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Tarentum museum displays works of Rudy Tutka

The current exhibit at the Allegheny-Kiski History Center and Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum, features the works of Rudy Tutka.

Tutka created the covers of the weekly television program directory for the Valley News Dispatch in the 1970s and 80s. Over 100 of his images are on display.

Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Alternate times for groups are available by appointment. For details, call 724-224-7666.

Vandergrift museum to host Christmas Tree Lane fundraiser

Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will sponsor a Christmas Tree Lane event Nov. 17 through Dec. 16 at the museum, 184 Sherman Ave., Vandergrift.

Individuals and organizations are needed to decorate artificial trees. No lights please. Museum visitors will vote for their favorite tree and the tree with the most votes will receive a plaque.

Registration deadline is Oct. 15. Trees can be any size and must be set up between Nov. 10 and 15. For details and to register, call or text Diana at 724-525-3334.

Tuesday : Vandergrift Public Library and Tiny Trax Farm will host a free Goat Storytime from 6 to 8 p.m. at the farm, 151 Stitt Ave. Wear old clothes and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will sponsor a program featuring Bruce Egli as Capt. Jean-Daniel Dumas, commander of Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War, at 2 p.m. at Drake Log Cabin, Williams Alley. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899 or apollopahistory@gmail.com.

Oct. 19: A card party will be at6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Games will include 500, bridge, cinch, pinochle, canasta or a game of your choice. A cash kitchen will be open and there will be table prizes and two 50/50 drawings. Admission: $5. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Oct. 22: A Night at the Races will be at 7 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Menu: hamburgers, chicken tenders, kielbasa and sauerkraut, cowboy beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Cost: $20, includes food. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery tickets, pull tabs and a 50/50. Those attending must be 21. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776; before and after Mass in the church vestibule and at the door.

Nov. 25: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is sponsoring a Black Friday cash lottery. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Nov. 25 Pick 3 Pennsylvania Lottery number. Winner receives $500, one number above and one number below both receive $25 each. Cost: $2, includes two numbers. Tickets: stop in at the library.

Oct. 15: Bingo fundraiser at 1 p.m. at Avonmore Center for Active Adults, 458 Railroad St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served. There will be 14 regular games, specials and a 50/50. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Tuesday : The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “The Hidden Life of Trees,” by Peter Wohlleben. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Oct. 16: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a paper-making workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. All ages welcome. Cost: $20; 17 and younger, $10; includes materials. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Today: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., will serve free hot dogs from noon until time of a pet blessing ceremony at 2 p.m. at the church. Another Blessing of the Animals will be at the 5:30 p.m. worship service, outside weather permitting. Details: 724-224-9280.

Oct. 17: Freeport Girls Volleyball program invites all former Freeport volleyball players to an Alumni Night at the high school gymnasium, Route 356. The junior varsity team will play at 6 p.m. and the varsity game begins at 7:15. Former players will be admitted free and be recognized. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5462es8y.

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Nominations for steering committee members and the offices of president and treasurer will be accepted. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

Nov. 9, 10 and 15: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $12.50 each with an order deadline of Oct. 31. Pickup: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 or 10. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 7. Pickups: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Anne, 412-549-1583.

Today: A trash and treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd.

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: 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.

Monday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Sweet Tillies Homemade Baklava sale from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Carlisle Corner in the café at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Samples will be available to try, and baklava will be available for purchase. Prepaid orders for Thanksgiving delivery will be accepted. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Orders: sweettillies.com. Proceeds will benefit AVH Auxiliary projects for the hospital.

Oct. 13: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free seminar, “Amorphophallus: An Introduction to the Corpse Flower,” at 6 p.m. online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Timothy C. Choltco will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

October: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Way, is conducting a membership drive through the end of the month. Details: 724-904-7649.

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.

Sunday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56, in observation of Fire Prevention Week. There will be demonstrations, gifts for children, visits with Smokey the Bear, snacks, and free smoke detectors while supplies last.

Monday : A Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: redcrossblood.org.

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: The deacons of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will sponsor a takeout chicken and biscuit dinner from 3:30 to 6 p.m. while supplies last at the church, 271 Main St. Cost: $10; 10 and younger, $5.

Monday: Leechburg Public Library Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Public welcome.

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit griefshare.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.

Nov. 12: A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

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: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will have a harvest festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

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 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be closed.

Today: Burrell High School Marching Band will have a car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. There will be food and raffles. Vehicle and vendor fee: $10; general admission, free.

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

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Lower Burrell police officer Rob Acquaviva wil discuss how to avoid being scammed. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 or Carol, 724-882-2817.

Oct. 18: A paint night fundraiser to make a home-sweet-home or welcome sign will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Burrell High School cafeteria, Puckety Church Road. Cost: $40, includes supplies and instructions. There will be a concession stand and 50/50. Wear appropriate clothing. Paint will not wash out. Advance tickets required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Danielle Kariotis, dkarioti.@burrell.k12.pa.us. Proceeds will be used to fund the Reading Railroad group’s Halloween Read-a-thon and Dr. Seuss Night.

Oct. 22: Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Proceeds will benefit Operation Christmas Guild that ships gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world. There will be a silent auction. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 12, $7. Advance tickets receive a $1 discount. Tickets: 724-339-9661.

Oct. 23: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo set for 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission: $60 in advance; $65 at the door. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary, there will be a $3,000 cover-all jackpot game. Tickets: at the post club room bar or at Tuesday night bingo in the post ballroom.

Nov. 6: Westmoreland County Marines’ 247th birthday ball will be from 4:30 to 11 p.m. at Hill Crest Country Club. Attire is formal. Paid reservations required by Oct. 15. All active-duty Marines, veterans, reservists, Navy chaplains or corpsmen are welcome. Details: Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Today: An indoor/outdoor fall craft and vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Rain or shine. Breakfast will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Today: A Halloween dance for those 18 and over with disabilities will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. There will be food, drinks, a basket raffle and a DJ. Costumes welcome. Admission: $10, proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Details: 724-681-5284.

Sunday: A free recital featuring David A. Leo, director of pastoral music ministry at Mt. St. Peter Church, will be at 2 p.m. at the church, 100 Freeport Road.

Today: North Apollo Church of God will have an applefest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 507 20th St. There will be crafters, food and children’s activities. Menu: apple dumplings, apple pies, apple butter and more.

Oct. 13: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at First Church of God, 507 20th St. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with zip code 15673.

Today: Oklahoma Borough Council will sponsor a free Movie in the Park at 7:30 p.m. in the borough park at the end of Grove Street in the ball field. The featured film will be Disney’s, “Hocus Pocus.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket and dress for the weather.

Today: A craft and vendor fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at House of Hope Family Worship Center, 1164 Pleasant View Drive, Kepple Hill. There will be homemade soups, sandwiches and raffles.

Today: Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road, will have a puzzle swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring up to five puzzles and trade. No reservations required.

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.

Sunday: A free firearms safety and responsible gun ownership seminar for township residents only will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the township municipal building, 100 Plate Drive, Harwick. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/bdeyrjva.

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 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.

Nov. 15, 16 and 17: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Christmas nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $13. Orders: Lisa,724-230-6504, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday: The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. The selection will be, “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” by Azir Nafisi. Details: Carol, 724-568-2212.

Oct. 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having its fall book sale through the end of October during operating hours at the library. Cost: books, $3 per grocery story bag, provided by the library. Other items available for $1 each include puzzles, DVDs, music CDs and audio books. Details: 724-568-2212.

Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.

Nov. 6: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. Nov. 5. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message.

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.

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