The Stroller, July 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Concordia Ministries to hold Kids’ Fishing Days

Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host three Kids’ Fishing Days for children 14 and younger at Saxony Farm Estates, Addy Boy Lane, Winfield.

Scheduled for July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1, the events were planned to replace the annual Fishing Derby for Kids. Sessions will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Free refreshments and bait will be available. A limited number of fishing poles will be on hand, so participants are encouraged to bring their own. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Rather than measuring fish and awarding prizes, door prizes will be announced every half hour.

Registration is required. Sessions will be limited to 100 total guests to allow for social distancing. Please limit the number of adults in your party to allow for more children to fish.

To register, visit concordiaLM.org. For information, call 724-352-1571, ext. 8268.

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Knead Community Café accepting donations

Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting donations to help the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Items on the café’s wish list include: antibacterial hand sanitizer and refills, Clorox wipes, disposable latex or nitrile gloves size large or one-size-fits-all, paper towels, white premium napkins, 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch single compartment Styrofoam hinged takeout containers, premium plastic forks and knives and Sam’s Club gift cards.

Donations will be accepted during business hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

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Leechburg Library to reopen Monday

Leechburg Public Library will reopen to patrons on Monday.

Hours will be 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Patrons are asked to maintain a 6-foot distance from other visitors and face masks are required. All returned materials will be quarantined for 48 hours before they are returned to the shelves.

The computer room is not open for use currently.

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Storytime in the Park to continue online

Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, will offer storytimes for children Wednesdays in July via Facebook.

A bagged lunch and craft project for parents and children will be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot, 847 10th Ave., or can be delivered to Natrona, Natrona Heights, Brackenridge and Tarentum addresses.

Registration for each week’s event is required by Monday of that week. To register, go to the church Facebook page, click “going” on the event page then post a comment saying how many lunches are needed and whether they will be picked up or need to be delivered.

For questions, call the church at 724-224-7300.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. online. For log on information, click here.

Allegheny Township/Harrison/New Kensington

July 31: Valley Points Family YMCA is sponsoring a Christmas in July raffle for complete one roll each of $20, $10 and $5 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $10 per chance. The winning number will be taken from the July 31 evening Pa. Pick-3 Lottery. Proceeds will benefit the YMCA Financial Assistance Program. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets: stop in at any of the YMCA branches or visit vpfymca.org.

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society Museum has reopened. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The current display features vintage toys.

Gilpin

Monday: Gilpin Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the township firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Kiski Township

Today: members of Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company will sell 2021 lottery calendars from 9 a.m. to noon at the firehall, 1037 Route 56.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks are required. Details: 724-339-1452

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will conduct a combined meeting at 7 p.m. via teleconference. For an invitation to join the meeting online, send an email with your email address to colb@cityoflowerburrell@com and put “meeting request” in the subject line. Written questions should be sent to the same email by 4 p.m. Monday. Details: 724-335-9875 during business hours

Friday: The American Legion will host a takeout Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Menu: fish and shrimp combo meals, $11. Advance orders: 724-339-9417 from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Walk-ins orders welcome.

New Kensington

Today: A yard sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 730 Church St. Details: 724-339-7388

Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations are welcome.

Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is open for indoor and outdoor dining.

Monday: New Kensington Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. online. To join the meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8964276989. For audio only, 312-626-6799 and enter meeting ID 896 427 6989.

Oklahoma Borough

Monday: Oklahoma Borough Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the borough office, 170 Thorn St.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Plum

Today: A free Movie in the Park will be from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at the soccer fields at Larry Mills Park, Fontana Drive. The featured film will be, “Playing With Fire,” rated PG. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair or sit in your car. Vehicles will not be permitted to idle, so bring a portable FM radio to receive the simulcast.

Riverview School District

Monday: Riverview School Board will conduct a special meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us to conduct general business. Public testimony should be emailed to schoolboard@rsd.k12.pa.us by 5 p.m. Monday. Log on information will be posted on the district website.

Springdale

Today: Springdale Free Public Library will begin to observe summer hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Tarentum

Today: A fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Seita Jewelers, 215 E. Sixth Ave. Ten percent of each purchase will be donated to Relay for Life. Details: 724-224-9114

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Cancellations and changes

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.

Fawn

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp planned for July 26-31 is canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Organizers would like to thank those made donations this year.

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.  

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

Sunday: The Kiski Township Firemen’s Car Cruise planned at the firehall is canceled.

Kittanning

July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival 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.

Leechburg Area School District

July 22: The Leechburg Area School Board meeting is 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

Monday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company has postponed Saxonburg Community Day until October.

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.

South Buffalo

July 18: The fish dinner planned by South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department is canceled and will be rescheduled.

Springdale

Springdale High School Alumni Association meetings are suspended until further notice. The Monte Carlo night planned for April 25 will be Oct. 3.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.

Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.

Tarentum

The Diabetes in the Park educational series planned for Riverview Park is canceled. If you are still interested, call the Priority Care program at Allegheny Valley Hospital at 724-226-7339.

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.

July 31 and Aug. 1: West Deer Community Days are 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.

West Leechburg

July 25: The Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Small Town Loud Voice events to be hosted by Semper Gratus are canceled. For refund information, visit facebook.com/GratusCharity/.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

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