The Stroller, Aug. 26, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Golf outing to benefit Freeport hockey, baseball programs

A golf outing fundraiser to benefit Freeport Hockey and Baseball will be Oct. 1 at Birdsfoot Golf Club, 225 Furnace Road, South Buffalo.

The event is a four-man scramble and the shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. Cost is $125 per golfer or $450 per foursome, and includes breakfast, a cart, buffet luncheon and refreshments while golfing. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Checks made out to FAHB can be sent to 139 Mesa Drive, Freeport PA 16229, and Venmo will be accepted. For details, email fahb@freeportyellowjacketshockey.com.

Oakmont Scout troop to mark75th anniversary

Boy Scout Troop 854 of Oakmont will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year at a gathering and dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 in the dining room at Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave.

Formerly known as Troop 54, the troop will welcome all current and former Scouts and leaders to the event. Dinner will be served and there will be displays of troop memorabilia, photographs and guest speakers.

Anyone interested in attending or loaning photographs and memorabilia should contact Scout Master Dave Scatena at 412-708-1569 or djscatena@verizon.net.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 3, 707 N. Fifth St., will host a Wing Night from 5 to 11 a.m. or until sold out at the fire hall. Cost: $20, dozen wings; half dozen, $10; basket of fries, $5. Dine in or take out. Take-out orders: 724-478-3001.

Sept. 6: The Rather Be Reading Book Club for adults at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details and membership information: tinyurl.com/yc8c335t.

Arnold

Saturday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will host J. D. Davenport in a free concert at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Sept. 9: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays beginning Sept. 9 at the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bethel

Saturday : Summer’s Last Fling, a fundraiser for the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be music by the 7 Mile Run Band, a rock-climbing wall, food, drinks, raffles, silent auction and nature activities for the whole family. Admission: $20; children, $12. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdf4jj5k.

Sept. 1: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will celebrate National Wildlife Day with a free event about threatened and endangered animals at 6 p.m. at the center. A representative from the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

East Deer 

Sept. 18: National Association of the Women’s Interactive Network is accepting table and space reservations for a flea market set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Deer Athletic Field, 700 Front St., Creighton. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space paid in advance. No electricity available. Setup will begin at 7 a.m. No food or drink vendors. The association provides networking, professional mentoring and education to women experiencing economic hardships. Reservations: 412-965-3971, info@na-win.com or na-WIN.com.

Freeport 

Sept. 17 and 18: Freeport Renaissance Association is accepting vendor applications for the annual September By the River event. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Art, food and business vendors welcome. Details: freeportcommunity.com or septbytheriver@gmail.com.

Hampton

Sunday: The Tamburitzans will be featured at the free 2022 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. and performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair.

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.

Saturday: A flea market to benefit Homeless Cat Management Team and the Pittsburgh Cat Adoption Team will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 59 Garfield St., Natrona. There will be food, a bake sale, a plant sale and basket raffle.

Sunday: Harrison Hills Park will offer a free Junior Ranger program, “Native and Invasive Species” with the park rangers,” from 9 to 11 a.m. in the park. The program is geared for children age 5 to 10, but everyone is welcome. Meet at the Yakaon Shelter. This is a 1-mile hike that is rated easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult, bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills.org/programs-and-events.html.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a class for adults on computer and internet literacy at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation is available. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg  

Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

Sunday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., will have the annual Blessing of Backpacks at the 10:15 a.m. service. Children, teachers and administrators are welcome. Details: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $9.

Manor 

Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Sept. 23. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.

New Kensington

Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Oakmont/Frazer   

Through Wednesday: Panera Bread Café will donate a portion of sales from each Frozen Agave Lemonade, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Lemon Drop Cookie and Lemonade tote sold to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a pediatric cancer charity that funds cancer treatment and research. Donations will also be accepted. Participating stores include Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Frazer, and Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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.

Plum 

Wednesday : Plum Community Library will host a free screening of the movie, “Death on the Nile,” for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Free popcorn. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Through Wednesday: Book donations are being accepted by Plum Community Library, 445 Center-New Texas Road, for its Sept. 3 book sale. No textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Books must be in good condition. Limit two boxes.

Sept. 24: Logans Ferry Heights Fire and Rescue will sponsor a comedy dinner show at the firehall, 1001 Summit Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Performers will include Sean Collier, Marcus Cox and headliner Mike Wysocki. Cost: $25, includes spaghetti dinner and dessert. There will be a cash bar and 50/50 raffle. Tickets: 724-339-2210.

Tarentum  

Through Saturday: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will have a group exhibit, “New Beginning,” at the Manos Gallery, 320 E. Fifth Ave. The exhibit includes works of 14 member artists in a variety of mediums.

Saturday: 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.

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.

Sept. 3: First Baptist Church will sponsor a trip to see, “David” at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster. Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. and returns about 10:30 p.m. Cost: $140, includes transportation, theater admission and lunch. Details: 724-224-2722.

Sept. 8 to 10: Summit Hose Co. is accepting crafter and vendor applications for its Fall Festival. No food vendors, please. Details: Tami Sudy, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Upper Burrell

Sunday: Sky View Radio Society will have its annual Swap ‘N Shop Hamfest from 8 a.m. to noon at the society grounds, 2325 Turkey Ridge Road. There will be food, raffles, seminars, amateur radio demonstrations and a flea market of shortwave radios, computers and antique electrical items and components. Admission: $5.

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.

West Deer

Monday: Cub Scout Pack 965 will host a slip and slide party and informational meeting for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and their parents at 6:30 p.m. at the East Union Presbyterian Church pavilion, 292 East Union Road. Information about Scouting will be discussed, and ice cream bars will be served. Children should wear family appropriate bathing suits and bring a towel. Details and food allergy information: cubscouts.pack965@gmail.com.

Sept. 24: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting space reservations for a fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

Reunions

• Freeport Area High School Class of 1955 will have a gathering at 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Clubhouse on the Hill, 499 Freeport Road, South Buffalo. All classmates and spouses welcome.

• Ken High Class of 1958 will have a reunion at 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Details: Marie Thompson Capo at 724-335-2297 or sistermariedom@gmail.com; or Darlene Pike at 724-316-1838 or darlenepike1940@gmail.com.

• Tarentum High School Class of 1960 will have a Turning 80 Birthday Party Sept. 23 and 24. A meet-and-greet will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Tarentum Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum. There will be a walk Sept. 24 in Tarentum Riverview Memorial Park. Meet at 10 a.m. at the grandstand. The group will gather from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Manor Art Gallery, Fifth Avenue, and will walk at 5 p.m. to the Praha Restaurant, 400 Corbet St. Reservations requested. Reservations and details: Joyce Zabec Smarick, 724-224-0705.

• Ken-Hi Class of 1962 will have a reunion from 1 p.m. till closing Sept. 10 at the Beermuda Restaurant, 2150 Freeport Road, New Kensington. Those who attended New Kensington Ridge Avenue, Parnassus and Stewart junior high schools and graduated in 1962 welcome.

• The 70s Deer Lakes High School Multiyear Reunion Party for 1970 through 1980 graduates will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave., Harmar. Cost: $20 per person, includes food and music. Cash bar. Reservations required by Monday. Reservations and details: Vanessa Fischer, 724-226-1715 or deerlakes1977.20m.com.

• Burrell High School Class of 1973 is planning its 50^th reunion for next year. Information is needed for classmates who have not been contacted in the past about a reunion. Call Tom Haluscak at 878-302-3924.

Send reunion news to Carol Pinto-Smith at 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com.