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Free picnic planned by Fun and Freedom
Fun and Freedom will host a free picnic in the park from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Natrona Park and Playground, River Avenue, Harrison.
There will food, bubble fun, sports, games and more. Everyone is welcome.
For details, call 724-274-7773.
Children welcome at free annual fishing derby
Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson will have its free Fishing Derby for kids 14 and younger from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Saxony Farm Estate, Addy Boy Lane, Jefferson Township.
Participants should bring a fishing rod. Concordia will provide bait and a limited number of fishing rods will be available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free hot dogs and refreshments will be served.
Registration is preferred. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing licenses are not required for children under 16.
To register and for information, visit the Events page at concordialm.org or call public relations at 724-352-8268.
Touch-a-truck to feature food, vehicles
A free touch-a-truck will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Highlands High School, 1500 Pacific Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.
Sponsored by the Harrison Township Recreation Board, there will be food trucks, a barrel train ride and lots of vehicles to explore
Calendar
Allegheny Township
May 21: The Alle-Kiski chapter of the American Wine Society will host guest speaker Robert Cavanaugh from Adventure Wines at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. He will discuss wines of the Medoc region of France and wines will be served and paired with foods. Guests welcome. Cost: $50. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. Sunday. Details: allekiski@yahoo.com.
Apollo
Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The Embroidery Club will meet at 6 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.
Saturday: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will have a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. Details:724-478-4214.
Avonmore
Saturday: Avonmore Senior Center will have an indoor/outdoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 423 Westmoreland Ave. There will be a silent auction, food and refreshments. Winning tickets for the silent auction will be drawn at 12:30 p.m. May 22. Details:724-697-4014.
Bethel Township
May 23: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a program about designing a native plant garden with Penn State Extension Master Gardener Stefanie Zukowski at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $10. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/39x4d7vf.
Brackenridge
Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will hand out 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.
Buffalo Township
Saturday: Freeport Area High School Cheerleaders will sponsor a car wash from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Smokin’ Toads Barbecue, 110 S. Pike Road. Donations will be accepted.
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.
East Vandergrift
June 13: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Spring Frenzy lottery ticket raffle. The winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery Pick-3 numbers June 13. Each winner will receive $1,000, a $50 gift card to Naser Foods and a $50 gift certificate to The Gathering Room in Vandergrift. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets:724-568-3409, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Fawn
May 17 to Oct. 19: Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s is accepting space reservations for its monthly Flea-tique antique and collectible sale set for dawn to 1 p.m. the third Sunday of each month, rain or shine, at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road, Route 28, exit 14. Cost: $30 per month or $150 per season for a 24 x 20-foot space. No firearms, ammunition or food. Reservations: 724-224-0178. Proceeds will benefit the society’s Heritage Museum and the Tour-Ed Mine Museum.
Freeport
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. in the post back hall, 102 Fifth St. Bring bingo chips. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Public welcome.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
May 30: A Jeep show and meet-up will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the ball field of Gilpin-Leechburg Park, Park Road. Furry friends welcome. Donations will be accepted for Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue. Vehicleregistration: send a message to Hayleigh Barr on Facebook.
Harrison
Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. Preparations for the Strawberry Festival will be discussed. New members and volunteers welcome.
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an hour of open play at 1 p.m. for children and their caregiver at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
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.
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.
Today: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, offers a free weekly virtual grief support group at 7 a.m. The group provides a safe, welcoming space for adults who have lost a loved one. New participants are welcome. Reservations required. Reservations and more information: John Porter at 724-898-0126, ext. 4426.
Kiski Township
Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sell barbecued chicken dinners from noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out in the firehall parking lot, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $15, includes chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, cornbread and a drink. Cash, credit cards and Apple Pay accepted.
Saturday: A ham dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Menu: ham dinner, salad, dessert and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $14; 10 and younger, $10. Details: 724-478-4525.
