The Stroller, Aug. 12, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Cornhole, card tournament to honor fallen Brackenridge Chief McIntire

The Chief Justin McIntire Memorial Cornhole, Euchre and Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at Pittsburgh Brewing Co., 150 Ferry St., Creighton, East Deer.

Ther will be food, drinks and music. To register a team for the events, visit Chief Justin McIntire Memorial Foundation on Facebook.

Proceeds will benefit the Chief Justin McIntire Memorial Foundation. For details, email cjm1501foundation@gmail.com.

Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free grab-and-go lunches at noon Wednesday.

Jumbo sandwiches, chips and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Neutering clinic planned for male cats

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is offering a new program for male cats “No Fathers Day” Aug. 24 at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

Neutering and rabies vaccinations will be available for $30; feline distemper, an additional $10; and microchipping, an additional $25. Payment will be required at time of drop-off. No feral cats will be accepted.

Reservations are required. For a reservation, jperin@animalprotectors.net.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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 takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Arnold

Aug. 19: A paint night fundraiser to benefit Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry Inc. will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the pantry, 1702 Fifth Ave. Cost: $40, includes 11 x 14-inch canvas and all supplies. Bring a food item and receive a ticket for the raffle basket. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yc5y6wt9.

Bethel

Aug. 17: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a program “The Language of Flowers” at 6:30 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Joan Moore of the Armstrong County Herb Group will be the speaker. Participants will make a small bouquet of flowers called a tussie-mussie. Materials fee: $8, cash only, payable at the door. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Cheswick

Sunday: The Second Sunday pop up market will be from noon to 4 p.m. in the Cheswick Plaza parking lot. There will be crafters, vendors and food trucks. Sponsored by the Cheswick Community Relations Board.

Freeport

Wednesday: Freeport International Baseball Invitational will meet at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St. Plans for next year’s event will be discussed. New volunteers welcome.

Gilpin 

Today: A car show to benefit Leechburg Youth Baseball Association will be from noon to 6 p.m. in Gilpin-Leechburg Park, 167 Park Road. Vehicle check-in begins at 11 a.m. There will be prizes, food trucks, vendors, a DJ, basket raffle and 50/50.

Harmar

Wednesday: Fox Chapel Area High School will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Vitalant Donor Center, 2585 Freeport Road, Suite 207. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Must be at least 16 years old. Appointments: visit the Donate Blood button at vitalant.org and use group code UHS010025 or call 412-209-7000.

Harrison

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Today: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona.

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a program by the Carnegie Science Center at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Amusement Parks” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Indiana Township

Sunday: The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will feature Latin music with Los Amigos Invisibles and Stone Throwers at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Leechburg

Monday: The Board of Directors of Leechburg Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Public welcome.

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.

Wednesday: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., will host a financial aid night at 5:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested in attending college. PHEAA and Job Corps will be available to answer questions. Details: 724-236-0080.

Lower Burrell

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 10 cents each. The jewelry room will be open. Free school supplies will be given to students accompanied by an adult.

Today: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the G6 Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: The annual Moose Lodge picnic will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $20. Members and their guests welcome. Tickets: mooselodge053@gmail.com or stop in at the lodge, Reimer Street.

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Guest speaker Renee Fera from the Association of Compensation Energy Psychology will discuss “Restoring Balance in Times of Stress.” New members welcome. Details: Mary, 724-337-7133 or Sharon, 724-339-4057.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Robert Jones Jr., author of “The Prophets” at 4 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org.peopleslibrary.

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registrations for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: burrellbandvp@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: A yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St. Rain or shine.

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will sponsor a cash bingo at the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Cost: $20, includes lunch and 19 games. There will be progressive jackpot and magic number games.

Parks Township

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.

Plum

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

Springdale  

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.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will host a craft workshop at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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.

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.

Vandergrift

Sept. 18: Vandergrift Public Library is accepting orders for a tie-dye T-shirt fundraiser. Cost: youth XS-XL, $20; adult S-XL, 25; adult 2XL and 3XL, $30; adult 4XL and 5XL, $35. Paid order deadline: Friday. Expected delivery date: Sept. 18. Orders: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Proceeds will benefit the library.

Washington Township

Today: State Rep. Jill Cooper will host a free mobile shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon at the office, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Details: 724-472-4102.

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run EMC is accepting vendor applications for its annual fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. at Kunkle Park, 283 Pine Run Church Road. Fee: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023.

Business

Seminar series to discuss how to build a business

The Corner Launchbox will offer a seminar series “Opportunity Accelerator: Success Starts Here!” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 through Oct. 24 at the center, 701 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.

The program is for first-time and established business owners seeking fresh perspectives and includes free coworking space and one-on-one mentoring.

Reservations are required. For a reservation, visit tinyurl.com/3aj64pcs.