The Stroller, Aug. 9, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual Shaw Ride to raise funds for scholarships

The Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Ride will be Aug. 16 and start and finish at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Harmar.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 10 a.m. A celebration will be afterward from noon to 4 p.m. at the Shrine Center. Heidi and the Hellcats will perform and there will be games, food, T-shirts and a basket auction.

Cost on event day will be $40 per rider and $20 per passenger, cash only. Admission to the afterparty only is $10. Funds raised will benefit the annual scholarship given to local students. For details, visit shawride.org.

Free rides available to medical appointments

Wesley Family Services offers free transportation for those 18 and older from their homes to medical facilities within New Kensington, Arnold, Lower Burrell and parts of Vandergrift.

Rides are available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays except holidays. One-way and round-trip rides are available.

For details, call 724-895-8214.

Volunteers needed at Evergreen Cemetery

Evergreen Cemetery in Gilpin is seeking volunteers to sell and mark out plots, schedule materials for lot maintenance and assist with the operation of the cemetery.

For more information and to offer your time, call Dan Stevenson at 724-882-5632.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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.

Today: 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

Today: 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.

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.

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.

Hampton 

Sunday: The free 2025 Allegheny County Summer Concert series will feature singer KT Tunstall at 7:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing.

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.

Harrison 

Today: 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.

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. Drew Myers will be the speaker. Marty Mandak from Redemption Church will preside at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome.

Monday and Thursday: 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.

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.

Jefferson

Sunday: A free ice cream social will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. There will be a DJ, a petting zoo, face painting and a balloon artist. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome.

Kiski Township

Aug. 22: The Roaring Run Watershed Association will host a Walk Through History School Day for students from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the trail head, 691 Canal Road. Civil War reenactors will discuss customs and how they lived. Lunch will be from noon to 1 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and a drink will be served. Special dietary needs can’t be accommodated, but students are welcome to bring their own lunch. Cost: $20, free for adults. Reservations required by Aug. 19. Reservations: bobsidl@aol.com.

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 Monday. 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

Today : 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: Peoples Library will present an afternoon of jazz with Erin Burkett and Virgil Walters at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

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

Today: 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

Sunday: 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.

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

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 Tuesday. Reservations: John Porter, 800-720-2557.

Tarentum   

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

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.

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.

West Deer   

Thursday : 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.

Friday : 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.