June 6: A golf outing to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be at Apollo Elks Country Club, 1560 Route 56. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. at the Marconi Club, Leechburg. Cost: $110 per person, includes cart, lunch, snacks and beverages. Reservations required by Friday. Send checks with players names to Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., Leechburg PA 15656.
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.
Lower Burrell
Today: Pennsylvania CareerLink will sponsor a job fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Details:724-334-8600.
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.
Sunday : 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.
Sunday : The River 15068 will host its annual free car show after the 10:45 a.m. outdoor worship service at the church, 273 Chester Drive. A free lunch will be served. Vehicle registration:goriverchurch.com or at 8 a.m. May 17.
Through June 30: The works of Linda Roos will be on display during regular hours at People Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Roos is a member the Allegheny Valley League of Artists and the New Kensington Camera Club. Hours: Sundays and Mondays, closed; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New Kensington
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.
Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe. This week’s meals are sponsored by Jimmy and Amy Cyprych. Details:878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.
Saturday: The city farmers market will be from 9 a.m. to noon at 985 Fifth Ave. SNAP and WIC/FMNP vouchers welcome.
Saturday: Knead Community Café will host its annual outdoor May Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the café, 1100 Barnes St., rain or shine. Vendors will offer homemade, natural and garden-themed products. Breakfast will be available from 8 a.m. to noon in the cafe.
North Apollo
Saturday: A spaghetti and meatball dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department, 311 16th St. Menu: spaghetti, two homemade meatballs, salad, garlic bread sticks and dessert. Cost: $12; 10 and younger, $7. Details:724-478-4260.
Oakmont
Saturday: The American Legion Auxiliary will feature the band Recycled Vinyl at 8 p.m. at the post, 650 Isabella St. Public welcome. No cover charge.
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. today. Details:412-828-9532.
Parks Township
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.
May 30: The adult prom night planned at Parks Township Volunteer Firehall is cancelled.
Pittsburgh
Friday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7 to 11:30 a.m. in the UPMC St. Margaret Van Horn Pavilion, second floor, 815 Freeport Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search for code UW465
Saxonburg
Today : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Dr. Kathryn A. Ryan and Associates, BHS South Butler Commons, 101 Alwine Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search for code UW465.
Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.
Sharpsburg
Sunday : Addiction Recovery Ministry will host a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. There will be 10 regular games, five specials and a jackpot game. Cost: $25 for six cards for each game, drinks and snacks. Reservations: 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Springdale
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.
Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. 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. Updates:lowervalleyfoodbank.org.
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 host a craft workshop to make floral wreaths at 11 a.m. at the center, 335 E. Fourth Ave. Details:724-224-1600.
Today: Highlands Regional Republican Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Praha Hotel, 400 Corbet St. Public welcome. Details: Les, 412-965-6454.
Saturday: Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will present Jason Cherry, author of “Revolutionary War Leaders: William Trent and Benjamin Franklin,” at 2 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave.
Saturday: Bethel AME Church have a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Also available: haluski and lasagna soups, $4; and strawberry, blueberry and cranberry orange breads, $5. For spaghetti orders of five or more, please call after 10 a.m. Orders: 724-224-2417.
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.
Verona
Saturday: A flea market will begin at 8 a.m. in Railroad Park, 736 E. Railroad Ave. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Details: Ann, 412-417-3080.
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 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
Today: Bingo will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. There will be 10 games. Cost: $1 per card for regular games; specials, $2; and $5 for cover-all. Public welcome.
West Leechburg
Saturday: The borough Crime Watch will sponsor a trash to treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firemen’s recreation hall, 1116 Gosser St. Baked goods and refreshments will be sold.
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.
Worthington
May 21: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will offer a free seminar about lower back exercises with Dr. Weber at 6 p.m. at the library, 214 E. Main St., building B. Dress in exercise clothing and bring a water bottle and mat if you have one. Reservations required. Reservations:724-297-3762 or armstronglibraries.org/worthington.