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Golf tournament to honor late Saxonburg police chief
The fourth annual Chief Gregory Adams Memorial Golf Tournament will be June 19 at Saxon Golf Club, 839 Ekastown Road, Clinton Township.
The shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. There will be food, competitions, a silent auction, 50-50 and more. Cost is $110 per golfer and the business division is $525 per team. Sponsorships are available.
Sponsored by Community One Public Safety Training Initiative (COPS-1) and Friends of Saxonburg Police, proceeds will benefit local police training and equipment needs. To register and for sponsorship information, visit cops-1.org/events.
Jeep show planned Sunday at Lower Burrell VFW
The annual P-Dawg Jeep Show will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road.
Vehicle registration is $10. Classes include superstock, stock, vintage and creampuff and cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. For registration, visit p-dawg.org.
Spectator admission is free and there will be music by Curtis and the Shakertz, food and beer trucks, a basket raffle and rubber duck race.
Sponsored by AKV Back the Blue and the Sgt. Vinson A. Pelisari Jr. Memorial Fund, the event has raised over $7,500 for veterans charities and local food banks.
Calendar
Apollo
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.
Arnold
June 20: An R&B bingo and dance fundraiser will be at MJ’s Bar and Grille, 1735 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. The dance will begin at 8 p.m. Cost: $35. Proceeds will benefit Educated Athletes First. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589 or Cory, 412-758-7436.
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.
Buffalo Township
Sunday: A car and motorcycle show will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Freeport Area Senior High School athletic field, 623 S. Pike Road. Sponsored by the district music department. There will be a basket raffle, food and a 50-50. 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
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.
Gilpin
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.
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.
Sunday: Burtner House Restoration Society will have a cleanup day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the homestead, 1650 Burtner Road. Volunteers welcome.
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
Today: 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: 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
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
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.
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.
Pitcairn
Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Sean Henaghan and his family will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at Pitcairn Hose Co. No. 1, 100 S. Center Ave. There will be a silent auction and 50-50. Cost: $10.
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
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
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
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.
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.