The Stroller, Aug. 15, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Professional wrestling event to benefit Citizens Hose/EMS/Rescue

Citizens Hose Fire, EMS and Rescue will sponsor an evening of professional wrestling Aug. 24 at the firehall, 965 Burtner Road, Harrison.

Food vendors will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. and wrestling with KSWA Wrestling will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

Tickets are $15; 12 and younger, $12. For tickets, call 724-889-6485 or 412-726-1762. To preorder food for delivery or pickup, call 724-889-6485.

Soft plastic recycling project underway

The Highlands Area Rotary and Lions clubs are partnering to collect and recycle soft plastics to get a new bench for the community.

Residents can drop off clean, dry soft plastic items in collection bins located at Community Library of Allegheny Valley and Community Market, both in Harrison, and Salvation Army in Brackenridge.

Items that will be accepted include produce, grocery store and ice bags, recloseable bags like Ziploc, cereal box liners, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning bags, bubble wrap and plastic mailers.

Annual Shaw Ride to raise funds for scholarships

The Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Ride will begin and end Saturday at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Harmar.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 10 a.m. The group will pass through Lower Burrell on Leechburg Road between 11:15 and 11:45 a.m. Riders will come from Route 56, turn right at Rite Aid onto Leechburg Road and ride the length of the road to Freeport Road in New Kensington. There could be slight traffic delays.

A celebration will be afterward from noon to 4 p.m. at the Shrine Center. There will be games, food, entertainment and a basket auction. Funds raised will benefit the annual scholarship given to local students. For details, visit shawride.org.

Cadogan to celebrate at annual festival

The annual Cadogan Festival will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the township Overlook Park.

There will be food trucks, a basket raffle, performances by local bands and fireworks displays at 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bring a lawn chair.

Riders in the Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund Motorcycle Ride will pass through between 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. and touch-a-truck will be from 1 to 3 p.m., both on Saturday. There will be a car show and a DJ from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Calendar

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 begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Sept. 21: The auxiliaries of Pioneer Hose and Hilltop Hose companies will host a super bingo at Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., early birds start at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost: $35, in advance, will be $40 at the door; includes a light lunch and bingo packet. There will be 20 regular games, specials and a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: 724-882-5908.

Buffalo Township

Friday: Cub Scout Pack 557 will host an evening of building and racing Lego cars from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Zion Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road. All boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome. Details: Heather Huffman, 724-882-6755 or heatherhuffman9625@yahoo.com.

Clinton Township

Aug. 28: A paint n’ sip night fundraiser will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at J and J Farms Animal Sanctuary, 939 Ekastown Road. Choose to make a bottle incense burner, decorative wine glass or mandala-inspired ladybug rock. Feel free to bring your own item from home, snacks and an adult beverage. Must be 21. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: info@jandjfarmsanimalsanctuary.org.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison  

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 jackpot game.

Saturday: Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, 926 Painter Ave., will host a back-to-school picnic from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. There will be free food, music, games and fun. Details: 724-895-3105.

Saturday: Girl Scout Troop 28807 will host a drive-thru cookie sale from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Acrisure Insurance, 2411 Freeport Road. A variety of flavors will be available. Cost: $6 per box.

Sept. 8: Table reservations are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a craft show set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Cost: $25; with electric, $30. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

Sept. 14: A happy hour cash bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25; includes food and five numbers for the drawing; $10, food only. Karaoke with Bucky will be afterward. Cash bar. Funds raised will be donated to the post building fund. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6157 or dmckillop@hotmail.com or the post, 724-904-7649.

Jefferson

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 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901, church@crcpc.org or crcpc.org/potlove.

Lower Burrell  

Friday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Friday : Westmoreland County Marines No. 1416 is selling tickets for a $1,000 meat raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery three-digit number. The winner receives $1,000 worth of meat from Sprankle’s Markets, a four-burner Char-Broil grill, grill cover, stainless steel utensils and a 20-pound propane tank. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Saturday: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

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 12:30 p.m. Admission includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be closed.

Aug. 25: VCA Valley Vet Hospital is accepting vendor applications for its Tails & Treasures yard and vendor sale set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road. Cost: $10 per table. Reservations: 724-339-1525 or vcavalleypa@vca.com. Funds raised will be donated to the hospital emergency patient care fund.

Aug. 31: Registrations are being accepted for the third annual Alle-Kiski Inclusion games set for 1 to 3:30 p.m. at K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be soccer, kickball, relays, throwing contests and more for children age 5 to 21. Rain date: Sept. 1. Registration: 724-681-5498 or courtneykobelenske@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: The Salvation Army will host Sally’s Outdoor Market from 2 to 6 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Free fresh produce will be available while supplies last. Vendor applications are being accepted. Details: 724-335-7221.

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.

Friday: The Valley High School Marching Band will host a fall preview night at 7 p.m. at the high school football stadium, Stevenson Blvd. Admission: $1. There will be a basket raffle, bake sale, snack table and 50-50.

Saturday: Unity in the Community will host a community opioid awareness campaign event from noon to 8 p.m. in Memorial Park. Performances will be by Jermaine Dolly, Therron Fowler, Shovel, Greg Harts and Big House Pete. There will be information, food, a T-shirt sale and a grand prize drawing for a 65-inch television.

Aug. 24: Ashley’s Eternal Angels will sponsor a motorcycle run and lunch at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 10:30 a.m. Doughnuts and coffee will be served for breakfast. Cost: $25 per rider; $20 per passenger; and includes lunch. Tickets for the 1:30 p.m. lunch only: $20. There will be entertainment, a basket auction, cash bar and a 50/50 raffle. Details: Jeanna, 724-351-2885; Renee, 724-889-7833; or Karlee, 814-248-6311. Ashley’s Angels raises money to help families who have lost a member to the opioid epidemic.

Oakmont   

Through August 31: Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, is featuring an exhibit of elegant fashions of the late 1800s to the Roaring ‘20s at the museum. Items on display were donated to the museum by the W. H. Brown Family of Pittsburgh. Hours are by appointment. Tours and information: 412-826-9295 to schedule a tour.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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.

Plum

Through Friday: A basket auction to benefit Beach Dog Rescue of Costa Maya, Mexico, will be at John Anthony’s Restaurant, 115 Center New Texas Road. Cost: $10 for 25 tickets. Can be purchased during regular business hours from the servers and staff. The drawing will be at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at which time the owner of the rescue and a rescue dog will be present.

Springdale

Saturday: A miniature golf tournament to benefit the Springdale High School Marching Band will begin at 9 a.m. at Glen’s Custard, 400 Pittsburgh St. Prizes will be awarded to the top three golfers. Cost: $15, includes 18 holes of golf, lunch and frozen custard. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5ybcrnfu.

Tarentum   

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

Sept. 26 to 28: Summit Hose Company is accepting vendor applications for its fall festival. No food or alcohol vendors will be accepted. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.

Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.

Vandergrift

Today: The Vandergrift Gathering on Grant event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue in the borough. There will be music, vendors, food trucks and entertainment. This month’s theme will be a tailgate party.

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. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

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.