The Stroller, July 1, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual golf outing planned by Tarentum Lions Club

Tarentum Area Lions Club will host their annual golf outing July 10 at Lenape Heights Golf Resort, 950 Golf Course Road, Manor Township.

A shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. Cost is $85 per player and includes golf, cart and a hot lunch. There will be skill prizes and a silent auction.

Proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations. For details, call Dan at 724-224-8137.

Fireworks watch party planned Saturday

Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, welcomes the public to watch the Tarentum fireworks display at dusk Saturday from its parking lot, 857 10th Ave.

Free popcorn and water will be available.

Advice available for those seeking employment

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has free support services available for anyone who lives in Allegheny County and needs help with resume building, job searching and being interview ready.

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

Fireworks display planned Saturday in Saxonburg

New Life Christian Ministries and Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a fireworks display at dusk Saturday at the volunteer fire department carnival grounds, 210 Horne Ave.

Free shuttle service will be available to the event from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. from New Life, 139 Knoch Road, Jefferson Township, and Knoch High School with return service until 11 p.m.

Calendar

Apollo

Sunday: St. James Parish is selling raffle tickets to win a propane grill, metal fire pit and gift cards to Naser Foods, Held’s Shop n Save and Rukas Beverage. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, in the church vestibule after Masses and in the parish office

July 10: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20; without electricity, $15. Reservations: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or french toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.50; 12 and younger, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

Brackenridge

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

East Deer

Today: East Deer Commissioners will conduct a combined meeting at the municipal building, 927 Freeport Road. Details: 724-224-3434

Etna

Friday: The Pittsburgh North chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Fridays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations and details: Kathy Bell, 412-855-0578

Freeport

Saturday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Park gazebo. Everyone welcome.

Today: Freeport’s Food Truckin’ will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Laube Hall. Vendor fees are $25 for the first week and $50 for each additional week and will benefit Restore Freeport Community Park. Details: Jackie, 724-234-9373

Gilpin

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

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.

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a free performance of the children’s play, “The Rainbow Colored Fish,” by Stage Right at 6:30 p.m. online on Zoom.us. Registration required for access information. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kiski Township

Saturdays: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will have a flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 1037 Route 56. Vendor spaces available. Cost: $10 per space per week, benefits the fire department. Details: 724-681-2023

Kittanning

July 8: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Covenant Center at First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson St. The class PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com

Leechburg 

Saturday: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Friday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a fish fry from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Menu: baked or fried fish dinners, shrimp dinners, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, fries and coleslaw. Orders: 724-842-3141 or 724-845-1684

Aug. 7: Vendor applications are being accepted by Leechburg Area Community Association for an event planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gazebo at Leechburg Riverfront Park. Cost: $30 per 10 x 10-foot table. Reservations: leave a message for Doreen, 724-448-4188

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

July 10: Space reservations are being accepted for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Drive. Cost: $5 per spot. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

New Kensington 

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 with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by St. George Orthodox Church. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Today, Friday and Saturday: New Kensington Arts Center will host an artist extravaganza from 2 to 9 p.m. at the center, 950 Fifth Ave. Artists will include Mondu, Neo-Soul and Rap, Jerry Jefferson, Gospel Rap and Praising and M.J. Smittle.

Friday: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet will be closed for the Independence Day holiday. Normal hours will resume next week.

July 10: Peoples Library will present, “Walloping Weather,” with Mad Science at 1 p.m. in the courtyard behind the library, 880 Barnes St. Children 12 and younger can explore why it rains, what causes lightning and how weather is predicted. Reservations required. Reservations: peopleslibrary.org

July 10: A cornhole tournament to benefit Highlands Youth Wrestling will begin at noon at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Check-in will be at 11 a.m. There will be cash prizes, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Entry fee: $50 per team. Registration: J. B. Orris, 813-753-7155 or Caitlin Williard, 724-448-8867

Plum

Today: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks required. Details and other new safety policies: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.

Springdale   

July 19: The Geraldine Yanni Summer Science Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The theme for each night will be STEM. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Saturday: The Eagles will host a holiday barbeque from 2 to 8 p.m. in the aerie parking lot, 204 Wood St. Menu: half chicken with a baked potato, $12; or a half-pound burger with fries, $10, both with coleslaw. Dine in or takeout. Public welcome. Details: 724-224-9961

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

Upper Burrell

Saturday: Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church, 204 Manchester Hill Road, will have an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Proceeds will benefit the church Mercy Fund that helps those in need.

Vandergrift

Today: The Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com/

July 10: A kids vendor show to benefit children’s cancer research will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Ave., 262 Franklin Ave. This is an event by kids, for kids to support kids. Vendors may offer any kind of kid-friendly merchandise. Cost: $40; children vendors, $20. Applications: TheCenteronFranklin@gmail.com

Aug. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212

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.