The Stroller, April 29, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Murder mystery dinner to benefit local feline rescue

A murder mystery dinner, “The Spy Who Killed Me,” will be May 7 at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 William Penn Highway, Delmont.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and proceeds will benefit Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $55 and includes dinner, gratuity, non-alcoholic beverages and the show. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50 drawings.

For tickets, call Renee at 724-727-7032 or rgazarik@hotmail.com.

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Leechburg Hall of Fame induction slated

The 18th annual Leechburg Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony will be May 7 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 the Rev. James Arter, Ian Coyle and Robin Patton.

Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony. Tickets are $25.

Tickets are available at Nextier Bank, Leechburg Public Library and Coco Coffee House, all on Market Street. The event is sponsored by the Leechburg Area Community Association.

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Calendar

Apollo 

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Arnold

Tuesday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and fellowship will be at 7 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Avonmore

Today: St. Ambrose Church is accepting orders for a drive-thru pasta lunch planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 505 Cambria Ave. Menu: pasta, meatballs, bread and butter, $7. Advance orders preferred. Orders: 724-697-4129.

Bethel

May 9: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “Silent Spring,“ by Rachel Carson. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge 

Today: 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.

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $9; younger than 12, $6.

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

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.

May 18: Buffalo Elementary School PTO is accepting orders for a Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck fundraiser. Order deadline: May 4. Pick-up: 5 to 5:30 p.m. May 18 in the school cafeteria. Orders: tinyurl.com/4yb337ht.

May 25: Buffalo Elementary PTO will host a Spirit Night fundraiser at Urban Air Cranberry. Mention the Spirit Night at entry for a discounted price on two hours of jumping between 4 an 8 p.m. Details: buffalopto.membershiptoolkit.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 51-number jackpot game and a 40-number picture frame game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Fawn

Today: 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.

Sunday: Fawn Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. at the recreation hall, Firehouse Lane. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Dine in or take-out. Cost: $10; 10 and younger, $5.

Fox Chapel

Today: 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.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday evening hours have been discontinued. 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, “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” rated PG. Audio will be available at 87.9 FM.

Harrison

Today: 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.

May 7: The rangers at Harrison Hills Park will host a guided hike, “Spring Migration” from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Yakaon shelter. Details: tinyurl.com/bdhb53dh.

Kiski Township 

Today: 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

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.

Lower Burrell  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a preschool story time for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

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 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.

Today: 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.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. A light lunch will be served. Speaker Nancy Neel, co-owner of Sunny Sprouts Greenhouse, will discuss succulents. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. will offer a preschool story time for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: A free Girl Scout Intro to Outdoor Skills activity night for girls who are in kindergarten or will attend kindergarten in the fall and are not currently Girl Scouts will be at 6 p.m. at Memorial Park, 1500 Stevenson Blvd. Parents should accompany their child. Those attending will earn their first Girl Scout patch while learning basic campfire-building techniques, first aid and jack knife safety. Reservations required. Reservations: 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

Today: 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

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.

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

Today: 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.

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about straw bale gardening at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Details: 724-352-4810.

Springdale

Today: 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.

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.

Thursday: A National Day of Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. at Springdale Open Bible Church, 401 Colfax St. Public welcome.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

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.

Sunday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will host its final concert of the season at 4 p.m. at the church. The Academy String Trio will be featured. Donations will be accepted. 724-224-9220 or visit Central Presbyterian Church on Facebook.

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.

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

May 18: Vandergrift Business Association is accepting vendor applications for its Gathering On Grant event set for 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue. The theme will be, “Red, White and Blue” and will honor local police officers, fire departments, first responders, veterans and the rescue dive team. Details: 724-989-5253.

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.

Verona

Sunday: A bingo to benefit Riverview Relay for Life team Hair By Jeanne will begin at 1 p.m. at the Eagles, 315 James St. Doors open at 10 a.m. Cost: packet of nine regular games, $10; specials, $2 for a sheet of three. There will be food, a silent auction, lottery tree and 50/50.

West Deer 

Today: 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.