The Stroller, July 1, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Operation Gratitude to benefit troops, first responders

Leechburg Public Library is collecting thank you cards, letters and craft pages from the public to be included in care packages sent to servicemen and women, first responders, veterans and their caregivers by Operation Gratitude.

Drop off your contribution before July 31 at the library, 139 Market St.

Free STEAM camp planned in New Kensington

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, New Kensington, is taking reservations for a free children’s STEAM Camp planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 17, 19 and 31 and Aug. 2 at the church, 1150 Fourth Ave.

Children who are entering first through sixth grade are welcome. Lunch will be provided. Reservations are limited to the first 30 children. Children should plan to attend all four sessions.

For details and registration, visit tinyurl.com/4ewxxpx6.

Thank you

• Burtner House Restoration Society would like to thank all of the volunteers, patrons, donors, reenactors and artisans for making this year’s Strawberry Festival a success. Special thanks to Harrison Township for the crossing guard and Citizens Hose Company and Roenigk’s.

Organizations

West Deer American Legion

West Deer American Legion elected officers for 2023-24. They are: David Zetwo Jr., commander; Mike Horchar, vice commander; Ed Kuhn, adjutant; Dennis Martinez, finance officer; and Stan Kochan, service officer.

The post is offering free first-year dues to all first-time eligible veterans. For details, call the post at 724-265-9959.

Religion Digest

Church to welcome new pastor

Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, will welcome new pastor the Rev. Diane Curry Randolph at the 9 a.m. Sunday service at the church, 857 10th Ave.

A graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Randolph is also senior pastor of Freeport United Methodist Church and Grace United Methodist Church in Natrona Heights, Harrison. Trinity United Methodist Church has been added to the charge.

Service music will be by Marianne Cornetti.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

July 25: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot, 109 Owens View Ave. and stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes driver tip and $10 in free play. A state-issued photo ID is needed to receive the free play. Must be 21. Reservations and details: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Today: There will be no doughnut sale at Calvary Lutheran Church this month. Details: 724-309-0423.

Bethel

July 10: The Knee High To Nature Series for children at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free program about spiders at 1 p.m. July 10 at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

East Vandergrift  

Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.

July 3 and 4: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Firecracker Cash lottery raffle. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Daily Pick-3 number on July 3 and 4. Winners receive $1,000, a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen, North Apollo, and a $100 gift card to Allusion Brewery, Vandergrift. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Mass in the church vestibule.

Ford City

July 15: Tickets are on sale for the annual Ford City Community Picnic at Kennywood Park, West Mifflin. Cost: $30, for July 15 only; $35, good for any day through Sept. 16. Bus tickets for July 15: $5. Tickets: stop in at Klingensmith Drug Stores in Ford City, Kittanning and West Kittanning. Details: 412-389-8366.

Harrison

July 11: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program with retired veterinarian Dr. Betsy Kennon and her therapy cat Scooter about her book, “Scooter: Therapy Cat,” from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Sales of the book will benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Those attending must be at least 10 years old. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Lower Burrell   

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Jukebox Johnny from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registration for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: burrellbandvp@gmail.com.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Monday: A board game hour will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

July 16: A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. at the Alle-Kiski Senior Center, 1039 Third Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $40; at the door, $45; includes light lunch and bingo package. There will be specials, two jackpot games, a silent auction and 50/50. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589 or Kristina, 412-853-2844. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Senior Center and Maiy’s Miracle Track Team that qualified to compete at the Junior Olympics in Illinois.

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 Monday Market will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

Springdale  

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

July 8: Vendor and food truck vendor applications are being accepted for Springdale Community Day set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue. There will be a car show, kids games and scavenger hunt. Volunteers are also needed. Details: 724-274-6269.

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Washington Township 

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

West Deer

July 9: West Deer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 is accepting table reservations for an indoor/outdoor firehouse flea market planned from 8 a.m. to noon at the firehall, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. Cost: indoor space with table provided, $15; outdoor space bring your own table, $10. No rain date. Reservations: 724-816-1252 or tedybear86@comcast.net.