The Stroller, July 11, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Cycling team to host fundraiser for MS

The Killer Bees Cycling Team will sponsor a fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Inner Groove Brewing, 751 E. Railroad Ave, Verona, to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Local bands will perform and there will be a food truck, basket raffle, a flash tattoo artist and more.

Admission is free and proceeds from the raffles, donations and a portion of beer sales will be donated.

For more information, visit bit.ly/bees_ms25 or email killerbeesinfo@gmail.com.

Indie band concert set Sunday

The free 2025 Allegheny County Summer Concert series will feature alternative rock and indie band Mo Lowda and the Humble at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.

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.

Calendar

Apollo

July 19: 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.

July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.

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.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 49-number jackpot game, a 40-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport 

Through Saturday: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., will sponsor a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library. Cost: $2 per bag. Bags supplied by the library. Some books will be priced individually. Details: 724-295-3616.

Hampton  

Today : A free guided hike with park rangers, “Fascinating Fireflies,” will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park. Meet at the Middle Road parking lot. Flashlights will be provided. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/445n9s8v.

Harrison   

Saturday : A free guided hike with park rangers, “Fascinating Fireflies,” will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park. Meet at the Yakaon shelter. Flashlights will be provided. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4m7cdkjz.

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.

Kiski Township

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Cheerleaders will be from noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out at Kiski Township Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: pasta with choice of two sauces, bread, butter, salad, dessert and lemonade or tea. Other beverages will be sold separately. There will be a silent auction and 50-50. Cost: $12; younger than 12, $10.

Leechburg  

Saturday : The Shawn Deslauriers Memorial Bocce Tournament will begin at noon at the 135 Marconi Club, River Avenue. A lunch fundraiser will be served from 1 to 4 p.m. Lunch tickets: $30, includes food and beer. There will be door prizes, baskets and a 50-50. Lunch ticket deadline: Thursday. Tickets: Dan Swartz,724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com. Details: Dan Swartz, 724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. 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 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.

Through July 20: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists members Eileen Kopelman and Patti Giordano will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Aug. 3: The Dog Gone? Search, Trap and Rescue group is seeking food and craft vendors for the Rallying for Rescues event planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kotecki Park. Proceeds will benefit local animal rescues. Details: call or text 724-309-8284.

New Kensington 

Saturday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will host a visit by the Quack A Doodle Petting Zoo at 1 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: hot dogs, baked beans and Jello salad. There will be a progressive jackpot bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.

Saturday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will have a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington, rain or shine.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.

Sunday: A super bingo to benefit the Cody Allen Trim Memorial Scholarship Fund will be at 2 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at noon. Admission:$40 in advance; $45 at the door, and includes a light lunch and bingo package. There will be a 50-50 quickie, silent auction and instant tickets. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589 or Trim, 724-900-3385.

July 18: A free community health, wellness and career fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Sponsored by Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper. Organizations wishing to participate as an exhibitor should call 724-472-4102.

July 23: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a meat pie sale. Cost: single, $6; half dozen, $36; dozen, $72. Pick up: noon to 1:30 p.m. in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: July 21. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/6wd7mdjk.

Oklahoma Borough

Saturday: A free Christmas in July movie will be screened at 9 p.m. at in the baseball field area of the borough park on Grove Street. Gates open at 8 p.m. The featured film will be “Elf.” Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and snacks.

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.

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.

Tarentum

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.

July 17: Nick Chevrolet, 22 W. Seventh Ave., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or Vitalant.org.