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Annual night race scheduled July 20 in Apollo
Roaring Run Watershed Association will sponsor its annual 5K night race/walk, “Race to the Moon,” at 9 p.m. July 20 at the trail along the Kiski River.
Parking will be at 310 Clifford Ave., Apollo, and everyone will be bussed to the starting line. A secure baggage claim will be available at the trail. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 on race day; includes a race day T-shirt for those who register by June 21. Pizza and watermelon will be served and prizes will be awarded afterward.
Luminaries will be placed on the length of the trail and participants must carry a light. To register, visit runsignup.com. For details, call 724-681-6317 or visit roaringrunapollo.org.
Local food shuttle expands hours, service areas
The Fresh Food Shuttle sponsored by the New Kensington Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services has expanded its hours and now operates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for residents of New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell Manor.
Residents can be picked up at their homes and be taken to Golden Dawn, Giant Eagle, Animal Protectors Food Bank and Aldi, all in New Kensington, and Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer.
Riders must be at least 18 years old and can bring up to four bags. Shuttles are smoke-free. For details and a schedule, call 724-895-8270.
Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God
Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve a free lunch at noon Wednesday.
Chicken Alfredo and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. Dine in or takeout available. For details, call 724-335-0994.
Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteer help
Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.
Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.
Calendar
Arnold
June 22: A bingo to benefit Zen Cat Sanctuary in New Kensington will be at 1 p.m. at Speed Family Blessing Box & Pantry Inc., 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be sold. Cost: $10. Tickets: donorbox.org/events/584982.
June 23: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary will host a super bingo at 2 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church social hall, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at noon. There will be 14 regular games that pay $100; five specials, and a must-go $1,000 jackpot game; silent auction, small games of chance and a 50-50. Snacks, pop and water will be sold. No alcohol permitted. Cost: $40 in advance, includes lunch and bingo package. No seats can be saved. Proceeds will benefit club charities. Tickets: text or leave a voice message, Gina, 724-889-5889, or Linda, 412-389-6300; or at the door if available.
Bethel
June 21: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host a free program about pollinators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be tours of the Master Gardener Pollinator Garden, talks with beekeepers, arts and crafts and children’s activities. All ages welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.
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. Customer parking: $3 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Alle-Kiski Heritage and Tour Ed Mine museums. Details: 724-224-0178 or email fleatique82@gmail.com.
Freeport
July 27: St. Mary Mother of God Church will host a community day and music festival at the St. Mary Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Sponsorship opportunities are available and applications are being accepted for acoustic soloists, karaoke, bands and instrumentalists. Details: Chad, 724-524-3249 or chadmichelinimusic@gmail.com.
Hampton
Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program, “The Seven Days Battles,” by Evan Portman at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 1301 McCully Road. Public welcome.
Harrison
Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a car cruise from noon to 5 p.m. at the post pavilion, 894 Veterans Lane. Angel Blue & the Prophets will play from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be a food truck, drink specials and 50-50.
Monday through Friday: The Natrona Playground Summer Camp for children will serve a free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the playground, 10 River Ave. Free classes will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Programs this week are: Tuesday, insect collage using twigs; Wednesday, Mr. Drew take-home garden; and Thursday, Ancient Egypt with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
June 24: The Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be a seashell frame for a favorite beach memory. Please bring a glue gun if possible. Frames, shells, and glue sticks will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/bdc9tpy6.
Leechburg
Today: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
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.
July 11: A rubber ducky race fundraiser to benefit the borough’s 175th anniversary celebration next year will be at 5 p.m. on the Kiski River. Ducks will be dropped into the river from the walking bridge to Hyde Park and will be fished out at the finish line at the firemen’s boat launch. Prizes will be awarded. Cost: $5 per duck. Ducks are available at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Checks payable to Leechburg Area Community Association will be accepted.
Ongoing: Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society is selling 2025 commemorative calendars. Each month displays a differed old photograph with an overlay of a more recent picture. Events that have happened around the borough through the years are noted on their respective days. Calendars are available at the museum, 118 First St., and at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Cost: $10.
Lower Burrell
Today: The River 15068 will have a trash to treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Details: 724-337-4837 or sharen@goriverchurch.com.
Today: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.
Today: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Admission includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.
Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer free tech help by appointment at 3, 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1565 or stop in at the library.
Through June 30: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Artists include Don and Debra Pendergast, Chris Reifenstein and Patti Giordano.
New Kensington
Today: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a takeout Slavic food sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Menu: stuffed cabbage, pierogi, soups, haluski, hot sandwiches and baked goods. Tours of the church will be available. No advance orders accepted. Cash and checks accepted. Details and a full menu: tinyurl.com/jxcenvnr.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Mt. St. Peter Church will accept donations for its trash and treasure sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the back of the church, 100 Freeport Road. No televisions, clothes, car seats or large furniture will be accepted. The sale will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon June 22. A half-price sale will be Friday and June 22 will be a fill-a-box sale. Proceeds will support the church food pantry.
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer free tech help by appointment at noon, and 12:45 and 1:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1021 or stop in at the library.
June 20: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a No Father’s Day neutering, rabies and microchip clinic for male cats at the shelter, 730 Church St. No feral cats please. Cost: $30, includes neutering and rabies shot; feline combination vaccine, $20, microchips, $25. Payment is required at drop-off. Drop-off time: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Reservations required. Reservations: jperin@animalprotectors.net.
July 27: A free community health, wellness and career fair will be hosted by Rep. Jill Cooper from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Banquet on Barnes at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Reservations are being accepted from organizations wishing to exhibit. Details: 724-472-4102.
Parks Township
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have 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
Monday: The Monday Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park and ball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. There will be vendors and food trucks.
Tarentum
Today: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will have an indoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is conducting a clothing drive through June 29. Clean clothes, belts, shoes and purses in any condition will be accepted during the Clothing Closet on Saturdays. Alternate drop-off and pickup times: 724-882-2185. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. 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
July 1 to 31: Vandergrift Public Library will host its summer reading program for all ages at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. There will be events and prizes. Details: 724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.
West Deer
Today: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 9 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.
