The Stroller, Aug. 7, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Lower Valley Ambulance plans community day

Lower Valley Ambulance will sponsor a community day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the station, 1201 Freeport Road, Cheswick.

There will be food trucks, a silent auction, a bicycle auction, carnival games and prizes, vendors and a touch-a-truck with local fire and police departments, big rigs and tow trucks.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: The Kiski Valley region of the Antique Car Club of America will host a cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. at Arby’s, 16 Towne Center Drive. Details: 724-568-3330 or carcruises.com.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Saturday: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

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.

Arnold

Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

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.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge will hand out free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

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.

Gilpin 

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

Hampton

Aug. 15: Allegheny County Park Rangers will host an opportunity to view the Perseid meteor shower from 8:30 to 11 p.m. in the Hartwood Acres Middle Road parking lot. Drop in at any time. Bring a blanket or chair. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2p9n7cn7.

Harmar

Today: The free Thunder Thursdays Summer Music Series will feature the Steel Mill Rising band at 7 p.m. the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is free parking and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks 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.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Saturday : 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.

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.

Indiana Township

Sunday : 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.

Leechburg   

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

Friday: The city Parks and Recreation Board will sponsor a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at Burrell Lake Park. The featured musician will be Dave Stout. Bring a lawn chair.

Saturday : 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.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Free school supplies will be given to students accompanied by an adult. Cost: clothing and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10. Several bridal gowns are available. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Saturday: The city’s farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: The third annual 5K Wellness Run and Walk will begin at 10 a.m. at Kotecki Park, Wildlife Lodge Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $15, cash or check only. Funds raised will go toward reducing suicides and advocating for mental health.

Aug. 24: Vendor applications are being accepted for the Burrell High School Marching Band car show set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school. Details: burrellmarchingbandsecretary@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café. This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Clyde Eddy Wise. Details: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be vendors and free produce while supplies last. Free backpacks will be distributed from 4 to 6 p.m. in the gym entrance while supplies last to children in kindergarten through 12^th grade. Children must be present. No reservations required. Vendor applications: 724-335-7221.

Saturday: Voodoo Brewing, 956 Fifth Ave., will sponsor a fundraiser to benefit the New Kensington K9 Unit from 6 to 9 p.m. at the brewery. The band Right Turn Clyde will play from 7 to 10 p.m. and there will be a basket raffle, prizes and a 50-50. K9 officers and their handlers will be present.

Saturday: A yard sale fundraiser will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St. Rain or shine.

Oakmont

Saturday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 800-877-2584 or Vitalant.org.

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.

Saxonburg 

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   

Friday: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

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.

Saturday: A free talk with Mark Fatla, author of “Pittsburgh’s Historic Ballparks,” will be at 1 p.m. at the Allegheny Kiski Valley Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave.

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.

Vandergrift

Today: The borough farmers market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot across the street from the Casino Theater. Details: visit vandergriftfarmersmarket on Facebook.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer   

Aug. 14: A free guided hike with park rangers will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. The hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Meet at the Anglers Shelter. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/yusu6344.

Aug. 15: Highpointe at Rebecca will present the Highlife Band in concert from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the facility’s outdoor courtyard, 1871 Highpointe Lane. In case of inclement weather, the free concert will be inside. Tours of the facility will be available and refreshments will be served. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: Julie Spirnock, 724-444-1521.

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.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.