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Northmoreland Park Labor Day party planned

The annual Labor United Celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday in Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township.

There will be music, food, carnival rides, a circus, games, bingo, arts and crafts, an arts and crafts show and a flea market. Admission, parking and entertainment are free.

The Zerbini Family Circus will be featured and musical entertainment will include performances by Thieves and Bone Jacked on Sunday and the Townsmen Plus One and Chuck Blasko and the Vogues on Monday.

An all-day-ride pass is $4 and provides unlimited use of all of the carnival rides, circus, pony rides, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, petting zoo and kiddie train rides.

Pets are not permitted. The event is being hosted by the Labor United Celebration Inc. and the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation.

Free mental health seminar series offered

The Butler County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer “a free, eight-session education program Wednesdays, Sept. 29 to Nov. 17 online at Zoom.us for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions.

The course is designed to increase understanding and advocacy skills while helping participants maintain their own well-being.

Class size is limited and reservations are required. For reservations, visit namibutler.org by Sept. 15.

Help needed at Vandergrift Meals On Wheels

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is in need of regular and substitute volunteers to help with food packing, driving and delivering.

To offer your time and for more information, call 724-567-7893.

Hartwood Acres to host Allegheny County Music Festival

The Allegheny County Music Festival will be Sunday at the Hartwood Acres amphitheater, Indiana Township.

Openings acts Funky Fly Project, Meeting of Important People and Sierra Sellers begin at 5 p.m. and The Commonheart will take the stage at 8 p.m.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and arrive early to stake out your area on the lawn.

Admission is $20 per car and is donated to the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund, that benefits county children and youth. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Reunions

• Leechburg High School Class of 1954 will have a picnic at noon Sept. 12 at the Gilpin Rifle Club, 111 Fazio Road, Gilpin. Bring a covered dish. Meat will be provided with the cost being shared. Classmates and guests welcome.

• Springdale Class of 1969 reminds classmates that the deadline to respond to invitations for the 70th Birthday Party The deadline was extended to Wednesday. If you have not received an invitation, contact Mike Werries at mikewshs69@gmail.com or 724-275-7566 or Eileen Adams Miller at korki364@gmail.com or 724-274-6518.

• VA Medical Center Highland Drive will have its eighth annual reunion from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Harmar House, 1321 Freeport Road, Cheswick. Cost: $30, includes tax, tip and free parking. Reservations required by Tuesday. Details: Tauna Perenovich, 412-389-6709, or Frank Santucci, 412-828-9205

• West Deer High School Class of 1961 is planning a reunion. Contact information is needed for these classmates: Edward Baumgardner, John Bucci, Donald Fry, Sue Gall, John Harriman, Sue Hartz, Charles Peckham, Sally Rymer and Leroy Zalus. Contact: Grace, 724-224-3499, text Johanna at 724-994-7532 or email Marie, dandj2@consolidated.net

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday: Kiski Area Soccer League will host a fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. at Sweetie’s Ice Cream, Route 56. There will be food trucks, basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle. Players who wear their team T-shirt will receive a free ticket for the basket raffle.

Apollo

Monday: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Labor Day lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive one roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $10 for two numbers. The winning number will be the first officially drawn Pick 3 number at 7 p.m. on Labor Day. Proceeds benefit the church operating budget. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Sept. 11: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Sept. 18: Tickets are on sale for the Apollo Area Historical Society 50+1 Anniversary banquet planned at Apollo First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: 724-478-2899, stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St., or send a check made out to AAHS to P. O. Box 434, Apollo PA 15613

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-335-0101

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or french toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.50; 12 and younger, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

Saturday: The Tomb, formerly known as Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Free Lunch with Us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888

Sept. 10: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will resume its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning Thursday.

East Vandergrift 

Monday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Labor Day weekend cash raffle. Winners will be the first officially drawn Pick 3 number of the 7 p.m. Sept. 4, 5 and 6 drawings. Prizes are $500 Sept. 4 and 5 and $1,500 Sept. 6. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Debbie, 724-859-3186, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Sept. 18: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church will have a cash bash at 7 p.m. the church, 420 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission: $25, includes food, beverages and chances to win $3,000 in prizes. Must be at least 21 to attend. There will be pull tabs, 50/50 raffles and a basket raffle. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212, at the parish office or in the church vestibule after Sunday Mass

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.

Nov. 6: Highlands Marching Band is seeking vendors for a fall craft show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications: hvmubcraftshow@gmail.com

Kiski Township

Saturday: A flea market and craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Kiski Township Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $10 per space. Vendor information: 724-681-2023

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707

Lower Burrell 

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. The Lions Club will sell brooms.

Sept. 11: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 for two parking spaces No food vendors please. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

New Kensington

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will have salad bingo in the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Food will be served at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $7, includes food, one board and a chance to win a door prize. Public welcome.

Saturday through Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Sunday: A drive-thru pasta dinner to benefit Lost Dreams Awakening will be from noon to 4 p.m. at 408 Eighth St., rear. Menu: pasta, meatball, salad, bread and beverage, $10. Tickets: 724-594-7993

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a craft and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Oct. 16: Knead Community Café is accepting space applications from crafters and vendors for a harvest fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Applications: marciecoveyleo@gmail.com or stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the cafe

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 6:30 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

Saxonburg

Sept. 11: Sponsor the Troops will host a motorcycle poker run at the Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. Registration will be at 9 a.m. and the group will depart at 11 a.m. Cost: $20 per rider; $10 per passenger. Proceeds provide morale, welfare and recreation items to our deployed troops. Details: sponsorthetroops.com

South Buffalo

Sept. 10: St. Mary, Mother of God Church will have a fall festival and Oktoberfest from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Renshaw Farms, 314 Ford City Road. There will be food, wineries, a brewery and dancing. Music will be by the 56 East Band. Cost: $30; table of 10, $270. Tickets: Bridget, 724-294-0089 or Jeff, 724-596-0503

Springdale

Today: Springdale Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Donors will receive a free T-shirt. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and search for group code C3750040

Sept. 14, 21 and 28: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting reservations for Tuesday Story Times. Schedule: Read to Me, infants to 2 years old, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; and Story Explorers, ages 3 and 4, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Sept. 24: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin rolls, apple dumplings and snails from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin, all $10; pumpkin rolls, $10; 6 cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7; 6 cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50; apple dumplings, 3 for $8; 12 snails, $7.50. Order deadline: Sept. 13. Pick-up: after noon Sept. 24 at the library, 331 School St. Orders: 724-274-9729

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

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a Board Game Night for students in grades 6 to 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library. 128C Washington Ave. Play one of the library’s games or bring your own. Snacks will be served. Reservations encouraged. Reservations: 724-568-2212

Verona

Sept. 18: Twin Boro Apaches Football Team will sponsor a comedy night at 8 p.m. in the Eagles upstairs ballroom, 315 James St. There will be a DJ and three comedians. Admission: $25, includes beer and Italian buffet. Tickets: J.B. Schaal, 412-735-5806 or Joe, 412-337-0384 The event is part of the Verona 150th anniversary celebration.

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.

West Deer

Saturday: Deer Lakes High School Soccer Boosters will host SoccerFest 2021 at the high school, 163 E Union Road. Games start at 9 a.m. Admission: $5; students, $2. There will be a full concession stand, T-shirt sales, raffles and children’s activities.

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