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St. Joseph HS to welcome Bishop Kulick
St. Joseph High School in Harrison will celebrate the Year of St. Joseph with alumnus Bishop Larry J. Kulick as he celebrates Mass at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 in the school Walter Dlubak Athletic Center.
A social with local food trucks will be afterward. Reservations are required.
A ride with Bishop Kulick in his 1966 Pontiac will be raffled off to benefit the school. The drawing and ride will be at 5 p.m.
For Mass reservations and tickets for the drawing, visit SaintJosephHS.com or contact Jennifer MacMeil at 724-226-8043 or jmacneil@stjosephhs.com.
PTO seeking donations children’s hygiene product donations
Kiski Area East Primary School PTO is collecting children’s hygiene products to be given to students in need at the school in Vandergrift.
Products being collected are toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, brushes, combs, loofahs, lip balm, socks, small umbrellas and drawstring bags.
Donations can be dropped off Monday through Aug. 23 at Valley Points YMCA, 511 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township, and the Vandergrift Police Department.
The Wood Brothers to perform at Hartwood Acres
The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a folk music concert by The Wood Brothers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
The event is sponsored by BNY Mellon. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine.
Calendar
Apollo
Saturday: St. James Church will host a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. Tables: $20; without electricity, $15. Table reservations: Linda, 724-882-8776
Sept. 6: 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.
Arnold
Saturday: Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Free Lunch with Us is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888
Bell
Saturday: A family Back to School celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Family Christian Church, 111 Truxall Road. There will be games, prizes, a clown, food and free back-to-school supplies. Details: 724-727-3660
Butler
Saturday: Butler Lions Club will sell merchandise to benefit charity at the Butler City Farm Market. Items for sale include brooms, dustpans, garbage bags, fire starters, mints and cleaning cloths.
Cheswick
Sunday: Cub Scout Pack 554 will have a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Time Auto Service, 1800 Pittsburgh. Donations will be accepted to raise funds for fall camping and rechartering for next year.
East Vandergrift
Sept. 6: 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.
Fawn
Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be 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. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178
Gilpin
Sunday: Orders are being accepted by Gilpin Fire Department for a drive-thru chicken dinner sale. Cost: $10. Pick-up begins at 4:30 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Advance orders required. Orders: 724-845-7200
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.
Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will sponsor a field trip to the library. Reservations and permission slips required. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Sunday: A food truck rally will be from noon to 9 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Way. There will be craft and vendor sales and entertainment will be by Utah of the Noble Hops, Victor Abendano. Jay Michaels and the 56 East Band.
Monday: Sarver Cub Scout Pack 557 will host a water bonanza membership drive at 6 p.m. at the Wake Robin pavilion in Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade welcome. There will be a water games and children can learn about Cub Scouts. Details: Heather Huffman, 724-882-6755 or heatherhuffman9625@yahoo.com
Aug. 25: Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will offer a seminar, “Loss of a Spouse,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights. Topics will include how to find the strength to go on, how to handle the loneliness and what to do with your spouse’s belongings. Cost: $10. Scholarships are available. Registration and information: 724-895-3105 or email frjohn@cohac.org
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
Aug. 21: Apollo-Ridge Girls Soccer team will sponsor a back-to-school Barbeque Bash at 4 p.m. at Kiski Township Fire Hall. Menu: pulled pork, brisket, kielbasa, hot dogs, sauerkraut, picnic-style side dishes, dessert and beverage. Cost: $15; high school and middle school students, $10; elementary school students and younger, $5. There will be basket and 50/50 raffles. A corn hole tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Registration will be at 3:30. Tickets: Kelli, kellianthony26@yahoo.com
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
Leechburg
Saturday: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net
Sunday: A Kona Ice truck fundraiser will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, Main Street. Proceeds will benefit the church Nurture Committee programming.
Wednesday: Tickets are available for Leechburg Community Day at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. Cost: $40; 60 and older, $25; and 70 and older, $18, and are available at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., and Nextier Bank, 160 Market St.
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.
Saturday: Burrell High School Swim Team will have a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Forza Motorcars, 2555 Leechburg Road. Donations will be accepted.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the G6 Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 10 cents each. Free school supplies will be given to all children accompanied by an adult. Follow us on Facebook.
Aug. 28: The K9 Officer Derek Kotecki Baskets for the Blue basket raffle and vendor show is accepting items and gift certificates for the auction and raffle prizes. Details: visit the Events Calendar at officerderekkotecki.com or ODKBC27@gmail.com
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: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will have a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 730 Church St. Items will include pet supplies, household items, kitchenware, books, DVDs and collectibles. Snacks and cold drinks will be sold.
Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 monthly basket raffle.
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
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
Plum
Aug. 21: Free car seat safety checks will be offered by appointment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Appointments: form.jotform.com/211892443172152
Saxonburg
Monday: Butler Health System will present a free program on Mediterranean eating and lifestyle at 6 p.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main. St. There will be a food demonstration and tasting. Registration preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Registration: 724-352-4810
Springdale
Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop at 1 p.m. to make a suncatcher using marbles and glass beads at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729
Wednesday: Springdale Volunteer Firemen are accepting orders for a take-and-bake carnival pizza sale. Pickup: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the firehall, 845 Lincoln Ave. Cost: whole pepperoni pizza, $10; whole plain pizza, $9. Order deadline: Aug. 11. Takeout only. Orders: 724-274-5090
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.
Sunday: BridgePoint Church and Fishers of Men will have a worship service and picnic from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. Public welcome. Details: 724-671-7580
Upper Burrell
Aug. 29: Sky View Radio Society is accepting reservations for flea market tailgating spaces for its annual Swap n Shop Hamfest set for 8 a.m. to noon at the society grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Reservations: John, 724-339-3821
Vandergrift
Today: Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 will sponsor a food truck rally from 4 to 8 p.m. at the field at Longfellow Street and Route 56. There will be food trucks, chuck-a-luck, strip tickets and a 50/50 raffle.
Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. at Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave. Items will include adult and children’s clothing, housewares, jewelry, decorations, games and toys.
Aug. 18: “Dance the Story,” an active, dance-centered program with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, will be at 11 a.m. at the Casino Theatre. Sponsored by Vandergrift Public Library, the program will explore movement and dance and is suitable for children in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212 or stop in at the library
Aug. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. For a photo of the quilt, visit vandergriftpubliclibary.org. Details: 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.
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