The Stroller, Aug. 31, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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9/11 Moving Flag Tribute planned in Harrison

The annual Moving Flag Tribute will be Sept. 11 on Broadview Blvd. in Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Walkers and runners of all ages will carry American flags from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the sidewalks from Lamparski Orthodontics to Morgan Street and back. A police flag will move the entire time in memory of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire and all police officers.

Volunteers are welcome. Bring your own flag, or flags will be available. To participate, contact Kate at 724-664-9382 or katestevebielak@gmail.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Tuesday: The Academy Singers community choir is welcoming new members for the upcoming concert season. Rehearsals are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 2 at 79 Greenbriar Drive. Music fee: $50. Reservations required. For reservations and to book a concert, call 724-994-8872.

Sept. 21: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor flea market planned at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. This will be the last flea market of the season. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.

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

Sept. 10: 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.

Avonmore

Sept. 6: Avonmore Library will host a potluck lunch in honor of first responders from noon to 3 p.m. at the Avonmore Civic Center. Cost: $10; $5, if you bring a covered dish to share. First responders eat free and there will be a 50-50. Proceeds will be used to buy a sump pump for Avonmore Volunteer Fire Department. Text 412-302-9361 or 412-558-3179 to register your covered dish.

Bethel Township 

Sept. 9: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be “Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens and Other Marvels,” by Leigh Ann Henion. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

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  

Sept. 27: East Deer Presbyterian Church is accepting applications from craft vendors for its fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

East Vandergrift  

Sept. 11: A turkey dinner will be served from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the social hall of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 411 McKinley Ave. Cost: $13. Menu: 1.5 pounds of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans and beverage; a la carte desserts, $1.50. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Dine in or takeout. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Takeout orders: 724-568-1313 on Sept. 11. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Sept. 13: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting food truck and vendor application for its annual Tails on the Trails dog walk at Freeport Community Park. Details: 724-339-7388.

Harmar  

Nov. 9: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison

Today: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will have a worship service at 7 p.m. at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. The Rev. Jonathan Fehl of Cabot Church will be the speaker. This is the last service of the season. Public welcome.

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

Sept. 6: A free guided hike “Twilight on the Trail” with park rangers will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park. Meet at the Ox Roast Shelter. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ypxdbk5f.

Sept. 9: Redemption Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, will offer a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 9 through Dec. 9 at the church. No meetings will be on Sept. 23, Sept. 30 or Nov. 18. Details: Brenda Heinz, 412-398-1622.

Sept. 9: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor an adult fundraiser to paint a portrait of your pet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The instructor will be Lower Burrell artist Uncle Dave. Cost: $40. Reservations required by Sept. 5. BYOB and snacks. Email a photo of your pet to strzesieskij@einetwork.net with the pet’s name and your name by Sept. 5. Reservations: Julia, 412-956-9274.

Sept. 27: Burtner House Restoration Society is accepting vendor applications from local artisans, artists and makers for its Honey Harvest Festival planned at the homestead, 1650 Burtner Road. Cost: without electricity, $35; with electricity; $40; for a 12 x 12-foot space. Rain or shine. Applications: tinyurl.com/5xbph6he.

Sept. 28: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a purse bash bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. There will be a cash bar, pull tabs, silent auction, pick of table, special raffles and a 50-50. Must be 18. Proceeds will benefit Life Changing Dogs for Veterans. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-5175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256.

Nov. 2: St. Joseph High School is accepting vendor applications for a purse bash planned in the Guardian Angels Parish Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave. Details: Megan Mlinarcik, mmlinarcik@gmail.com.

Leechburg   

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.

Nov. 15 and 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space reservations for a holiday craft and vendor fair at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30, includes an 8-foot table and two chairs for one day; two days, $50. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10; desserts, $1. Details: 724-335-4131.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will host a virtual discussion with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of the New York Times bestselling “Assistant to the Villian” series at 7 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. To register and ask questions, visit libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

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.

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  

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.

Sept. 14: The Kerr Memorial Museum will host “A Tea With the Kerrs” garden party at 1:30 p.m. at Oakmont Country Club, Hulton Road. Cost: $75. Hats and fascinators welcome. A wine cash bar will be available. Tickets: kerrmuseum.com or send a check payable to Kerr Memorial Museum to 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont PA 15139. Please include specific table arrangement requests. Proceeds will benefit the museum. Ticket deadline: Tuesday. Details: 412-826-9295.

Tarentum   

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

Saturday : Poduty Live Theater will offer a free podcast meetup from 6 to 9 p.m. at the theater, 408 Corbet St. Those attending can connect with fellow podcasters, exchange ideas, and explore exciting collaborations. Free pizza and drinks will be served. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/3dcyawwv.

Oct. 18: The borough Recreation Board is accepting food truck and vendor applications for the annual Boo Festival planned on First Avenue. Cost: $20 per table or truck. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Washington Township

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  

Sept. 9: Fun and Freedom Youth Sports will offer basketball and gym activities for children at East Union Community Center Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 9. Children will be divided into age groups. Activities will include: 5-year-olds through second grade: basketball skills, floor hockey, dodge ball, line basketball; third through sixth grade, 3-on-3 basketball games. Children from all areas welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-7773 or kids.funandfreedom.org.