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Tails on the Trails fundraiser welcomes canine participants

The 15th annual Tails on the Trails dog walk to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Freeport Community Park, 115 Community Park Road, Freeport.

There will be vendors, games, food trucks and raffles. Cost is $25 if paid by Sept. 12 and will be $30 the day of the event.

Reservations are required. For reservations, visit animalprotectors.net.

Free bereavement care event for children planned

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will host a free youth bereavement care event from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in the family supportive services room at its Middlesex Township office, 116 Browns Hills Road, Valencia.

The theme will be “Stronger Than Grief.” Those attending will create their own graphic novel and make a superhero cape or shirt. Adults can relax at a breakout session with a bereavement coordinator.

Children 21 and younger who are accompanied by a caregiver are welcome. Reservations are required by Sept. 2. To register, call 800-720-2557 or visit concordialm.org.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sept. 22: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a flea market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Today:The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes all games except the optional quickie. Full kitchen available. Details: 724-478-4831.

Bethel Township

Sept. 11: The Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Foundation will sponsor an intro to kayaking class at 6 p.m. on Crooked Creek Lake. Cost: $20 per person and space is limited. Participants must be at least 13 years of age with a parent/guardian who is 18 or older as a paid participant on the water as well. Learn the basic equipment paddling techniques and how to steer and board a kayak from experts at Venture Outdoors. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge  

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

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.

Sept. 21: The auxiliaries of Pioneer Hose and Hilltop Hose companies will host a super bingo at Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., early birds start at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost: $35, in advance, will be $40 at the door; includes a light lunch and bingo packet. There will be 20 regular games, specials and a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: 724-882-5908.

East Vandergrift

Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a 3-day lottery raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Pick-3 lottery number each night. Each winner will receive $2,500. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409, Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Sept. 7: Our Lady, Queen of Peace will sponsor a cash bash in the parish social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and five numbers for the drawings. Must be 21. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, a basket auction and 50-50. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 or in the parish office in Apollo.

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.

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.

Sept. 14: A happy hour cash bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25; includes food and five numbers for the drawing; $10, food only. Karaoke with Bucky will be afterward. Cash bar. Funds raised will be donated to the post building fund. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6157 or dmckillop@hotmail.com or the post, 724-904-7649.

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.

Leechburg  

Sept. 7: A night at the races to benefit the Leechburg 175th Anniversary Celebration will be at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $20 includes horse, food and soft drink; food and soft drinks only, $20. Tickets: stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell  

Today: Peoples Library will offer a STEM craft workshop for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

Saturday : Registrations are being accepted for the third annual Alle-Kiski Inclusion games set for 1 to 3:30 p.m. at K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be soccer, kickball, relays, throwing contests and more for children age 5 to 21. Rain date: Sunday. Registration: 724-681-5498 or courtneykobelenske@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer Coloring for Grownups at 1 p.m. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

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. 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 Doc and Linda Mueller. Sponsorship information: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Today: A STEM craft workshop for all ages will be offered at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Knitting for Beginners will be at noon. Details: 724-339-1021.

Sept. 28: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Middle Eastern food sale. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, baba ganoush, kibbee, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: Sept. 19. Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.

North Huntingdon 

Sept. 7: Feeding the Spirit will host a beach-themed fundraiser, “Endless Summer,” from 4 to 7 p.m. at Stratigos Banquet Center, 131 Colonial Manor Road. There will be entertainment, a basket raffle, a lottery tree, a 50-50, appetizers, a Pittsburgh cookie table and a cash bar. Beach party attire welcome. Cost: $25 in advance online; $30, at the door. Tickets: feedspirit.org.

Oakmont   

Through Saturday: 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 host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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.

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.

Vandergrift

Saturday: The fourth annual Free Cuts for Kids event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Kennedy Park. There will be free food and bookbags for children. Sponsored by KVL and Ramsey’s Place.

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 Leechburg

Sept. 14: Lower Burrell American Legion will host its annual gun and purse bash from noon to 5 p.m. at West Leechburg Fireman’s Recreation Hall, Gosser Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Tickets: Renee Munshower, 724-594-8257, Breandon McIlwain, 717-979-3098 or at the American Legion post.

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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