The Stroller, Aug. 4, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Registrations being accepted for Salvation Army Back to School Bash

Due to the pandemic, the annual Back to School Bash hosted annually by the Allegheny Valley Salvation Army Corps and Community Center will be a drive-through, grab-and-go event.

The bash will be from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 22 in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge. Children must live in the following zip code areas to attend: 15006, 15014, 15030, 15032, 15049, 15065, 15075, 15076, 15084 and 15238 and registration is required.

To register, stop in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday or call 724-224-6310.

Free diapers and food available at Highlands Family Center

Highlands Family Center, Tarentum, will distribute free diapers, produce and dairy products from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave.

Registration is required. To register, call the center at 724-224-9006. Call as soon as possible. Spots go quickly.

Salvation Army offers free lunches

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: The food trucks scheduled to be at the Wheel Good Wednesday event from 4 to 8 p.m. are DelVecchio’s, Ash & Kris Kitchen, Fox’s Mobile Den, Frank’s Red Rocket, Kona Ice, Wine O’Clock Somewhere Winery and Big Black Grill BBQ. Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event can email apolloevents@gmail.com.

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Buffalo Township Planning Commission will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. via videoconference. Access information: BuffaloTownship.com

East Deer

Wednesday: East Deer Commissioners will conduct a combined meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 927 Freeport Road. The Aug. 13 meeting is canceled. Details: 224-3434

Freeport

Today: St. Mary Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church hall. All donors will be tested for covid-19 antibodies and advised of the results at no cost. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code G0040286

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Gilpin

Thursdays: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department kitchen will be sell take out food from 5 to 7 p.m. Menu: visit the department Facebook page. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

Harrison  

Wednesday: Harrison Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights.

September: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is sponsoring a cash calendar raffle for September. Winning numbers will be taken from the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 drawing. Cost: $5, for two numbers. Ticket numbers will be chosen at random and e-mailed to you. Winnings will be mailed. Tickets: visit the library website.

Kiski Township

Wednesday: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the agenda meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

Aug. 11: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale. Orders and payment are due by Aug. 11. Delivery will be Aug. 19. Hoagies are 14 inches and varieties are Italian, ham and swiss, turkey, All-American and ham club. Pizzas are 12 inches in diameter and varieties are pepperoni, cheese, white and meat supreme. Cost: hoagies and pizzas, $9 each. Orders: Jan, 724-664-8751

Leechburg

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. All experience levels welcome. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

North Apollo

Aug. 29: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is taking reservations from food trucks for a rally planned for 4 to 9 p.m. at the fire hall, 311 16^th St. Reservations: nachief170@gmail.com

Tarentum

Friday: The free Meals 4 Kids in Pa. program at Central Presbyterian Church will run through Friday. Free grab-and-go lunches are distributed from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Details: 724-224-9220

Cancellations and changes

Allegheny Township

Sept. 6 and 7: The annual Labor United Celebration planned for Northmoreland Park is canceled.

Butler

Aug. 28: The Butler High School Class of 1970 reunion is canceled and rescheduled to be the weekend of Aug. 28, 2121 at Butler Country Club. There are plans for a neighborhood night and golf outing.

Ford City

Aug. 29: 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

Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.  

Kiski Township

Thursday, Friday and Saturday: The rummage sale planned at Spring Church Lutheran Church is canceled.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.

Lower Burrell

Aug. 10: Lower Burrell Council meetings are canceled.

Oakmont

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.

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled.

Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.

Vandergrift

Sunday: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

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