The Stroller, Aug. 18, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tickets on sale for wrestling event and craft show

Citizens Volunteer Hose Company in Harrison will host a craft and vendor show and wrestling event Aug. 26 at the firehall, 965 Burtner Road, Natrona Heights.

The vendor show will be from noon to 8 p.m. and the wrestling battle will begin at 5 p.m. Food trucks will be available. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children.

For tickets and vendor information, call 724-889-6485.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries schedules concert by Pittsburgh Belairs

The Pittsburgh Belairs will present a free concert of hits from the 50s and 60s at 4 p.m. Sunday at Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments, 148 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.

The concert will be on the patio behind Haven II. Use entrance 5. Free parking is available. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call Kassie Walker at 724-352-1571, ext. 8273 or kwalker@concordialm.org.

Concert to raise money for NK Memorial Park

New Ken/Arnold Social in the Park will host a Band Blast benefit concert from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Park to help raise funds for renovations and repairs to the park. Rain or shine.

Admission is $5. The event feature festival seating; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Bands scheduled to appear include Risen to Save, Sunday Complex, The Rust Project, The Shiners, Missing Link, Magic & the Hot Metal Band, Miss Freddye’s Blues Band, Curtis & the Shakerz, Chip & the Charge-Ups, Jayson Bridges Band and Heidi and the Hellcats.

There will be food vendors, community groups, a 50/50 raffle and more. Visit NewKenArnoldSocial.com for band times.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Saturday: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

Aug. 25: Roaring Run Watershed Association will host a program for students about the Civil War and how soldiers lived from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at the trail. Reservations required. Reservations: Chris, 724-640-6696.

Arnold 

Saturday : A paint night fundraiser to benefit Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry Inc. will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the pantry, 1702 Fifth Ave. Cost: $40, includes 11 x 14-inch canvas and all supplies. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yc5y6wt9.

Buffalo Township 

Aug. 24: Zion Methodist Community 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 search for group code UC664 or zip code 16055.

Center Township

Today: Butler VA Health System will host its 10^th annual summer health and wellness event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Abie Abraham VA Clinic, 353 N. Duffy Road. There will be a farmers market, tai chi demonstration, free information and representatives from Veteran Community Partnership will discuss their free programs for veterans. Public welcome. Admission: a non-perishable food item for the veterans food pantry. Details: 878-271-6484.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: 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 59-number jackpot game, a 48-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Ridge Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. No pets permitted. Follow us on X at @fleatique82. Details: 724-224-0178 or fleatique82@gmail.com.

Harmar

Today: The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature the Jimmy Adler Blues Band at 7 p.m. Thursday at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Gates open at 6 p.m., rain or shine. There is free parking, and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks are permitted.

Harrison

Today: 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 game jackpot.

Sunday: A flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Details: 724-904-7649 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

Aug. 23: 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 “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Aug. 24: Shevawn Timko from the Highland Senior Center will be at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., from 2 to 4 p.m. to provide information and answer questions about the Seniors Farmers Market Voucher program, Access 65 Plus, energy assistance and more. Proxy forms will be available and the $50 vouchers will be available while supplies last. Just drop in – no reservations required.

Aug. 26: Join birder and photographer Dave Brooke for a free bird hike from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights. Bring binoculars and wear hiking shoes or boots. Meet in the Environmental Learning Center parking lot. No pets, please. Reservations required. Reservations: davbrooke@gmail.com.

Aug. 28: The Outside the Lines Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be beaded bookmarks. Some beads will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Oct. 14: A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.

Indiana Township

Sunday: The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will feature the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Kittanning

Sunday: A car cruise will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday on South Water Street as part of the Kittanning Boat Races. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Free spectator admission. Vehicle entry fee: $5. Details: Herm McAfoose, 724-664-5411.

Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society and the Armstrong Civil War Roundtable will offer a free program with Gen. Ulysses Grant impersonator Kenneth Serfass from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. Serfass will discuss the Vicksburg Campaign of the Civil War and the Pennsylvania Light Artillery Battery F will be on hand with a 3-inch ordnance rifled cannon. The museum will be open for tours. Free parking is available on Vine and McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

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 by noon Friday. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Lower Burrell  

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars lodge will be closed.

Saturday: The Clothes Closet at Huston Middle School will be open from 9 a.m. to noon in the school gymnasium, Puckety Church Road. Free clothes in sizes 10/12 to adult will be available. Donations welcome.

Sunday: 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.

Aug. 24: The Adult Book Club at Peoples Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. This month’s selection will be “The Chicken Sisters” by K.J. Dell’Antonia. Details: 724-339-1021.

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registrations for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: burrellbandvp@gmail.com.

Sept. 14: Alcoa Retirees and 25-Year Club will have their annual picnic from noon to 4 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, Wildlife Lodge Road. Reservation deadline: Aug. 25. Details: Sharon Council, swc57165@earthlink.net.

Sept. 15: The Moose will host an evening with the Pittsburgh Medium Rev Rivera from 7 to 9 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Admission: $40. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3a23sm9a.

New Kensington

Today: A free outdoor summer movie night will be in courtyard at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. The film will be “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile,” rated PG. Gates open at 7:45 p.m. Redemption Church will distribute free book bags and do face painting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Sept. 24: Valley Football Booster Club is accepting reservations for a craft show and vendor market set for noon to 6 p.m. at the school stadium. Cost: vendors, $30 with a $10 donation for a 10 by 10 foot plot; food trucks, $60 with a $10 donation to silent auction proceeds. Details: Erin, 724-472-6890 or erinselma7B@gmail.com; or Ashley, 724-221-2954 or Ashley.booher3@gmail.com. The event will benefit the Valley Jr.-Sr. football team.

North Apollo

Saturday: A craft and vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Apollo Fire Department, 311 N. 16^th St. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Details: Allison King, 724-472-5346 or kingal0103@gmail.com.

Oakmont

Today: A food truck round-up will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, Riverside Boathouse, 12 Washington Ave. There will be music and a cash bar.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Sunday: 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.

Saxonburg

Sept. 9 and 10: Entries are being accepted for the 37^th annual fine art display at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded in professional, non-professional and student categories. Details: 724-352-3403 or saxonburgfineart.com.

Tarentum 

Today and Saturday: A rummage sale will be from noon to 6 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the social hall of Holy Martyrs Church, 353 W. Ninth Ave.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

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. Details: 724-224-9220.

Sunday and Tuesday: 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.

Vandergrift

Saturday: A free family fun day will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave. Rain or shine. Enjoy free food, crafts, bingo and a petting zoo. Children will receive chalk for sidewalk art and a goody bag. Details: 724-568-5575.

Washington Township 

Today: 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.

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run EMC is accepting vendor applications for its annual fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. at Kunkle Park, 283 Pine Run Church Road. Fee: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023.

West Deer

Today: North Hills Community Outreach will host a free distribution of produce, packaged food and meats from noon to 1 p.m. at the Free Store, 756 Little Deer Creek Road. The outreach also provides help with clothing, personal care items, utility and rental assistance, senior transportation and more. No ID or proof of income is required. Registration: nhco.org/on-the-go.

Saturday: The Women’s Guild of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish will have a trunk sale at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at St. Victor Church, 527 Bairdford Road. No early birds, please.

Sept. 16: Paws Across Pittsburgh will host a Strut with Your Mutt fundraiser walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bairdford Park Baseball Complex, 80 Maple Ave. Fill out a sponsor form and win prizes for the most money raised. There will be a basket raffle, games, bake sale, games, dog activities, food and a DJ. Details: pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/events.