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Fridays on Fifth event planned in New Kensington
The New Kensington Fridays on Fifth gathering will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in downtown, rain or shine.
Music will be by Grateful Dead tribute band Terpene Station. Sponsored by the city recreation commission, businesses will be open and there will be music and food trucks. Bring a chair.
Salvation Army accepting summer camp reservations
Reservations for summer camp at the Salvation Army Camp Allegheny in Ellwood City are still available.
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.
Garden stroll event welcoming entries
The Harrison Township Garden Stroll is expanding into Brackenridge and Tarentum.
The event is tentatively scheduled for July 18. Residents who would like to enter their yard in the event should contact the Harrison Recreation Board at harrisontownshiprb@gmail.com.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details:724-478-4831.
June 16 to Aug. 11: Apollo Memorial Library will host its summer reading program, “Dig Into a Good Book,” Tuesdays at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Schedule: 4 and younger, 10:30 a.m.; 5 to 8, 12:30 p.m; and 9 and older, 2:30 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214.
Avonmore
May 30: A bingo to benefit Avonmore Library will be at the Civic Center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. Beverages and food will be sold and there will be free coffee and dessert. Cost: $20, by May 29; at the door, $25. Tickets: 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the library or send a Facebook message to Avonmore Library.
Bethel Township
Saturday : 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: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: 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 : 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.
Freeport
Today: The Blessing Closet at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details:724-295-3095.
Thursday: 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
Thursday: 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: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “The 1889 Johnstown Flood,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.
Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time at 10 a.m. for children 3 and younger and their caretaker at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.
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.
Tuesday : Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free seminar, “Don’t Be Fooled: the Importance of Monitoring Your Blood Sugar for Diabetes” at 6 p.m at the office, 1 Acee Drive. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157 or pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.
Jefferson Township
Thursday: 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.
Thursdays: 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.
Leechburg
Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Bring a laptop or tablet. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
May 30: First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Proceeds will benefit the church journey to Red Bird Mission. Cost: $12. Tickets: 724-845-8761 or lfumc251@comcast.net.
Lower Burrell
Today: Peoples Library will offer Puzzles for Grownups at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. 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 St. Details:724-339-1021.
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.
July 4: Westmoreland County Marines Detachment is selling raffle tickets to support its Christmas Groceries for Veterans program. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. July 4 Pennsylvania Lottery Daily Number. Prizes include a 20-foot telescoping flag pole, a 250th Anniversary flag and a solar light for the pole, or $1,000 cash. Your choice. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.
New Kensington
Today: Peoples Library will offer Puzzles for Grownups at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
Thursday: A dine-to-donate fundraiser to benefit Lower Valley Little League will be from 4 to 10 p.m. at Voodoo at the Ritz Taproom, 956 Fifth Ave. The kitchen will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. 15% of sales will be donated.
Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will host its free monthly dine-in Breaking Bread dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. The meal will be sponsored by Bethel United Methodist Church, Lower Burrell. No takeout meals will be available. Details:878-847-7997.
Thursday: 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.
Thursday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
May 26: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the commons area at Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center, 705 Stevenson Blvd. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with use ZIP code 15068.
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. today. Details:412-828-9532.
O’Hara
May 27: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the first floor training room of the Howard Hanna corporate office, 119 Gamma Drive. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
Parks Township
Thursday: 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
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: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/attaboys-kitchen. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Friday: Olive Branch Drop-In Center will have a hour of listening to music from 1 to 2 p.m. at the center, 335 E. Fourth Ave. Details:724-224-1600.
Vandergrift
Today: A free toddler time program for children 4 and younger will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations:724-568-2212.
Thursday: A free program about honey bees will be offered from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be live honey bees in an observation hive, a craft and story time. Reservations required. Reservations:724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Today: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. 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:724-387-9113.
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
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
Thursday: There will be bingo 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.
Friday and Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party starting with solar observing at 6:30 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 if entering through the park gate after dark. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates:724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.
Winfield
Thursday: 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
Thursday : 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.