The Stroller, Aug. 14, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Community block party planned in North Apollo

North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a community Summer Block Party from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the firehall, 311 16^th St.

There will be music, children’s games, chuck-a-luck, a craft fair, basket raffle and food and drink vendors.

Suicide awareness event to raise money for veterans charity

The Richard Harley Memorial Veterans Suicide Awareness event will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the AK Valley Park event center, 600 Freeport Road, New Kensington.

There will be a military remembrance with Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion honor guards, an all-wheels vehicle show, corn hole tournament, music and karaoke, basket raffle, food trucks, vendors, the Shrine clowns and children’s activities.

Sponsored by the Wild Jeepers Jeep Club, proceeds will be donated to Mission-22 that provides support to veterans and their families.

East Deer to host summer celebration festival

The East Deer Summer Celebration will be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the township Memorial Park.

There will be a DJ, food, free pony rides, vendors, music, a silent auction, a foam party, a balloon artist and magic show. The Family Tradition Band will entertain from 6 to 8 p.m.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: Markle Volunteer Fire Department will have an indoor/outdoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Details: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The Embroidery Club will meet at 6 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

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. . 

Brackenridge 

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Freeport 

Sept. 13: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting food truck and vendor application for its annual Tails on the Trails dog walk at Freeport Community Park. Details: 724-339-7388.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Hampton 

Friday : Allegheny County Park Rangers will host an opportunity to view the Perseid meteor shower from 8:30 to 11 p.m. in the Hartwood Acres Middle Road parking lot. Drop in at any time. Bring a blanket or chair. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2p9n7cn7.

Harmar

Today: The free Thunder Thursdays Summer Music Series will present the Pittsburgh Transit Authority band in concert at 7 p.m. in the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is free parking and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks are permitted.

Harrison 

Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will end the season with a a pizza party at noon at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Details: natronacomestogetherassociation.org.

Mondays through Saturdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will accept donations of used books for the September sale during operating hours at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Do not leave materials outside the library on off hours. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; Fri: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Details: 724-226-3491.

Friday: 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: A free kids safety event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Citizens Hose Fire/Rescue/EMS, 965 Burtner Road. There will be a touch-a-truck, activities, safety tips, free bike helmets, car seat safety checks, a bike raffle and boxed lunches for children. Sponsored by Rep. Mandy Steele.

Saturday: The Pittsburgh Tarentum Campmeeting Association will present a free concert by Byron & Suzi at 7 p.m. at the campground, 1451 Main St. Public welcome. Details: 412-389-9577.

Sept. 27: Burtner House Restoration Society is accepting vendor applications from local artisans, artists and makers for its Honey Harvest Festival planned at the homestead, 1650 Burtner Road. Cost: without electricity, $35; with electricity; $40; for a 12 x 12-foot space. Rain or shine. Applications: tinyurl.com/5xbph6he.

Indiana Township

Aug. 20: Allegheny County Park Rangers will present a free guided walk about the sculpture garden at Hartwood Acres Mansion at 5 p.m. Meet at the mansion overflow parking lot, 200 Hartwood Acres. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ue4jytne.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg   

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

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

Today: The children’s chess club at Peoples Library will meet at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Players age 8 to 18 welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Aug. 24: Vendor applications are being accepted for the Burrell High School Marching Band car show set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school. Details: burrellmarchingbandsecretary@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: The Knitting Group at Peoples Library will meet at noon at the library, 880 Barnes. St. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café. This week’s meals are sponsored by Realty Development Solutions. Details: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Oklahoma Borough

Saturday: A free Movie Night in the Park will be at 8:30 p.m. in the borough park baseball field on the end of Grove Street. Gates open at 8 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks and drinks. The featured film will be, “ET.”

Parks Township

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

Saxonburg  

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

Springdale

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register today. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.

Aug. 20: Springdale Free Public Library will offer an adult craft workshop to make a fall plaque at 1 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Choose either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum   

Friday: 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: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Soups available will include pinto bean with smoked turkey and and haluski, $4. Loaves of vanilla oatmeal applesauce, strawberry and peach breads will be sold for $5. For orders of more than five spaghetti dinners, call 724-224-2417 after 10 a.m.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed for this ministry. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.

Oct. 18: The borough Recreation Board is accepting food truck and vendor applications for the annual Boo Festival planned on First Avenue. Cost: $20 per table or truck. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.

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.

Vandergrift

Today: The borough farmers market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot across the street from the Casino Theater. Details: visit vandergriftfarmersmarket on Facebook.

Saturday: First United Methodist Church will sponsor a free family fun day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kennedy Park, Jackson Avenue. There will be a petting zoo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bible bingo, music, crafts, games, food and drinks. Everyone welcome.

Washington Township

Friday: 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   

Friday : Highpointe at Rebecca will present the Highlife Band in concert from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the facility’s outdoor courtyard, 1871 Highpointe Lane. In case of inclement weather, the free concert will be inside. Tours of the facility will be available and refreshments will be served. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: Julie Spirnock, 724-444-1521.

Aug. 21: Join Allegheny County Park Rangers and help with habitat restoration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at the Veterans I shelter. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species and may plant native species. Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Registration requested. Registration: tinyurl.com/yusu6344.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.