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Local food bus expands hours and service areas
The Fresh Food Shuttle, sponsored by New Kensington Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services, has extended its hours and now operates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for residents of New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell Manor.
Residents can be picked up from their homes and taken to Golden Dawn, Giant Eagle, Animal Protectors Food Bank and Aldi, all in New Kensington, and to Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer.
Riders must be at least 18 years old and may bring up to four bags. Shuttles are non-smoking. For details and a schedule, call 724-895-8270.
Calendar
Apollo/East Vandergrift
August 14: Our Lady Queen of Peace and St. James Parishes are sponsoring a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus departs at 9 a.m. from the parking lot of St. James Church in Apollo. Cost: $35, includes driver’s gratuity and $20 in free play. Must be at least 21 years old. Reservations required. Reservations:724-478-4958.
Harrison
Today/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association, 1451 Main St., will hold a service Sunday at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Carmen Butler of Allegheny Valley Church of God, New Kensington, as speaker. Amilcar of Global Hope will speak Wednesday at 7 p.m. The public is invited. Details: Kelly Dougherty, 412-915-1436.
Monday till Friday: The Natrona Playground Summer Camp for kids serves a free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the playground, 10 River Ave. Free classes from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. are: Tuesday, Terrarium – a jungle in a jar; Wednesday, Coloring with Ms. Maritza; and Thursday, Tie-Dye T-Shirts.
Tuesday and Friday: The Who Knew? program at the Community Library of Allegheny Valley presents “Local Post Office History” at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Fridays at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Come to either session. Reservations are required. Reservations:724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Tuesday: The Accordion Club is looking for new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details:724-236-0665.
September 8: Reservations for tables are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a craft show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Cost: $25; with electricity, $30. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or [email protected].
Leechburg
Monday: The Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting bingo at 7 p.m. at the fire station, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Lower Burrell
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., offers free tech support by appointment at 3:00, 3:45, and 4:30 p.m. in the library. Dates: Call 724-339-1565 or stop by the library.
Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group meets at 7pm at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, Puckety Church Road. New members are welcome. New members are welcome. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or [email protected].
Tuesday: Peoples Library is hosting an online talk with Max Brallier, author of the Last Kids on Earth series, at 2:00 p.m. Recordings will be available for on-demand viewing. Registration required. Registration: bibliotheekc.org/peopleslibrary.
August 16: Westmoreland County Marines No. 1416 is selling tickets for a $1,000 meat raffle. The winning number is the three-digit Pennsylvania Lottery number at 7 p.m. The winner will receive $1,000 worth of meat from Sprankle’s Markets, a four-burner Char-Broil grill, grill cover, stainless steel utensils and a 20-pound propane tank. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Cards: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or [email protected].
New Kensington
Today: The Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will be hosting bingo from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the Activity Center. Doors open at 1:30 PM Cost: $5, includes one plate, snacks and drinks; additional plates, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., offers free tech help by appointment at 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. in the library. Dates: Call 724-339-1021 or stop by the library.
Oak mountain
Monday: Oakmont Carnegie Library and the Oakmont Historical Society will host a free lecture, “The History of the Oakmont Library,” at 6:30 p.m. on the library’s front lawn, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Gary Rogers will be the speaker. Bring a lawn chair. Details:412-828-9532.
Recommended local businesses
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins are from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m., with the meeting following. The first meeting is free. Details:412-828-3854 or [email protected].
Until August 31: Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, presents an exhibit of elegant fashions from the late 1800s through the Roaring ’20s at the museum. The items on display were donated to the museum by the W. H. Brown Family of Pittsburgh. Hours are by appointment. Tours and information: Call 412-826-9295 to schedule a tour.
Parks Municipality
Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club is hosting 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 will be available. The public is welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.
Plum
Monday: The Monday Market is open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park and Ballfields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. There will be vendors and food trucks.
Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on the first three Tuesdays of every month. Details:724-327-0367.
Saxony
July 23: Butler County Master Gardeners will offer a free program on basic composting at 6:30 p.m. at the South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Reservations are recommended but not required. Reservations:724-352-4810 or [email protected].
Tarentum
Continuous: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of broom styles for sale. Available types include soft and hard bristled brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or message Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.
Vandergrift
July 25: A Vitalant community blood drive will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the St. Gertrude Church Social Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Dates:Call 877-258-4825 or go to the Donate Blood button on Vitalant.org and search for account code 100560102.
Municipality of Washington
Wednesday: A veterans service officer is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of State Representative Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, Suite 5. Services available include disability and pension claims, benefits questions, helping spouses with survivor benefits, and applications for veterans scholarships. Appointments are accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Dates:724-387-9113.
