The Stroller, Aug. 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Veterans Appreciation Luncheons planned Friday

Rep. Bob Brooks will host drive-thru Veterans Appreciation Luncheons for veterans of the 54^th District of the Pa. House of Representatives from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Mogie’s Restaurant and Irish Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell; Cornerstone Ministries Church, 2200 Cornerstone Lane, Murrysville; and Deer Creek Diner, 13 Creighton Russellton Road, West Deer.

Veterans and a guest will receive a boxed lunch and veterans will receive a certificate of merit and commemorative service pin.

The 54^th District includes West Deer, Fawn, Harrison, Allegheny Township, Lower Burrell, Upper Burrell, Murrysville, Export and Penn Township.

Reservations are required by noon Wednesday. To register, call 724-387-1281 or 724-335-2790 and specify at which location you will pick up your meal.

Food collection underway at Vandergrift VFW

The Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars is collecting non-perishable food items for local veterans in need and those at the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center in Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County.

A drop-off box is located behind the outer doors of the VFW, 141-143 Sumner Ave.

Free diapers and food available at Highlands Family Center

Highlands Family Center, Tarentum, will distribute free diapers, produce and dairy products from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave.

Registration is required. To register, call the center at 724-224-9006. Call as soon as possible. Spots go quickly.

Salvation Army offers free lunches

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: Arnold Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the public safety building, Drey Street, regarding the 2020 Community Development Block Grant program. The regular council meeting will be afterward. Details: 724-337-4441

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Buffalo Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. via videoconference. Access information: BuffaloTownship.com

Aug. 27: Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the church family life center. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C664

Burrell School District

Today: Burrell School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: district website

Deer Lakes School District

Today: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: Deerlakes.net

Thursday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct a special meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us to address the state health and safe return to school plan. Access details: deerlakes.net

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Gilpin

Thursdays: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department kitchen will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays for takeout food. Menu: visit the department Facebook page. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

Hyde Park

Today: Hyde Park Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the borough office, 715 Main St. Bids will be opened for Phase 1 of the 2020 First Avenue Storm Water System Improvement Project will be opened.

Indiana Township

Today: Indiana Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the township building, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.

Aug. 16: Rural Ridge Volunteer Department is accepting orders for a barbeque chicken dinner set for noon to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Dine in or takeout. Menu: half chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and macaroni and cheese. Cost: $12. Debit cards accepted. Orders: 724-265-4000 or send an instant message on the department Facebook page.

Kiski Area School District

Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the information meeting at 7 p.m. via teleconference. The agenda will be posted on the district website. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or call 724-842-0457.

Kiski Township

Today: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale. Orders and payment are due by today. Delivery will be Aug. 19. Hoagies are 14 inches and varieties are Italian, ham and Swiss, turkey, All-American and ham club. Pizzas are 12 inches in diameter and varieties are pepperoni, cheese, white and meat supreme. Cost: hoagies and pizzas, $9 each. Orders: Jan, 724-664-8751

Wednesday: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the township building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

Leechburg Area School District

Wednesday: Leechburg Area School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 215 First St. Face masks and social distancing required.

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 16^th St. Reservations: nachief170@gmail.com

Plum School District

Today: Plum School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a special voting meeting in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road.

Shaler

Aug. 21: Glenshaw Century Club is accepting orders for a takeout chicken dinner set for 3 to 7 p.m. at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. Menu: marinated grilled boneless chicken breast, rice pilaf, six-bean salad, tossed salad with homemade Italian vinaigrette, roll and butter and a brownie, $15, cash only. Payment is due at time of pickup. Orders: Edie, 412-487-7194 or glenshawcenturyclubinc.@gmail.com. Include name, telephone number, number of dinners and requested pickup time. Order deadline: noon Aug. 19. Proceeds will benefit the Century Club Scholarship Fund.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of Lock Street and 10th Avenue. Face masks required.

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the township office, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-3515

Cancellations and changes

Allegheny Township

Aug. 14 to 30: Performances of the play, “Baboon,” at the Freeport Theatre Festival are postponed.

Sept. 6 and 7: The annual Labor United Celebration planned for Northmoreland Park is canceled.

Arnold

August: The monthly dinner at Calvary Lutheran Church is canceled.

Armstrong County

The annual Armstrong County Senior Expo at Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department is canceled.

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.  

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is 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.

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.

Washington Township

Sept. 19: The annual Moonlight Bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall 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.

Small Acts of Kindness

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