The Stroller, Aug. 17, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Inclusion games planned for special needs children

The Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games will begin at noon Aug. 30 at K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, 730 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Special needs children age 5 to 21 from any school district are welcome to compete in kickball, soccer, relays, throwing contests and more.

The event is free, but reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-681-5498 or email courtneykobelenske@gmail.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: The township farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lot at Kiski Plaza Garden and Feed Center, 991 S. Leechburg Hill Road.

Sept. 2: The Academy Singers community choir is welcoming new members for the upcoming concert season. Rehearsals are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 2 at 79 Greenbriar Drive. Music fee: $50. Reservations required. For reservations and to book a concert, call 724-994-8872.

Apollo

Today: The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

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.

Cadogan

Tuesdays: The township farmers market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. at Overlook Park. Details: Jeanne Richardson, 724-815-7347.

Cheswick

Wednesday and Thursday: A veterans service officer will be available by appointment at the office of Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Services available include state benefits, burial and survivor benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system and more. Reservations: 724-826-5151.

East Franklin

Monday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Belmont Complex banquet room, 415 Butler Road. Details: Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or dsmail2244@windstream.net or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.

East Vandergrift

Today: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 52-number jackpot game, a 43-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Sept. 11: A turkey dinner will be served from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the social hall of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 411 McKinley Ave. Cost: $13. Menu: 1.5 pounds of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans and beverage; a la carte desserts, $1.50. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Dine in or takeout. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Takeout orders: 724-568-1313 on Sept. 11. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Fawn

Today: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be open from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road., rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Alle-Kiski Heritage and Tour Ed Mine museums. Details: 724-224-0178.

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.

Hampton

Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program, “The Trial of Dan Sickles” by James Hessler at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way. Public welcome.

Harrison  

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.

Today: A car and bike cruise and barbecue chicken dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 894 Veterans Drive. Menu: barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, parsley potatoes, $10. The Cool Change Pittsburgh Band will perform from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and there will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Sponsored by the Ride for Homeless Veterans and the post auxiliary.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Off the Beaten Path #2” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Discover the hidden travel gems in Pennsylvania neighborhoods. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The Accordion Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

Aug. 27: Author Ken Gormley, president of Duquesne University, will discuss his novel, “The Heiress of Pittsburgh,” at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. A question-and-answer session will be afterward. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Nov. 2: St. Joseph High School is accepting vendor applications for a purse bash planned in the Guardian Angels Parish Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave. Details: Megan Mlinarcik, mmlinarcik@gmail.com.

Indiana Township

Wednesday : 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.

Kiski Township 

Friday : The Roaring Run Watershed Association Walk Through History School Day is canceled.

Leechburg   

Monday: 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.

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 American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries and sausage or bacon.

Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will have their annual potluck picnic at 6 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 3751 Grant St. New members welcome. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.

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

Tuesday: The Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania sponsors a free support group for Parkinson’s Disease patients and their family members from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Valley Points YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Details: Chrissy and Josh Lookabaugh, 724-594-3245.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Plum

Monday: The weekly Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road. The market will continue through Aug. 25.

Tuesday: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Recipients in need must stop in at the pantry to be confirmed/verified. Details: 724-327-0367.

Sept. 14: The Kerr Memorial Museum will host “A Tea With the Kerrs” garden party at 1:30 p.m. at Oakmont Country Club, Hulton Road. Cost: $75. Hats and fascinators welcome. A wine cash bar will be available. Tickets: kerrmuseum.com or send a check payable to Kerr Memorial Museum to 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont PA 15139. Please include specific table arrangement requests. Proceeds will benefit the museum. Ticket deadline: Sept 2. Details: 412-826-9295.

Springdale 

Wednesday : 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   

Today: First Baptist Church will have an outdoor worship service at 10:30 a.m. in the Carl J. Magnetta Jr. Memorial Amphitheater in Riverview Memorial Park on First Avenue. Music will be by Glory Be.

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Aug. 25: Poduty Live Theater will offer a free improv class with veteran improvisor Paul Mattingly from 7 to 9 p.m. at the theater, 408 Corbet St. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ynhns2fj.

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.

Washington Township 

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.

West Deer   

Tuesday: A food truck rally will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 4834 Route 910. DJ Wild Bill will entertain and there will be crafters. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation department.

Thursday : 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.