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Verona dental office to offer free dental care

Verona Dental Care, 625 Allegheny River Blvd., Verona, will offer free dental care services from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 at the dental office as part of Free Dentistry Day.

Volunteer doctors from Gibsonia Dental Care and Verona Dental Care will provide cleanings, fillings and extractions at no charge. To schedule an appointment, call 412-828-1920 or visit FreeDentistryDay.org.

Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free grab-and-go lunches at noon Wednesday.

Ham barbecue sandwiches and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Today: St. James Parish 109 Owens View Ave., will have an outdoor Mass at 4:30 p.m. on the church lawn. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. There is limited shade in the area, so bring a sun umbrella, a hat or sunscreen. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of rain, Mass will be in the church. Details: 724-478-4958.

Sunday: The Gibbons Big Band will present a free concert at 3 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Donations will be accepted.

East Franklin 

Today: Dove Award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets will be in concert at 7 p.m. at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost: $18, $30 and $55. Tickets: Harvestpa.org or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the church office, cash or check only.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. on the lawn in front of the grotto at the church, 411 McKinley Ave. Bring a folding chair or blanket. There is no shade in this area, so wear sunscreen or bring an umbrella or hat. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated inside the church.

Fawn

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser and concert featuring the Eastern Area Youth Chorale Alumni Choir will be at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. Dinner will be from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7. Donations will be accepted.

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Ridge Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. Details: 724-224-0178 or fleatique82@gmail.com.

Freeport

July 23: A pasta dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 610 High St. Menu: pasta with meat sauce, roll, salad and beverage. Cost: $8; 5 and younger, $5. Dine in or takeout. There will be a bake sale and 50/50. Tickets: 724-295-2281 and at the door.

Harrison 

Today: The Friends of Harrison Hills Park group will meet at 10 a.m. in the park Environmental Learning Center, Natrona Heights. Public welcome.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a program “Bees: The Perfect Pollinator” with Kopar Honey Farm from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Must be at least 10 years old to attend. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present “Learn How to Prepare Delicious Food” with a professional chef at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Good Eats: History of Local Cafes, Tea Rooms, Diners and Restaurants” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

July 24: The Outside the Lines Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be CD drink coasters. Some scrap fabric will be available, but please bring your favorite fabric to use. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Aug. 20: Vendor and crafter applications are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Details: 724-904-7649 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

Kittanning 

Today and Sunday: The Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will host a free music program with The Thompsons from 6 to 9 p.m. today on the museum lawn, 300 N. McKean St. Rain or shine. Local artist Deborah Hank will have a meet-and-greet from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday inside the museum. Donations will be accepted at both events. Details: achgs300@gmail.com.

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.

Today: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon today. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Today : Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Charles Soule, author of “The Endless Vessel” at 2 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Tink Heavner from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, Wildlife Lodge Road.

Aug. 13: The annual Moose Lodge picnic will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and their guests welcome. Tickets: mooselodge053@gmail.com or stop in at the lodge, Reimer Street.

New Kensington

Sunday: A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. at the Alle-Kiski Senior Center, 1039 Third Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $40; at the door, $45; includes light lunch and bingo package. There will be specials, two jackpot games, a silent auction and 50/50. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589 or Kristina, 412-853-2844. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Senior Center and Maiy’s Miracle Track Team that qualified to compete at the Junior Olympics in Illinois.

Monday: Peoples Library will host an interactive music and comedy program with Jim Cruise aka Spoon Man at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

Oct. 14: Vendor and crafter applications are being accepted for an indoor/outdoor fall craft fair by House of Hope Family Worship Center, 1164 Pleasant View Drive, Kepple Hill. Proceeds will benefit the church. Details: Deb Mazak, 724-689-7043or djmazak613@gmail.com.

Plum

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

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.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will have a free adult craft workshop at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. 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 

Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

July 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. July 31. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

Washington Township 

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

West Deer

Aug. 10: West Deer Dog Shelter is accepting orders for a hoagie sale fundraiser. Cost: $11, for a 12-inch turkey or Italian. Order deadline: Thursday July 20. Pickup: 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the West Deer municipal building, 109 East Union Road. There will be a bake sale at pickup. Orders: send checks with West Deer Dog Shelter Hoagie Money in the memo to 3505 Huntertown Road, Allison Park PA 15101; or via Venmo to edie-meyer-2. Details: Marleen Meyer, 412-709-0978 or marleenmeyer2020@gmail.com.

Vacation Bible schools scheduled

• New Kensington Salvation Army, “Knights of North Castle,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 to 28 at the center, 255 Third St., for children age 6 to 12. Cost: $15 per child, includes lunch each day and Friday field trip. Reservations required. Reservations: stop in at the center. Details: 724-335-7221.

• Guardian Angels Parish, “Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World,” 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 4 in the church Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave., Harrison, for children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Teen and adult volunteers welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: ccd@guardianangelspgh.org or www.guardianangelspgh.org.

• Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., Leechburg, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7 to 9 at the church for children age 3 to 12. Dinner will be served each day. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2j83bmzm.

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