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T-shirt sale to benefit Avonmore fire victim
Orders are being accepted for T-shirt sale to benefit Mackenzie Mitchell who lost her home in the June 15 fire at My Buddy’s Place in Avonmore.
Cost is $20. To order a shirt, send your phone number, choice of tie-dye or maroon, size small to 3X and quantity to Andrea-Altmire on Venmo, Andreaaltmire@gmail.com on PayPal or stop in at Cool Water Saloon, 1359 Route 56, Kiski Township.
Women’s golf outing scheduled Aug. 13
A women’s golf outing to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the outreach ministries of Central Presbyterian Church of Tarentum will be Aug. 13 at Saxon East Golf Course, 839 Ekastown Road, Clinton Township.
The event is a two-person scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $65 and includes nine holes of golf, lunch, cart and prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Registration deadline is July 31. For details and to register, call 724-224-9220, or 724-226-0606, ext. 10 or email avac@avaoc.org.
Thank you
Burtner House Restoration Society would like to thank all of the volunteers, donors, artisans, patrons, community members, reenactors and friends who helped to make the annual strawberry festival a success. Special thanks to Harrison Township, Herbal Thymes gardeners. Citizens Hose and Roenigk Bus Company. “We couldn’t maintain the homestead without your help!”
Religion Digest
Bible study based on Andy Griffith Show episodes offered
Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, will offer a mid-summer Bible study based on the Mayberry Bible study at 6 p.m. July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the church. “Primetime Parables,” will feature lessons and discussions based on four classic episodes from The Andy Griffith Show with relevant scripture readings. Details: 412-335-0559.
Freeport church to offer vacation Bible camp
St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 608 High St., Freeport, will have vacation Bible camp, “Jesus is My Superhero,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 8 to 12 in the church fellowship hall. Reservations: 724-295-2281 or stmaryfreeport.com.
Calendar
Arnold
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.
Wednesday: The new Arnold Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. in Fireman Park on Riverside Drive. New members welcome.
Cadogan
Thursday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will host a presidential debate watch party at Clyde’s Saloon, 242 Prospect Ave. The debate begins at 9 p.m. but everyone is encouraged to arrive early. Food and drink will be sold. Anyone, regardless of political affiliation, is encouraged to attend. Details: Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244, or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.
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.
Monday: The free Chess Club will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Harrison
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Thursday: Sheldon Park Resident Council will sponsor a cancer awareness event and fundraiser at 4 p.m. at the Hayden Center, 480 Park Ave., Natrona Heights. There will be games, free food, auctions, , bingo, a DJ, basketball tournament, bounce house and 50-50. Details: Sydney Hayden, 724-826-1327.
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
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.
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: 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.
Monday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will host an hour of play with construction supplies at 1 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer free tech help by appointment at 3, 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1565 or stop in at the library.
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
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer free tech help by appointment at noon, and 12:45 and 1:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1021 or stop in at the library.
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
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
Monday: The Monday Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park and ball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. There will be vendors and food trucks.
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
Today: 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: Tarentum Eagles Auxiliary will sponsor a paint party from 4 to 6 p.m. at the aerie, Wood St. Cost: $30, includes supplies and a light snack. Cash bar. Reservations: 724-882-6420.
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.
Weekdays: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., is hosting a free summer lunch program from 11 a.m. to noon through Aug. 9 for children 18 and younger. There will be no lunches on July 4 and 5. Details: 724-224-9220.
Washington Township
Today: 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.
