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Happy Flag Day! Display your American flag today on your home!
Groups accepting donations for holiday flag display
Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars and Lions Club are seeking donations for their Flags over Three Cities project that will place American flags on Election Day and federal holidays on Freeport and Leechburg roads in New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell.
Sponsorship to maintain one flag is $25 per year; two for $45 and three or more flags for $20 each. Flags need to be replaced every four to five years.
To contribute, send a check payable to Flags Over Three Cities with your name, address, telephone number and email address to VFW Post 92, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell PA 15068-3640.
Car cruise and concert set for Sunday at Hartwood Acres
The free 2024 Summer Concert series will feature Jeff Jimmerson and Airborne Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.
The Father’s Day car cruise will be from 2 to 7 p.m. and the 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.
Self-defense class for women offered at A-K Health Foundation
The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer free self-defense class for women from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 19 at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights, Harrison.+
Bob Makowski, co-owner of Makowski Martial Arts, will demonstrate hands-on techniques to avoid becoming a victim of a would-be attacker.
Class is limited to the first 20 reservations. The event is sponsored by Parts by Cochran. For reservations, call 724-294-3157 or email pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.
Calendar
Arnold
June 22: 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.
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.
Avonmore
Saturday: Avonmore Community Association will host a cash bash from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Polish Club, 501 Indiana Ave. Doors open at 2 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and beverages. Must be 21. Proceeds will benefit the Harvest Jubilee. Tickets: text Kenny, 724-681-6968 or at the Polish Club.
Bethel
June 21: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host a free program about pollinators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be tours of the Master Gardener Pollinator Garden, talks with beekeepers, arts and crafts and children’s activities. All ages welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.
Fawn
Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Alle-Kiski Heritage and Tour Ed Mine museums. Details: 724-224-0178 or email fleatique82@gmail.com.
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.
Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a car cruise from noon to 5 p.m. at the post pavilion, 894 Veterans Lane. Angel Blue & the Prophets will play from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be a food truck, drink specials and 50-50.
June 24: The Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be a seashell frame for a favorite beach memory. Please bring a glue gun if possible. Frames, shells, and glue sticks will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/bdc9tpy6.
Leechburg
Today: The Elks will host a Flag Day celebration at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform patriotic selections. Public welcome.
Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901, church@crcpc.org or crcpc.org/potlove.
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
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 building with construction supplies at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: The River 15068 will have a trash to treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Details: 724-337-4837 or sharen@goriverchurch.com.
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.
Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Admission includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.
Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.
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: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a takeout Slavic food sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Menu: stuffed cabbage, pierogi, soups, haluski, hot sandwiches and baked goods. Tours of the church will be available. No advance orders accepted. Cash and checks accepted. Details and a full menu: tinyurl.com/jxcenvnr.
June 20: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a No Father’s Day neutering, rabies and microchip clinic for male cats at the shelter, 730 Church St. No feral cats please. Cost: $30, includes neutering and rabies shot; feline combination vaccine, $20, microchips, $25. Payment is required at drop-off. Drop-off time: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Reservations required. Reservations: jperin@animalprotectors.net.
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.
Tarentum
Saturday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will have an indoor flea market from 9 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. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.
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.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. 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: 724-387-9113.
West Deer
Today and Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 9 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.
