The Stroller, Aug. 18, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tubing event on the Kiski River to help Champions Crusaiders

Rivers Edge Canoe and Kayak, 3158 River Road, Parks Township, will sponsor a fundraiser, Float For Felines, at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 30 on the Kiski River to benefit Champions Crusaiders Rescue animal charity.

Tickets are $40 per person for tubing and a light lunch or $50 that also includes a 17 x 25-inch cooler.

For more and to register information, email championcrusaiders@gmail.com.

Free open door luncheon set in New Kensington

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free lunches at noon Wednesday.

Rigatoni, salad and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. Dine in or takeout available. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

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

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

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.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

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

Today: 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

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.

Freeport   

Wednesday: The Blessing Closet at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Wednesday: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.

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

Today: 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.

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   

Today: 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.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., will open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or lamahs@windstream.net.

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

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.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will host Puzzles for Grownups at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

Wednesday: Ethical Hope, 938 Fifth Ave, will offer free programs: 11 a.m., toddler story time and craft; 11:30 a.m., preschool story time and craft; and 12:30 p.m., kids crafts. No reservations required. Details: visit Ethical Hope on Facebook.

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

Today: 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   

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

Wednesday: The Tarentum farmers market will open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, Lock Street. Vendor information: office@fupct.org.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 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 p.m.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.

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.

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

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.