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Salvation Army seeking help at food pantry

The New Kensington Salvation Army, 255 Third St., is looking for volunteers to assist with its food pantry distribution that is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month.

Help is needed to sort food and pack boxes, carry and lift boxes into cars and clean up and restock the pantry. Shifts are two to five hours long.

To offer your time, call Donna at 724-335-7221.

18th century disease to be discussed at historical society program

Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society will offer a program, “Surviving the 18th Century Disease Diagnosis and Treatments,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum.

Tarentum native and author Jonathan Klemens will discuss 18th century disease theory and treatments including bloodletting, purging, herbal remedies and quackery.

Donations will be accepted. Face masks are required.

Bike run planned Sunday by Ashley’s Angels

Ashley’s Angels will sponsor a motorcycle run and dinner Sunday at the New Kensington Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road.

Registration will be at 10:30 a.m. and kickstands up will be at noon. Oakmont Bakery doughnuts and coffee will be served for breakfast. Cost is $20 per rider; $15 per passenger; and includes dinner. Tickets for dinner only are $15. There will be entertainment, a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle.

For details, call Jeanna at 724-351-2885, Renee at 724-889-7833 or Karlee at 814-248-6311. Proceeds will benefit Ashley’s Angels charity that raises money to help families who have lost a member to the opioid epidemic.

Spin Doctors to perform at Hartwood Acres

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a performance by the Spin Doctors at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

The event is sponsored by BNY Mellon. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine.

Reunion

• Leechburg High School Class of 1953 will have a reunion at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at King’s Family Restaurant, 315 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township. All classmates welcome. Details: Donna, 724-347-3045 or Jane, 724-353-3053

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday: A fundraiser to benefit the Kiski Area Marching Band will be from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at King’s Family Restaurant, 315 Hyde Park Road. Dine in or takeout. Reservations required for dine in. Take a flyer with you and King’s will donate 20% of your pre-tax food and non-alcoholic beverage purchase to the band. Flyers required. For a flyer visit Kiski Area Bands on Facebook or contact Jodie at 412-952-1141 or jodieorowitz@gmail.com. Reservations: 724-842-0361

Apollo

Sept. 6: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Labor Day lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive one roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $10 for two numbers. The winning number will be the first officially drawn Pick 3 number at 7 p.m. on Labor Day. Proceeds benefit the church operating budget. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Sept. 18: Tickets are on sale for the Apollo Area Historical Society 50+1 Anniversary banquet planned at Apollo First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: 724-478-2899, stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St., or send a check made out to AAHS to P. O. Box 434, Apollo PA 15613

Arnold

Saturday: The Tomb, formerly known as Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Free Lunch with Us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti and ravioli dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: ravioli, $14, or spaghetti, $10, with meat sauce, salad and rolls; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Limited dine-in and takeout available. Orders: 724-295-2656

Sunday: Buffalo Township Family Day will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Pike Square. There will be a touch-a-truck, vendors and food trucks. Sponsored by Friends of Buffalo Township and the township parks and recreation department.

Butler

Saturday: Butler Lions Club will sell merchandise to benefit charity at the Butler City Farm Market. Items for sale include brooms, dustpans, garbage bags, fire starters, mints and cleaning cloths.

East Vandergrift   

Sept. 6: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Labor Day weekend cash raffle. Winners will be the first officially drawn Pick 3 number of the 7 p.m. Sept. 4, 5 and 6 drawings. Prizes are $500 Sept. 4 and 5 and $1,500 Sept. 6. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Debbie, 724-859-3186, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Sept. 18: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church will have a cash bash at 7 p.m. the church, 420 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission: $25, includes food, beverages and chances to win $3,000 in prizes. Must be at least 21 to attend. There will be pull tabs, 50/50 raffles and a basket raffle. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212, at the parish office or in the church vestibule after Sunday Mass

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.

Kiski Township

Saturday: A flea market and craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Kiski Township Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $10 per space. Vendor information: 724-681-2023

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. The Lions Club will sell brooms.

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

Sept. 11: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 for two parking spaces No food vendors please. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

New Kensington

Today: The Fridays on Fifth food truck event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fifth Avenue, between Ninth and 11th streets. Sponsored by the city recreation committee.

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will have a free sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.

Sunday: Preserving Record Shop will host, Vegan and Vinyl, a free indoor/outdoor pop-up event featuring vegan treats from assorted vendors, art, merchandise and records from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shop, 1101 Fifth Ave.

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a craft and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Oct. 16: Knead Community Café is accepting space applications from crafters and vendors for a harvest fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Applications: marciecoveyleo@gmail.com or stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the cafe

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Springdale

Sept. 3: Springdale Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Donors will receive a free T-shirt. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and search for group code C3750040.

Tarentum 

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.

Upper Burrell

Sunday: Sky View Radio Society will have its annual Swap n Shop Hamfest from 8 a.m. to noon at the society grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Free parking. Admission: $5. Details: John, 724-339-3821

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Tuesday. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. For a photo of the quilt, visit vandergriftpubliclibary.org. Details: 724-568-2212

Verona

Sept. 18: Twin Boro Apaches Football Team will sponsor a comedy night at 8 p.m. in the Eagles upstairs ballroom, 315 James St. There will be a DJ and three comedians. Admission: $25, includes beer and Italian buffet. Tickets: J.B. Schaal, 412-735-5806 or Joe, 412-337-0384 The event is part of the Verona 150th anniversary celebration.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have Friday Night 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.

West Deer

Sunday: The Our Lady of the Lakes Car Cruise featuring the Ridge Runners Car Club will be from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Victor Church, 527 Bairdford Road. All car enthusiasts welcome. First 75 cars receive a dash plaque, and there will be a bake sale, food, basket raffle and DJ. Rain date: Sept. 12. Details: Glenn, 724-272-5171

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