The Stroller, Aug. 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Salvation Army accepting registrations for annual Back to School Bash

Due to the pandemic, the annual Back to School Bash hosted annually by the Allegheny Valley Salvation Army Corps and Community Center will be a drive-through, grab-and-go event.

The bash will be from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 22 in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge. Children must live in the following zip code areas to attend: 15006, 15014, 15030, 15032, 15049, 15065, 15075, 15076, 15084 and 15238 and registration is required.

To register, stop in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday or call 724-224-6310.

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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.

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Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting donations

The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts.

Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 305 Allegheny St., and by appointment.

For an appointment or to arrange a pickup, call the church at 724-224-9220.

For details, visit the church website.

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Campmeeting Association plans Saturday evening service

The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights, Harrison, will have a service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the campground. The Rev. Jason McQueen, pastor of Dayton United Methodist Church, will preach.

The Rev. Micheal Coats will speak at a 7 p.m. Wednesday service.

The public is welcome.

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Free produce distribution set in Natrona

Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona, Harrison.

Patrons should not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Free produce, and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed.

Extra hygiene steps will be taken. Income verification is not required, and everyone is welcome. Face masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.

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Pot Love Dinner planned Saturday in Leechburg

Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, Leechburg, will host its monthly free Pot Love Dinner at noon Saturday at the church, 271 Main St.

The event will be takeout only and reservations are required today. There is a limit of one dinner per family member. Those with reservations will be served first. For reservations, call 724-845-1901 or email church@crcpc.org.

Line-up will be outside and social distancing must be observed.

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Calendar

Apollo

Aug. 23: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 is accepting orders for a takeout spaghetti dinner set for noon to 5 p.m. Menu: spaghetti with meat sauce, salad with ranch or Italian dressing and Italian bread and butter. Buttered noodles available by request. Cost: $10; children, $5; younger than 3, free; canned pop, $1. Orders: instant message the company Facebook page or call 724-478-4831 after 9:30 a.m. the day of the event.

Sept. 12: St. James the Greater Church, 109 Owens View Drive, is accepting applications from vendors for an outdoor flea market and vendor fair. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flea market donations will be accepted until Sept. 8. Registration and questions: Linda Grimm, 724-882-8776

Buffalo Township

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

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. CDC guidelines will be observed. Spaces: $30 per month. Vendors may set up beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

Harrison 

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual encore performance of the Who Knew? program, “Rails to Trails,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required and limited to 30 people. Registration: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Indiana Township

Sunday: 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 Township

Today: Kiski Township Volunteer Firemen will host a take-out Food Extravaganza from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. There will be four food stations set up in the truck bays to select from. Menu: station 1: Italian sausage sandwich, macaroni and cheese; station 2: hamburgers and hot dogs; station 3: Philly steak and cheese fries; and station 4: spaghetti and meatballs with roll.

Saturday: A takeout chicken and biscuit dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, coleslaw and dessert. Cost: $10. Pickup will be under the portico.

Leechburg

Saturday: A Brody’s Lemonade Stand will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market. Funds raised will go to the Joe’s Alzstarz Team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Studecakers Gourmet Cupcakes will be available from noon to 4 p.m., or until sold out.

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: 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

Saturday: 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 required. A maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome.

Oct. 24: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is accepting applications from crafters and vendors for an outdoor fall harvest fair. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Details: 878-302-3270 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/events

North Apollo  

Aug. 29: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is looking for donations of baskets for a silent auction planned at the Food Truck Rally. Baskets will also be posted online on the department Facebook page. Drawings will be in the evening of Aug. 29. Baskets can be dropped off at the fire hall, or to Kim or Allison. Deadline is Tuesday. Questions: Kim, 724-840-8746 or Allison, 724-472-5346

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

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 Wednesday. Proceeds will benefit the Century Club Scholarship Fund.

Tarentum

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will sell takeout barbeque rib dinners from noon to 5 p.m. at the church, 250 Seventh Ave. Menu: ribs, macaroni and cheese, green beans, bread and dessert. Cost: $15. Face masks required. Delivery available by request. Exact change appreciated. Details: 724-224-2417

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

Vandergrift

Today and Saturday: 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 after 2 p.m.: 724-568-1427

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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.

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Small Acts of Kindness

Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or your organization to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com.