The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

Participants sought for benefit walk

Apollo Area Churches will sponsor the area CROP Walk at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 on the Roaring Run Trail, Kiski Township

Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the trail. Walkers and sponsors are needed for the benefit to help end world hunger.

If you have any questions or for information, contact coordinator Diane Baer at 724-478-1786. In 2019, over $800 from the proceeds was donated back to the Apollo-Ridge Food Bank.

Help available for families struggling due to the covid-19 pandemic

Many families are hurting now due to loss of work and income related to the covid-19 pandemic.

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Community Services is offering CARES Act funding through a Community Service Block Grant to residents of the county.

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches will help residents submit their application. For details, contact Beth Kendra at 724-226—0606, ext. 10 or beth@avaoc.org.

Knead Community Café accepting donations

Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting donations to help the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Items on the café’s wish list include: antibacterial hand sanitizer and refills, Clorox wipes, disposable latex or nitrile gloves size large or one-size-fits-all, paper towels, white premium napkins, 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch single compartment Styrofoam hinged takeout containers, premium plastic forks and knives and Sam’s Club gift cards.

Donations will be accepted during business hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Flu shot clinics scheduled at local YMCAs

Valley Points Family YMCA will host flu clinics for adults Oct. 6 at the three local branches.

Times and locations are:

•New Kensington, 800 Constitution Blvd., 9 to 10 a.m.

•Allegheny Valley, 5021 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

•Kiski Valley, 511 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township, noon to 1 p.m.

Reservations are required. For reservations, visit vpfymca.org or stop in at any branch. Bring your insurance card.

Churches plan virtual ministry for children

Sunday Night Live, an interactive Christian education ministry for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade will be at 6 p.m. the first Sunday of each month beginning Oct. 4 on Zoom.us.

Sponsored by First Lutheran and Hebron Lutheran churches, both in Leechburg and Bethesda Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, there will be Bible stories, music, crafts and more. The Oct. 4 event will include a blessing of animals and everyone is encouraged to dress up like an animal.

To register and for information, visit servinggodgracefully.org/snl.

Fall clean-up day planned Oct. 3 in Arnold

A fall clean-up day for residents of Arnold will be from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Oct. 3 at the Arnold city garage, Drey Street and Third Avenue.

Items that will not be accepted include paint, propane, hazardous materials, building materials, shingles, oils, chemicals, batteries and Freon appliances. Tires will be accepted for $2 each or up. Televisions will be accepted for a donation, cash only.

Loads are limited at the city’s discretion. Identification will be required. For details, call 724-337-4441, option 1, ext. 1.

Calendar

Apollo-Ridge School District

Monday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. The meeting ID is 957 1167 7236 and the password is 946434. To be granted permission to speak at the meeting, participants must display their first and last name and when recognized, will be asked to provide their address of residency. Audio only: 646-558-8656

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A take out spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Cost: $10, includes spaghetti, salad and rolls; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Face masks required upon entering the building. Orders: 724-295-2656

Harrison 

Today: The Piecers Quilt Group of Holy Martyrs Parish will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 Elbrook Drive., Natrona Heights. Items will include handmade fall and winter decorations, Steeler items, tea towels, hot pads, scrubbies and face masks for children and adults. Fabric donations will be accepted. The group makes quilts for the homeless.

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a Customer Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Stop in the lobby for a free snack and free book. Details: 724-226-3491

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. Registration required. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

Monday: Harrison Commissioners will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, Park Avenue and Springhill Road. Details: 724-226-1393

Indiana Township

Sunday: Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Dine in or take out. Details: 724-265-4000

Leechburg

Today: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell  

Today: Burrellton Garden Club will have a fall plant sale from 9 to 1 p.m. at the Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St. Items will include mums in a variety of colors, pansies in baskets and flats and ornamental kale.

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Vouchers welcome. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms. Face masks required. Details: 724-339-1452

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

New Kensington 

Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome only during operating hours.

Thursday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is taking orders for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, turkey and ham and cheese. Cost: $8, cash or check payable at pickup. Order deadline is 9 p.m. Sunday. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at the new building, 730 Church St. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net.

Oct. 24: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is accepting applications from crafters and vendors for an outdoor fall harvest fair. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Details: 878-302-3270 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/events

North Apollo

Oct. 3: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations for an online silent auction to coincide with the Oct. 3 food truck rally. Donation deadline is Sept. 25. Details: call or text Allison, 724-596-7293

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Market Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. There will be food trucks, a flea market, vendors, chuck-a-luck and instant tickets. Details: Stacy, 724-664-9887

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

South Buffalo 

Sunday: A turkey shoot will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Freeport Sportsmen’s Club, 197 Horseshoe Drive. Cost: 12 or 20 gauge, $4 per shot; $5 per shot, 50/50 every three lines. 15 shooter per line. Prizes of turkeys and hams will be awarded. Club supplies the shells. Public welcome. Details: Jeff, 724-493-4311

Oct. 10: South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual purse bash at 2 p.m. at the firehall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and water. All other drinks BYOB. Only 250 tickets will be sold. There will be a basket raffle, bingo, 50/50, early bird specials and raffles for other purses. Tickets and details: call or text 724-355-3555

Springdale 

Tuesday: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Engagements,” by J. Courtney Sullivan. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library is conducting a bingo fundraiser through Sept. 30. Cards are three for $10 and can be purchased at the library, 331 School St. Stop in participating borough businesses to pull a number for your card. When you get an X, return the card to the library for a thank you gift and be entered into the grand prize drawing. A percentage of proceeds will be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation. Details: 724-274-9729

Oct. 12: The Maker Monday Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will begin the season at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 331 Spring St. The club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month and includes a mix of STEM and crafting programs. Registering signs your child up for all of the programs. Children can not be registered for individual sessions. Face masks and social distancing required. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Today: 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

Vandergrift  

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library is having a book sale through Wednesday at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle bag; used puzzles and audio books, $1. Details: 724-568-2212

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders after 2 p.m.: 724-568-1427

West Deer

Oct. 9: West Deer Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will host its seventh annual Ladies Night Purse Bash at 7 p.m. at the fire hall., 4372 Gibsonia Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $40, includes 4 raffle numbers, beer, food and soft drinks. There will be gift basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and Pick of the Table raffles. Tickets: mail@westdeervfc3.com

  

Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society has canceled all programs for the rest of the year, including the banquet.

Brackenridge

October: The Prospect Cemetery annual ghost tours are canceled. Details: 724-224-4552

Freeport

October: The Freeport Halloween carnival is canceled. 

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Jefferson

October: The annual Knoch Craft Show to benefit the Knoch Girls Basketball program is canceled.

Leechburg

October: The Halloweenburg Festival is canceled.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Parks Township

Oct. 3: The Cash Giveaway Bash sponsored by Upper Burrell and Parks volunteer fire companies is canceled.

Springdale 

Oct. 3: The Monte Carlo Night planned by Springdale High School Alumni Association is canceled. Association meetings are suspended until further notice.

Tarentum

October: The annual BooFest event is canceled.

November: The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

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