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Freeport Pride Stroll planned Sunday
The fifth annual Freeport Pride Stroll will be Sunday in the borough.
Participants should meet at noon at the Hope Garden on Fifth Street. This is a free family community event and afterward there will be face painting, pizza and music.
Concert set for Sunday at Hartwood Acres
The free 2024 Summer Concert series will feature indie/pop band Meeting of Important People and Jim Donovan & the Sun King Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.
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.
Apollo concert to feature Kiski Valley Community Band
The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Apollo First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. as part of the church summer concert series.
Donations will be accepted.
Calendar
Arnold
Saturday : A bingo to benefit Zen Cat Sanctuary in New Kensington will be at 1 p.m. at Speed Family Blessing Box & Pantry Inc., 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be sold. Cost: $10. Tickets: donorbox.org/events/584982.
Sunday : 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.
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 55-number jackpot game, a 42-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
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
Sunday: St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, roll and salad. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $11; 6 and younger, $6. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets: 724-295-2281 and at the door.
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: Harvest Church, 1207 Pacific Ave., will celebrate the reopening of its newly remodeled Kidz Ministry area from noon to 4 p.m. at the church. There will be free food, games, a bounce house, crafts and prizes. Details: 724-548-5643 or info@harvestpa.org.
Saturday: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona.
Wednesday : The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “In a Sunburned Country” by Bill Bryson. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
June 29: The park rangers at Harrison Hills Park will host a free program about removing invasive species from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the park Rachel Carson Center. All ages welcome. Expect to participate in physical activity. Bring water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Tools, gloves and eye protection provided. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5ad8x36d.
Leechburg
July 11: A rubber ducky race fundraiser to benefit the borough’s 175th anniversary celebration next year will be at 5 p.m. on the Kiski River. Ducks will be dropped into the river from the walking bridge to Hyde Park and will be fished out at the finish line at the firemen’s boat launch. Prizes will be awarded. Cost: $5 per duck. Ducks are available at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Checks payable to Leechburg Area Community Association will be accepted.
Lower Burrell
Today: Peoples Library will host an hour of play with construction supplies at 1 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.
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
July 1: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling chances for a Pittsburgh Pirate ticket and basket raffle. Cost: $10. The winner will receive four tickets to the July 19 game versus the Philadelphia Phillies in section 114, a parking pass and two gift baskets. The winner will be drawn July 1. Cost: $10. Tickets: form.jotform.com/241587365800157.
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.
Springdale
Wednesday: The Let’s Get Crafting program at Springdale Free Public Library will host a workshop to make a patriotic wreath at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
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.
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.
Saturday: Poke Run Presbyterian Church will sponsor a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road. A bag sale will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Breakfast and lunch will be available.
