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Freeport Theatre Festival to open 2021 season

The Freeport Theatre Festival will present, “The Rainmaker,” at 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays July 9 through July 25 at the Steele Family Farm off Route 356 on White Cloud Road in Allegheny Township.

Tickets are $15; senior citizens and military, $12; and students, $10. Covid-19 health and safety guidelines will be in place. For reservations, call Marushka at 724-295-1934 or visit freeporttheatrefestival.org.

Kennywood Slovak Day activities planned for July 15

The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Day Committee will present the 98th annual American Slovak Day on July 15 at Kennywood Park, West Mifflin.

The Slovak kitchen will open at 12:30 p.m. in Pavilion No. 4 behind Garfield’s Revenge. On the Main Pavilion Stage, No. 5, there will be Slovak cultural displays and a marketplace. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. in Pavilion No. 5 followed by a Slovak sing-along and performance by the Pittsburgh Slovakians.

Tickets: Funday, $27; senior 60 plus, $16; super senior ages 70 plus, $12. Tickets can also be used any weekday and weekends with additional payment. For tickets, call Walt at 724-265-1469, Sue at 412-421-1204 or Mary Lou at 412-462-1957.

Free concert planned Friday in Freeport Riverside Park

Freeport Renaissance Association will sponsor a free concert from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday in Riverside Park.

The band The Knockoffs will be featured. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on.

Apollo Library Friends seeks members

Friends of Apollo Memorial Library is accepting new members.

The group of volunteers advocates for libraries, conducts fundraisers and hosts special events and programs.

For information, stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Apollo or call 724-478-4214.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Apollo

July 10: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20; without electricity, $15. Reservations: Linda, 724-882-8776

Aug. 2 to 6: Bible Presbyterian Church, 214 Railroad Ave., will host vacation Bible school from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-3556 or 724-697-4148

Brackenridge

Wednesdays: 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.

Harrison

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present the Kids Club with Miss Jennifer at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. There will be games, prizes, activities, crafts and a storytime. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a free performance of the children’s play, “The Rainbow Colored Fish,” by Stage Right at 6:30 p.m. online on Zoom.us. Registration required for access information. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kittanning

July 8: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Covenant Center at First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson St. The class PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com

Leechburg 

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and needs help dealing with the grief. Masks required to enter the building and social distancing will be observed. Participants can join the group at any session of the class. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or felc@windstream.net

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.

Aug. 7: Vendor applications are being accepted by Leechburg Area Community Association for an event planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gazebo at Leechburg Riverfront Park. Cost: $30 per 10 x 10-foot table. Reservations: leave a message for Doreen, 724-448-4188

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Lower Burrell Council will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. at city hall, 2800 Bethel St. The date was changed because of the Independence Day holiday. Details: 724-335-9875

Saturday: Space reservations are being accepted for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Drive. Cost: $5 per spot. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

New Kensington 

Monday: The Community Clothes Closet will be closed for the Independence Day holiday. Normal hours will resume next week.

Saturday: Peoples Library will present, “Walloping Weather,” with Mad Science at 1 p.m. in the courtyard behind the library, 880 Barnes St. Children 12 and younger can explore why it rains, what causes lightning and how weather is predicted. Reservations required. Reservations: peopleslibrary.org

Saturday: A cornhole tournament to benefit Highlands Youth Wrestling will begin at noon at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Check-in will be at 11 a.m. There will be cash prizes, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Entry fee: $50 per team. Registration: J. B. Orris, 813-753-7155 or Caitlin Williard, 724-448-8867

Parks

Today: 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   

July 19: The Geraldine Yanni Summer Science Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The theme for each night will be STEM. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Today 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.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 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

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a free storytime for children 10 and younger at 11 a.m. in the Kennedy Park gazebo. Weather permitting. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212

Saturday: A kids vendor show to benefit children’s cancer research will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Ave., 262 Franklin Ave. This is an event by kids, for kids to support kids. Vendors may offer any kind of kid-friendly merchandise. Cost: $40; children vendors, $20. Applications: TheCenteronFranklin@gmail.com

Through July 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having a book sale during library hours. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle-sized bag available at the library. DVDs, audio books and puzzles available separately.

Aug. 31: 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 Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212

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