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Rally on the River food truck rally to benefit Leechburg firemen

Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a Rally on the River food truck rally and car and bike show from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the firemen’s grounds, Canal Street.

Crafters and vendors will sell Christmas in July merchandise and music will be by D.J. Lash. Free parking and an ATM will be available. Seating will be in the firehall truck room. Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit the fire company.

Boaters bash planned Saturday in New Kensington

Lighthouse Marina, New Kensington, will host a Rockin’ For Lockin’ Boaters Bash from 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the marina, 799 Industrial Blvd.

There will be performances by Curtis and the Shakers, Heidi and the Hellcats, 13 Stories and Glitz; food trucks, raffles and a corn hole tournament.

Boat docking reservations are sold out, but general admission tickets will be sold at the gate. Cost is $10.

Motorcycle run to benefit Toys for Tots

The fifth annual Toys for Tots motorcycle run will begin Saturday at Zodiac MC, 1809 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.

Registration will be from 8 to 10 a.m. and kick stands up will be at 10:15 a.m. Cost is $20 per rider; passengers ride free with the donation of a new unwrapped gift.

For details, call Dean at 412-853-5589 or Jennifer at 724-304-7036. Proceeds will be used to provide Christmas presents to local underprivileged children. Sponsors are Zodiac MC and Marine Corps Detachment 827.

Contestants being accepted for cutest pet contest

Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is conducting a Cutest Ever Pet contest.

Entries will be accepted at the library for a week or until there are 10 contestants. Entry fee is $5. Library patrons will vote for the winner by donating money that will benefit the library. The pet with the most money will win and prizes awarded.

For details, call the library at 724-478-4214.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: 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

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Free gently-used clothing will be distributed from 9 a.m. to noon at Evangel Heights Church, 120 Beale Road. Infants, kids, juniors and adult sizes available.

Freeport

Today: Freeport’s Food Truckin’ will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Laube Hall. Vendor fees are $25 for the first week and $50 for each additional week and will benefit Restore Freeport Community Park. Details: Jackie, 724-234-9373

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Friday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a rocket program with the Carnegie Science Center at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599

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 game jackpot.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, 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 present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Saturday: Fun and Freedom will host a free Picnic in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. in Natrona Park, River Avenue. Weather permitting. Music will be by Josh and Hannah Hill from Riverside Community Church and there will be food, games and children’s crafts. Details: 724-274-7773

Kiski Township

Saturdays: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will have a flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 1037 Route 56. Vendor spaces available. Cost: $10 per space per week, benefits the fire department. Details: 724-681-2023

Leechburg 

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

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

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

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

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: all items, 25 cents each or five for $1.

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. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

New Kensington

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored Michele Corey. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Friday: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

Friday: East Kensington Community Circle will sponsor a towel bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the community center, 1785 Seventh St. Cake and coffee will be served at 7 p.m.

Saturday: A yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St. Rain or shine. There will be pet supplies, household goods, hot dogs, snacks and cold drinks.

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

Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 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. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.

Plum

Today: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks required. Details and other new safety policies: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.

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

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

Vandergrift

Today: The Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com/

Friday: Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 will host a food truck rally from 4 to 7 p.m. at Longfellow Street Extension and Route 56 Bypass. Details: Chris, 724-594-6799 or Frank, 724-205-8005

Saturday: A car wash will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vandergrift Fire Department No. 1, 278 Franklin Ave. Donations will be accepted to benefit the fire department.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Saturday: A kids vendor show to benefit children’s cancer awareness 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.

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

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.

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