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Kiski Area jazz camp accepting registrations

The Kiski Area Summer Jazz Camp for students from any district who will finish fifth through 12th grade will be from 8 a.m. to noon June 10 to 13 at Kiski Area High School, 240 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township.

Students who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar or a rhythm section instrument will be placed in combos and groupings based on their experience level. Teachers will be local professional jazz educators and musicians and there will be a free concert at 11 a.m. June 13 in the high school auditorium.

Cost is $50. To register, visit kiskiareabands.org/jazz-camp.html.

Volunteer tire handlers needed at Washington Township recycling event

Volunteers are needed for a tire recycling event planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at the Washington Township maintenance building, 3778 Route 66, rain or shine.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, wear closed-toe shoes and old clothes and be able to lift 20 to 50 pounds and stack tires. Waivers from the conservation district must be signed and safety vests and gloves will be provided.

Volunteers do not have to be stay for the whole event. To offer your time, contact Chrissy Edwards-McCune at 724-837-5271, ext. 116 or chrissy@wcdpa.com. The event is sponsored by Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling, Washington Township and the Westmoreland Conservation District’s West Nile virus program.

American Cancer Society seeks volunteer drivers

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatment appointments.

Access to timely, high-quality treatment can often be a cancer patient’s largest roadblock to survival. The society’s Road to Recovery program fills the gap when friends and family are unable to help out.

For information and to offer your time, visit cancer.org/drive.

Organizations welcome to take part in LB Memorial Day parade

Lower Burrell American Legion is seeking participants for the annual Memorial Day parade planned in the city.

Organizations wishing to take part should contact Carla McMeans at 724-351-0202.

Calendar

Arnold

Saturday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have morning coffee talk from 9 to 11 a.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Avonmore

Saturday: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $25 before Friday; at the door, $30 door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Cheswick

Saturday: Springdale and Oakmont Cub Scouts will host a car wash and aluminum can collection from noon to 3 p.m. at All Time Truck and Car Service, 1800 Pittsburgh St.

Freeport

Saturday: The Creativity Club at the St. Mary Family Community Center will have a Mother’s Day event for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade at 2 p.m. at the center, 407 Freeport Road. There will be stations to make a Mother’s Day gift, gift bags for finished projects and a chance to win a gift certificate to a local art studio.

Harmar 

Saturday: A spring bingo to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank will be at 7 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six bingo cards for 10 games, snacks and bottled water. Extra cards, and tickets for special games, lottery sure tips, a summer drink bundle and 50-50 raffle will be sold. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank and receive a free bingo card. Tickets: lowervalleyfoodbank.org/bingo.

Thursday: Cheswick Community Relations Committee will host a ladies night out event “Buyer’s Remorse Extravaganza” from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Blue Haven Lounge, 492 Nixon Road. Bring five gently used items you can’t return but are too good to throw away and go home with three items brought by others. Acceptable items include purses, wallets, gloves, sunglasses, jewelry, makeup bags, scarves and watches. No clothing or shoes please. Remaining items will be donated to women in need. Cost: $10, includes pizza and a ticket for the 50/50 drawing. Reservations required. Reservations: Michele, 724-409-0619. Cash, check or Venmo accepted.

Harrison

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will be closed for computer updates. No computer services will be available, including check-in and checkout. The library is scheduled to reopen on Saturday.

Today: 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: Burtner House Restoration Society will have a cleanup day from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the homestead, 1650 Burtner Road, Natrona Heights. Everyone is welcome to lend a hand.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Indiana Township

Saturday: The free Drive-In Movies in the Parks program sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department will present “The Super Mario Brothers Movie” at dusk at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road. Gates open at 7 p.m. The movie is rated PG and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Tune your car radio to 87.9 FM for sound.

Kiski Township  

May 18: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Proceeds will benefit the Back to School Carnival planned for Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six regular games that pay $50; three specials that pay $100; and a $1,000 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Details and tickets: Barb, 724-953-4006.

May 18: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting table reservations for a yard sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route 56. Setup will be at 7 a.m. Cost: yard sale spaces, $15; vendor and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-foot wide and do not include a table. Reservations: send your name, phone number and how many and what type of spaces are requested with a check payable to Troop 589 to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Details: Tracy, 724-420-6758, or Carrie, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Leechburg

Today: The Kings of the Court tournament to benefit the We Serve First Foundation will be at 6 p.m. in the Leechburg Area High School gymnasium, Center Avenue. Donations will be accepted. Snacks and tickets for a basket raffle will be sold.

Saturdays: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a meet-and-greet, Stretch and Flex exercise, games, lunch and entertainment. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. There are a few prom dresses available for $5 and a bridal gown for $50. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Saturday: DJ. Zombie will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: A trash to treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Public welcome.

Saturday: Peoples Library will have a Pinterest crafts workshop for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

May 18: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, is accepting reservations for an Italian dinner planned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Menu: lasagna with meat sauce, salad, roll, brownie sundae and beverages. Spaghetti for children will be available. Michael Sadecky will entertain. Cost: $15; children 6 to 12, $5; 5 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit the church mission trip to Nicaragua. Reservations: text 724-994-9665 or email trinityucc@comcast.net.

May 18: A Night at the Races to support Moose Charities will be at the Moose Lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes buffet dinner and beer. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Members and qualified guests welcome. Tickets/horses: MooseLodge053@gmail.com.

Parks Township 

Today: 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

May 18: The 15th annual Bowl for the Cure to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer and survivors, will be at 9 a.m. at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3051 Leechburg Road. Cost: $20 per person; $100 per lane, includes shoes, pizza and pop. There will be door prizes, a basket auction and a 50-50. Details: Seanna, 412-510-3876 or bowlforthecure@comcast.net.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about straw bale gardening at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Master Gardener Kathy Wilderotor will be the speaker. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale  

Through Saturday: Pucketos Garden Club will sponsor a community seed exchange during library hours at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Bring a packet of seeds and take one. There will be a variety of herbs, vegetables and flowers. Details: 724-274-9729.

Saturday : Springdale Free Public Library will host “Dig Into Gardening” for children in kindergarten through sixth grade from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children will make STEM projects and crafts. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

May 15: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will sponsor a lecture with Meghan C. Benedict, author of “The Scandalous Madden Sisters.” The book is set in the 1900s in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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.

Vandergrift

Saturday: BSA Troop 551/6551 will sponsor a flower sale for Mother’s Day from noon to 5 p.m. at the Casino Theatre, 145 Lincoln St.

Washington Township 

Today: 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.

Today and Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

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