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Summer camps offered at St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School, Harrison, is offering camps for students this summer at the school, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights.
Subjects include art, material science, drama, girls and boys basketball, girls cheer, boys baseball and co-ed soccer. Limited scholarships are available, and reservations are required. For reservations and more information, visit saintjosephhs.com/tickets.
Free summer food program available in New Kensington
The Nutrition Group and New Kensington-Arnold School District will sponsor a free summer food program for children 18 and younger.
Breakfast and lunch will be available Monday through Thursday June 10 to 27. Valley High School, 703 Stevenson Blvd., New Kensington, serve breakfast from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Roy A. Hunt Elementary School, 1701 Alcoa Drive, New Kensington, will serve breakfast from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Meals must be eaten in the school and no reservations are required.
Cash raffle to fund annual Independence Day fireworks
Summit Hose Company in Tarentum is conducting a cash raffle to fund the annual Community Fireworks Display planned at 10 p.m. July 3 at Dreshar Stadium.
Tickets are $5. Winning numbers will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Pick 3 numbers on 10 dates in July. For tickets, call 724-224-2555 in the evening or send cash or a check made out to Summit Hose with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to 321 W. Seventh Ave., Tarentum PA 15084.
Honky-Tonk Jukebox to be featured at Hartwood Acres
Country band Honky-Tonk Jukebox perform as part of the free 2024 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.
Gates open at 3 p.m. Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. and performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
Calendar
Apollo
Today and Saturday: The Sizzle Up for Summer event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Apollo Plaza and Apollo United Presbyterian Church. Rain or shine. There will be food trucks and vendors. Sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee. Details: apollocouncilssabatino@gmail.com.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
June 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.
Arnold
Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 1 p.m. at its new location in the council chambers room of Arnold City Hall, 601 Drey St. Officers will be elected at 1 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 2. Details: Commander Gill Thomas, 724-681-0329.
June 23: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary will host a super bingo at 2 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church social hall, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at noon. There will be 14 regular games that pay $100; five specials, and a must-go $1,000 jackpot game; silent auction, small games of chance and a 50-50. Snacks, pop and water will be sold. No alcohol permitted. Cost: $40 in advance, includes lunch and bingo package. No seats can be saved. Proceeds will benefit club charities. Tickets: text or leave a voice message, Gina, 724-889-5889, or Linda, 412-389-6300; or at the door if available.
Aspinwall
Saturday: A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 2 p.m. to kickoff the grand opening festival at Allegheny RiverTrail Park, 285 River Ave. There will be food trucks, family programs, vendors and two stages with music. Details: www.Alleghenyrivertrailpark.org.
Avonmore
Saturday: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $25 before Friday; at the door, $30 door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.
Brackenridge
Sunday: A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $40, in advance; $45, at the door; includes light lunch and bingo package. There will be quickies, a silent auction, instant tickets and a 50-50. Proceeds will benefit Lula’s Angels team that will compete at the Junior Olympics. Tickets: text or call Brittany, 724-980-7667; or Maria, 412-478-9589.
Clinton Township
Saturday: Butler VA Health Care System will host a women veterans retreat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at J & J Animal Sanctuary, 939 Ekastown Road. All veterans and their families welcome. There will be activities for the whole family including interaction with the animals at the farm and information about VA services will be available. Details: 878-271-6989.
East Vandergrift
July 4: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a cash lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Daily Pick-3 numbers. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409, Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Freeport
Saturday: A spaghetti dinner will be 4 to 7 p.m. at Freeport United Methodist Church social hall, 211 Fourth St. Sponsored by Freeport Kiwanis, proceeds will benefit the club scholarship program. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $5.
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.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Jefferson
Sunday: Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments will host a free concert by the Penn-Trafford Community Band at 4 p.m. on the patio behind Haven II, 148 Marwood Road, entrance 5. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be in the Haven 1 dining room. Tours of the facility will be available at 3 p.m. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Registration: Kassie Walker, 724-352-1571, ext. 8273, or kwalker@concordialm.org.
Kiski Township
Saturday: A strawberry festival will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56. Menu: ham barbeque or sloppy joe, macaroni salad, baked beans, strawberry shortcake with ice cream, $11. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-478-1523.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department No. 3 will host a food truck rally from 1 to 6 p.m. at the firehall, 3255 Leechburg Road. There will be a basket raffle, a free children’s area, covered outdoor seating and free parking.
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. A bridal gown is available for $50. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.
Saturday: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.
Through June 30: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Artists include Don and Debra Pendergast, Chris Reifenstein and Patti Giordano.
New Kensington
Saturday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelter, 730 Church St. Rain or shine. Details: animalprotectors.net.
Saturday: A block party and barbecue will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Building Communities of Recovery, 408 Eighth St. There will be a DJ, games, prizes, food, and dancing. Cost: $10. Details: 724-212-7899.
Oakmont
Today: A strawberry festival will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Menu: strawberry shortcake, ice cream, hot dogs, brats, hot sausage, baked beans and sauerkraut. Details: 412-828-9323.
Sunday: A service to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave.
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.
Plum
Saturday: A summer movie night will be at dusk at Plum Amphitheater, 2000 Mike Thomas Way. The featured film will be “Paw Patrol – the Mighty Movie.” Bring a blanket. There will be pre-show children’s activities, the Kona Ice truck and free popcorn.
Springdale
Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Feed the Flock Ministries will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Cost: $10, cash only. There will be music, a bake sale, basket raffle and 50-50. Dine in or takeout. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: feedtheflocks@gmail.com.
Tarentum
Saturday: Summit Host Fire Department will host a community cookout from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station, 321 E. Seventh Ave. Menu: hot dogs, cheeseburgers, nachos, fries and jumbo chicken wings. Dine in, takeout and delivery available. Orders: 724-224-2555.
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is conducting a clothing drive through June 29. Clean clothes, belts, shoes and purses in any condition will be accepted during the Clothing Closet on Saturdays. Alternate drop-off and pickup times: 724-882-2185.
Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.
Vandergrift
Today: A car and bike cruise to benefit Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will be from 6 p.m. until dark in downtown. There will be a DJ, raffles, music and food. Vehicle registration: $10. Details: 724-882-2561.
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Today: A family movie night will be at dusk in Bairdford Park. Bring a blanket or chair. Registration required. Free popcorn and water will be available. Registration: jfrench@westdeertownship.com.
