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Mt. St. Peter Parish to celebrate 43nd annual Festa Italiana

The 43nd annual Mt. St. Peter Parish Festa Italiana will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and after the 4 p.m. Saturday Mass till 9 p.m. on the parish grounds, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington.

Entertainment will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. VZH&M will perform on Friday and the 56 East Band on Saturday.

There will be children’s games, bingo, raffles and other games of chance for those 21 and over. Food choices include a variety of Italian food specialties, desserts and pastries. Parking and bus transportation will be available from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, both from the Valley High School parking lot. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

Hold the Phone! Benefit concert scheduled Aug. 9 to aid Tarentum PD

Kaley’s Kops, 423 Productions and No Offseason Entertainment will host a benefit concert featuring Brian Kelley, formerly of the group Florida Georgia Line, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at No Offseason Sports Complex, 904 Little Deer Creek Valley Road, West Deer.

The date was listed incorrectly in the July 27 Stroller column. Gates open at 5 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Tarentum Police Department to purchase, train and put a K9 unit into service. Additional proceeds will be used for bulletproof vests and other needs of the department, all in honor of fallen officers.

For tickets and more information, visit tixr.com/e/104523.

Children welcome at Harrison safety event

A children’s safety event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Citizens Hose/Fire/EMS, 965 Burtner Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

There will be home safety demonstrations, a bike and helmet giveaway, car seat checks, children’s fingerprinting, touch-a-truck and school supply giveaways.

Sponsors include Harrison and Tarentum police departments, Citizens Hose Fire/Rescue/EMS, Hilltop Hose Company No. 3, Harrison Hills VFC No. 4, UPMC Childrens Hospital, American Red Cross, the Salvation Army of Allegheny Valley and State Rep. Mandy Steele.

Excellence

• Isabel Ramos of Vandergrift received the $1,500 Katherine M. McKenna scholarship from the Greensburg Garden Center. The daughter of Jorge and Gretchen Ramos, she is studying environmental engineering and management at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, and plans to work in the field of water restoration.

Calendar

Apollo/East Vandergrift 

Aug. 14: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot in Apollo. Cost: $35, includes driver gratuity and $20 in free play. Must be at least 21. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

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 takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Bethel

Aug. 10: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will celebrate National S’mores Day from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be a campfire, stories and s’mores. Cost: $8. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

East Vandergrift

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport 

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Saturday: Leechburg Area Pool will host a Taylor Swift swim party from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the pool, Park Road. The Eras Tour concert film will play on an outdoor screen. Bring bracelets to trade. Cost: members, free; non-members, $3 each.

Harrison

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: today, a petting zoo with farm animals; and Thursday, Earthworks Dig-in with Mad Science.

Today: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.

Friday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Cookies & Candy by Christy sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out in the main lobby of Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Items will include homemade and hand-packaged cookies and chocolates. Cash or checks accepted. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

Friday: 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 jackpot game.

Aug. 13: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free class, “Pet First Aid for Animal Lovers,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive. Veterinarian Dr. Betsy Kennon will discuss common ailments, CPR for dogs and cats, treating and bandaging wounds to legs and paws, treating hot spots and bee stings and what to do if a pet swallows something bad. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157 or pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.

Sept. 8: Table reservations are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a craft show set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Cost: $25; with electric, $30. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Aug. 10: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a cash bash at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the first drawing will be at noon. Cost: $25, includes food and drink. There will be side raffles, a 50-50, a $1,000 treasure chest game and $2,500 grand prize. Tickets: Christine, 724-541-6345.

Lower Burrell  

Saturday: 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.

Aug. 16: Westmoreland County Marines No. 1416 is selling tickets for a $1,000 meat raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery three-digit number. The winner receives $1,000 worth of meat from Sprankle’s Markets, a four-burner Char-Broil grill, grill cover, stainless steel utensils and a 20-pound propane tank. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

New Kensington

Today: The Salvation Army will host Sally’s Outdoor Market from 2 to 6 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Free fresh produce will be available while supplies last. Vendor applications are being accepted. Details: 724-335-7221.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Wesley Family Services. Details: 878-847-7997.

Aug. 9: Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper will host a free afternoon with Summit Legal Aid from 1 to 4 p.m. at Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Learn about your legal rights. There will be free refreshments, basket raffle and activities. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 800-846-0871 or tinyurl.com/4nmkxt9j.

Oakmont  

Through August 31: Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, is featuring an exhibit of elegant fashions of the late 1800s to the Roaring ‘20s at the museum. Items on display were donated to the museum by the W. H. Brown Family of Pittsburgh. Hours are by appointment. Tours and information: 412-826-9295 to schedule a tour.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Plum

Saturday: A free screening of the movie “Kung Fu Panda” will be at dusk at the Plum Amphitheater, 2000 Mike Thomas Way. Preshow activities will feature a demonstration by Tru Martial Arts and there will be free popcorn. Bring a blanket.

Tarentum   

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alternate drop-off and pickup times: 724-882-2185.

Sept. 26 to 28: Summit Hose Company is accepting vendor applications for its fall festival. No food or alcohol vendors will be accepted. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.

Oct. 26: Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting vendor, craft and food booth applications for the annual Boo Festival. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470 or carriefox170@gmail.com.

Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.

Washington Township 

Friday: 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

Friday: A family movie night will begin at 8:30 p.m. at Bairdford Park. Bring a blanket or chair. Sponsored by the township Parks and Recreation Board. Reservations and details: parksandrecreation@westdeertownship.com.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.

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