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Community Day planned Saturday at Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a community day “Fuel the Shelter” from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

The highlight of the day will be the unveiling of two Glassmere Fuel Service trucks with the Animal Protectors logo displayed on each side. Glassmere will make ongoing donations to Animal Protectors of 1 cent per gallon of fuel oil that is delivered from these trucks.

Shelter tours will begin at noon and there will be food trucks, karaoke, children’s crafts, cornhole, face painting, doggy wading pools, a fire truck tour and an appearance by the New Kensington police dogs. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes.

Free backpacks, school supplies to be distributed

Real Life Church, Arnold, will host a backpack give-away and free breakfast bar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the lawn of VooDoo Brewery, 956 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.

Children can select a free book bag with supplies. The breakfast bar will include pancakes, waffles, muffins and juices. For details, call 724-337-3889.

Kaley’s Kops to sponsor ice cream social benefit

An ice cream social to benefit Lower Burrell Police K9 Buc will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mogie’s Magill Grill, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

Hosted by Kaley’s Kops, there will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Oldies band American Pie will provide entertainment.

Thank you

The Vandergrift Police Department and Kiski Area East Elementary teachers would like to thank community members for their generous donations of school supplies during the recent supply drive.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: St. James Parish 109 Owens View Ave., will have an outdoor Mass at 4:30 p.m. on the church lawn. Bring a chair or blanket. There is no shade in the area, so bring a sun umbrella, a hat or sunscreen. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of rain, Mass will be in the church. Details: 724-478-4958.

Saturday and Sunday: Roaring Run Watershed Association will host A Walk Through History Civil War event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the covered bridge area of Roaring Run Trail. A shuttle will be available for those who unable to walk that far. There will be demonstrations of cannons, weapons and Civil War cooking, a children’s battle and reenactors. Parking will be at the trail head, 681 Canal St. Donations will be accepted to benefit the trail. Visit RRWA and Trail on Facebook for a complete schedule.

Arnold

Oct. 14: The Arnold Recreation Committee is accepting vendor applications for a craft show and touch-a-truck event set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 18th Street ball field. Details: arnoldrecreationcommittee@gmail.com.

Brackenridge 

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township 

Today : Zion Methodist Community Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and search for group code UC664 or zip code 16055.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar

Today: The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature the Lenny Collini FamilyPaK at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Gates open at 6 p.m., rain or shine. There is free parking, and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks are permitted.

Harrison 

Today : Shevawn Timko from the Highland Senior Center will be at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., from 2 to 4 p.m. to provide information and answer questions about the Seniors Farmers Market Voucher program, Access 65 Plus, energy assistance and more. Proxy forms will be available and the $50 vouchers will be available while supplies last. Just drop in – no reservations required.

Friday: 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: Join birder and photographer Dave Brooke for a free bird hike from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights. Bring binoculars and wear hiking shoes or boots. Meet in the Environmental Learning Center parking lot. No pets, please. Reservations required. Reservations: davbrooke@gmail.com.

Oct. 14: A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Saturday and Sunday: Boy Scout Troop 683 will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. A barbecue lunch will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Menu: quarter-pound pulled pork sandwiches, $5; smoked beans and meat, $5; pulled pork nachos, $7; hot dogs, $1. Proceeds will benefit the troop trailer fund.

Kittanning

Today and Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Hours may change for special events. Free parking is available behind the museum via North Grant Avenue. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com or visit Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society on Facebook.

Leechburg

Today: The monthly Al-Anon meeting scheduled at First United Methodist Church is canceled. The meetings are discontinued permanently.

Today: The farmers market will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. in the municipal lot beside Fox’s Pizza Den on Market St.

Lower Burrell  

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: Burrell High School Marching Band will sponsor its third annual car and motorcycle show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, 1021 Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10; spectators, free. There will be a DJ, basket raffle, vendors, concessions and a 50/50. Details: burrellbandvp@gmail.com.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Cool Change from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sept. 14: Alcoa Retirees and 25-Year Club will have their annual picnic from noon to 4 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, Wildlife Lodge Road. Reservation deadline: Friday. Details: Sharon Council, swc57165@earthlink.net.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Free backpacks will be distributed from 4 to 6 p.m. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saxonburg  

Saturday: South Butler Girl Scout Troop 26087 will sponsor a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Luke Lutheran Church Centennial Hall, 110 State St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $7. Menu: pancakes with a topping bar, sausage, juice, fruit cup and coffee. Proceeds will go toward the troop’s 2024 trip.

Tuesday: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about composting at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Master Gardener Kathy Allen will be the speaker. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Sept. 9 and 10: Entries are being accepted for the 37th annual fine art display at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded in professional, non-professional and student categories. Details: 724-352-3403 or saxonburgfineart.com.

Springdale

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A mini flea market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift

Today: A new Creative Writing Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Writers who are at least 13 welcome. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. This is not an instructional program. Details: 724-568-1212.

Washington Township  

Friday: 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.

Sunday : Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run EMC is accepting vendor applications for its annual fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. at Kunkle Park, 283 Pine Run Church Road. Fee: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023.

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