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Car cruise on tap Friday in Vandergrift
A car and bike cruise to benefit Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will be from 6 p.m. to dark Friday in downtown Vandergrift.
There will be a DJ, raffles, food and music, rain or shine. Vehicle registration fee is $10 and spectators are free. For details, call 724-882-2561.
Super raffle to aid St. Joseph HS
St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 super raffle to help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.
Tickets are $100 each. Awards will include a $20,000 grand prize and two $1,000 runner-up prizes. The drawing will be at the June 12 Tom Kaniecki Spartan Scramble golf tournament. Winner need not be present. For tickets, call Amy Haugh at 724-226-7872 or ahaugh@saintjosephhs.com. Checks made out to the school can be mailed to St. Joseph High School, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights PA 15065.
Golf outing planned by Tarentum Area Lions Club
Tarentum Area Lions Club will host a golf outing fundraiser July 11 at Buffalo Golf Course, 201 Monroe Road, Buffalo Township.
Cost is $100 per player and includes a cart, dinner buffet and hot dogs at the turn. There will be a silent auction, contests and 50-50.
To register, send the names of players with a check payable to Tarentum Area Lions Club to Rich Rink, 205 Elbrook Drive, Natrona Heights PA 15065 by June 30.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Cadogan
Today: The township farmers market will be from 3 to 6 p.m. June 3 through September in Overlook Park. Details and vendor information: Jeanne, 724-815-7347.
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.
Harrison
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 4:30 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: 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.
June 10: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer free American Heart Association CPR training from 6 to 9 p.m. at the office, 1 Acee Drive. Those needing a certificate card will be assessed a small fee by the American Heart Association. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157 or pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.
Kiski Township
Saturday: Kiski Area Volunteer Fire Department will sell pepperoni rolls from noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $6, for classic or hot pepperjack varieties. Preorders requested from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday for large quantities. Orders: 724-478-4210.
Monday : 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.
Tuesday : New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56, will sponsor a Widows & Widowers luncheon at noon at the church. Reservations required by Tuesday. Reservations: 724-478-4525 or nbumcapollo@gmail.com.
Leechburg
Ongoing: Kiski Valley Community is accepting performance dates for summer and the holiday season. Details:plmarco23@gmail.com.
Lower Burrell
Today: 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.
New Kensington
Today: The Walking Wednesday group at Peoples Library will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St., and walk the loop as a group. Details:724-339-1021.
Today: 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
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.
Plum
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.
Springdale
Today: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free crochet class for beginners at 6 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
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.
Today: Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will offer free fresh food and hygiene kits at noon and 4 p.m. while supplies last. There are no income guidelines and everyone is welcome.
Washington Township
Today: AlcoholicsAnonymouswillmeetat6p.m.atUnionPresbyterianChurch,656Route380.
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.
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.
June 26: Worthington-West Franklin Community Library is accepting orders for pies and cinnamon rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: coconut cream meringue, lemon meringue, banana cream meringue, apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, Dutch apple, peach, peach raspberry, razzleberry, salted caramel apple, strawberry rhubarb and wild berry cherry; all $12; and cinnamon rolls, $11. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: June 15. Pick-up: June 26. Orders: at the library or visit the library Facebook page.