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Food distribution set Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road.

No reservations are required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Chicken, baked beans on the menu at free dinner

First Presbyterian Church of Tarentum will host a free dine-in community dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 913 Lock St.

The menu will include grilled chicken, corn, baked beans, potatoes, watermelon and cookies. No reservations are required, and everyone is welcome.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sept. 2: The Academy Singers community choir is welcoming new members for the upcoming concert season. Rehearsals are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 2 at 79 Greenbriar Drive. Music fee: $50. Reservations required. For reservations and to book a concert, call 724-994-8872.

Apollo

Nov. 1: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting space applications for an autumn vendor fair planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth Ave. Spots available with and without electricity available. Details: Shelby, 724-549-1601.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Sept. 10: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes are accepting reservations for a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from St. James Church parking lot in Apollo. State-issued photo ID required for free play. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Tuesday: A free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Everyone welcome.

Bethel Township 

Sept. 9: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens and Other Marvels,” by Leigh Ann Henion. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Monday: Brackenridge Improvement Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 1000 Brackenridge Ave.

Cadogan

Tuesdays: The township farmers market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. at Overlook Park. Details: Jeanne Richardson, 724-815-7347.

East Deer

Sept. 27: East Deer Presbyterian Church is accepting applications from craft vendors for its fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

East Vandergrift  

Sept. 11: A turkey dinner will be served from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the social hall of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 411 McKinley Ave. Cost: $13. Menu: 1.5 pounds of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans and beverage; a la carte desserts, $1.50. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Dine in or takeout. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Takeout orders: 724-568-1313 on Sept. 11. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Through Aug. 31: St. Mary Mother of God Church is conducting a summer food drive. Non-perishable unexpired items will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the administrative office, 608 High St.

Sept. 13: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting food truck and vendor application for its annual Tails on the Trails dog walk at Freeport Community Park. Details: 724-339-7388.

Hampton

Today: The free 2025 Allegheny County Summer Concert series will feature the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins.

Harmar

Nov. 9: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison

Today: A spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Polish National Alliance, 14 Linden St., Natrona. Menu: spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, roll & butter and dessert, $12; soft drinks and water, $1. Dine in or takeout. Orders: 724-224-4471.

Mondays: A local bridge club is seeking new members. The group meet at 10:30 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. All skill levels welcome.

Wednesday : Author Ken Gormley, president of Duquesne University, will discuss his novel, “The Heiress of Pittsburgh,” at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. A question-and-answer session will be afterward. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Today/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will have a worship service at 7 p.m. today at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. Retired pastor the Rev. Jeff Youell will be the speaker. The Rev. Trip Torbert of Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church, Penn Hills, will preside at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome.

Sept. 9: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor an adult fundraiser to paint a portrait of your pet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The instructor will be Lower Burrell artist Uncle Dave. Cost: $40. Reservations required by Sept. 5. BYOB and snacks. Email a photo of your pet to strzesieskij@einetwork.net with the pet’s name and your name by Sept. 5. Reservations: Julia, 412-956-9274.

Sept. 27: Burtner House Restoration Society is accepting vendor applications from local artisans, artists and makers for its Honey Harvest Festival planned at the homestead, 1650 Burtner Road. Cost: without electricity, $35; with electricity; $40; for a 12 x 12-foot space. Rain or shine. Applications: tinyurl.com/5xbph6he.

Nov. 2: St. Joseph High School is accepting vendor applications for a purse bash planned in the Guardian Angels Parish Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave. Details: Megan Mlinarcik, mmlinarcik@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Tuesday: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration: 724-478-1528.

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.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., will open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or lamahs@windstream.net.

Oct. 11: Vendor applications are being accepted for a fall food and craft festival planned in Riverfront Park. Details: Leechburg Public Library, 724-236-0080.

Nov. 15 and 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space reservations for a holiday craft and vendor fair at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30, includes an 8-foot table and two chairs for one day; two days, $50. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Burrell High School Marching Band car and motorcycle show will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Vehicle registration: $10; spectator admission, free. There will be vendors, a basket raffle, music and a 50-50. Vehicle registration: burrellmarchingbandsecretary@gmail.com.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host a virtual author talk with Tasha Eurich, author of “Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos,” at 2 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. To register and ask questions, visit libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oakmont 

Today: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave., will have a Blessing of the Backpacks during the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services. Details: 412-828-9680.

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Parks Township 

Today: 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.

Today: A car cruise will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Circle D Saddle Club, 1286 Upper Mateer Road. Cars, trucks and bikes welcome. There will be music, food, vendors, a silent auction, door prizes and a 50-50. Vehicle fee: $10; spectator admission, free. Proceeds will be donated to local charities. Details: Circle D Saddle Club on Facebook.

Plum

Sept. 14: The Kerr Memorial Museum will host “A Tea With the Kerrs” garden party at 1:30 p.m. at Oakmont Country Club, Hulton Road. Cost: $75. Hats and fascinators welcome. A wine cash bar will be available. Tickets: kerrmuseum.com or send a check payable to Kerr Memorial Museum to 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont PA 15139. Please include specific table arrangement requests. Proceeds will benefit the museum. Ticket deadline: Sept 2. Details: 412-826-9295.

Plum

Monday: The Monday Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at its new location at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road. This will be the last market of the season.

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

Tarentum   

Today: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third Ave., will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the service.

Monday : Poduty Live Theater will offer a free improv class with veteran improvisor Paul Mattingly from 7 to 9 p.m. at the theater, 408 Corbet St. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ynhns2fj.

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Oct. 18: The borough Recreation Board is accepting food truck and vendor applications for the annual Boo Festival planned on First Avenue. Cost: $20 per table or truck. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Upper Burrell   

Today: Skyview Radio Society will host a swap and shop from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. There will be door prizes and food will be sold. Admission: $5. Details: John, 724-339-3821.

Washington Township

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.

West Deer 

Today: The Our Lady of the Lakes Parish car cruise will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the St. Victor Church campus, 527 Bairdford Road. Rain date: Aug. 31. There will be food, a bake sale, basket raffle and DJ. Details: Glenn, 724-272-5171.

Aug. 31: Join Allegheny County Park Rangers and help with habitat restoration from 9 a.m. to noon at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at the Veterans I shelter. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species and may plant native species. Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Registration requested. Registration: tinyurl.com/yusu6344.

Sept. 9: Fun and Freedom Youth Sports will offer basketball and gym activities for children at East Union Community Center Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 9. Children will be divided into age groups. Activities will include: 5-year-olds through second grade: basketball skills, floor hockey, dodge ball, line basketball; third through sixth grade, 3-on-3 basketball games. Children from all areas welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-7773 or kids.funandfreedom.org.

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