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Freeport golf outing to benefit library, scholarships

The Freeport College Club will host a golf scramble June 24 at Birdsfoot Golf Club, 225 Furnace Run Road, South Buffalo.

The event will be a 4-man scramble and a shotgun start will be at 2 p.m. Cost is $95 per golfer and includes cart, hot dog lunch, drinks and catered dinner. There will be skill games and raffles. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the dinner for $25; 12 and younger, $10.

For details, call Sally at 412-602-1208. For reservations, visit tinyurl.com/3zwbkep6. Sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit the club scholarship fund and Freeport Area Library.

Free seminar to discuss spotted lanternfly

Penn State Extension will host a free seminar about the invasive spotted lanternfly from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 9 at the Boyce Park Four Season Lodge, 901 Centerview Drive, Plum.

Speaker Sandy Feather will share the latest research on the impact of these insects, their management and the steps being taken to control their spread.

Reservations are required by June 2. To register, visit extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-public-meeting.

Lower Burrell Farmers Market to open season at new location

The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will begin the season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at its new location in the parking lot at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

There will be free food and children’s crafts, music and demonstrations by Penn State Master Gardeners.

Thank you

The residents of Dalton’s Edge Apartments would like to thank the Tarentum Recreation Board for the beautiful lunch and bingo held recently at the apartments. “Thank you and God bless.”

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Bell Township

Friday: A large indoor sale at the estate of the late Carol Novosel, 520 Fifth Ave., will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items will be priced at half off. Food will be sold. Proceeds will benefit local animal charity Cat Crusaders and other local animal shelters.

Brackenridge

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

Cranberry  

Today : Buffalo Elementary School PTO will host a spirit night from 4 to 8 p.m. at Urban Air Cranberry trampoline and adventure park, 351 American Way. Cost: $23.99, does not include air socks. Mention Spirit Night when you purchase your tickets at the front desk for a discount. Twenty percent of proceeds will be donated to the PTO. Details: buffalopto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Freeport

Saturday: The Freeport Summer Concert Series sponsored by Freeport Renaissance Association will open the season at 6 p.m. at the Hope Garden, 221 Fifth St. Local band Sunset Drive will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

Gilpin 

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

Jefferson 

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kittanning

Today and Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Hours may change for special events. Free parking is available behind the museum via North Grant Avenue. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com or visit Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society on Facebook.

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. at First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month.

June 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations for yard sale spaces in the firehall parking lot during the community yard sale event. Cost: $25. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

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

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Friday: The monthly Fridays on Fifth event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. along Fifth Avenue. Shops, restaurants and breweries will be open and there will be music and food trucks. The events are sponsored by the city recreation commission and will continue on the fourth Friday of each month through September.

June 4: An all-specials bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40 in advance, includes lunch and package. There will be 20 special games, a guaranteed $500 jackpot game, cash bar, silent auction, small games of chance and a 50/50 raffle. No outside food or beverages permitted. Sponsored by the Eagles Auxiliary. Tickets: text Gina, 724-889-5889, or Linda, 412-389-6330.

Springdale 

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register on Thursday.

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.

June 1: Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center is accepting table reservations for an evening of scrapbooking planned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Donations will be accepted. Bring your own supplies. Soft drinks, coffee and treats will be sold. Reservations: 724-224-7666 and leave a message.

Torrance

Today: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014. Details: 724-459-4411.

Vandergrift 

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and coffee or tea, $10; meatball hoagies, $7; quarts of sauce also available. Add 50 cents for takeout. BYOB.

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library is selling tickets for a basket raffle. The drawing for the seven-basket raffle will be at 1 p.m. May 31. Cost: five tickets, $3; 10 for $5; 15 for $10; and 25 for $15. Cash, check, Venmo and PayPal accepted. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.

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