The Stroller, Aug. 13, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Lenny Collini 4Pack to play in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park

Tarentum Summer Concert Series will feature the Lenny Collini 4Pack at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Carl J. Magnetta Jr. Memorial Amphitheater in Riverview Memorial Park.

Food trucks will be available. The concerts are sponsored by Tarentum Recreation Board.

Vandergrift PD to collect school supplies

The Vandergrift Police Department is collecting supplies through Friday for the teachers and staff at Kiski Area East Primary School in the borough.

Items being collected would otherwise be purchased by teachers out of pocket and include Expo or other dry erase markers, tissues, Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer. The nurses office needs new or gently used pants for boys and girls size 5T to 14-16.

Contributions can be taken to the police department or the borough building. For alternate arrangements, call Marilee at 724-454-1625.

Help needed by Apollo Events Committee

The Apollo Events Committee is looking for volunteers to plan and help at its community events throughout the year.

For details and to offer your time, email apollopaevents@gmail.com.

Monarch Hospice seeking volunteers

Monarch Hospice, Lower Burrell, is looking for volunteers to help with personal companionship, emotional support, pet therapy, sewing and knitting and as an administrative assistant.

Schedules are flexible and no minimum hours are required. For information, call 724-335-1600 or visit monarchhospice.net.

Calendar

Arnold 

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

Harmar

Thursday: The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature the Jimmy Adler Blues Band at 7 p.m. Thursday at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Gates open at 6 p.m., rain or shine. There is free parking, and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks are permitted.

Harrison

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

Aug. 23: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Lower Burrell  

Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 7 p.m. at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. New members welcome. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month and there are no dues. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.

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

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations welcome during business hours.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Please note the new location. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Springdale   

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.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township 

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.

West Deer

Tuesday: West Deer Parks and Recreation Board will sponsor a food truck rally from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Nike Site, 4832 Gibsonia Road. This will be the final event of the season.