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Salvation Army food bank distribution planned at new location

The New Kensington Salvation Army food bank distribution for Wednesday will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the new location, 255 Third St.

Drive-through distribution is preferred, and the line will begin in the bus loop. Cars will be sent down through the alley into the rear parking lot to receive food.

Phone service may be interrupted while the center completes its move to the new location. For questions, send a private message on the Salvation Army Facebook page.

Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry

Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.

Audubon Society offers nature camp at Beechwood Farms

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will host a nature camp, “Monarchs and Milkweed,” at 10 a.m. July 11 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel.

The program will be broadcast live online for those who prefer to participate remotely. Onsite campers must wear a mask, indoors and outdoors.

Participants will learn about the Monarch butterfly’s conservation challenges and how they can help in their own backyard.

Registration is required. Cost to attend is waived due to the support of the Pittsburgh Foundation.

To register, visit aswp.org or call 412-963-6100.

Celebration to honor 2020 Springdale High School graduates

A Senior Celebration event for the Springdale High School Class of 2020 will be July 16 at the Springdale Veterans Association.

The event was planned to allow students to wear their formal wear that was already purchased before the covid-19 pandemic.

Donations are being accepted to help with expenses. Contributions can be sent to Cheryl Dutch, 200 Cambrel Point Road, Natrona Heights PA 15065.

Calendar

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society Museum has reopened. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The current display features vintage toys.

Gilpin

July 11: Orders are being accepted by Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department for a drive-through takeout turkey dinner set for 3:30 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Cost: $10. Advance orders preferred. Orders: 724-845-7200  

Leechburg

Sunday: The Leechburg Elks will host a bingo at 3 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. There will be 18 regular games, three specials and one progressive jackpot game. Cost: $20, includes nine cards for the regular, special and jackpot.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks are required. Details: 724-339-1452

Mondays through Thursdays: American Legion kitchen will be open for takeout orders from members and guests from 2 to 7 p.m. during July and August at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Friday dinners will resume in September. For a menu, visit facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417

New Kensington

Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations are now being accepted.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 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

Tarentum

The Tarentum municipal building is reopened to the public. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.

Vandergrift

July 10: Vandergrift Fire Department No. 1 is taking orders for a Marianna’s hoagie and pizza sale. Hoagies: $8 for a 14-inch hoagie. Varieties: Italian, ham and swiss, turkey, All-American and ham club. Pizzas: $9, for a 12-inch pizza. Varieties: cheese, pepperoni, white and meat supreme. Delivery date: July 21. Delivery available to Vandergrift homes. Orders: 724-681-0228

Cancellations and changes

Fawn

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp planned for July 26-31 is canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Organizers would like to thank those made donations this year.

Ford City

July 15-18: The Family FunFest sponsored by Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership is canceled.

Aug. 29: The Armstrong County Labor Day Parade and Ethnic Feastival are canceled.

Freeport

September: The annual September By the River festival is canceled.  

Harrison

Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.

Kittanning

July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is canceled.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1953 Reunion planned in June is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.

Lower Burrell

Monday: The Lower Burrell Council agenda meeting is canceled and will be combined with 7 p.m. July 13 regular meeting at city hall, 2800 Bethel St.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café will be closed for the Independence Day holiday. The Café will reopen Tuesday.

July 20: The New Kensington Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday is rescheduled to be online at 7 p.m. July 20 via Zoom.us.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Parks Township

Oct. 3: The Cash Giveaway Bash sponsored by Upper Burrell and Parks volunteer fire companies is canceled.

Saxonburg

Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.

The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.

Springdale

The annual Springdale Jubilee, parade and fireworks are canceled.

Springdale High School Alumni Association meetings are suspended until further notice. The Monte Carlo night planned for April 25 will be Oct. 3.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.

Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.

July 31 and Aug. 1: West Deer Community Days are canceled.

Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

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