The Stroller, Aug. 17, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Sports Hall of Fame to open new gallery in Tarentum

The Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame will have a grand opening of its new gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the renovated G. C. Murphy building, on Corbet Street in Tarentum.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. Previous inductees and the public are welcome.

The event is part of the monthly Tarentum Night Market promotion. Businesses will be open until 8 p.m.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution offered Thursday

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Everyone is welcome.

Tuition assistance program available for nursing students

Concordia at Cabot will host two open house and information sessions about its Butler County Community College Tuition Assistance program at 2 and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24 in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.

The tuition assistance program offers the opportunity to become a nurse by earning either an LPN or RN degree for free and is open to the community and current Concordia employees.

Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, call 724-352-1571, ext. 8372 by Friday.

Health screenings available at Tarentum Night Market

The monthly Tarentum Night Market event will be Thursday in downtown Tarentum.

Participating businesses will be open until 8 p.m. The Duquesne University Center for Integrative Health will offer free health screenings from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Murphy Building, 414 Corbet St. No appointments are required.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Apollo

Sept. 6: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Labor Day lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive one roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $10 for two numbers. The winning number will be the first officially drawn Pick 3 number at 7 p.m. on Labor Day. Proceeds benefit the church operating budget. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Brackenridge

Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township

Aug. 26: 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 vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

Cheswick

Thursday: The Pittsburgh Shrine Center will present a free outdoor concert featuring blues band the Bail Jumpers from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday under cover at the center, 1877 Shriners Way. Gates open at 6 p.m. Seating and tables will be provided, and food and beverages will be sold. No outside food and beverages, please.

East Vandergrift  

Sept. 6: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Labor Day weekend cash raffle. Winners will be the first officially drawn Pick 3 number of the 7 p.m. Sept. 4, 5 and 6 drawings. Prizes are $500 Sept. 4 and 5 and $1,500 Sept. 6. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Debbie, 724-859-3186, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Freeport

Thursday: Freeport’s Food Truckin’ will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Laube Hall. Vendor fees are $25 for the first week and $50 for each additional week and will benefit Restore Freeport Community Park. Details: Jackie, 724-234-9373

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Township building, 1 Municipal Drive. Plans for the September celebration and assignments will be finalized. Volunteers welcome.

Aug. 25: Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will offer a seminar, “Loss of a Spouse,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights. Topics will include how to find the strength to go on, how to handle the loneliness and what to do with your spouse’s belongings. Cost: $10. Scholarships are available. Registration and information: 724-895-3105 or email frjohn@cohac.org

Kiski Township

Saturday: Apollo-Ridge Girls Soccer team will sponsor a back-to-school Barbeque Bash at 4 p.m. at Kiski Township Fire Hall. Menu: pulled pork, brisket, kielbasa, hot dogs, sauerkraut, picnic-style side dishes, dessert and beverage. Cost: $15; high school and middle school students, $10; elementary school students and younger, $5. There will be basket and 50/50 raffles. A corn hole tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Registration will be at 3:30. Tickets: Kelli, kellianthony26@yahoo.com

Leechburg

Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell

Aug. 28: The K9 Officer Derek Kotecki Baskets for the Blue basket raffle and vendor show is accepting items and gift certificates for the auction and raffle prizes. Details: visit the Events Calendar at officerderekkotecki.com or ODKBC27@gmail.com

New Kensington

Thursday: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored St. George Orthodox Church. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Aug. 26: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Cost: $45 per dozen; $24 for six. Order deadline: Aug. 22. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the church, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a craft and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Plum

Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks required. Details: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.

Saturday: Free car seat safety checks will be offered by appointment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Appointments: form.jotform.com/211892443172152

Saxonburg

Thursday: Butler Lions Club will sell merchandise to benefit charity from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Saxonburg Mingle on Main event. Items for sale include brooms, dustpans, garbage bags, fire starters, mints and cleaning cloths. Information about eye diseases, hearing loss and diabetes will be available.

Thursday: St. Luke Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main St., will offer tours of the church and its stained-glass windows at 6 and 7 p.m. as part of the Mingle on Main event.

Springdale 

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop at 1 p.m. to make a suncatcher using marbles and glass beads at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Wednesday: Springdale Volunteer Firemen are accepting orders for a take-and-bake carnival pizza sale. Pickup: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the firehall, 845 Lincoln Ave. Cost: whole pepperoni pizza, $10; whole plain pizza, $9. Order deadline: Aug. 11. Takeout only. Orders: 724-274-5090

Tarentum

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 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

Upper Burrell

Aug. 29: Sky View Radio Society is accepting reservations for flea market tailgating spaces for its annual Swap n Shop Hamfest set for 8 a.m. to noon at the society grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Reservations: John, 724-339-3821

Vandergrift

Wednesday: Vandergrift United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave., will host a takeout Dollar Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the church. This month’s menu includes grilled hot dogs, baked beans, chips, cookies and lemonade or water, all for $1. Come early; the food sells out quickly. Please use the Lincoln Avenue entrance.

Wednesday: “Dance the Story,” an active, dance-centered program with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, will be at 11 a.m. at the Casino Theatre. Sponsored by Vandergrift Public Library, the program will explore movement and dance and is suitable for children in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212 or stop in at the library

Thursday: The Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com/

Aug. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. For a photo of the quilt, visit vandergriftpubliclibary.org. Details: 724-568-2212

Verona

Sept. 18: Twin Boro Apaches Football Team will sponsor a comedy night at 8 p.m. in the Eagles upstairs ballroom, 315 James St. There will be a DJ and three comedians. Admission: $25, includes beer and Italian buffet. Tickets: J.B. Schaal, 412-735-5806 or Joe, 412-337-0384 The event is part of the Verona 150^th anniversary celebration.

West Deer

Friday: West Deer Parks and Recreation committee will host a free movie at 8 p.m. in the Bairdford Park pavilion. Popcorn and water will be served. Bring a chair or blanket. Reservations required. Reservations: Jodi French, 724-265-3680 or jfrench@westdeertownship.com