The Stroller, Aug. 1, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Lower Burrell festival to benefit animal rescues

The Rallying for Rescues festival will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in Lower Burrell’s Kotecki Park on Wildlife Lodge Road.

Local animal rescue organizations will have adoptable pets on hand and there will be food trucks, craft vendors and music. Proceeds will be shared evenly by all of the participating animal rescues.

Tarentum church collecting used mobility aides

Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is collecting canes, crutches, walkers, shower chairs and manual wheelchairs to be donated to Global Links, a charity that works to redirect still-useful materials away from landfills to support public health programs in targeted communities throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Clean items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Aug. 31 at the church, 305 Allegheny St. For details and alternate drop-off times, call the church at 724-224-9220.

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets to perform at Hartwood Acres

The free 2025 Allegheny County Summer Concert series will feature Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.

Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Aug. 16: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor flea market set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Details: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Nov. 1: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting space applications for an autumn vendor fair planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth Ave. Spots available with and without electricity available. Details: Shelby, 724-549-1601.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Aug. 13: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes are accepting reservations for a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from St. James Church parking lot in Apollo. State-issued photo ID required for free play. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

East Deer  

Aug. 16: Vendor applications are being accepted for the seventh annual Summer Celebration planned at East Deer Memorial Park. Details: Chrystal, 724-224-3434, ext. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or eastdeermanager@outlook.com.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have 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, a 42-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Harrison   

Today: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell tickets for a back-to-school lottery basket raffle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St. The winner will receive $100 in Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets and a backpack filled with $75 worth of school supplies. Cost: $2, cash or checks made payable to auxiliary accepted. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. today. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

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.

Saturday: The Color Our World art show planned at Community Library of Allegheny Valley is cancelled due to low participation. Art that was submitted will be on display during August at the library. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Saturday : A free guided hike with park rangers will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at Harrison Hills Park. Meet at the environmental learning center. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/y2auwvs8.

Sunday/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will have a worship service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. The Rev. John Hopkins from Grace Presbyterian Church will be the speaker. Retired pastor the Rev. Jerry Pawloski will preside at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome.

Aug. 9: Allegheny County Park Rangers will host a free open house and display about trees from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center. Drop in any time. The program is wheelchair accessible. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4bk2hw72.

Indiana Township

Aug. 10: Allegheny County Park Rangers will present a free guided walk, “The Legacy of Mary Lawrence,” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Mansion. Meet at the mansion overflow parking lot, 200 Hartwood Acres. The walk is approximately one mile with mild elevation gains. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/y278eezj.

Kiski Township  

Today and Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Baked goods will be sold. Sponsored by the church Women in Mission. Details: 724-478-4525.

Aug. 4: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search for the code BSPC.

Leechburg   

Aug. 19: Lower Kiski Ambulance Service will offer a SafeSitter class with CPR training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the service, 80 Kiski Ave. Students 11 to 13 welcome. Cost: $50, includes a handbook. Those attending should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Reservations required by Aug. 11. Reservations: safesitter@lowerkiskiems.org. Details: 724-845-8504, ext. 4.

Oct. 11: Vendor applications are being accepted for a fall food and craft festival planned in Riverfront Park. Details: Leechburg Public Library, 724-236-0080.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The city’s farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk with Smithsonian biologist Jay Falk at 2 p.m. Falk will discuss the fascinating world of birds. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.

Aug. 9: A burger bash will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Braeburn Community Church, 4146 Arnold Ave. Cost: $7, to build your own burger and with side dishes. Tickets: Marie, 724-448-0841 or at the door.

New Kensington

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.

Aug. 13: The Lions Club will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will arrive at Central City Plaza at 11 a.m., depart at 11:30 a.m. and leave the casino at 7 p.m. Bring your photo ID and Rivers player card if you have one. Cost: $40, includes $20 in free slots play. Details and reservations: 724-681-2873.

North Apollo

Saturday: The Kiski Valley region of the Antique Automobile Club of America will sponsor a cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lackey’s Dairy Queen, River Road. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. There will be food, music, a basket raffle and door prizes. Vehicle registration: $10. Details: Kim Frederick, 724-681-5981.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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.

Tarentum   

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

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: The Allegheny chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Members will display some of their clocks and watches. Bring your old clock or watch and members will be available to answer questions. Public welcome.

Upper Burrell   

Aug. 24: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap ‘n shop set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Bring your own table. Cost: $5. Reservations: John Italiano, 724-339-3821.

Washington Township 

Today: 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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer  

Today and Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 7 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.

Aug. 16: West Deer Parks and Recreation Board and the Pennsylvania Game Commission will offer a hunter-trapper safety course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Deer No. 3 Volunteer Firehall, 4418 Gibsonia Road. This course and the passing of a certification exam at the end of the class is required for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4sv7swa2.