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Poker run to raise money for Rustic Ridge families

The Ride for Rustic Ridge, a poker run in memory of those who lost their lives in the Rustic Ridge house explosion in Plum, will be Sept. 30.

The ride will begin at 3 Rivers Harley Davidson, 1463 Glenn Ave., Shaler, and will end at JB’s Roadside Bar and Grille, 1633 Saxonburg Blvd., West Deer. Check-in will be at 12:30 p.m. and kick stands up will be at 2 p.m.

Cost is $25 per rider and $15 per passenger. There will be a meal afterward with a cash bar, raffles and music. Advance registrations will be accepted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Wicked Witches, 919 Freeport Road, Cheswick.

Proceeds will be donated to the families of those who lost their lives in the Plum house explosion.

Riverfront celebration set in Natrona

Friends of the Riverfront in Harrison will celebrate the recent improvements near the river from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in Natrona Community Park, 12 River Ave.

Completed projects include the new mosaic riverfront connection along River Road and repaving of Veterans Way. Light refreshments will be served.

TryLife Center plans annual gala fundraiser

The TryLife Center Gala fundraiser will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Veltre’s Wedding and Event Center, 324 Coxcomb Hill Road, Plum.

Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $50 and include a plated dinner and an entry into the door prize drawing. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets, visit donorbox.org/events/480746.

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.

Brackenridge

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $9; younger than 12, $6.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti with salad, $12; meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

Cheswick

Today: 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.

Oct. 14: A murder mystery dinner will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Cost: $30, includes pasta dinner buffet. Cash bar. Sponsored by the Cheswick Community Relations Committee. Tickets: 412-266-1709.

East Vandergrift

Monday: East Vandergrift Community Foundation will have a planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the borough office conference room. Future projects and activities will be discussed. Public encouraged to attend.

Fawn

Sunday: Fawn Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 will have a roast beef dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at the recreation hall, 1948 Firehouse Lane. Menu: beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, dinner roll and dessert, $15. Dine in or takeout.

Harrison  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sept 30: A Teen Trivia competition will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Students in fifth through 12th grade can bring a team or play solo. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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

Today: 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.

Kiski Township 

Today: 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

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.

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 11 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit GriefShare.org.

Oct. 8: The Outreach Mission Team of First United Methodist Church will have a pulled pork luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the church, 251 Main St. Menu: pork sliders, baked potato, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Cost: $12; 12 and younger, $6. Tickets: Pam, 724-845-8761 or lfumc251@comcast.net by Oct. 5.

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.

Dec. 9 and 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space applications for a Christmas craft and vendor show at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $50 for both days; or $30 per day, includes a table and two chairs. Applications and more information: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell 

Today: 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.

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

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a discussion with Josh Taylor from KDKA’s Nightly Sports Call and 93.7 The Fan at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

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: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: A food truck rally to benefit the Valley Jr.-Sr. High School football teams will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the high school, 703 Stevenson Blvd. There will be a craft show and fruit market.

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: today. 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.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

Springdale

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Oct. 3 to Dec. 19: Top Hats performance ensemble is conducting its fall registration for new members. Children 4 and older are welcome. No experience required. Classes in baton, dance and flag are Tuesdays Oct. 3 to Dec. 19 at the Springdale municipal building. Cost: $150 for fall classes or $60 per month. The group performs in parades and community and winter guard events. Details: 724-931-0296 or info@tophatsperformance.com.

Tarentum  

Today: 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.

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.

Thursday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will sponsor a meatloaf dinner from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, rolls and butter and dessert, $10. Dine in, takeout and delivery available. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 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

Monday: Kiski Valley Community Center Inc. will meet at 6 p.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. New members welcome.

Thursday : 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.

Oct. 2: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a genealogy workshop for beginners at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Those attending will receive basic family tree charts to help with research. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Wednesdays: Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave., will host Kids Connection, an afterschool program for children in kindergarten through fourth grade, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 4 through Nov. 15. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. There will be a free orientation and dinner for students and their parents Oct. 1. Weeks 2 through 7 will have homework help, dinner and dessert. Reservations required by Oct. 2. Reservations: 724-568-2917.

Washington Township

Oct. 14: State Representative Jill Cooper of the 55th Legislative District will host a veterans appreciation breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Washington Township Firehall, 4078 Route 66. Veterans who reside in the 55th District are welcome. District 55 includes Arnold, Lower Burrell Ward 4 of Kinloch and Division 1, New Kensington, Bell, Upper Burrell, Washington Township, Avonmore and Oklahoma Borough. One guest per veteran may attend. Reservations required by Oct. 9. Reservations: 724-472-4102 or dpfeiffer@pahousegop.com.

West Deer 

Today: 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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