In brief: Salvation Army clothing drive, vacation Bible school, more in Bethel Park

Salvation Army Western PA Division clothing drive

The Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center is collecting gently used clothing and shoes for local students in need on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual clothing drive is held in partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Police Association and Mt. Lebanon High School and will take place in the parking lot of the Southminster Presbyterian Church (799 Washington Road) next to the Mt. Lebanon Library.

Volunteers will be on hand to receive your donations of gently used kids’ clothing and shoes for grades K-12. Items in particular demand include jeans, shorts, polos, sweatshirts, sneakers, dress shoes and dress clothes in all sizes and genders.

Vacation Bible School

VBS is coming to South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road in Bethel Park. This year’s Vacation Bible School is Rocky Railway. The program will run over five consecutive Wednesdays June 30-July 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. Children that have just completed kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome. Register online at www.shcn.org/vbs-2021. Registration is free.

Farmers market returns

The Bethel Park farmers market will be open every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Sept. 28 on South Park directly off Corrigan Drive, near the Ice Skating Rink.

For more information, visit bethelparkfarmersmarket.com.

Craft and vendor show

More than 20 crafters and vendors will gather for the Circle of Light Fellowship Church Building Fundraiser on June 12 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh South in Upper St. Clair. This event, which takes place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12, will feature vendors such as Color Street, Pampered Chef, Younique, Doterra, Pink Zebra, Avon Paparazzi, Jordan Essentials and more. Admission is free. There will be a Chinese-style auction featuring a basket from each of the vendors. All monies raised will go towards the purchase of land and building for the new CLF church. Contact Heather Viola at 412 337-6763 for more information.

Yard sale

The Youth Group of South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, is having a yard sale on June 26 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Rent A Table for $20. All profit is yours; vendor space is $30.

The youth group will be selling and donations can be dropped in the Youth Center. Full profit goes toward the Nazarene Youth Conference 2023 Trip. Contact Mara Fannie at mfannie@shcn.org to reserve tables or space.