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Free admission to historical sites offered by Springdale Library

Springdale Free Public Library is offering library card holders free admission to nine historical sites in western Pennsylvania.

The Experience Kit will provide free admission for up to four people per visit. Kits include virtual access to educational support materials and itinerary suggestions tailored for each site. Anyone who visits at least five sites by Oct. 1 can entered to win one of six raffle prizes.

Kits can be checked out for six days, Wednesdays to Tuesdays. Kits are not renewable and must be returned by 5 p.m. Tuesdays.

Sites included in the kits are Senator John Heinz History Center, Fort Pitt Museum, Lincoln Highway Experience Museum, McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, William Vicary Mansion and the Zelienople Historical Society’s Passavant House.

For information, call the library at 724-274-9729.

Cat food, litter needed at Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, New Kensington, needs wet and dry cat food for its community pet pantry.

All brands and sizes of food and litter are needed. Bring items to the back door of the shelter at 730 Church St. and ring the doorbell. For details, call 724-339-7388.

Car seat checks planned in Armstrong County

The Pennsylvania State Police will offer free car seat safety checks by appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 5 at West Hills Intermediate School, 175 Heritage Park Drive, East Franklin.

A car seat technician will work with you one-on-one to help install your child’s car seat or double check that it is properly fitted in your vehicle. Please bring the vehicle’s owner’s manual and the car seat instruction booklet. Face masks required.

For an appointment, call Cpl. Sherry Hogue at 724-543-2011.

Calendar

Apollo

June 12: 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

June 6: Arnold Volunteer Engine Co. will sponsor a drag queen bingo at 2 p.m. in the Arnold No. 2 Training and Social Hall, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30; $35 at the door, includes eight regular games and there will be specials and extra packets. The kitchen will be open from noon to 2 p.m. BYOB. Must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-335-3850

East Vandergrift 

June 20: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for whole pig raffle. The winner will receive a whole pig, a 20-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Locust Grove Country Shop, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage and a $100 gift card to the Vandergrift Fox’s Pizza Den. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. June 20 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets are $10 for two numbers. Proceeds will benefit the parish operating budget. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, the church office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule

Freeport

Saturday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Harmar

Today: Harmar Supervisors will conduct a special meeting at 10 a.m. at the municipal building, 701 Freeport Road, to act on certain personnel matters and make appointments. Public welcome.

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.

June 11 : St. Joseph High School is conducting an online basket raffle as part of the annual Spartan Scramble golf outing. Prizes include an autographed helmet by Pittsburgh Steeler Devin Bush, class baskets, special coaching sessions and more. Visit sjhs.basketraffle.org to view prizes and buy tickets. Details: Jennifer MacNeil, 724-226-8043 or jmacneil@stjosephhs.com. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable.

June 11: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-226-7877. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.

Leechburg  

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

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. Proceeds will benefit the church youth group.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8. Details: 724-335-4131

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: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

Saturday: TryLife Center will host a craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the banquet hall of Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Admission: $2; children 5 and younger, free. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Food will be sold at Leo’s Sports Page bar. Masks required.

Saturday, Monday and Wednesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a basket raffle monthly.

Plum

Sunday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a food truck rally from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fire hall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Outdoor seating will be available and there will be children’s activities, instant win tickets and a 50/50 raffle. Social distancing required.

Springdale

June 1: Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St., is taking reservations for a free holiday craft class set for noon to 2 p.m. Decorate a holiday plate using fabric. Plates and fabric will be supplied, or bring your own. Reservations: 702-496-6268

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.

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.

Washington Township

Sunday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will conduct a boot drive beginning at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Route 66 and North Washington/Beaver Run Road. Donations will benefit the fire company.

Reunion

Leechburg High School Class of 1961 is having a reunion Sept. 10 and 11. Classmates who have not been contacted should email their information to Patti Papp Breman at pat.breman@ac-ex.com.

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