The Stroller, April 30, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Concordia fishing derby open to kids
Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson will have its free Fishing Derby for kids 14 and younger from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at Saxony Farm Estate, Addy Boy Lane, Jefferson Township.
Participants should bring a fishing rod and lawn chair or blanket. Concordia will provide bait and a limited number of fishing rods. A fishing license is not needed for children younger than 16. Social distancing will be encouraged and disposable masks available.
Hot dogs and refreshments will be available and prizes awarded. Registration is preferred. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For registration and information, visit the Events and News page at concordialm.org or call public relations at 724-352-1571, ext. 8268.
Clothes collection box available in Washington Township
A collection box for gently-used clothing is located at the Washington Township Municipal building parking lot, 285 Pine Church Road.
Clothes collected are donated to Paralyzed Veterans of America. For details, call 724-727-3515.
In Our Schools
New Kensington-Arnold School District
Tickets available for district’s Kennywood Day
Kennywood Day will be June 6 in the district. Tickets will be sold from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Valley Jr.-Sr. High School and 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School.
Tickets are $29 each. Only cash or money orders made out to Kennywood will be accepted. Tickets can also be purchased at Kennywood.com/newken. There is a $3 processing fee plus tax for tickets purchased online.
For details, contact Tracy Fleeger at tfleeger@nkasd.com or 724-335-4401, ext. 1064.
Calendar
Arnold
Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Please note the time change. Orders: 724-335-0101
Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or french toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.50; 12 and younger, $5. Details: 724-339-2377
East Vandergrift
Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Face masks and social distancing required.
Freeport
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
Sunday: Leechburg Area Pool Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. at the pool, Park Drive. New board members are needed. Public welcome.
Sunday: 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
Today: 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.
June 11: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-226-7877. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.
Kittanning
Thursdays and Sundays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com
Lower Burrell
Saturday: A trash and treasure sale will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A bag sale will be at 12:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be sold. Details: 724-335-4131
Saturday: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host a registration event from noon to 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Girls in pre-k through 11th grade are eligible. Face masks and social distancing required.
May 29: TryLife Center is accepting donations for the basket auction planned for the craft and vendor show at Quality Inn, New Kensington. Baskets can be taken to the center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road. Call 724-339-9399 to schedule a delivery time or arrange pickup.
New Kensington
Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.
Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. in United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Master gardener Ellen Marsilli will lead a workshop about making potpourri. Ingredients will be provided. A light lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207
May 22: Table reservations are being accepted by the East Kensington Community Circle for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. The kitchen will be open and there will be a summer basket raffle. Details: Bridget, 724-339-2392
Springdale
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesdays, a free program for children in kindergarten through third grade, will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The theme will be Cinco De Mayo. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729
Tarentum
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
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.
Torrance
May 8: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting via conference call at 1:30 p.m. Details and access information: 724-459-4411
Vandergrift
Through May 28: Vandergrift Public Library is having a spring cleaning book sale. Cost: $3 per bag, provided by the library. Individual items: hardback books, audio books, puzzles, DVDs, and music CDs, $1; paperbacks, $50 cents; large paperbacks, $75 cents; TV series, $3. Details: 724-568-2212
Washington Township
Through Monday: 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
Saturday: A craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Free admission. Details: 412-767-5750
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