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Northmoreland Park Labor Day party planned

The annual Labor United Celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday in Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township.

There will be music, food, carnival rides, a circus, games, bingo, arts and crafts, an animal show and a flea market. Admission, parking and entertainment are free. The Zerbini Family Circus will be featured and musical entertainment will include performances by Bone Jacked and Big Trouble on Sunday and the Fabulous Gem Tones and The Townsmen Plus One on Monday.

An all-day activity pass is $4 and provides unlimited use of all of the carnival rides, circus, pony rides, rock climbing wall, exotic animal show, petting zoo and kiddie train rides.

Pets are not permitted. The event is being hosted by the Labor United Celebration Inc. and the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation.

Cash bash slated Sept. 17 in East Vandergrift

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will host a cash bash Sept. 17 in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave., East Vandergrift.

Doors open at 5 p.m. The first number will be pulled at 7 p.m. Admission is $25 and includes five numbers, food and beverages.

There will be strip tickets, a basket auction and 50/50 raffles. Those attending must be 21 years old. For tickets, call Crystal at 724-882-9212.

Free course to inform loved ones about mental illness

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will offer a free Family-to-Family educational course at 6 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 28 through Nov. 26 at the Butler office, Holly Pointe Building, 220 S. Main St.

The program is for family members, significant others and friends of people who have a mental health condition. Topics will include current treatments and therapies, handling crises, solving problems and managing your own stress.

Reservations are required by Sept. 21. To reserve a spot, visit namibutler.org. For details, call 724-431-0069 or email info@namibutler.org.

Reunions

• Freeport Area High School Class of 1955 will have a gathering at 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Clubhouse on the Hill, 499 Freeport Road, South Buffalo. All classmates and spouses welcome.

• Ken High Class of 1958 will have a reunion at 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Details: Marie Thompson Capo at 724-335-2297 or sistermariedom@gmail.com; or Darlene Pike at 724-316-1838 or darlenepike1940@gmail.com.

• Tarentum High School Class of 1960 will have a Turning 80 Birthday Party Sept. 23 and 24. A meet-and-greet will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Tarentum Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum. There will be a walk Sept. 24 in Tarentum Riverview Memorial Park. Meet at 10 a.m. at the grandstand. The group will gather from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Manor Art Gallery, Fifth Avenue, and will walk at 5 p.m. to the Praha Restaurant, 400 Corbet St. Reservations requested. Reservations and details: Joyce Zabec Smarick, 724-224-0705.

• Ken-Hi Class of 1962 will have a reunion from 1 p.m. till closing Sept. 10 at the Beermuda Restaurant, 2150 Freeport Road, New Kensington. Those who attended New Kensington Ridge Avenue, Parnassus and Stewart junior high schools and graduated in 1962 welcome.

• Burrell High School Class of 1973 is planning its 50th reunion for next year. Information is needed for classmates who have not been contacted in the past about a reunion. Call Tom Haluscak at 878-302-3924.

Calendar

Allison Park

Today: The Pittsburgh North chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Fridays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: Kathy Bell, 412-855-0578.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 3, 707 N. Fifth St., will host a Wing Night from 5 to 11 p.m. or until sold out at the fire hall. Cost: $20, dozen wings; half dozen, $10; basket of fries, $5. Dine in or take out. Take-out orders: 724-478-3001.

Saturday: 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 s sun umbrella or wear a hat or sunscreen. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of rain, the event will be in the church.

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will sponsor a program about the life and times of Benjamin Franklin with reenactor Patrick McBride at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. There will be a question-and-answer period and an opportunity for photographs. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899 or apollopahistory@gmail.com.

Tuesday : The Rather Be Reading Book Club for adults at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details and membership information: tinyurl.com/yc8c335t.

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 12 and younger, $6.Details: 724-339-2377.

Sept. 9: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 9 at the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bethel

Thursday : The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will offer a program about crows and ravens with birder and blogger Kate St. John at 6 p.m. at the center. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Burrell Township

Sept. 25: Burrell Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting vendor applications for its fall festival at the firehall, 108 Cochrans Mill Road. Details: Call or text Crissy Schaeffer, 724-525-5002 or email cnschaeffer290@gmail.com.

East Deer 

Sept. 18: National Association of the Women’s Interactive Network is accepting table and space reservations for a flea market set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Deer Athletic Field, 700 Front St., Creighton. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space paid in advance. No electricity available. Setup will begin at 7 a.m. No food or drink vendors. The association provides networking, professional mentoring and education to women experiencing economic hardships. Reservations: 412-965-3971, info@na-win.com or na-WIN.com.

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. All items except collectibles will be 50% off.

Freeport 

Sept. 28: St. Mary Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0040286.

Hampton

Sunday: The 22nd annual Allegheny County Music Festival Jam Fest will end the season of the free Summer Concert series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Schedule: 5:30 p.m., theCAUSE; 6:40 p.m., Dogs in a Pile; and 8 p.m., Pink Talking Fish. Bring a chair. Admission: $20 per vehicle, will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Harrison 

Today: Highlands Varsity Football Gridiron Club will host a food truck night from 4 to 8 p.m. before the Highlands vs. Blackhawk Cougars game outside Golden Rams Stadium, Natrona Heights. Trucks will close at 8 p.m. If you exit the stadium, there is no free readmittance.

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.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the book, “Frank’s Bear Cave,” with author Glenn Harvey at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Sept. 13: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation and Eureka Fire Rescue EMS will offer a free CPR/AED certification class for healthcare providers from 6 to 9 p.m. at the foundation, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights. There may be a nominal fee for the certification card. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

Jefferson

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Sunday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, homefries, hashbrowns, French toast, waffles, biscuits and gravy, coffee and juice. Cost: $11; age 4 to 12, $6.50; 2 and 3, $2; younger than 2, free.

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg

Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

Tuesday : First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0110175.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

Manor  

Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Sept. 23. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.

New Kensington

Today: East Kensington Community Circle monthly bingo is canceled due to building maintenance.

Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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

Saturday: Plum Community Library will have a bag book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Cost: $10 per bag. Details: 412-798-7323.

Sept. 8 to Oct. 13: Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road, will offer a six-week seminar series, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 8 at the center. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-795-2330.

Sept. 24: Logans Ferry Heights Fire and Rescue will sponsor a comedy dinner show at the firehall, 1001 Summit Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Performers will include Sean Collier, Marcus Cox and headliner Mike Wysocki. Cost: $25, includes spaghetti dinner and dessert. There will be a cash bar and 50/50 raffle. Tickets: 724-339-2210.

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.

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

Sept. 12: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the banquet room of the Masons, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Vandergrift.

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.

West Deer 

Sept. 24 and 25: West Deer Dog Shelter is seeking gift basket and gift card donations to raffle off at the township festival. Money raised will help with vet bills, food, cleaning supplies and other shelter expenses. Donations can be delivered to the shelter, 109 East Union Road, Cheswick PA 150524. Details: 724-265-2780, ext. 224.

Sept. 24: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting space reservations for a fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

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