The Stroller, April 22, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Floral photography and art show hosted by NK Camera Club

The New Kensington Camera Club’s annual Spring Floral Photography and Art Show will continue through May 20 at the Focus on the Arts Gallery in Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Frazer.

Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Use Entry No. 2 by M@C Discount. Admission is free. Stop in and vote for your favorite photo or painting and be entered a prize drawing.

Master Gardeners to distribute free tree seedlings

Penn State Master Gardeners of Armstrong County will give away tree seedlings to celebrate Arbor Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. while supplies last Friday in a drive-thru in the lower parking lot of the Belmont Complex, 415 Butler Road, East Franklin.

One American Redbud (Cercis canadensis) seedling will be given to the first 200 families.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries to hold spring luncheon fundraiser

The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Spring Fling luncheon fundraiser will be May 13 at Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Penn Township.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:45. The Freeport Area High School Forte Show Choir will perform and there will be vendor mall shopping, mystery bag sales and a basket auction.

Tickets are $45 and include a hot lunch featuring chicken Romano.

Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund subsidizing residents, particularly for their personal care. For tickets, call 724-352-1571, ext. 8355 or visit the news and events tab at concordialm.org. Ticket deadline is Friday. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Hold the Phone!

The date was incorrect in yesterday’s Stroller for the takeout spaghetti dinner at the Moose in Lower Burrell. The dinner will be Sunday, April 30.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

May 23: St. James and Our Lady Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Departure: $9 from the St. James church parking lot and the group will be at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes $10 in free play and gratuity for the bus driver. A state-issued photo ID is required to receive the free play. Must be at least 21. Paid reservations required by May 9. Details and reservations: 724-478-4958.

Bethel 

Thursday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crook Creek will offer a soap making class from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Each participant will make three bars of soap and choose their own color, scent and additive. Cost: $22. Reservations required: Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

May 6: A cash bash to benefit the family of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $35, includes two numbers and refreshments. Donations are being accepted for a basket auction. Details and tickets: stop in at the American Legion post.

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Herbal Thymes Club invites the public to its free monthly program at 7 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road. Darlene Stangle, owner of Perfect Imperfections plants will discuss the varieties and care of air plants. Details: herbalthymesclub.org.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: 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.

Frazer 

April 29: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Macro Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Barry Sell will be the instructor. Bring your camera. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Freeport

Monday: St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a card party and game board social from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet, refreshments and door/table prizes. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Men are welcome to bring their poker friends. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.

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.

Hampton 

Today: Allegheny County Parks Department will sponsor a free drive-in movie in the park at dusk at the amphitheater at Hartwood Acres Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The featured film will be, “A Bug’s Life,” rated PG. Audio will be available at 87.9 FM.

Harrison

Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present a free program, “Avoid Surgery and Reduce Pain by Helping Your Body Heal,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights. Dr. Jesse Sally will discuss the Regenexx procedures of non-surgical stem cell and platelet rich plasma treatments. Those attending will be entered in a raffle for a health and wellness basket. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

April 29: The rangers at Harrison Hills Park will host a “Signs of Spring” guided hike from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at the Rachel Carson shelter. Details: alleghenycounty.us/parks/harrison-hills/index.aspx.

April 29: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley are sponsoring a spring Mother’s Day gift basket raffle. The drawing will be April 29. Cost: $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets: stop in at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Leechburg 

Today: 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.

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, 139 Market St., will offer a craft workshop for adults and teens from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to make a lighted lantern. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

May 20: Tickets are on sale for the Spring Into Cash $5,000 bingo sponsored by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and bingo will start at 5. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Details and tickets: Melissa: 724-332-9090.

May 20: Leechburg Public Library is accepting table reservations for a craft show planned at the Sokol Club Hall, 55 Siberian Ave. Cost: $25. Reservation deadline: May 10. Details: t.whaley81494@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell  

Today: A rummage and bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St.

Today: A trash for treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A bag sale will begin at noon. Details: 724-334-7143.

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

May 6: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is seeking members to volunteer for the annual Poppy Day campaign. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the canteen.

May 20: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. No rain date. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

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: The flea market planned by East Kensington Community Circle is canceled.

Wednesday: The Corner, 701 Fifth Ave., will host a free seminar, “The Power of the Inbox,” at 6 p.m. at the center. Autumn Edmiston of the Edmiston Group will discuss how to grow your business with email marketing. Reservations required. Details: Alyssa, amp7089@psu.edu. Reservations: bit.ly/3MCoVJ3.

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.

May 16: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: May 16 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Orders required by May 4. Orders: Tracy, 724-339-7887.

Oakmont

Thursday: East Suburban Artists League will host a free art reception with refreshments from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., lower level. Meet the artists and photographers and People’s Choice Award winner.

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.

Plum 

Today: An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Masons, 9521 Saltsburg Road. Menu: pancakes, and juice or coffee; $10; children, $5.

Richland

Today: A junque sale and flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway. A grab-and-go breakfast will be available. Proceeds will benefit church mission projects. Details: 724-443-3184.

South Buffalo

Today: A day of music in memory of George Wolfe will be from 2 to 10 p.m. 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 permitted, but no large coolers or kegs. Admission: $20; children 13 and younger, free; cash only. Proceeds will be donated to the Freeport Area High School music department. 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.

Springdale

Today: Springdale Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion will sponsor a Night at the Races from 5 to 11 p.m. at the post, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Cost: $20, includes dinner, beer, pop and wine. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets: Mark, 412-681-2615 or Frank, 412-849-0168.

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 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. Details: 724-224-9220.

Today: Tarentum Elks will feature the Majestics II band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

Today: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third St. will host a fellowship grill-out at 4 p.m. after the 3 p.m. praise and worship service at the church. Public 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 

Today : 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.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Washington Township

Through May 1: A fishing area for children 12 and younger only is available on Pine Run in Kunkle Park. Sponsored by the Washington-Bell Lions Club. Thanks to Black Leggs Trout Nursery for supplying the fish. Details: 724-727-3515.

West Deer

Thursday : West Deer/Deer Lakes Alumni Association will meet at noon at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Reservations required by Sunday. Reservations: Lucille, 724-265-2838 or epbraun@consolidated.net.

May 6: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting table applications for a spring craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.