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Rockin’ Roosevelt concert to raise funds for Arnold park

New Ken/Arnold Social in the Park will sponsor the annual Rockin’ Roosevelt benefit concert from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Roosevelt Park in Arnold. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Bands scheduled to appear include Heidi and the Hellcats, Risen to Save, Miss Freddye’s Blues Band, Big House Pete, Elias Khouri, We’re Almost Home, TKO, Loose Change Trio, the Shiners, Curtis & the Shakerz and Chip & the Charge-Ups.

There will be food vendors and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $5 per person. Rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Gates will be open on Rankin and Drey streets. Proceeds will benefit the fund to keep Roosevelt Park open during the summer. Visit New Ken Arnold Social in the Park on Facebook for band set times.

Cheswick Strawberry festival planned Sunday

The Cheswick Strawberry Festival will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in on Spruce Street near the firehall.

Food available will include strawberry desserts, hot dogs by the Cheswick Volunteer Fire Department and several food trucks. Performances will be by oldies band America Pie and magician Dan Kuniak and there will be vendors, a basket raffle, face painting, a children’s barrel train, a petting zoo and 50/50. Bring a lawn chair. Rain or shine.

The event is sponsored by Cheswick Borough Recreation Board.

Pittsburgh Opera to open concert series at Hartwood Acres

The Pittsburgh Opera will kick off the free 2022 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.

Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. and performances will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing. Owners must clean up after their dogs.

Reunions

• Freeport High School Class of 1961 will have a reunion at 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Praha Restaurant, 400 Corbet. St., Tarentum. Interested classmates should call Norma at 724-431-7271 or Eileen at 724-352-9013.

• West Deer High School Class of 1962 will have a reunion Aug. 20 the West Deer Veterans of Foreign Wars, 355 W. Starz Road. A social hour will begin at 1 p.m. and a picnic buffet will be served at 2:30 p.m. Classmates who have not received information should contact B.J. Seibert Morrison at 412-487-6485 or BMorr0813@gmail.com.

• Valley High School Class of 2002 will have a reunion at 5 p.m. June 18 at Voodoo Brewery, 956 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. No reservations required. Details: rayhughley@yahoo.com.

Send reunion news to Carol Pinto-Smith at 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will offer a free Heinz History Center program, “Suffrage: The Road to the Vote for American Women,” at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. 2020 was the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment but the program was delayed until this year. Details: 724-478-2899 or apollopahistory@gmail.com.

June 11: 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. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

June 30: Apollo Memorial Library is selling raffle tickets for a basket of scratch-off tickets and history items. Cost: $1 for 1; $3 for 5; and $5 for 10. The drawing will be June 30. Tickets: Stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 12 and younger, $6.Details: 724-339-2377.

East Franklin

Tuesday: Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road, will host a free program, “Know How to Keep Your Flock Safe,” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the church. The program is for members of the clergy, lay people, church staff, ushers, greeters of any faith and emergency services professionals. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations recommended. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643 or harvestpa.org.

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Harrison 

Today: 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 Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature 80s trivia at 8 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Public welcome. Bring a team or form one at the post.

Saturday: A trash and treasure sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, 1428 Broadview Blvd. Clothing will be $2 per bag and there will be a $5 box sale at 11 a.m. Food will be available.

Saturday: Calvary Baptist Church will hold an estate sale beginning at 8 a.m. at the church, 1207 Pacific Ave. Items will include three pianos, cookware, dishes, office supplies, silverware, PCs, a sound board, books and more. Cash only.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will have a strawberry festival dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Menu: sloppy joe or ham barbeque sandwich, macaroni salad, baked beans, strawberry short cake with Dairy Queen ice cream and drink, $10. Takeout or dine in.

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, hash browns, French toast, waffles, biscuits & gravy, coffee and juice. Cost: $11; 4 to 12, $6.50; 2 and 3, $2; younger than 2, free.

Kittanning

Saturday: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will present its third annual, “Engines at the Museum” event from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. There will be free demonstrations of antique engines and exhibits. Free parking is available on Vine and North McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

Sundays and Thursdays: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg

Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

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

June 25: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host a salad bingo at 6 p.m. in the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Cost: $7, includes food, one board and a door prize ticket. Bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Public welcome.

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

Sunday: Logan’s Ferry Presbyterian Church will have a strawberry festival from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the church, 750 Church St. Menu: sandwich, macaroni salad, strawberries, ice cream, cake and beverage. Cost: $7. Dine in or takeout.

June 18: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is accepting orders for a pierogi sale in conjunction with its summer food festival. Varieties: potato and cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and cottage cheese with sugar, $11 per dozen. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 in the church hall. Order deadline: Monday. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Saturday: The free family movie series at Larry Mills Park, 1 Fontana Drive, will feature the movie, “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” at dusk. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Free popcorn and games.

Springdale

Saturday: “The Role of Quilts During Slavery,” with Ethel Hayden of Tarentum will be presented at 1 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

June 11: A community block party, “Second Saturdays,” will be held June through September in Springdale. Space applications are being accepted from vendors, farm stands and local artists. Details and applications: bbair.boro@gmail.com.

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.

Sunday 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.

Sept. 8 to 10: Summit Hose Co. is accepting crafter and vendor applications for its Fall Festival. No food vendors, please. Details: Tami Sudy, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

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.

Through June 30: The Books & More Store at Vandergrift Public Library will have a $3 bag sale. Bags provided by the library. Items individually priced will include puzzles, DVDs, audio books and CDs. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Proceeds benefit the library.

Washington Township

Today: 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.

West Deer

June 10: A free Family Fishing night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park for families with children age 5 and older with little or no fishing experience. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment will be provided. The fishing license requirement is waived during the event for those 16 and older. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation board. Reservations required. Reservations: register-ed.com/events/view/181800.

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