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Golf outing planned by St. Joseph High School
The 34th annual Tom Kaniecki Spartan Scramble golf outing will be June 12 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell, rain or shine.
Check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11 a.m. The scramble will start at noon and dinner will be at 5 p.m. Cost is $175 per golfer and includes lunch, cart, and dinner. Discounts are available for 2016 through 2025 graduates of the school. Dinner tickets are available for $30 and sponsorship opportunities are available.
For tickets, visit saintjosephhs.com. For more information, contact Amy Haugh at 724-226-7872 or ahaugh@saintjosephhs.com. Funds raised help to keep tuition affordable at the school.
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
Today : 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: 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
Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $6.
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
Today: 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
Today: 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
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 : 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.
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Mondays: First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will offer a 13-week GriefShare support group at 6 p.m. through July 27 in the church parlor. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is welcome. Participants can join at any session. Reservations:724-845-7518 or griefshare.org.
Lower Burrell
Today: 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.
Mondays: Overeaters Anonymous will offer a Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details:info@gpioa.org.
Wednesday: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk about the history and significance of crafts at state fairs, such as sculpted butter cows and quilts, with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig at 2 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. To register and ask questions, visit libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. 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.
Monroeville
Today: 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
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. 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:724-472-4102.
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
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
Tuesday : 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.
Mondays: American Legion will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 7824 Saltsburg Road. Cost: $25 per packet; extra packets, $5 each; cover-all game, $5 per card. There will be 16 regular games that pay $50 each, four specials that pay $100 each. Food and beverages will be sold. Details:412-795-9112.
Saxonburg
Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
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: 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.
Monday: The weekly food pantry at Streetlight Ministries, 203 W. Seventh Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone in need. Note the time change for summer. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule after 8:30 a.m. Mondays and people are admitted through the line in order of sign up. A variety of breads, sweet goods, canned items, produce and meats will be available. Walk-ins are welcome but will admitted after those who have registered.
West Deer
Monday: East Union Church will sponsor its monthly spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the church community center, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad and dessert. Dine in or takeout. Park in the allocated spaces for takeout orders. Cost: $10; children 3 to 12, $5; 2 and younger, free. Proceeds will be used to replace the community center roof.
Worthington
Thursday : 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.