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Free smoke alarms available to qualified Arnold homes

Arnold Fire Engine Company No. 2 and the American Red Cross will install free 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms from noon to 4 p.m. by appointment on Saturday in homes in Arnold.

To be eligible, homes must have no smoke alarms in every bedroom and on every floor, have alarms that have yellowed, have old batteries or have alarms that are at least 10 years old. Up to four alarms will be installed in each home. Alarms will not be passed out; they will be installed.

Appointments are required. For an appointment, call 833-315-0882.

Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company to sponsor annual carnival

The annual Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company carnival will continue from 6 to 10 p.m. today through Saturday at the firemen’s grounds, 268 Canal St.

There will be quarter bingo, food, games and rides.

Benefit concert planned in Hyde Park

Hyde Park Volunteer Fire Company and Alle-Kiski Valley Back the Blue will host a benefit concert from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the firehall, 291 Railroad St.

Admission is $10. Performances will be by Martin Vincent, Marshall & the Deputies, Heidi and the Hellcats, Miss Freddye’s Blues Band, Curtis and Black ‘N Blue and Lenny Collini Family Pak. There will be food, beverages, raffles and auctions. A fireworks display will be at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. No outside food or beverages are permitted.

Proceeds will benefit first responders, Alle-Kiski Back the Blue and Tunnels for Towers.

Calendar

Apollo

Sunday: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a grocery giveaway raffle. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. The winner will receive 10 pounds each of chicken drums, wings, thighs and split breasts; boneless pork chops, T-bone steaks, shrimp, 80/20 hamburger, hot dogs, hot or sweet sausage, kielbasa, Delmonico steaks and bacon, a case each of corn, baked beans, water, soda and beer, a Blackstone LP gas griddle and a freezer. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Sept. 24 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and at the parish office.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Oct. 2: St. James and Our Lady Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Departure: 9 a.m. from the St. James church parking lot. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes $10 in free play and gratuity for the bus driver. A state-issued photo ID is required to receive the free play. Must be at least 21. Details and reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Oct. 14: The Arnold Recreation Committee is accepting vendor applications for a craft show and touch-a-truck event set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 18th Street ball fields. Details: arnoldrecreationcommittee@gmail.com.

Bethel

Saturday : The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a program about cooking and preserving edible mushrooms at noon at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Participants can choose a culinary mushroom and a variety of spices to blend to take home for their own personal use. Cost: $45. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Cheswick

Saturday: A sing-along for children and their parents will be at 10:30 a.m. in MacLean Park. Music will be by Playnotes and a light snack will be served. Sponsored by the borough recreation board.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

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 game jackpot.

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a yard sale from noon to 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Money raised will be added to the September fundraising campaign for matching funds. Details: 724-226-3491.

Saturday: A food truck festival will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Blessed Sacrament location of Guardian Angels Parish, Natrona Heights. Sponsored by Highlands Area Rotary Club, there will be music, raffles, face painting and a bounce house. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Backpack program and the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank.

Oct. 14: A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $15, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.

Indiana Township

Saturday: Allegheny County will host Hay Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. There will be food, hayrides, barnyard petting zoo, a puppet show, a strolling magician, inflatables and more. Admission is free. Rain or shine.

Saturday and Sunday: The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center will host its annual Native American Powwow from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the center, 120 Charles St., Dorseyville. There will be Native American food, arts and crafts, singing, drumming and dancing. Admission: $6; elders and children younger than 12, $4. Group rates are available. No drugs, alcohol or pets permitted. Details: 412-782-4457 or cotraic.org.

Jefferson

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

Saturday: A chicken and biscuit dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road. Cost: $10; 6 to 12, $5; younger than 5, free; takeouts, 50 cents extra. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Details and takeout orders: 724-478-1528.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will take a trip to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, 4141 Fifth Ave., in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Meet at 10 a.m. on the third floor. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154 or wrighton154@yahoo.com.

