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Music festival to benefit Leechburg Pink Day

The Notes for Hope Music and Food Festival will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Hyde Park Heritage Pavilion, 291 Railroad St., Hyde Park.

Bands scheduled to appear include Half Wheel, Right Turn Clyde, Curtis & the Shakerz, Dimwit, Magic and Hot Metal Brass and the Murphy’s 56 East Band.

Admission is $10. No outside food, alcohol or coolers are permitted. This is a pre-event fundraiser to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation via Leechburg’s Pink Day.

Golf outing to benefit Apollo-Ridge Baseball Boosters

Apollo-Ridge Baseball Boosters will sponsor a golf outing fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Links at Spring Church, 3257 Balsiger Road, Kiski Township.

Cost is $100 per golfer and there will be food, drinks and raffles. For reservations, call or text Jeff Gregg at 724-596-6218. Reservation deadline is Aug. 31.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: 724-478-2849 or 724-212-9255.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Wednesday: A story time with lunch and a craft will be from 11 a.m. to noon in Brackenridge Park, First Avenue. Sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church.

East Franklin  

Saturday : Dove Award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets will be in concert at 7 p.m. at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost: $18, $30 and $55. Tickets: Harvestpa.org or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the church office, cash or check only.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Harmar 

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

Harrison 

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program with retired veterinarian Dr. Betsy Kennon and her therapy cat Scooter about her book, “Scooter: Therapy Cat,” from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Sales of the book will benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Those attending must be at least 10 years old. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a children’s garden program at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Wednesday: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will have a Christmas in July sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Clothing and Christmas decorations will be available at very low cost. Donations welcome during this time.

Wednesday: The Anime Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Focused for adults, but teens who are at least in ninth grade welcome. Students younger than 18 must provide a permission slip. Permission slips are available at the library. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean summer clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Leechburg 

Today: 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.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday : Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Charles Soule, author of “The Endless Vessel” at 2 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will have a free-style building hour with materials and sets at 1 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations welcome during business hours.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will have a STEM program for all ages at 1 p.m. in the courtyard behind the library, 880 Barnes St.

Oakmont

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. Please note the new location. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Springdale 

July 19: Springdale Free Public Library will have a free adult craft workshop at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday: The borough farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.

Vandergrift 

Tuesday: A free story time will be at 11 a.m. in Kennedy Park. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Sponsored by Vandergrift Public Library.

Tuesday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C Washington Ave. No reservations required; just stop in. All skill levels welcome; however, this is not an instructional program. Details: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10th grade atVandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212.

July 28: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. July 28. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

Washington Township 

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Aug. 27: 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.

West Deer

Thursday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the West Deer municipal building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and search for group code UC5300094.

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