The Stroller, April 15, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Concert planned April 22 in memory of George Wolfe

A day of music in memory of George Wolfe will be from 2 to 10 p.m. April 22 at South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Firehall Road.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Bands scheduled to perform include Carbon Black from 2 to 4 p.m.; Queen Anne’s Gate from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunset Drive from 8 to 10 p.m. Food and soft drinks will be sold, cash only. Alcohol is permitted, but no large coolers or kegs please.

Admission is $20; children 13 and younger, free; cash only. Proceeds will be donated to the Freeport Area High School music department. For tickets, call or text Levi Mohney at 724-831-6765 or Roger Frantz at 724-900-9698 or stop in at Lock5 Tavern in Freeport.

Annual 5K run/walk to raise funds for St. Margaret Foundation

The 34th annual St. Margaret Foundation Brian Demchak Hope Challenge Run 5K Run/Walk will be May 14 to 20.

Participants will complete a virtual 5K at their convenience anytime from May 14 to 20 on their own outside, on a treadmill, dance floor or in a pool. Registration is required by April 21 to receive an event t-shirt.

The RIDC O’Hara Lunchtime Wellness Walk will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16. For details, call 412-784-4205 or visit stmargaretfoundation.org/challenge. Proceeds benefit the foundation that provides medication, transportation and more to fill in the gaps for patients at UMPC St. Margaret Hospital.

Church collecting gently used shoes for charity

The Mission Team at East Union Presbyterian Church, West Deer, is collecting new and gently used shoes for a project to build a school in Burkina Faso, Africa.

A donation box is located outside the church community center, 292 East Union Road. For details, call Mary Lynn at 412-767-5750.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

May 21: Allegheny Township Historical Society will sponsor a bus trip to Historic Hanna’s Town. There will be a guided tour and opportunity to take part in a court room reenactment. Details: 1824antiques@comcast.net or visit Allegheny Township Historical Society on Facebook.

Apollo

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host a program about the Pennsylvania Canal from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the WCTU Building and Museum, 317 N. Second St. Jack Maguire will be the speaker. A question-and-answer period will be afterward. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899.

Wednesday: A card party will be at6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Groups of four players will be arranged. 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.

Arnold

Today: Speed Family Blessing Box & Pantry Inc. will host a bingo to support Zen Cat Sanctuary from 6 to 9 p.m. at the pantry, 1702 Fifth Ave. Cost: $15, includes 20 games and five specials. Bring a cat food or litter donation to be entered into a prize drawing. Drinks and snacks will be sold. Details: 412-552-9054.

Avonmore 

April 22: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served before the games start. An early bird jackpot game will be at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50/50, door prize, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $20 before April 21; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Buffalo Township 

Today: Sarver Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will have a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Community Fellowship, 160 Singleton Road. Fill a bag for $10. Items will include baby, children’s and maternity clothes, toys, books and baby gear. Cash and PayPal accepted. Details: sarvermops@gmail.com.

East Vandergrift 

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host 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 50-number jackpot game and a 39-number picture frame game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Monday: A rummage sale will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

April 23: A designer purse bash will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parish hall of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Winners need not be present. Cost: $30, includes five chances in the drawings, wine, soft drinks, light snacks and desserts. BYOB. Must be at least 21 to attend. There will be a basket auction, strip tickets and 50/50. Tickets: call or text Mary Ann at 724-980-2087, at the parish office or after the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Freeport 

Today: The Residents Association at the Freeport High-rise, 411 Riverside Drive, will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high-rise. Hot dogs and beverages will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the association.

Today: A flea market and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St. Details: 724-295-3616 or freeportlibrary.org.

Monday and Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Harmar

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Menu: spaghetti, salad, Italian bread, soft drinks, water and coffee. There will be a bake sale. Cost: $12; age 8 to 12, $6; 7 and younger, free. Dine in or takeout. Sponsored by the Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan 53. Proceeds will benefit Pittsburgh’s Syria Shriners.

April 29: A spring bingo to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank will be at 7 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six bingo cards for 10 games, soft drinks, water and popcorn. Extra cards, tickets for special games and lottery sure tip tickets will be sold. There will be a basket of cheer raffle and 50/50. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank and receive a free bingo card. Tickets: lowervalleyfoodbank.org/bingo.

Harrison 

Today: Highlands High School Marching Band will have a craft and vendor show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and gymnasium, Natrona Heights. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, 50/50 and concessions. Admission: $1.

Today: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome. Please wear a mask.

Sunday: A ravioli dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Menu: ravioli, salad, bread and dessert. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $5. Sponsored by the post auxiliary.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “For the Love of Chocolate,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

April 23: A super bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. Cost: $35, includes lunch, 16 regular games and four specials. Sponsored by the post auxiliary. Tickets: 724-295-4710.

Kiski Township

May 13: A Mother’s Day super bingo will be at 1 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at noon. Cost: $40, includes 13 regular games, five specials, a $500 jackpot game and a $1,500 jackpot game. Additional packets, food and drinks will be sold and there will be a basket raffle, small games of chance and 50/50. BYOB Advance tickets required; no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: tinyurl.com/53556rp5.

Leechburg 

Today: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Today: First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0110175.

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.

Tuesday: Leechburg Public Library will host a workshop to make a hydrangea paper craft from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Teens and adults welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

Saturday: A night of comedy to benefit Relay For Life of Armstrong County for American Cancer Society will be at 8 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performances will be by headliner Shaun Blackham and Joey Welsh. Cost: $15. There will be a cash bar, strip tickets, basket raffle and 50/50. BYO snacks. A limited number of reserved tables will be available. Tickets: Dina, 724-859-3335 or at any Klingensmith Drug Store location.

May 20: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a spring into cash bingo at 5 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be with an adult. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

Today: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

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: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Officers will be elected.

Wednesday: State Rep. Abby Major will host a free paper shredding event from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Residents can bring a maximum of three grocery bags or small boxes. No businesses, please.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington  

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will host a STEM program for children of all ages at 11 a.m. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

April 26: The Myrrh Bearing Women at St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Pickup: 12:30 to 2 p.m. April 26 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: April 21. Orders: 724-337-3918.

May 13: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor May Market at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors who sell homemade, natural-based or garden-themed products welcome. Rain or shine. Details: Kathy, 878-999-8680 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/mothernaturesmarket.

Parks

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.

South Buffalo

Today: A spring fling and wine festival fundraiser to benefit osteosarcoma patient Abbey McCoy of North Huntingdon will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Clubhouse on the Hill, 499 Freeport Road. There will be raffles, light fare and a 50/50. Cost: $35.

Springdale 

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make an umbrella door decoration at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : The Wacky Wednesday program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The theme will be Earth Day. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

April 25: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Bomb Shelter: Love, Time and Other Explosives,” by Mary Laura Philpott. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Today: Tarentum Elks will feature Bucky-oke Karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

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 

April 22: St. Gertrude Parish Men’s Club is selling tickets for a night at the races set for 6 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food, beverages and a horse. Tickets: 724-568-2331.

Winfield 

April 23: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a service in memory of those who spent their final days in their care or anyone experiencing grief at 3 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road. A reception will be afterward. Registration encouraged. Registration: 800-720-2557.