-3616.
Sunday: St. Mary, Mother of God Parish will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the parish community center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a $750 must-go jackpot.
Gilpin
Today: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments:800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.
Harrison
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.
Saturday and Sunday: A trash to treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sylvan Park, 1800 Sylvan Ave. Proceeds will benefit the park.
Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. This is the last breakfast until fall. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.
Jefferson Township
Saturday: A craft show to benefit St. Luke Lutheran School PTL will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 330 Hannahstown Road. There will be food trucks, vendors and a basket auction. Details: Carly, text 724-759-1291 or carlyjo1118@icloud.com.
Leechburg
Mondays: First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will offer a 13-week GriefShare support group at 6 p.m. May 4 through July 27 in the church parlor. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is welcome. Reservations:724-845-7518 or griefshare.org.
Lower Burrell
Today: Peoples Library will host Construction Crew, an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: A park cleanup day will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Burrell Lake Park. Free native plant seeds will be distributed. Sponsored by Burrellton Garden Club, Girl Scouts and Penn State Watershed.
May 8: A free mobile paper shredding event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. No businesses please. Limit: two bags or boxes per person. Sponsored by Pa. Reps. Jill Cooper and Abby Major. No books, magazines or metal bindings please, except for staples.
May 17: A bingo to benefit the Arnold Fireman’s Band and Color Guard will be at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40, includes lunch. Snacks and pop will be sold. No BYOB. There will be 12 regular games that pay $100 each, two specials that pay $250 each and a jackpot game that will pay $1,000, pop-open games, a basket auction and 50-50. Must be at least 18. Tickets: Duncan, 724-754-7666.
Kiski Township
Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will have a dine-in pizza buffet night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $15, all-you-can-eat pizza, and tea or juice. Pop will be sold. Takeout and delivery available for whole pizzas only. Orders will be accepted starting at 5 p.m. Orders:724-541-6345.
New Kensington
Saturdays through Oct. 17: The city farmers market will kick off the season from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 985 Fifth Ave. SNAP and WIC/FMNP vouchers welcome. Information about vendors, sponsorships or gift certificates: Michelle Thom, michelle@newkendowntownpartnership.org.
Monday: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. in the athletics entrance lobby of Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Stevenson Blvd. Appointments:800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with ZIP code 15068.
North Apollo
Today and Saturday: The Catalyst Youth group at North Apollo Church of God will host a rummage sale at the church, 507 20th St. Details: 724-765-0333.
Oakmont
Through May 28: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be displayed at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. An opening party will be from 4 to 6 p.m. May 14. Details:412-828-9532.
Oklahoma Borough
Saturday : A bingo to benefit the Oklahoma and Vandergrift No. 1 and No. 2 volunteer fire departments will be at the Oklahoma firehall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes 15 on regular games, one book of six specials, early bird and jackpot games; and a $15 package includes six on regular games, one book of six specials, early bird and jackpot games. The kitchen will be open. For tables of six or more and more information, call Chris, 724-594-6799 or Donnie, 412-760-9364.
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.
Saxonburg
May 9: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a designer purse bash from 2 to 5 p.m. at the social hall, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $55 in advance; will be $65 at the door if available. Those attending must be at least 16. There will be appetizers, snacks, desserts, soft drinks, a cash bar, a basket raffle and strip tickets. Tickets:svfcpursegala.com.
Springdale
Saturday : Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor an educational workshop, “New Generation Retirement” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
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
Today: Olive Branch Drop-In Center will sponsor a trip to India Garden restaurant from 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Reservations required. Details:724-224-1600.
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.
Sunday : Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum will sponsor an American Girl tea at 2 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Tea, coffee and traditional afternoon tea food will be served. Moms and dolls welcome. Cost: $25, cash and checks accepted. Reservations required. Reservations:akvhsevents@gmail.com.
May 13: Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum is organizing a new free historical book club that will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. the third Wednesday of each odd-numbered month at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. The book for the May meeting will be “West of the Alleghenies,” by Craig Pennington. Participants should read the book before coming to the meeting. Reservations required. Reservations:724-224-7666.
Vandergrift
Saturday and May 9: Scout Troop 551 of Hyde Park will sell flowers and garden plants for Mother’s Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Casino Theatre.
Verona
May 16: American Legion Auxiliary is accepting space reservations for a flea market planned at Railroad Park, 736 E. Railroad Ave. Cost: space with table, $20; space only, $15. Details:412-417-3080.
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds will start at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will open. There will be three early bird games, 19 regular games that pay $100 each, specials, three progressive games, two jackpot games, and free coffee, snacks coffee and treats. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Saturday: A spring craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Union Community Center, 292 East Union Road. Food will be sold and admission is free.
May 14: Bull Creek United Presbyterian Church Women’s Association is accepting orders for takeout ham loaf and meat loaf dinners. Menu: mini loaf, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert, $10; ham loaves, $3 each. Order deadline: Wednesday. Pick up: 3 to 6 p.m. May 14 at the church, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road. Orders: 724-265-1558 or info@bullcreekchurch.org.
Worthington
May 7: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will offer a seminar about efficient communication at 6 p.m. at the library, 118 E. Main St. This will be a hands-on experience and topics will include how to gain stronger communication skills and better connections at home and at work. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-297-3762 or tinyurl.com/3mwduv3f.