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Bike run planned Aug. 22 by Ashley’s Angels

Ashley’s Angels will sponsor a motorcycle run and after-party Aug. 22 at the New Kensington Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road.

Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 per rider; $10 per passenger; and includes dinner at 4 p.m. Tickets for the dinner only are $15.

There will be an open cash bar, music, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle and 10-minute chair massages will be sold for $1 per minute.

All proceeds will benefit Ashley’s Angels charity that raises money to help families who have lost a member to the opioid epidemic.

For details, call Jeanna at 724-212-7621, Renee at 724-889-7833 or Karlee at 814-248-6311.

HOPE Center seeking volunteers

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is looking for people to volunteer their time.

The center offers supportive services, opportunities for healing, and community education to assist victims of domestic violence and abuse. Training is free and can be done virtually. There are many types of opportunities available.

For details, call Mary at 727-224-1100.

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.

Buffalo Township 

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Cost: $9, includes spaghetti, salad and rolls; homemade meatballs, $2. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Orders: 724-295-2656

Tuesday: Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the church family life center. Appointments are recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4725 or 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C664. 

Freeport

July 11: Orders are being accepted for a barbeque chicken sale set for 11 a.m. till the food runs out at the Freeport Eagles, 101 Fifth St. Cost: $7.50, includes outdoor grilled chicken and coleslaw. Order deadline: July 3. Orders: 724-295-9979 or on the Eagles’ Facebook page.

Harrison

Saturday: Redemption Church will have an outdoor worship service at 7 p.m. at the chapel of the Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. Masks optional.

The book drop at Community Library of Allegheny Valley is now open. Curbside service is available.

Indiana Township

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, 135 Little Deer Creek Valley Road. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-265-4000

Leechburg

Today: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a takeout fish fry from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Menu: baked and fried fish dinners, children’s fish dinners, chicken strips dinner, fish sandwich, child’s fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, fries, coleslaw, apple sauce, fruit cocktail, desserts and pop. Advance orders required. Orders: 724-842-3141 or 724-845-1684

Lower Burrell

Today: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department, Kinloch, will sell takeout food from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 916 New York Ave. Menu: chicken wings, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, steak hoagie, pizza and more. For a complete menu, visit facebook.com/lowerburrellvfc1/. Orders: 724-339-7537 or 724-212-3120

Tuesdays through Fridays: The American Legion kitchen will be open for takeout orders from members and guests from 2 to 7 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. For a menu, visit facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417  

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.

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.

Freeport

July 1: The reopening of the Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., is postponed until July 1. Details: 724-295-2476

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.

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.

Tarentum

July 3: The Summit Hose Independence Day fireworks are 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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