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Apollo area Poppy Day will be held Friday

Kiski Township American Legion Poppy Day will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in Apollo and North Apollo.

Locations include Naser Foods in West Apollo, Elderton Bank and Held’s Shop and Save, both in North Apollo; and Fox’s Pizza Den and BZ Mart, both in the Apollo Plaza. All proceeds are donated to the Veterans Affairs hospitals in Butler, Oakland and Pittsburgh. Help support the veterans.

Old and used American flags will be collected at Poppy Day and will be disposed of at a ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday at the pavilion at Spring Church Lutheran Church, Route 56, Kiski Township.

Leechburg Museum selling memorial bricks

Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society plans to construct a sidewalk at the museum in honor of longtime museum president and volunteer the late Nancy Crawford Nawrocki.

Bricks are being sold for $50 and contain three lines with 15 characters each that can be personalized with names of loved ones.

To order a brick, visit leechburgmuseum.org/brick/.

Firefly program planned at Outdoor Discovery Center

The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, Bethel, will present a program about fireflies from 7 to 9 p.m. June 18 and 19 for children in elementary school at the center, Kerr Road, off Crooked Creek Dam Road.

Choose either session. Class sizes are limited. This is a free program, but donations are suggested. Reservations are required. For reservations; visit Armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek is a multi-use facility operated under the auspices of the Armstrong Center for Community Learning and is available year-round to organized groups and businesses for environmental education, workshops, meetings or retreats.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: A free program, “Caves of Western Pennsylvania,” with speaker Tom Metzgar will be at 6:30 p.m. at Drake’s Log Cabin, Williams Alley. Sponsored by the Apollo Area Historical Society.

Wednesday: State Representative Jason Silvis will host a veterans affairs outreach event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at his office, 112 North Plaza. A Veterans of Foreign Wars Department service officer will help veterans, their spouses and family members. Reservations required. Reservations: 833-431-0494.

Saturday: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

Tuesday: Arnold Council will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting in the first-floor meeting room of the public safety building, 601 Drey St. Details: 724-337-4441

Brackenridge

Today: A concert featuring soloist Bronwyn Wain will be from 4 to 6 p.m. in the upper parking lot of Trinity United Methodist Church, 857 10th Ave. In case of inclement weather, the event will be in the church sanctuary or social hall. Donations will be accepted.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick United Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Please do not park in front of the church. Use side street parking or park across the street. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566

East Vandergrift 

Today: A rummage sale will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Face masks required.

Gilpin

Today: Leechburg Area Pool Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. at the pool, Park Drive. Public welcome.

June 15: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search for sponsor code GTVFD

Indiana Township

Tuesday: Indiana Township Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 6:45 p.m. followed by the regular meeting in the municipal building, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd., Dorseyville. Details: 412-767-5333

Kiski Township

Monday: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the agenda meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

Tuesday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code KiskiTwpVFD

Kittanning

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com

Leechburg 

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.

June 13: The Elks will host a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. There will be a 50/50 raffle, small games of chance, food and a silent auction. Must be at least 18 to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

June 14: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays June 14 to Sept. 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and may need assistance in dealing with the grief and hardships this loss may have caused. 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.

June 21 to 25: First Baptist Church, 111 Siberian Ave., will have free vacation Bible school, “Big Fish Bay” for children in kindergarten through 12th grade from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the church. Masks optional. Registration required. Registration: 724-842-3051 or firstbaptistchurchleechburg.org/vacation-bible-school

Lower Burrell

June 19: Applications are being accepted for an outdoor flea market set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Cost: $15 for a 10-foot space. Details: summerfestival@comcast.net

New Kensington

Today: Logans Ferry Presbyterian Church will host a Strawberry Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church, 750 Church St. Menu: ham barbeques, macaroni salad, strawberries, ice cream, cake and beverage. Cost: $7. Dine in or takeout.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. in courtyard of Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Members will plant the library gardens and share a light lunch. Plants will be donated to sell to library members. Be sure to mark plants with their names and growing requirements. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207

Plum

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. Vendors change weekly.

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will conduct the agenda meeting and a special voting meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road. Details: 412-795-0100

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. There will be food, drinks and strip tickets.

Springdale

June 14: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Real Murders,” by Charlaine Harris. New members welcome. Reservations: 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: Tarentum 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 p.m.

Vandergrift 

Monday: Vandergrift Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 109 Grant Ave., and online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 7674634644; audio only, call 408-638-0968

West Deer

Thursday: West Deer Township will host a community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the township building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. All donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies for free. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or click on the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300094

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