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Vandergrift music fundraiser to benefit local animal shelters
The Bandergrift in Vandergrift fundraiser concert will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday in the borough’s Kennedy Park.
Sponsored by the Vandergrift Vibes Community Committee, the concert lineup includes Guilty as Sin from noon to 1 p.m., Midnight Lights from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., the Sons of Beaches Band from 3 to 4 p.m., Heidi and the Hellcats from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Curtis and the Shakerz from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All bands have donated their time. There will be karaoke between sets, as well as food trucks, vendors, children’s activities, a basket raffle and 50-50.
Proceeds will be donated to Tiny Cause and Champion’s Cruisaiders animal charities. If you can’t attend and would like to donate, visit tinyurl.com/yk25tdhh.
Calendar
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.
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
Saturday : 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 Friday; at the door, $25. Tickets: send a Facebook message to Avonmore Library or at the door.
Bell Township
Ongoing: Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department is selling tickets for a raffle to win a Royal Caribbean cruise. Includes a six- to eight-night cruise for two. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Not valid Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years weeks. Cost: $15 each. Details and tickets: tinyurl.com/93zmn8a3.
Brackenridge
Today: 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.
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 Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. in the post back hall, 102 Fifth St. Bring bingo chips. Kitchen open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Public welcome.
Saturday: Freeport Area Library will offer a family story time and craft, “The Great Cookie Kerfuffle,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. Details:724-295-3616.
Saturday: A Jeep show and meet-up will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the ballfield 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.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 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.
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, 724-898-0126, ext. 4426.
Kiski Township
June 8: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Leechburg
Friday: The Leechburg Elks will sponsor a glow-in-the-dark cornhole fundraiser at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Payouts will be 70-30. Wear your brightest clothing and bring your brightest bags. Proceeds will support the lodge.
Saturday : 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: The Chess Club for Kids at Peoples Library will meet at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Players age 8 to 18 welcome. 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.
Saturday: The city farmers market will have its opening day celebration from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road. The festivities were postponed from May 23 due to the weather. Free parking and admission.
Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10; desserts, $1. Details:724-335-4131.
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.
Monroeville
Saturday: The Pittsburgh chapter of Head Turners will host a car show to benefit TinyCause animal charity from noon to 4 p.m. at Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus, 595 Beatty Road. Vehicle check in: 10 a.m. to noon, $10. Cars, trucks and bikes welcome. There will be food, a bake sale, basket auction, DJ, a 50-50 and visits with adoptable dogs. Rain date: June 6.
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 in memory of Gale Foster by Wesley Family Services. Details:878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.
Aug. 1: Valley High School Marching Band is accepting reservations from vendors, food trucks and car show participants for a show planned at the high school. Cost: 10 by 10-foot vendor space, $30; food trucks, $100; and car show entries, $25. Details: Sara Brink, 724-351-0687.
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.
Aug. 1: Space reservations are being accepted for a flea market to benefit Tiny Cause animal shelter at Riverside Drive-In Theatre, 1114 Lees Lake Lane. Crafters, yard sale vendors and marketers welcome. Cost: minimum $10 Chewy gift card donation or a raffle basket for the event. No food vendors. Reservations:tinycauseadopt@gmail.com.
Pittsburgh
June 2: UPMC St. Margaret will offer a free seminar, “From Achy Knees to Active Living: Conservative Treatment Options to Robotic-Assisted Surgery.” Screenings will be from 5 to 6 p.m. and the presentation will be at 7 p.m. Dr. Fred Heidenreich will be the speaker. Free parking is available. Reservations required. Reservations:866-939-7787.
Plum
Sunday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, 2000 Oblock Drive. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
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 an hour of tabletop games at 1 p.m. at the center, 335 E. Fourth Ave. Details:724-224-1600.
Saturday: Summit Hose Volunteer Fire Department will host a takeout community cookout fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. at 330 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh cut fries, baked beans, whole chicken wings and bottled water. Advance orders encouraged for chicken wings. Cash only accepted. Delivery available within the Highlands School District for $2. All items available while supplies last. Orders: 724-224-2555.
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.
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
June 4: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library will host a new free community discussion group on the book, “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 214 E. Main St. Reservations required. Reservations:724-297-3762.