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Mobile health clinic to visit Natrona

The Building Block of Natrona will host the Adagio Health Mobile Unit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 in Natrona Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.

The Adagio Health Mobile Unit will conduct a health screening clinic with services including breast and cervical cancer screening, STD and HIV testing, basic adult health screenings such as diabetes and cholesterol.

Patients do not have to live in Natrona. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment, call 814-676-1811. For more information, visit adagiohealth.org/mobile health. All covid-19 measures will be in place.

Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry

Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.

PennDOT announces work in Allegheny Township

PennDOT crews will be working on Melwood Road in Allegheny Township this week.

Crews will start a parallel pipe installation project. All work will be done as weather permits.

Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution in this area.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. All meetings will be held online until further notice. Reservations required. Reservations and sign-on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

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

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: district website.

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: deerlakes.net, 24 hours before the meeting

Fawn

Today: 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.

Sept. 18: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-224-5552 or SaintJosephhs.com. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.

Indiana Township

Today: 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 Area School Board

Monday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. via teleconference. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or call 724-842-0457 by 11 a.m. Monday.

Kiski Township

Sept. 26: Kiski Township Fire Department will host a scrapbook day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $25, includes lunch and dinner. Paid reservation deadline: Sept. 1. Reservations: 412-601-1782

New Kensington

Monday: The New Kensington Sanitary Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 170 Logans Ferry Road. All state covid-19 guidelines will be followed.

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

Today: 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

Plum

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields.

Tuesday: The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie in Boyce Park airfield parking lot will be, “Finding Nemo,” rated PG. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. 100 vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Refreshments available. Sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

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.

 

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

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.

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.

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