The Stroller, April 22, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Leechburg Hall of Fame induction slated

The 17th annual Leechburg Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony will be May 16 at Gilpin Fire Hall, 113 Firehall Road.

Bishop Larry Kulick of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg will be master of ceremonies. Individuals being inducted into the Hall of Fame include Ryan Sprankle, Doug Sprankle, Joe Felchow and Mark Maszgay, posthumously.

Appetizers and dinner will be at 6 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony. Tickets are $25 and include cocktails, appetizers and dinner.

Tickets may be purchased at Nextier Bank, Leechburg Pharmacy and Leechburg Public Library, all on Market Street, and Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market. The event is sponsored by the Leechburg Area Community Association.

Service to remember members of the music community

Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, will host a Celebration of Lives and Music service at 2 p.m. May 2 at the church, 847 10th Ave.

Over the past two years a number of people in the music industry have died, from fans to professionals, musicians in every field and genre, and at every level. The event will celebrate their lives, gifts and music. To remember a musician, send their name and a hi-res photograph to Jonnye Weber at 2golfers2@comcast.net by Monday.

Tarentum church collecting used mobility aides

Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is collecting canes, crutches, walkers, shower chairs, incontinence supplies and manual wheelchairs to be donated to Global Links, a charity that works to redirect still-useful materials away from landfills to support public health programs in targeted communities throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Items can be brought Mondays through Saturdays through June 30 to the church, 305 Allegheny St. For details, contact the church at 724-224-9220 or email centralpresoffice@verizon.net.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: A spring craft show to benefit Markle Volunteer Fire Department will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. The kitchen will be open. Masks required and covid-19 protocols will be observed. No pets. Details: Joyce, 724-681-8467

Apollo

Today: Apollo Council will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in Soldiers & Sailors Hall, Park Avenue. Note the location change. Details: 724-478-4201.

May 8: St. James Church is seeking food truck vendors to participate in a vendor fair planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 109 Owens View Ave. Table applications are being accepted. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: 724-882-8776

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.

Buffalo Township

April 29: Zion United Methodist Church, Buffalo Township, will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. April 29 in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Blood donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Bring and ID mask. Participating donors will be entered into a random drawing to win one of four pairs of lower bowl tickets to the May 8 Pittsburgh Penguin hockey game. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664

Freeport

Saturday: The Freeport Eagles will sell outdoor-grilled barbeque chicken from 11 a.m. until sold out at the aerie, 101 Fifth St. Cost: $7.50, half chicken with coleslaw. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-295-9979

Saturday: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of usable household items, new and used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and toys for a flea market sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Details: 724-295-3616 or freeportlibrary.org.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

May 2: Takeout chicken dinners will be sold from 4:30 p.m. till the food runs out at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department, 113 Firehall Road. Menu: chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 724-845-7200

Harrison 

Friday: 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.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a parking lot bingo at 5 p.m. in the fire hall parking lot, 1037 Route 56. The lot opens at 4 p.m. Cost: $15 per person, includes supplies. Only 125 spots are available. Reservations: Jason, 724-594-8336, or Megan, 724-575-2473

Leechburg

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by The River - A Community Church. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.

April 29: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Varieties: Italian, turkey or ham and cheese. Cost: $9. Order deadline: 9 p.m. Friday. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. April 29 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 832 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. Pay at pickup, cash or checks only. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net

Oakmont

Saturday: Riverside Women’s Association will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1244 Pennsylvania Ave. Credit cards accepted. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Rain date: May 1. Proceeds will benefit community projects.

Plum 

Today: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. each night at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. There will be tours, demonstrations, a question-and-answer session and light refreshments. Children welcome.

Friday: Holy Family Parish will host Food Truck Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church, 444 St. John St. The featured truck will be from Pgh Eatz. A portion of proceeds will benefit the parish and school.

Saxonburg

Today through Sunday: Firehouse Subs will be sold from 3 to 8 p.m today at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds. A food truck festival with eight vendors will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by the fire company.

South Buffalo

Saturday: Harvest Church will have a yard sale starting at 8 a.m. at the church, 407 Freeport Road. Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, couches and craft supplies available.

Springdale 

Today: Springdale Free Public Library will host a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The program will be about Earth Day. Masks and reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Friday: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave. Distribution is limited to once per month per child. Details: 724-224-9006

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

Vandergrift

Today: St. Gertrude Church will sell frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce from 4 to 6 p.m. by curbside pickup at the church social hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Cost: sauce, $7 per quart; meatballs, six for $3. Please enter the driveway near Sandra Lynn’s Dance School and follow the arrows to the social hall door. Items will also be available after the Saturday and Sunday Masses at the church while supplies last.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-5881

Through May 3: A fishing area for children 10 and younger is available on Pine Run in Kunkle Park for children 10 and younger. Sponsored by the Washington-Bell Lions Club. Thanks to Black Leggs Trout Nursery for supplying the fish and Eagle Scout Jared Burk and other volunteers. Details: 724-727-3515

West Deer

Friday and Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Free admission. An early bird sale will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday for a $5 admission fee.