The Stroller, Aug. 25, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Superheroes Believe In Miracles seeks calendar sponsors

Superheroes Believe In Miracles is selling sponsorship for a 2021 calendar that will feature 13 local children who are battling illness.

Three levels of sponsorship are available:

• Bronze: $250, includes a 3½ x 3½-inch ad inside the calendar

• Silver: $500. includes a 6½ x 8½ ad inside the calendar

• Gold: minimum $1,000, company featured as a main sponsor of the calendar, ad inside calendar in the front

All levels will include the company being recognized on the group’s website and Facebook page.

For details, call Amy Faltot at 724-980-8293 or email alfaltot@comcast.net.

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Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to stop in New Kensington

As part of its pop-up tour, the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank will distribute free diapers from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at the New Kensington Head Start, 1049 Fifth Ave.

To ensure enough diapers are available, registration is requested by emailing your name, number of children and diaper sizes to westmoreland@wpadiaperbank.org.

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Knead Community Café to distribute grab-and-go dinners

Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St.

This month’s sponsor is St. George Orthodox Church. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

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Free diapers and food available at Highlands Family Center

Highlands Family Center, Tarentum, will distribute free diapers, produce, precooked meals, fabric face masks and baby food by appointment from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave.

Registration is required. To register, call the center at 724-224-9006. Call as soon as possible. Spots go quickly.

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Salvation Army offers free lunches

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

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Mobile health clinic to visit Natrona

The Building Block of Natrona will host the Adagio Health Mobile Unit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27 in Natrona Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.

The Adagio Health Mobile Unit will conduct a health screening clinic with services including breast and cervical cancer screening, STD and HIV testing, basic adult health screenings such as diabetes and cholesterol.

Patients do not have to live in Natrona. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment, call 814-676-1811. For more information, visit adagiohealth.org/mobile health. All covid-19 measures will be in place.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Allegheny Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the township community building, 136 Community Building Road.

Apollo

Thursday: Apollo Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in Soldiers and Sailors Hall, Park Avenue. Details: 724-478-4201

Sept. 9: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 is accepting orders for a Sprankle’s Hoagie sale. Paid orders are due by Sunday 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

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

Thursday: 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

Cheswick

Wednesday: Cheswick Planning Commission will conduct a planning meeting at 7 p.m. in the volunteer firehall, 1411 Spruce St.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Gilpin

Thursdays: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department kitchen will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays for takeout food. Menu: visit the department Facebook page. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

Harrison  

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.

Kiski Township

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 Area School District

Wednesday: The Leechburg Area School Board will conduct the regular board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 215 First St. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington 

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

Oakmont

Saturday: 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

Plum School District

Today: Plum School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road.

Saxonburg

Today: A free National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group for those living with a loved one’s mental illness will meet at 6 p.m. at ABBA House, 320 Main St. The group meets the last Tuesday of each month. No advance registration required. Details: 724-431-0069 or namibutler.org

Sunday: GFWC Saxonburg will hold an online raffle for a Yeti cooler, 4 Yeti wine coolers, a $50 gift card to Heritage Wine Celler and a $250 gift card to Thoma’s Meat Market. Cost: $20 per ticket. A separate 50/50 raffle will also be drawn. Cost: $5 per ticket. Ticket sales end at noon Saturday. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. Sunday on the group’s Facebook page. Tickets: visit the club website or call Debbie at 201-241-6331

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

Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Face masks required.

Thursday: The Young Parents Support Group from Allegheny Family Network North will meet from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Tarentum Splash Park, First Avenue. Bring a blanket, towel and chair. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Reservations: Misty, 878-302-5508

Thursdays: Rams Youth Football Association will sponsor a weekly food truck fundraiser with Sonny’s Smorgasbord from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dreshar Stadium, First Avenue. A portion of proceeds will help the association keep costs affordable for families.

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-5881

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.

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Cancellations and changes

Allegheny Township

Sept. 6 and 7: The annual Labor United Celebration planned for Northmoreland Park is canceled.

Brackenridge

October: The Prospect Cemetery annual ghost tours are canceled. Details: 724-224-4552

Ford City

Saturday: 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.

Tarentum

Thursday: The concert in Tarentum Park featuring the band American Pie 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

Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or your organization to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com.