The Stroller, Aug. 31, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Local bands to rock the weekend for charity

The Rock For Life benefit weekend will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday outside at JB’s Roadside Bar and Grille, 1633 Saxonburg Blvd., West Deer.

Music will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bands scheduled include Dying Breed, Chain Reaction and Big House Pete on Friday; Right Turn Clyde, Flux Capacitor, Kill the Drama and the Holy Gift on Saturday; and the Knockoffs, Para Bellum, Dimwit and Black Ridge on Sunday.

Admission is $10 per night and there will be vendors and concessions. The mission of Rock for Life is to provide financial support to needy individuals in western Pennsylvania who are suffering from life-threatening diseases. For details, visit rockforlifeconcert.com.

Free advice available for those with financial troubles

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has free support services available for anyone who is having trouble making ends meet, is unemployed or needs help with budgeting and talking to bill collectors.

For information, call Michelle at 724-226-0606, ext. 16.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Apollo

Sept. 9: St. James Parish will host a fall festival from noon to 9 p.m. at the church, 109 Owens View Road. A car cruise will be from noon to 4 p.m. beside the activities center. Vehicle registration: Ed, 412-973-0655.

Sept. 24: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a grocery giveaway raffle. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. The winner will receive 10 pounds each of chicken drums, wings, thighs and split breasts; boneless pork chops, T-bone steaks, shrimp, 80/20 hamburger, hot dogs, hot or sweet sausage, kielbasa, Delmonico steaks and bacon, a case each of corn, baked beans, water, soda and beer, a Blackstone LP gas griddle and a freezer. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Sept. 24 Pa. Daily Pick-3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and at the parish office.

Arnold

Saturday: Zodiac Motorcycle Club will sponsor Ride For Pittsburgh to raise money for Pittsburgh Hires Veterans. Registration will be at 10:30 a.m. at the club, 1809 Fifth Ave., and kickstands up will be at noon. The ride will go to Rimersburg Veterans of Foreign Wars where refreshments will be served and return to Arnold for a silent auction, dinner and a 50/50 raffle. Cost: $20 per rider; $10 per passenger.

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Saturday: The monthly pancake breakfast at Arnold United Methodist Church is canceled. The next breakfast will be Oct. 7.

Brackenridge 

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Both days will be $5 bag sales, with the exception of collectibles. Details: 724-478-4958.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Sept. 8: A Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harmar

Today: The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature the Right Turn Clyde Experience at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Gates open at 6 p.m., rain or shine. There is free parking, and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks are permitted.

Harrison  

Friday: 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.

Oct. 14: A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kittanning

Today and Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Hours may change for special events. Free parking is available behind the museum via North Grant Avenue. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com or visit Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society on Facebook.

Leechburg

Dec. 9 and 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space applications for a Christmas craft and vendor show at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $50 for both days; or $30 per day, includes a table and two chairs. Applications and more information: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Murphy’s 56 East Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Doc and Linda Mueller Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

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

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Plum

Saturday: A touch-a-truck and food truck rally will be from noon to 5 p.m. in the Plum High School parking lot. There will be entertainment, basket raffles, vendors and special appearances by WQED’s Rick Sebak and Chris Fennimore. Proceeds will be donated to the families affected in the Rustic Ridge house explosion.

Sept. 7: Plum Community Center will have a lunch special at noon at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Menu: hamburger, potato salad or chips and beverage, $10. Dine in or takeout. Reservations required by Friday. Pay at the front desk. Details: 412-795-2330.

Sept. 16: Free car seat safety checks will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment at Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Emergency vehicles will be on display and tours of the fire station will be available. Sponsored by Plum EMS. Details: 412-793-4801. Appointments: link.plumboro.com/carseat.

Saxonburg  

Sept. 9 and 10: Entries are being accepted for the 37^th annual fine art display at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded in professional, non-professional and student categories. Details: 724-352-3403 or saxonburgfineart.com.

Tarentum

Today: A spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Menu: spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, Italian bread and butter and dessert, $10. Dine in, takeout or delivery. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 724-224-9220.

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.

Washington Township  

Friday: 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.

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run EMC is accepting vendor applications for its annual fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. at Kunkle Park, 283 Pine Run Church Road. Fee: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023.