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Oakmont Scout troop marks 75th anniversary

Boy Scout Troop 854 of Oakmont will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year at a gathering and dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 in the dining room at Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave.

Formerly known as Troop 54, the troop will welcome all current and former Scouts and leaders to the event. Dinner will be served and there will be displays of troop memorabilia, photographs and guest speakers.

Anyone interested in attending or loaning photographs and memorabilia should contact Scout Master Dave Scatena at 412-708-1569 or djscatena@verizon.net.

Vandergrift PD to collect school supplies

The Vandergrift Police Department is collecting supplies through Aug. 15 for the students at Kiski Area East Elementary School in the borough.

Items being collected listed in order of need includes tissues, dry erase markers, boys backpacks, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer and crayons. Monetary donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase supplies.

Contributions can be left in care of Officer Joe Gray at the police station.

Sportsmen’s association plans youth Sportsfest

Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association will host a free NRA-supported Youth Sportsfest from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the club, Sportsmen’s Drive, Washington Township.

Activities will include archery, flintlock rifle, 22-gauge rifle and clay target shooting. Information will be available from the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission, Pa. Game Commission, Tri-County Trout Club and the Wild Turkey Federation.

Children age 8 through 16, accompanied by an adult, are welcome, and are not required to participate in shooting events. Supplies and equipment will be provided. For an application, visit vandergriftsportsmen.org/youth-fest. For details, call 724-727-3628 or 412-795-0095.

Today: 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.

Sunday: A food truck festival will be from 3 to 9 p.m. in the lot at 1701 Fifth Ave. Restrooms and tables will be available in the Arnold Fire Department No. 2 bingo hall.

Monday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will host a Women’s Outreach meet and greet from 6 to 8 p.m. All women welcome.

Aug. 27: Summer’s Last Fling, a fundraiser for the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be music by the 7 Mile Run Band, a rock-climbing wall, food, drinks, raffles, silent auction and nature activities for the whole family. Admission: $20; children, $12. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdf4jj5k.

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 411 McKinley Ave., will have an outdoor Mass at 11 a.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.

Sept. 17 and 18: Freeport Renaissance Association is accepting vendor applications for the annual September By the River event. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Art, food and business vendors welcome. Details: freeportcommunity.com or septbytheriver@gmail.com.

Sunday: Allison Russell will be featured at the free 2022 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. and performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair.

Today: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Details: the Rev. Moses S. Simpkins, 412-853-7802.

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, 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 present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Today: Harrison Hills Park will host Park After Dark: View the Perseid Meteor Shower with Park Rangers from 9 to 11 p.m. at the park Yakaon Shelter. Park rangers will be available to answer questions. Bring a blanket or chair. Drop in any time between 9 and 11 p.m. Free.

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a free outdoor concert by the band Americana from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Bring a chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be indoors. Cash bar. Public welcome.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “What’s In the Name?” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. and online at Zoom.us. Origins of local towns and places will be discussed. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491, or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Ham Radio: A 2022 Hobby,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bob Bastone, a member of the Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Aug. 18 and 19: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell chances for a lottery ticket raffle from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Carlisle Corner gift shop at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Chances are $1 each and the winner will receive 100 $1 lottery tickets. The drawing will be at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects at the hospital.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Today: Church of God will have a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. Rain date: Aug. 20. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Today: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold buy one, get one free. The jewelry room will be open and an adult-supervised craft will be available for children while adults shop. Free school supplies will be given to students accompanied by an adult.

Today: 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.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Studio B Services with DJ Tink Heavner from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Monday: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room. New members should bring their membership card.

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.

Today 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.

Aug. 21: Sponsors are needed for a back-to-school bash planned at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Center, 408 Eighth St., rear. Details: Ronel, 412-219-8313 or Laurie, 724-594-7903.

Today: The Kids’ Closet at Church of God will have a back-to-school event from 10 a.m. to noon at the church, 507 20th St. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed and a hot lunch will be served.

Thursday : Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a program about food science from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/32d7bzyd.

Through Aug. 31: Panera Bread Café will donate a portion of sales from each Frozen Agave Lemonade, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Lemon Drop Cookie and Lemonade tote sold to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a pediatric cancer charity that funds cancer treatment and research. Donations will also be accepted. Participating stores include Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Frazer, and Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.

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.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will offer a workshop to do ladybug mandala rock painting at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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: BridgePoint Church will have a service from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue, Tarentum. There will be a children’s lesson and craft. Bring a covered dish to share at the picnic which will be afterward. Free food boxes will be distributed. Details: 724-671-7580.

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.

Sept. 3: First Baptist Church will sponsor a trip to see, “David” at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster. Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. and returns about 10:30 p.m. Cost: $140, includes transportation, theater admission and lunch. Details: 724-224-2722.

Sept. 8 to 10: Summit Hose Co. is accepting crafter and vendor applications for its Fall Festival. No food vendors, please. Details: Tami Sudy, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Aug. 28: Sky View Radio Society is accepting reservations for flea market tailgating spaces at its Swap N’ Shop Hamfest set for 8 a.m. to noon at the society grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5 per space. Reservations and details: John Italiano, 724-339-3821.

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a free program, “Dance the Story,” with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at 11 a.m. in the Casino Theater. Children in prekindergarten through fifth grade will look at a costume from the ballet, “Sleeping Beauty,” and dance with a teaching artist on the theater stage. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212 or tinyurl.com/2jfnys6w.

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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