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Back the Blue concert planned Sunday at Quality Inn

The Back the Blue Concert to benefit the family of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Quality Inn ballroom, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington.

Doors open at noon. Steve Rohan from Bob FM will be the master of ceremonies. Bands scheduled to perform include the Murphy’s 56 East Band, the Hilltop Band, Five Alarm Flood, Lenny Collini 4Pak, Fabulous Gunslingers, the Shiners and Daphunk.

Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door. Those attending must be at least 21. There will be a cash bar and food trucks.

Scouts to host flag retirement ceremony

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will have a flag retirement ceremony from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the pavilion of the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wildlife Lodge Road.

The public is welcome to bring their worn-out flags.

Five Forces veterans charity plans golf outing

A golf outing to benefit Five Forces veterans charity will begin at 8 a.m. June 24 at the Links at Spring Church, 3257 Balsinger Road, Kiski Township.

Cost is $90 and includes cart, 18 holes of golf, pastries, snack at the turn, meal after golf and a chance to win prizes.

There will be raffles, merchandise and a 50/50. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For reservations, email fiveforces14@yahoo.com.

Reunions

• Valley High School Class of 1973 will have a reunion Aug. 4 and 5 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Classmates should send updated email and mailing addresses to gregghack@comcast.net or call Victoria Vokes at 724-334-1878.

• Highlands High School Class of 1983 will have a reunion Oct. 14 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Contact information is needed for the following classmates: Sandra Anderson, Robert Beatty, Michelle Beckwith, Phyllis Bennis, James Boyle Jr., William Eck, John Hughes, Louise Hughes, Jaymi Hrivnak, Lisa Molcsan, John McCullough, Adam Phipps, Michael Shutack, Barbara Smith, Mary Smith, Maria Tanilli, Charles Wright and Bronwyn Wise. Details: Christine Czekalski Spece, 724-544-1211 or cspece@crehomes.com, or Patti Mazza Bieranowski, 724-316-1362 or pattiwagon7865@zoominternet.net.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host, “Chocolate Paws,” an evening of chocolate from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Forest Country Club. There will be a pasta bar, chocolate desserts, sample chocolate mixed drinks, a cash bar, basket auction and 50-50 raffle. Cost: $40. Tickets: 724-339-7388 or animalprotectors.net/events.html.

Apollo

Today: St. James Church, 109 Owens View Ave., will have Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at the church. Public welcome.

April 1: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is closed for the season and will reopen April 1. Visits now available by appointment. Appointments: 724-478-2849 or 724-212-9255.

Arnold

Today: The Tomb will sponsor Freedom Fridays for students age 12 to 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 1821 Fifth Ave. There will be praise worship, games, movies, karaoke, drinks and snacks. Free admission.

Saturday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will feature Chuck Sessa in concert at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Sunday: Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry will host a bingo night from 4 to 6 p.m. at the center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. There will be raffles and strip tickets. Cost: $20, includes 20 games and a barbeque dinner.

Bethel 

Saturday : The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a program, “Life in a Vernal Pond,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Naturalist April Claus will discuss breeding pools and the behavior of amphibians. Recommended for those 15 and older. Cost: $25. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Buffalo Township 

Sunday: A ravioli and spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: ravioli, $16; spaghetti, $12; meatballs, $3 each, cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

April 3: Buffalo Elementary School PTO is conducting a Sarris candy sale through April 3. Orders: sarriscandiesfundraising.com and enter group code 10-1588.

Ford City 

Saturday : The Arrowhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited will have its annual fundraiser banquet at 6 p.m. at the 10 Street Station, 301 10th St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35; 12 and younger, $10, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, coffee, tea and soft drinks. There will be raffle prizes for all members of the family. Tickets: Allegheny Bait and Tackle in Tarentum, or call Chad at 724-422-8471.

Frazer

April 1: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Lightbox Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Andy Benton will be the instructor. Bring your camera or smartphone. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

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 : A purse bash to benefit Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Must be at least 18. There will be a cash bar, silent auction, pick of the table, and a 50-50. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256.

