The Stroller, Aug. 15, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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56 East Band to play free concert at Concordia at Cabot

Concordia at Cabot Haven Apartments will host a free outdoor concert featuring the 56 East Band at 4 p.m. Sunday on the Haven II patio, entrance 5, 148 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.

Registration is encouraged. To register, call Peggy at 724-352-5378 or email PTrettel@concordialm.org. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Haven I dining room.

Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking help

Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.

Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.

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.

Pulled pork sandwiches will be served for as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a family board game night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring your game or play one of the library’s. Drop in anytime from 5 to 7 p.m. Details: 724-478-4214.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of stamps, envelopes, cleaning supplies, small easels, copy paper towels are welcome. Details: ApolloPAHistory@gmail.com.

Arnold

Today: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will host a Women’s Outreach meet and greet from 6 to 8 p.m. All women welcome.

Tuesday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and fellowship will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

Bethel 

Aug. 27: Summer’s Last Fling, a fundraiser for the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be music by the 7 Mile Run Band, a rock-climbing wall, food, drinks, raffles, silent auction and nature activities for the whole family. Admission: $20; children, $12. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdf4jj5k.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Buffalo Township

Aug. 25: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code C664.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of summer clothing, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.

Sept. 17 and 18: Freeport Renaissance Association is accepting vendor applications for the annual September By the River event. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Art, food and business vendors welcome. Details: freeportcommunity.com or septbytheriver@gmail.com.

Harrison  

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “What’s In the Name?” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. and online at Zoom.us. Origins of local towns and places will be discussed. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491, or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean fall and back-to-school summer clothing in all sizes is needed. Masks optional. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Ham Radio: A 2022 Hobby,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bob Bastone, a member of the Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Thursday and Friday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell chances for a lottery ticket raffle from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Carlisle Corner gift shop at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Chances are $1 each and the winner will receive 100 $1 lottery tickets. The drawing will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects at the hospital.

Aug. 24: 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, “Outlawed,” by Anna North. Reservations required. Reservations: AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.

Aug. 25: Harrison Hills Park will offer a free Junior Ranger program, “Soils Hike with the Park Rangers,” for children age 5 to 10 at 10 a.m. in the park. Meet at the Yakaon Shelter. This is a 1-mile hike that is rated easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills.org/programs-and-events.html.

Jefferson

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Leechburg 

Today: 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: The Knit N Crochet group at Leechburg Public Library will have a meet-and-greet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Details: 724-236-0080.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell   

Today: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room. New members should bring their membership card.

Wednesday: The Moose will host a trivia night with Pittsburgh DJ Trivia at 6:30 p.m. at the post, 499 Reimer St. Members and guests welcome.

Manor

Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Sept. 23. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.

New Kensington

Aug. 21: Sponsors are needed for a back-to-school bash planned at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Center, 408 Eighth St., rear. Details: Ronel, 412-219-8313 or Laurie, 724-594-7903.

Oakmont 

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Thursday : Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a program about food science from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/32d7bzyd.

Oakmont/Frazer  

Through Aug. 31: Panera Bread Café will donate a portion of sales from each Frozen Agave Lemonade, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Lemon Drop Cookie and Lemonade tote sold to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a pediatric cancer charity that funds cancer treatment and research. Donations will also be accepted. Participating stores include Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Frazer, and Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.

Plum

Wednesday: Plum Community Center will have a free karaoke night with DJ Jim Barnett from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. BYOB.

Sharpsburg 

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Kelly Motter, 717-659-0323.

Springdale

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will offer a workshop to do ladybug mandala rock painting at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Sept. 3: First Baptist Church will sponsor a trip to see, “David” at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster. Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. and returns about 10:30 p.m. Cost: $140, includes transportation, theater admission and lunch. Details: 724-224-2722.

Sept. 8 to 10: Summit Hose Co. is accepting crafter and vendor applications for its Fall Festival. No food vendors, please. Details: Tami Sudy, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Upper Burrell 

Aug. 28: Sky View Radio Society is accepting reservations for flea market tailgating spaces at its Swap N’ Shop Hamfest set for 8 a.m. to noon at the society grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5 per space. Reservations and details: John Italiano, 724-339-3821.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a free program, “Dance the Story,” with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at 11 a.m. in the Casino Theater. Children in prekindergarten through fifth grade will look at a costume from the ballet, “Sleeping Beauty,” and dance with a teaching artist on the theater stage. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212 or tinyurl.com/2jfnys6w.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

West Deer

Sept. 24: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting space reservations for a fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.