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Rockin’ Roosevelt concert to raise funds for Arnold park
New Ken/Arnold Social in the Park will sponsor the annual Rockin’ Roosevelt benefit concert from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Roosevelt Park in Arnold. Gates at Rankin and Drey streets will open at 11:30 a.m.
Admission is $5. Bands scheduled to appear include Johnson’s Crossing, Magic & the Hot Metal Brass Band, Sunday Complex, Miss Freddye’s Blues Band, Big House Pete, Elias Khouri, the Shiners, Curtis & the Shakerz, Missing Link, Dimwit and Voices of Satin Whip.
There will be food vendors and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $5 per person. Rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Proceeds will be used for improvements in Roosevelt Park. Visit New Ken Arnold Social in the Park on Facebook for band set times.
Pittsburgh Opera to open concert series at Hartwood Acres
The Pittsburgh Opera will kick off the free 2024 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.
Gates open at 3 p.m. 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. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
Summer reading program planned at People Library
Peoples Library will offer a summer reading program for children 12 and younger June 8 through Aug. 10 at the New Kensington and Lower Burrell libraries.
The Quack a Doodle Doo Petting Zoo will be on hand at noon June 8 to open the event. There will be special programs, weekly story times, STEM activities, arts and crafts programs and construction crew activities.
Children should stop in at the library and pick a reading log at either the New Kensington or Lower Burrell libraries to earn a chance to win a prize. Logs must be returned by Aug. 17.
For more information, call 724-339-1021 or 724-339-1565 or visit PeoplesLibrary.org.
Calendar
Apollo/East Vandergrift
June 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.
Arnold
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: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Avonmore
Sunday: First Presbyterian Church of Avonmore, 518 Indiana Ave., will host a Blessing of the Animals service from 6 to 8 p.m. June 2 on the church lawn. Little Blessings Petting Zoo will bring some farm animals and refreshments will be served. Donations of newspapers, pet food, toys, and cash will be accepted for Action for Animals Humane Society in Latrobe. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier.
Cheswick
Sunday: The annual Strawberry Festival will be from 3 to 7 p.m. along Spruce Street between North Highland and Hill avenues. There will be food, a DJ, family entertainment, craft vendors and strawberry shortcake. Details: recboard@cheswick.us.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 54-number jackpot game, a 41-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
Freeport
June 7: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor a free community walk Freeport Community Park. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and will last one hour, rain or shine. Meet in the parking lot of Laube Hall. A naturalist will lead the group and will discuss birds, beneficial insects, native plants and wildlife. Binoculars will be available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-295-3589 or aswp.org.
Harrison
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.
June 8: A program about purple martins will be offered at 1:30 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center at Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights. Natrona Heights resident Ken Kostka will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.
Kittanning
Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will host its fifth annual free Engines at the Museum event from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum. There will be exhibits and antique engine demonstrations. Details: Mark, 724-954-1709 or mlichanec@yahoo.com.
Leechburg
Ongoing: Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society is selling 2025 commemorative calendars. Each month displays a differed old photograph with an overlay of a more recent picture. Events that have happened around the borough through the years are noted on their respective days. Calendars are available at the museum, 118 First St., and at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Cost: $10.
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 coffee and conversation, Gerofit exercise, games, lunch and crafts. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.
Today: An hour of jigsaw puzzle fun will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.
June 15: The River 15068 is accepting space reservations for a trash to treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Crafters, vendors and thrifters welcome. Cost: $5 for a 10x10-foot space. Bring your own table and chairs. Details: 724-337-4837 or sharen@goriverchurch.com.
Through June 30: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Artists include Don and Debra Pendergast, Chris Reifenstein and Patti Giordano.
Middlesex Township
Saturday: The Keystone Button Club will host its annual Button Bonanza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glade Run Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road (Route 8). Use the back entrance. Antique and collectible buttons will be sold for sewing, quilting, restoring vintage and antique clothing, costumes and historical outfits. Free admission. Food will be sold. Details: 724-351-1084 or keystonebuttonclub.com.
New Kensington
Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a cash bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: seasoned chicken legs, pasta salad and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot game, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Sunday: A strawberry festival will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Logans Ferry Presbyterian Church, 750 Church St. Menu: sloppy joes, macaroni salad, cake, ice cream, strawberries and beverage, $8.
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.
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.
Springdale Township
Sunday: Guardian Angels Parish will sponsor its annual Corpus Christi celebration and open house at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1321 Low Grade Road. Sawdust carpet designing will begin at 8 a.m. An open house will be from 2 p.m. until time of a service at 4 p.m. Details: 724-226-4900.
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.
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.
Saturday: A car cruise will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380. There will be music, food, a basket raffle, bake sale and 50-50. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Parsonage homeless center in Indiana, Pa. Vehicle registration: Kristen, text 412-334-1588 with your name, and the year, make and model of your vehicle.