Jefferson

Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N Pike Road. Lunch will be available.

Kiski Township 

Saturday: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 6, free. Details: 724-478-1523.

Sunday : A gun bash will begin at noon at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $25, includes two numbers for the drawing, food and drink. There will small games of chance and a 50-50. Tickets: Christine, 724-541-6345.

Leechburg

Today: A movie night for children in kindergarten through fourth grade will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 129 Market St. The featured film will be, “Trolls,” rated PG. Details: 724-236-0080.

Today: The Leechburg Ministerial Association will host Lenten lunches Fridays at 11:45 a.m. in the social hall of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 251 Main St. Donations will be accepted.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature an open juke box from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. The scheduled band had to cancel. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday : Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society will host a bowl-a-thon at 1 p.m. at Wildlife Lanes, Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $25, includes three games and shoe rental. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds will benefit the society’s scholarship fund. Details: 412-417-4033.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.

April 1: The American Legion is planning a Vietnam Veterans lunch at the post for members who served in Vietnam. Those who plan to attend must register by March 29 at the post.

New Kensington

May 13: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor May Market at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors who sell homemade, natural-based or garden-themed products welcome. Rain or shine. Details: Kathy, 878-999-8680 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/mothernaturesmarket.

March 26: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church is accepting orders for home-baked nut rolls, nut rolls with raisins and apricot rolls. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Sunday. Pickup is flexible but before April 2. Orders: Laurie, 724-335-8022.

O’Hara

Sunday: Guyasuta Youth Football and Cheer will sponsor a spring craft and vendor sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Comfort Inn RIDC, 180 Gamma Drive.

Oklahoma Borough  

Saturday : Miss Thea’s Drag Queen Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Cost: $30 in advance; $35 at the door; includes food and eight regular games. BYOB There will be small games of chance, a silent auction and 50-50. Proceeds benefit Oklahoma and Vandergrift No. 2 volunteer fire departments. Tickets: Tammy, 724-472-3429 or Heather, 412-972-0690.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have 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.

May 13: House of Hope Family Worship Center, 1164 Pleasant View Drive, is accepting space applications for an indoor/outdoor craft and vendor fair. Limited indoor space is available. Details: Deb, 724-689-7043 or djmazak613@gmail.com.

Saxonburg

Saturday and Sunday: South Butler Community Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the library, 240 W. Main St. Cost: $5 per bag.

Springdale

April 3: The free Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be “Smelly Science” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Saturday: Alle-Kiski Historical Society and Heritage Museum will offer a free workshop to help people write their memoirs from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. The workshops will be offered monthly. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-7666.

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.

Vandergrift  

Today: Kiski Area Association of Churches will host Lenten lunches from noon to 1 p.m. Fridays through April 7 at Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave. There will be a short devotional message by a local pastor and a presentation by a representative from a different agency and ministry that serves the community. Lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served afterward. Donations will be accepted to benefit the association’s ministries. No reservations required.

Today: An art show and auction to benefit Tiny Cause Animal Rescue will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Ave., 262 Franklin Ave. Art pieces were created by the students of Willow Tree Academy in Vandergrift.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

March 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each; $5 for 10; and $10 for 25 tickets. The drawing will be March 31. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

April 22: St. Gertrude Parish Men’s Club is selling tickets for a night at the races set for 6 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food, beverages and a horse. Tickets: 724-568-2331.

June 24: Vandergrift Pride in the Park is accepting applications for food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists for its event planned for noon to 8 p.m. in Kennedy Park. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.

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.

Today and Saturday: Union Presbyterian Church will sponsor its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 656 Route 380. Lunch and early dinner will be available. Jewelry, furniture and antiques will be priced; other items by donation. Details: 724-337-3042.

West Leechburg

Saturday: A cash bash to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Touchdown Club will be from 4 to 9 p.m. at West Leechburg Fireman’s Recreation Hall, Gosser Street. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and drawings will begin at 6 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and beverages. Tickets: Megan, 724-316-5053 or Fox’s Pizza, 724-478-3603.

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