The Stroller, Aug. 27, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Western Pa. toy run to benefit children’s charities

The 31^st annual Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Toy Run to benefit the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department Tree of Hope program and other family charities will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road.

All brands of motorcycles are welcome. Admission is one new toy in original wrapping or $15 and includes refreshments and entertainment. No stuffed animals, please. There will be games, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and bike show with prizes. Rain or shine.

Individuals who register in advance will receive a chance to win $200. The drawing will be at noon and winner must be present. The largest organized club or group to register will receive a check for a minimum of $700 to present to the children’s charity of their choice for use at Christmastime and a plaque.

For a registration form and information, visit Western Pa. Toy Run on Facebook.

Registration deadline is Sept. 11. For questions, call John at 412-678-2167.

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11th annual Tails on the Trails walk planned Sept. 26

Save the date for the 11th annual Tails on the Trails dog walk to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township.

Participants should meet at Pavilion 11 by the lake, 280 Markle Road. Registration is at 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m. there will be a Blessing of the Pets ceremony. Food and drinks will be served at 12:30 p.m. and games activities with your dog will be afterward.

Cost is $25 and reservations are required. No walkins will be accepted. For reservations, click here.

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Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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

Today: 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

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department kitchen will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. 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.

Indiana Township

Saturday: The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie in the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater will be, “Lion King,” 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

Friday: Kiski Township Volunteer Firemen will host a take-out Food Extravaganza from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Pull into the parking lot, exit your vehicle and select from four food stations set up in the truck bays. Menu: station 1: Philly steak sandwich and haluski; station 2: hamburgers and hotdogs; station 3: pulled pork fries, bacon and cheddar fries; and station 4: spaghetti and meatballs with roll.

Leechburg

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

Lower Burrell

Saturday: 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 

Saturday: 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 only hours that the closet is open.

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

Parks Township

Friday: A takeout fish fry will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Menu: Fish sandwich and chicken strip dinners. Cost: $10. Orders: 724-567-5517

Saxonburg

Saturday: Knoch Volleyball will host a car wash from noon to 4 p.m. at the Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. Donations welcome.

Sunday: GFWC Saxonburg will hold an online raffle for a Yeti cooler, 4 Yeti wine coolers, a $50 gift card to Heritage Wine Cellar 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

Today: 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

Today: 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.

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

Vandergrift

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427, after 1 p.m.

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.

Washington Township

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

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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.