The Stroller, Aug. 1, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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11th annual Tails on the Trails walk scheduled Sept. 26
Save the date for the 11th annual Tails on the Trails dog walk to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley.
The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township.
Participants should meet at Pavilion 11 by the lake, 280 Markle Road. Registration is at 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m. there will be a Blessing of the Pets ceremony. Food and drinks will be served at 12:30 p.m. and games activities with your dog will be afterward.
Cost is $25 and reservations are required. No walkins will be accepted. For reservations, click here.
Donations welcome for Tarentum Food Pantry
Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.
Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.
Help available from HOPE Center hotline
If social distancing has forced you into an unsafe situation, help is available by calling the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.
The hotline provides information about domestic violence, community resources, safety planning, support and more.
Christopher’s Light charity accepting donations
Childrens charity Christopher’s Light is collecting donations of back to school supplies, gently used clothing and personal care items from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Thursdays at its location at 202 Point St., Saltsburg.
Christopher’s Light serves children in need who live in Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. Items needed include backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, facial tissues, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, sunscreen and toothpaste. For alternate drop off sites, text 724-980-2840.
To send a monetary donation, send your check made out to Christopher’s Light to P.O. Box 94, Apollo PA 15613.
Those in need can register at Christopherslight.com or by calling 724-980-2840.
Milestone
Happy Birthday to Elizabeth McCartney of Brackenridge who is celebrating her 100th birthday today.
Calendar
Arnold
Today: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-339-4830
Brackenridge
Today: Pioneer Hose Company will conduct the drawings for its gun bash live at noon on the company Facebook page. Winners will be notified. Tickets are still available. Tickets: send a message on the Facebook page.
Freeport
Tuesday: St. Mary Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church hall. All donors will be tested for covid-19 antibodies and advised of the results at no cost. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code G0040286
Harrison
Today: Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will host a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights.
September: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is sponsoring a cash calendar raffle for September. Winning numbers will be taken from the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 drawing. Cost: $5, for two numbers. Ticket numbers will be chosen at random and e-mailed to you. Winnings will be mailed. Tickets: visit the library website.
Kiski Township
Today: A takeout barbeque chicken dinner will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until sold out in the lower parking lot of Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 1037 Route 56. No reservations required. Cost: $10
Leechburg
Today: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.
Lower Burrell
Today: A parking lot treasures sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Dr. Spaces: $5. Space reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com
Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks required. Details: 724-339-1452
New Kensington
Today: Valley Viking Army JROTC Boosters will have a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Advance Auto, 85 Tarentum Bridge Road.
Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A buy-one, get-one-free sale will be until the end of summer. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome.
Today: Mount St. Peter Church will conduct a Grand Raffle with prizes of $2,500, $500 and two of $250 after the 5 p.m. Mass. Cost: $1 each. Tickets: Stop in the church office, 100 Freeport Road.
North Apollo
Aug. 29: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is taking reservations from food trucks for a rally planned for 4 to 9 p.m. at the fire hall, 311 16th St. Reservations: nachief170@gmail.com
Parks
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390
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
Vandergrift
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 4 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Menu: dozen seasoned wings with large fries, $20; shrimp with fries, $8; four chicken planks with fries, $5 and pizza. Finger foods all $4: mushrooms, cheese sticks, pizza logs, breaded cauliflower, fries, cheese balls, jalapeno poppers, broccoli cheddar bites, onion rings and breaded zucchini. Orders: 724-568-1427, after 2 p.m
Cancellations and changes
Butler
Aug. 28: The Butler High School Class of 1970 reunion is canceled and rescheduled to be the weekend of Aug. 28, 2121 at Butler Country Club. There are plans for a neighborhood night and golf outing.
Ford City
Aug. 29: The Armstrong County Labor Day Parade and Ethnic Feastival are canceled.
Freeport
September: The annual September By the River festival is canceled.
October: The Freeport Halloween carnival is canceled.
Harrison
Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.
Kiski Township
Aug. 6 to 8: The rummage sale planned at Spring Church Lutheran Church is canceled.
Leechburg
Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.
Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.
Lower Burrell
Monday and Aug. 10: Lower Burrell Council meetings are canceled.
Oakmont
Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062
Parks Township
Oct. 3: The Cash Giveaway Bash sponsored by Upper Burrell and Parks volunteer fire companies is canceled.
Saxonburg
Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.
The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.
South Buffalo
Aug. 8: The gun bash planned by South Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department has been changed to an online event at 6:30 p.m. on the department Facebook page. Some prizes are not available due to covid-19 restrictions. If your ticket number is called for the one of the prizes that is not available, you will receive cash in the amount of the department’s cost of the gun. All hourly prizes will remain the same. The 7 p.m. grand prize will be $2,000 and will also be drawn on Facebook. All winners will be contacted by telephone, and winning numbers posted on Facebook and on the firehall door. No refunds will be issued.
Springdale
Oct. 3: The Monte Carlo Night planned by Springdale High School Alumni Association is canceled. Association meetings are suspended until further notice.
Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has canceled the Cash Bash. The 50/50 Progressive Raffle tickets dated May 9, 2020 will be drawn on Sept. 12. The fire company thanks everyone for their continued support during this trying time.
Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.
West Deer
West Deer Farmers Market is canceled.
Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.
Vandergrift
Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.
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