The Stroller, Aug. 3, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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National Night Out celebrations scheduled

Two National Night Out celebrations are scheduled this week in the Alle-Kiski Valley.

• West Leechburg: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the fireman’s recreation hall pavilion and grounds, 1116 Gosser St. There will be food trucks, a meet-and-greet with members of the Allegheny Township Department, a petting zoo, 50-50 and children’s activities. Entertainment will be the Kiski Valley Community Band and Brad Kerezsturi. The event is sponsored by the borough Crime Watch.

• Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Pavilion 8. Rain or shine. There will be local businesses, representatives from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy, entertainment, food, local police departments, first responders and children’s activities. Sponsored by CSAY Westmoreland and the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc.

Highlands band slates Pie Night

The Highlands High School Varsity Marching Band annual Pie Night will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Golden Rams Stadium, Harrison.

Cost is $5 and includes a slice of pie, drink and a performance by the marching band. There will be a food trucks from 5:30 to 7 p.m., a Rams Fan basket raffle, bingo night tickets, fall sports merchandise sale and a 50-50 raffle. Rain date is Wednesday.

Calendar

Apollo

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.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Aug. 13: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes are accepting reservations for a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from St. James Church parking lot in Apollo. State-issued photo ID required for free play. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Bethel Township

Aug. 13: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor Sunset Story and Craft at 7 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Participants will read “The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, as retold by Tomie dePaola and make a sunset craft. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/bdcyc6j8.

Cadogan

Tuesdays: The township farmers market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. at Overlook Park. Details: Jeanne Richardson, 724-815-7347.

East Deer  

Aug. 16: Vendor applications are being accepted for the seventh annual Summer Celebration planned at East Deer Memorial Park. Details: Chrystal, 724-224-3434, ext. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or eastdeermanager@outlook.com.

Harrison   

Sunday/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will have a worship service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. The Rev. John Hopkins from Grace Presbyterian Church will be the speaker. Retired pastor the Rev. Jerry Pawloski will preside at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome.

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will offer a workshop to make tie dyed T-shirts at noon at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. A free lunch is served by Faith Community Partners from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for children 18 and younger. Details: natronacomestogetherassociation.org.

Tuesday: The Accordion Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at 6003 Freeport Road. New members welcome. Details: 724-236-0665.

Aug. 9: Allegheny County Park Rangers will host a free open house and display about trees from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center. Drop in any time. The program is wheelchair accessible. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4bk2hw72.

Aug. 11 and 14: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a paint night for adults from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Attend either session. The project will be green tropical monstera leaves. Cost: $10. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/t3jmntwy.

Indiana Township

Aug. 10: Allegheny County Park Rangers will present a free guided walk, “The Legacy of Mary Lawrence,” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Mansion. Meet at the mansion overflow parking lot, 200 Hartwood Acres. The walk is approximately one mile with mild elevation gains. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/y278eezj.

Kiski Township  

Monday : An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search for the code BSPC.

Leechburg   

Monday: 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.

Aug. 19: Lower Kiski Ambulance Service will offer a SafeSitter class with CPR training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the service, 80 Kiski Ave. Students 11 to 13 welcome. Cost: $50, includes a handbook. Those attending should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Reservations required by Aug. 11. Reservations: safesitter@lowerkiskiems.org. Details: 724-845-8504, ext. 4.

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: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk with Smithsonian biologist Jay Falk at 2 p.m. Falk will discuss the fascinating world of birds. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.

Aug. 9: A burger bash will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Braeburn Community Church, 4146 Arnold Ave. Cost: $7, to build your own burger and with side dishes. Tickets: Marie, 724-448-0841 or at the door.

New Kensington

Today: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. 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: 724-472-4102.

Aug. 13: The Lions Club will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will arrive at Central City Plaza at 11 a.m., depart at 11:30 a.m. and leave the casino at 7 p.m. Bring your photo ID and Rivers player card if you have one. Cost: $40, includes $20 in free slots play. Details and reservations: 724-681-2873.

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.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have 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

Monday: The Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road.

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.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Aug. 14 though Oct. 23: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will offer a weekly free adult grief support group from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St. Reservations required by Aug. 12. Reservations: John Porter, 800-720-2557.

Tarentum   

Today: The Allegheny chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Members will display some of their clocks and watches. Bring your old clock or watch and members will be available to answer questions. Public welcome.

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

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

Monday: Washington-Bell Lions Club will host a free meet-the-author event with author and reporter George Guido at 6:30 p.m. in pavilion 3 of Kunkle Park, Pine Run Church Road. Guido will discuss the history of local towns and local sports.

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.

West Deer   

Aug. 16: West Deer Parks and Recreation Board and the Pennsylvania Game Commission will offer a hunter-trapper safety course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Deer No. 3 Volunteer Firehall, 4418 Gibsonia Road. This course and the passing of a certification exam at the end of the class is required for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4sv7swa2.