Nov. 18: A turkey bingo will be hosted by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. at the firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games will begin at 5:30. Cost: $35 in advance; will be $40 at the door; includes packet for 20 $100 games, four $250 specials and a light meal. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The local chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. The group meets the third Thursday of each month and provides appreciation of wine through educational meetings. Details: allekiski@yahoo.com or Facebook.com/AlleKiskiAWS.

Today: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Drive, will offer a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 14 at the church. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: GriefShare.org.

Saturday : Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., will sponsor a pulled pork sandwich fundraiser dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Menu: pulled pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, pickles and dessert, $15; younger than 12, $10. Dine in or takeout. Tickets purchased in advance will receive a $1 discount. Tickets: 724-339-9661 or secretary@gracecommunitypresbyterian.org.

Saturday: An all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Braeburn United Methodist Church, 4146 Arnold Ave. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, $5. There will be a bake sale and basket raffle.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Sept. 28: The Adult Book Club at Peoples Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. The selection will be “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. Next month’s book will be provided. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oct. 1: The Academy of Martial Arts, 3020 Leechburg Road, will offer a free personal self-defense safety class for all members of the family at 1 p.m. at the academy. Reservations required. Reservations: text 724-713-2339 or acadc21@aol.com.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Cafe, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington, will host its monthly dine-in Breaking Bread dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the cafe. The meal is sponsored in memory of Chief Justin McIntire and in honor of all first responders. No takeout meals will be available. Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: Vermont Baptist Church will host a gospel expo at 3 p.m. at the church, 221 Ridge Ave. There will be performances by local gospel artists, worship, prizes and gifts for all attending. Donations will be accepted to benefit the church building fund.

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a workshop with Penn State Master Gardeners of Westmoreland County on how to make a pretend compost bin. Details: 724-339-1021.

Sept. 30: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Middle Eastern food sale. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, kibbee, babaganoush, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: Friday. Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer Stories with Sandy the goldendoodle dog at 10:30 a.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-828-9532 or oakmontlibrary.org.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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

Plum

Saturday: Oakmont Elks will hold its annual Soccer Shoot skills contest for children 15 and younger from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Larry Mills Park. There will be five age categories for both boys and girls. The shooter’s age as of Jan. 1, 2023 will determine in which age group they participate. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. First, second and third place winners will receive prizes.

Saturday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a fall super bingo at 10 p.m. at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 8 p.m. and early bird games begin at 9:30 p.m. Cost: $95, includes 18 cards of all 20 regular games, all specials and an assigned seat that will be held until 10 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds will benefit the fire department. Tickets: call or text Lori at 412-877-8793.

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.

Monday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will host a seven-session women’s book discussion group that will meet on the last Monday of each month Sept. 25th through March 2024. Led by professional group facilitator Amy Armanious, each session will include a time of discussion and learning, followed by a light lunch and fellowship. The book is “The Heart’s Journey through the Seasons: The Circle of Life” by Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr. All women are welcome. Reservations recommended. Reservations: 724-224-9220.

Oct. 28: Space applications are being accepted from crafters and vendors for the annual Boo Fest planned from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park. Details: call or text Tami, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

Today: The Gathering on Grant event sponsored by the Vandergrift Business Association will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue. There will be a western theme, music, vendors, food trucks and entertainment.

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and coffee or tea, $10; meatball hoagies, $7; quarts of sauce also available. Add 50 cents for takeout. BYOB.

Sept. 28: Vandergrift Business Association will offer a free class at 6:30 p.m. at Allusion Brewing, 143 Grant Ave., as part of its summer lecture series. Aubrey McCutcheon will discuss the process and steps to acquire a franchise.

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.

Friday and Saturday: Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, will have a fall rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Items other than jewelry, furniture and antiques will not be priced and will be sold for a donation. Lunch and breakfast will be available.

West Deer

Saturday and Sunday: The annual West Deer Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bairdford Park. There will be food, vendors, crafts, rides, a DJ, hayrides, a petting zoo, a pie-eating contest and karaoke.

Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 7:15 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.

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