The Stroller, Aug. 22, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual Mutts & Margaritas event goes virtual this year

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center will host its annual Mutts & Margaritas event virtually at 4 p.m. Sept. 12.

There will be a raffle, door prizes and a new scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will take place 48 hours before the event and will include tasks that registrants must complete, mostly with their dogs, and then email photo documentation. First, second and third prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets will also be sold in advance.

Participants will receive an email invitation to attend the live event and can submit a photo of their dog to be entered into a dog photo contest. The contest will be in advance of the event at Ringer’s Pet Center, 3041 Freeport Road, Harrison. The winner will be announced at the live event and receive a trophy.

Cost is $20; $35 per couple. Those who register by Aug. 28 will receive an event t-shirt. To register, call 724-224-1100 or visit the events calendar at akhopecenter.org.

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Tarentum church collecting used mobility aides

Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is collecting mobility equipment to be donated to Global Links, a charity that works to redirect still-useful materials away from landfills to support public health programs in targeted communities throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Items in need include canes, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, IV poles, crutches, walkers, shower chairs and non-electric wheelchairs

Items can be brought through Aug. 31 to the church, 305 Allegheny St. For details, call the church at 724-224-9220 email centralpresoffice@verizon.net.

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Oakmont Carnegie Library open by appointment

Oakmont Carnegie Library is now open by appointment for browsing, computer use and visits to the Squirrel’s Nest.

Up to five people from the same family can browse at the same time. Face masks are required. Lobby pickup is still available.

To make an appointment, call 412-828-9532 or visit the library website.

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Calendar

Apollo

Sunday: 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. Sunday.

Sept. 9: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 is accepting orders for a Sprankle’s Hoagie sale. Paid orders are due by Aug. 30 and pickup will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 9. Varieties: baked ham, turkey, roast beef, deli, veggie, all for $7.50; deluxe Italian, $8. Orders: private message on the company Facebook page.

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

Arnold

Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will serve a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes and french toast. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.50; younger than 12, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

Sept. 5: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-339-4830

Sept. 11: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 in the church social hall. Face masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

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

Harrison  

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. Registration required. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

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: The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie in the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater will be, “Finding Nemo,” rated PG. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. 300 vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Refreshments available. Sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

Kiski Township

Today: New Beginnings United Methodist Church will have an outdoor rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the church pavilion, 1559 Route 56. Social distancing will be observed. Food will be sold.

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

Leechburg

Today: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks required. Details: 724-339-1452

New Kensington

Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A buy-one, get-one-free sale will be until the end of summer. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome.

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 today. Questions: Kim, 724-840-8746 or Allison, 724-472-5346

Oakmont

Aug. 29: Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Appointments are recommended. All donors will be tested for antibodies to covid-19 for free. Appointments: Kaylee, 724-822-0382, email kaylanhagey@gmail.com or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300082

Oklahoma Borough

Today: Apollo Order of the Eastern Star will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1572 Hancock Ave., behind Chip’s Stove Shop. Proceeds benefit local charities.

Parks

Sunday: A food truck rally and flea market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Parks Volunteer Fire Hall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Rain or shine.

Springdale

Sept. 13: Springdale Recreation Committee is accepting orders for a pepperoni roll sale. Pick up will be Sept. 13 at the borough office. Cost: $12 for a six-pack of rolls. Orders: 724-274-6800 or stop in at the borough office

Tarentum

Today: Homeless Cat Management Team will host an end of summer yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the office lot, 207 Allegheny Ave. There will be food, vendors, a silent auction, flea market items and baked goods. Proceeds will help the team’s mission to lead the way in ending the overpopulation of companion animals in our region by providing high-volume, high-quality, low-cost sterilization. Details: homelesscat.org

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220

Vandergrift

Ongoing: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a Kid’s Summer Book Sale. Choose a type and theme for your child’s books, fill out an order form and librarians will contact you to go over details, confirm payment and schedule a pickup at the library. Cost: $10 per bag of gently-used books. Orders: 724-568-2212, or visit the library website.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 4 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427, after 2 p.m.

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Cancellations and changes

Allegheny Township

Through Aug. 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.

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

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Jefferson

Oct. 3: The annual Oktoberfest at Concordia Lutheran Ministries is canceled. A drive-in fireworks display is still planned. Details will be announced.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

Oakmont

Sept. 19: The Fall Festival Street Sale planned by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce is canceled.

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.

Vandergrift

Aug. 30: The Age of Aquarius show at the Casino Theatre is canceled. Ticket refunds: Janice, 724-681-6667 or jlo129@live.com

Washington Township

Sept. 19: The annual Moonlight Bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall is canceled.

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Small Acts of Kindness

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