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Vaccine, microchip clinic planned Saturday in New Kensington
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a vaccine and microchip clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the shelter parking lot, 730 Church St., New Kensington.
Services available and cost are: one-year rabies vaccine, $15; DHPP 5-in-1 canine vaccine, $20; FvRCP 3-in-1 feline vaccine, $20; and microchip, $20. Cash only will be accepted.
Animals must be at least three months old to receive a rabies shot. Dogs must be on a non-retractable leash and cats must be in a carrier. Park and walk up outside the clinic.
Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God
Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free grab-and-go lunches at noon Wednesday.
Pasta, meatballs and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library and Tiny Trax Farm will host a free Goat Storytime at 6 p.m. at the farm, 151 Stitt Ave. Wear old clothes and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Apollo
Tuesday : The Graphic Novel Book Club for children age 10 to 14 at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 5 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-1693.
Arnold
Today: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $6, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.
Bethel
May 23: The Knee High To Nature Series at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free science program, “Awesome Opossums,” for children in elementary school at 6 p.m. May 23 at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
East Vandergrift
Today: A rummage sale will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.
Today: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Fawn
Today: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will open the season from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30 per month; $150 for the season. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178.
Freeport
May 24: St. Mary Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0040286.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Fire Department will sell takeout pulled pork dinners in a drive-thru at 4 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Menu: pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread, roll and cookie, $10. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message.
Harrison
Wednesday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. will offer a program, “Gardening with Native Plants,” at 5:30 p.m. at the library and online. Julie Travaglini of the Allegheny Land Trust will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Saturday : Harrison Township Recreation board is seeking owners of commercial and non-commercial vehicles to participate in its third annual touch-a-truck event planned at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. Details: Natalie Cale, 724-448-6588 or nmcajka@yahoo.com.
Kittanning
Sundays and Thursdays Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.
Leechburg
Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, sponsors a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through June 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. Masks will be required, and social distancing observed. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or email felc@salsgiver.com.
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Monday: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed for winter. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.
Thursday : Leechburg Public Library, 137 Market St., will host a movie night at 6 p.m. featuring Disney Pixar’s, “Coco,” rated PG. Tickets must be reserved by Friday. The library is now closed on Saturdays. Tickets: stop in at the library.
May 28: Leechburg Public Library is selling chances to win a summer basket that includes a Leechburg Pool pass for a family of four. Drawing will be Memorial Day weekend. Tickets: $10, available at the library, 139 Market St.
Lower Burrell
May 28 to Oct. 8: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market is seeking vendors for the upcoming season. Markets are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 2800 Bethel St. Setup begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $40 for the season and free electric is available. Merchandise must be home grown, homemade or hand crafted. Vendors must participate the whole season. Details: TimPamKey@yahoo.com.
New Kensington
Fridays: A new 4-H Club for children age 5 to 18 is being organized and plans to meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The River Church, 200 Freeport Road. Details: Mary or Laura Stone at DMStone6@westelcom.com.
Today: A rubber ducky derby and outdoor market to benefit the Valley High School girls volleyball team will open at 10:30 a.m. at the high school. There will a barbeque food truck, vendors, games and petting zoo. A Lil Duckling race will be at noon, cost $5 each. The Big Bill Race will be at 1 p.m. Rain or shine. Details: April Stone, 724-681-1393 or april4stone@yahoo.com.
Tuesday: East Kensington Community Circle will host an Election Day luncheon at 12:30 p.m.at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Menu: vegetable soup, cabbage and noodles, ham barbeques, hot sausage sandwiches, hot dogs and pie. Local delivery available. Advance orders for soup strongly recommended. Advance soup orders: 724-339-7887. Tuesday takeout orders: 724-337-7392.
Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Items available include clothing, shoes, purses, linens, blankets and Mary Queen of Apostles School uniforms. Donations are accepted during open hours.
Monday to June 16: A spring basketball program for children age 7 to 12 will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-335-7221.
Tuesday: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: May 17 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: Judy, 724-339-7887.
May 22: River Church, 200 Freeport Road, is accepting registrations for its annual car show. An outdoor worship service will be at 10:45 a.m. and the car show will be afterward. Registration: 724-337-4837 or goriverchurch.com/car-show-2022.
North Apollo
May 21: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting vendor applications for a crafter, vendor and food truck event planned at the firehall, 311 16th St. Applications: kingal0103@gmail.com or rachelann1975@yahoo.com.
Oakmont
Today: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host “A Taste of Two Towns,” a sampling of specialty foods for adults prepared by top local chefs from 5 to 7 p.m. on the main floor at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Admission: $60, includes food, wine, beer, soda and water. Reservations: oakmontlibrary.org or stop in at the library. Proceeds will benefit the library.
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.
Parks
Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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.
Plum
Wednesday : Plum Community Library will offer a free screening of the movie, “Encanto,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at plumlibrary.org.
Thursday : The SOS Ministry at Holy Family Parish , 2000 Oblock Road, will offer a free program, “What My Family Should Know,” at 1 p.m. in the Our Lady of Joy Church hall. Attorney Jake Noble will discuss legal documents and papers you should have in place for your family. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.
May 21: The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie series planned in Boyce Park wave pool parking lot will be, “Over the Hedge,” rated PG. Reservations required. Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at dusk when the movie starts. There is a 100-vehicle limit. Registration: alleghenycounty.us/special-events.
Sharpsburg
Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Kelly Motter, 717-659-0323.
Springdale
Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a Memorial Day Mason jar candle at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
May 23: The Sherlock Holmes Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” chapters 1 to 4. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
May 24: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. The selection will be, “The Personal Librarian,” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today 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.
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Vandergrift
Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. Please note the new date and time. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.
May 21: Vandergrift Presbyterian Church is accepting donations for a rummage sale. Hours: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays at the church, 195 Washington Ave. Please no televisions, furniture, computers or suitcases without wheels.
June 2: Vendor applications are being accepted for the Vandergrift Farmers Market planned from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays June 2 through Oct. 13 in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: VIP15690@comcast.net.
West Deer
May 21: Deer Lakes Youth Lacrosse will host a comedy night fundraiser at West Deer Fire Hall No. 1, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. David Kaye, Sean Collier and Trey McDonough will be the featured performers. Cost: $40, includes dinner buffet and draft beer. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Must be 21 to attend. BYOB. Tickets: slapsticksproductions.com. Details: 412-920-5653.
