The Stroller, April 27, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Cash bash to fund trip to Florida basketball tournament

Burrell Boys Basketball Boosters will host a cash bash from 7 to 10 p.m. May 19 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door and includes buffet dinner, two beverages and one entry for the drawing. BYOB and light snacks. There will be a basket auction, and corn hole and can jam games. Must be at least 21 to attend.

For tickets, contact Chevelle at 412-583-9656 or burrellboysbasketballboosters@gmail.com. Proceeds will be used to fund the team’s trip in December to the Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic basketball tournament.

Lower Valley Community Food Bank to host bingo fundraiser

A spring bingo to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave., Harmar.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $25, and 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.

For tickets, visit lowervalleyfoodbank.org/bingo.

View Venus and Mars at free star party

Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting.

You can bring your telescope, and AAAP members will be happy to help you with set up and operation. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair.

Please use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. For details and weather updates, call 724-224-2510 or visit 3ap.org.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: The Paper Puppet Club at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Children must be at least 8 years old. Cost: $5, includes materials and color printing fees. Scholarships are available. Bring a tablet, laptop or smartphone if you can. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Brackenridge 

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Saturday: Salvation Army of Allegheny Valley will host a Spring Shop vendor and craft fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free admission.

Buffalo Township

Tuesday: Buffalo Elementary School PTO is accepting orders for a Moe’s Southwest Grille Taco Kits fundraiser. Order deadline: noon Sunday or until sold out. Pickup: 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school, 500 Sarver Road. Orders: tinyurl.com/yar659cf.

Butler

Friday through Tuesday: The Butler County Bookfest will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Monday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Butler Farm Show grounds, 625 Evans City Road. Over 100,000 used books and media will be available. Proceeds benefit the South Butler, Slippery Rock and Prospect community libraries.

Fawn

Saturday: A night of country gospel music will be at 6 p.m. at Center Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. A social hour will be afterward. Donations will be accepted.

Fox Chapel

Friday: Swing Into Spring, a fundraiser to benefit Fox Families Care, will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at Fox Chapel Golf Club. There will be dancing, cocktails and a dinner station. Cocktail attire recommended. A VIP reception will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets: foxfamiliescare.org.

Saturday: Cooper-Siegel Community Library will host a free presentation, “An Afternoon with Benjamin Franklin,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 403 Fox Chapel Road. Reservations required. Reservations: coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org.

Frazer

Saturday : 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.

Gilpin

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

Hampton

Saturday: 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, “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” rated PG. Audio will be available at 87.9 FM.

Harrison

Today: A Girl Scout information night will be at 5 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: Beth, 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

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.

Saturday: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a free open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The drawing for the spring Mother’s Day gift basket raffle will be held. Cost: $2 each or 3 for $5. Tickets: stop in at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a bingo to benefit the Fox’s Pizza Den Spring Church Back to School Carnival at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $30, includes one pack of cards, food and drinks. There will be a basket raffle, 50/50, pull tabs, specials, a $500 must-go jackpot game and a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Players younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: Barb, 724-953-4006, or Christine, 724-541-6345.

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. at First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Meetings will be now be the fourth Thursday of each month.

Lower Burrell 

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts time for children 6 and younger and their caregiver at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon in Cana Hall of Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. Free admission. Details: 724-339-9661 or secretary@gracecommunitypresbyterian.org.

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a program, “Let’s Draw Animals,” with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski at noon at the library, 3052 Wachter St., and online. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Johnson’s Crossings from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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: 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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts time for children 6 and younger and their caregiver at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a program, “Let’s Draw Animals,” with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. and online. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

Saturday: A Girl Scout information event will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Learn about Girl Scouting in your community. Details: Beth, 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

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.

Oakmont

Saturday: An indoor yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Details: 412-828-9499.

Parks

May 6: Parks Township Sportsmen Club will host its 16^th annual Kids Fishing Day from 10 a.m. to noon at the club, 1111 Shipman Road, rain or shine. Children 15 and younger accompanied by a parent or guardian welcome. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. Registration: 724-845-2390, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Saxonburg

Saturday: A car show in honor of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at To The Limit Motorsportz, 155 N. Isabella St. Vehicle entry fee: $5. There will be food trucks, entertainment, a basket raffle and 50/50 drawings. Proceeds will be donated to the McIntire family. Details: 724-360-4043.

Springdale

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register on today.

Saturday: Lower Valley Little League will host its annual Opening Day and Community Day at the carnival field. An opening day ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. with the revealing of the new scoreboard. Community Day with face painting, games, crafts and vendors will begin at 11:30 a.m. A touch-a-truck will be from noon to 2 p.m.

Tarentum

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: Alle-Kiski History Center and Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., will offer a monthly class to help people to write their own family histories. Deer Lakes High School teacher Courtney Cambal will be the instructor. Details: Jim Thomas, 724-337-7500.

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.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

May 4: Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center is accepting table reservations for an evening of scrap booking planned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Donations will be accepted. Bring your own supplies. Soft drinks, coffee and treats will be sold. Reservations: 724-224-7666 and leave a message.

Vandergrift

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.

Washington Township

Friday: 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.

West Deer

Saturday: Boy Scout Troop 653 will sponsor a parking lot car bazaar from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Deer Lakes Middle School. Enter using the road by the West Deer Police station.