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Civil War event planned in Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society will host a Civil War Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Drake Log Cabin, 215 Williams Alley, Apollo.

There will be reenactors, authentic relics, an encampment, speakers, firing demonstrations and a flag-raising ceremony.

Admission is $5; children younger than 12 are free. Free parking will be available in Apollo Plaza.

For details, call 724-478-2899 or email apollopahistory@gmail.com.

Family fun day to feature bluegrass band

A free family fun day will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park on Jackson Avenue.

Echo Valley Bluegrass band will play from 1 to 3 p.m. and there will be a petting zoo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bible bingo, crafts, games, free food and drinks. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. The event is sponsored by Vandergrift First United Methodist Church.

Festival of Friendship set at St. Margaret Mary Parish

The annual St. Margaret Mary Parish Festival of Friendship will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday on the parish grounds, 3055 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

There will be food trucks, indoor bingo, chuck-o-luck, a basket raffle, children’s activities and rides and a bake sale. Jazz Play will entertain on Friday night and pop-rock electric violinist Steven Vance will play on Saturday.

Calendar

Apollo

Friday: The Apollo-Ridge High School Marching Band will host a pie night and preview of this year’s half time show “Top Gun” at 7 p.m. at Owens Field. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5, includes a slice of pie and drink. There will be a silent auction and 50-50.

Arnold

Saturday: Unity in the Community will host a back-to-school backpack giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon at Roosevelt Park, 705 Drey St.

Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

Avonmore

Saturday: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked up by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $25 before Friday; at the door, $30 door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Bethel

Saturday : The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will celebrate National S’mores Day from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be a campfire, stories and s’mores. Cost: $8. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Sept. 21: The auxiliaries of Pioneer Hose and Hilltop Hose companies will host a super bingo at Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., early birds start at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost: $35, in advance, will be $40 at the door; includes a light lunch and bingo packet. There will be 20 regular games, specials and a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: 724-882-5908.

Gilpin

Friday: Little Owls Learning Center, 493 Route 66, will host an art show “The Four Seasons” at 6:30 p.m. featuring the works of the children who attend the center. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-1755.

Harrison

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 jackpot game.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Sept. 14: A happy hour cash bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25; includes food and five numbers for the drawing; $10, food only. Karaoke with Bucky will be afterward. Cash bar. Funds raised will be donated to the post building fund. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6157 or dmckillop@hotmail.com or the post, 724-904-7649.

Sept. 8: Table reservations are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a craft show set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Cost: $25; with electric, $30. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

Jefferson Township

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.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a cash bash at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the first drawing will be at noon. Cost: $25, includes food and drink. There will be side raffles, a 50-50, a $1,000 treasure chest game and $2,500 grand prize. Tickets: Christine, 724-541-6345.

Lower Burrell

Friday: The Burrell High School Marching Band will host its preview evening at 5:30 p.m. at the high school stadium, Puckety Church Road. This year’s show is “The Tortured Nightmares of Poe.” Admission is free and there will be raffles.

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: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post will feature the 56 East Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; semi/formal dresses, $5. Free school supplies will be given to students accompanied by an adult. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Aug. 16: Westmoreland County Marines No. 1416 is selling tickets for a $1,000 meat raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery three-digit number. The winner receives $1,000 worth of meat from Sprankle’s Markets, a four-burner Char-Broil grill, grill cover, stainless steel utensils and a 20-pound propane tank. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

New Kensington

Today: The Salvation Army will host a free backpack giveaway from 4 to 6 p.m. while supplies last for children in kindergarten through 12th grade at the gym entrance of center, 255 Third St. No reservations required. Children must be present. Sally’s Outdoor Market will distribute free fresh produce from 2 to 6 p.m. while supplies last.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Friday : Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper will host a free afternoon with Summit Legal Aid from 1 to 4 p.m. at Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Learn about your legal rights. There will be free refreshments, basket raffle and activities. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 800-846-0871 or tinyurl.com/4nmkxt9j.

Saturday: Peoples Library will host a program about drum circles with Music for Life of Pittsburgh at 11:30 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: Voodoo Brewing Company will host a fundraiser to benefit the New Kensington Police Department K9 unit from 5 to 10 p.m. at the pub, 956 Fifth Ave. The band Shot O Soul will play from 6 to 9 p.m. and there will be a basket raffle and more.

Oakmont

Through August 31: Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, is featuring an exhibit of elegant fashions of the late 1800s to the Roaring ‘20s at the museum. Items on display were donated to the museum by the W. H. Brown Family of Pittsburgh. Hours are by appointment. Tours and information: 412-826-9295 to schedule a tour.

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.

Pittsburgh

Wednesday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7 to 12:30 p.m. in café dining rooms A and B at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, 815 Freeport Road. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.

Aug. 14: UMPC St. Margaret Hospital will offer a free Heartsaver CPR/AED training for adults from 6 to 9 p.m. to noon in the hospital lower-level conference center, 815 Freeport Road. Reservations required. Reservations: UPMC.com/classes and search for Heartsaver CPR/AED Training for Adults.

Plum

Through Aug. 16: A basket auction to benefit Beach Dog Rescue of Costa Maya, Mexico, will be at John Anthony’s Restaurant, 115 Center New Texas Road. Cost: $10 for 25 tickets. Can be purchased during regular business hours from the servers and staff. The drawing will be at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at which time the owner of the rescue and a rescue dog will be present.

Saxonburg

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

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.

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Tarentum

Today: The monthly Tarentum Night Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown section of the borough. Businesses will be open and there will be food, crafters, vendors and music.

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.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Also available: blueberry and peach breads, $5; stuffed pepper and haluski soups, $4. Please call after 10 a.m. for orders of more than five spaghetti dinners. Orders: 724-224-2417.

Sept. 26 to 28: Summit Hose Company is accepting vendor applications for its fall festival. No food or alcohol vendors will be accepted. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.

Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.

Vandergrift

Saturday: A Beach Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at Vandergrift No. 1 Firehall, 278 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $25, include 10 regular games that pay $50; four specials that pay $100; and a $500 must-go jackpot game. Advance tickets include one free jackpot card and meal. There will be food, instant games and a silent auction. Must be 21. BYOB. Proceeds will benefit Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 and American Legion Auxiliary. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3r3hs55p and at the door.

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.

West Deer

Friday and Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 8:30 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.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or to donate visit tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.

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