Community Events and Activities in the Area
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Allegheny Valley Walk for Hunger seeks participants
The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Walk for Hunger will begin at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the parking lot of Heights Plaza in Natrona Heights, Harrison.
Registration begins at 1 p.m. near the UPMC Urgent Care. Participants are asked to bring one can of food or a non-perishable item.
Walkers will proceed through Natrona Heights and Brackenridge back to Natrona Heights. Walkers who collect between $100 and $199 will receive a free bowling pass. Those who collect $200 or more will receive two bowling passes. Walkers can participate without collecting pledges for $15. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds benefit the Association of Churches food bank, the mass food drive-thru and emergency hunger needs.
Volunteers are needed at the event. For more information and a registration form, call 724-226-0606 or email
NK Salvation Army offering holiday support
The New Kensington Salvation Army will accept applications in-person by appointment for assistance for holiday gifts for children 13 and younger and Project Bundle Up coats, boots, hats and gloves for children younger than 18 and seniors 62 and over at the center, 255 Third St.
Appointments will be available Sept. 23 to 26, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 and Oct. 14 to 17. Applications will be accepted on a first-come and most-need basis. Bring identification, proof of household income and residence, children’s birth certificates and three gift ideas for each child.
Applicants must live in the following ZIP codes: 15068, 15613, 15629, 15630, 15641, 15673, 15686 and 15690. For an appointment, call 724-335-7221.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Sunday: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring an indoor/outdoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. This will be the last flea market of the season. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.
Apollo
Today: Apollo Hose Company No. 3 will host a wing night from 6 p.m. to midnight at the firehall, 707 N. Fifth St. Cost: dozen chicken wings, $22; half dozen, $11; basket of fries, $5. Dine in or takeout. Orders: 724-478-3001.
Nov. 1: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting space applications for an autumn vendor fair planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth Ave. Spots available with and without electricity. Details: Shelby, 724-549-1601.
Buffalo Township
Sunday: A spaghetti dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti and salad, $13; homemade meatballs, $3; cash only. Dine in or takeout. Orders: 724-295-2656.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 54-number jackpot game, a 45-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
Freeport
Wednesday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of God church hall, 608 High St. Appointments recommended, walk-ins welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org and search for account code UG0040286.
Fawn
Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be open from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. Proceeds benefit the Alle-Kiski Heritage and Tour Ed Mine museums. Details: 724-224-0178.
Hampton
Saturday: Allegheny County will host Hay Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Activities include balloon twisters, an art station, a petting zoo, sensory-friendly play area, and more. Admission is free.
Harmar
Nov. 9: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
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., with specials, a 50-50 raffle, and final game jackpot.
Today : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 800-877-2584 or Vitalant.org.
Sunday : A free Jr. Ranger nature hike will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park. Meets at the environmental learning center. Bring water, wear closed-toe shoes, and reservations are required. tinyurl.com/5cbdtbd5.
Wednesday: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation offers a free CPR/AED class from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1 Acee Drive. Reservations required. 724-294-3157.
Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley meets at 5:30 p.m. to discuss “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon. Reservations required: 724-226-3491.
Sept. 27: Dungeons & Dragons group meets from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Grades 7-12, all skill levels welcome. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4m4nvzr5.
Sept. 27: Burtner House Restoration Society accepting vendor applications for Honey Harvest Festival at 1650 Burtner Road. Cost: $35-40. Rain or shine. tinyurl.com/5xbph6he.
Sept. 28: VFW Auxiliary purse bash bingo at 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Cost: $35. Raffles, silent auction, and proceeds benefit Life Changing Dogs for Veterans. Tickets: Deb 412-298-5175, Stacy 412-882-4256.
Oct. 17: Highlands School District Change for Cancer night at the varsity football game. Wear pink, and shopping orders available through goldenrams.com.
Nov. 2: Vendor applications for purse bash at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Contact Megan Mlinarcik:
Kiski Township
Saturday: Ham dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Cost: $14; children 10 and under, $10.
Leechburg
Saturday: Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., open 9 a.m. to noon. All items 20 cents each. Donations welcome.
Oct. 11: Food and craft festival applications at Riverfront Park. Contact Leechburg Public Library: 724-236-0080.
Nov. 15-16: Holiday craft and vendor fair at Leechburg Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30-50. Contact Melissa at 724-332-9090 or
Lower Burrell
Saturday: Luncheon bingo at the Moose, 499 Reimer St., at 1 p.m. Doors at 11 a.m., $20, includes lunch and games with prizes.
Saturday: VFW hosts band G6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post.
Saturday: Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.
Saturday: Super bingo at VFW, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, at 2 p.m. Cost: $45. Multiple games with large payout prizes. Tickets in advance: 412-251-1555. Proceeds support youth hockey.
Sunday: American Legion breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon, menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast, home fries.
Sept. 27:
Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., hosts Vitalant blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (reservations recommended).
Nov. 10:
Westmoreland County Marine Detachment raffle for $20 scratch-off tickets or $1,000 cash, at Community Market, Hillcrest Plaza. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or
New Kensington
Saturday: Charity garage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1077 Woodberry Rd., proceeds support women’s education. Contact 724-882-8000.
Sunday: Polka Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 857 Kenneth Ave., hymns in Polish.
Parks Township
Today: Bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open 5 p.m.
Sunday: Country music jam night at Parks Township Sportsman’s Club, 5-8 p.m., bring your instrument. Details: 724-845-2390.
Sept. 28:
Fall fashion show benefiting Vandergrift Public Library, 1-4 p.m. at Pleasant View Brethren Church, 1156 Pleasantview Drive. Cost: $20. Tickets: tinyurl.com/384vbvdb.
Plum
Tuesday: Cash bash for Beach Dog Rescue and Izzie Fund, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Holiday Park Firehall, cost: $25. Contact: 412-378-1151.
Sept. 25
Senior resource fair at Holy Family Parish, 1-3 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy Church Hall, 2000 O’Block Rd. Includes vendors, free flu shots, blood pressure screenings. Reservations by Sept. 23: 412-793-4511, ext. 107.
Springdale
Tuesday: Book club at Springdale Library, 6:30 p.m., reading “We Begin at the End.” Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Sept. 24: Author talk with Howie Ehrlichman, 6:30 p.m., Springdale Library. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: Free bread and baked goods at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., 10 a.m.
Saturday: Fall festival at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with games, food, petting zoo, bounce house.
Saturday: Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dollar breakfast 8 a.m. to noon.
Oct. 18: Food truck/vendor applications for Boo Festival at First Avenue, contact Carrie Fox: 724-448-1470.
Nov. 22: Holiday parade registration, lineup at noon, parade at 1 p.m. Call Carrie: 724-448-1470 or
Vandergrift
Sept. 27: Sourmash and Twisted Fate bands in concert at Casino Theater, 7:30 p.m. Doors at 6:30. Tickets: casinotheater.org.
Washington Township
Today: Bingo at 7 p.m. at firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors at 5:30 p.m., free coffee. Must be 18+ or with adult.
Saturday: Pine Run Church Scholarship Festival, noon-4 p.m., Kunkle Park, with pet parade, car show, raffle, activities.
Nov. 2: Auto parts swap at Washington Township Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Registration: 724-727-3079.
West Deer
Sept. 27: Public Lands Day invasive plant removal at Deer Lakes Park, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at Veterans I shelter. Bring water, wear long pants and closed shoes. Reservations: tinyurl.com/3ubtbkns.
Sept. 27: Fall craft show at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Contact Mary Lynn: 412-767-5750.