The Stroller, July 12, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Guardian Angels Parish to celebrate at summer festival

The annual Guardian Angels Parish Summer Festival will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.

There will be rides, games, food, baked goods, bingo and cash and basket raffles. Entertainment will be featured at 7 p.m. nightly, including: Wednesday, Risen to Save; Thursday, The Sweet Judys; Friday, American Pie; and Saturday, the Dick Tady Orchestra. The Plaid Scientists will perform from 5 to 6:30 Friday. DJ Clem will play oldies before each band’s performance.

Free movie offered at Hartwood Acres

The free Allegheny County Movies in the Parks series will feature the movie, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, Indiana Township.

The movie is rated PG. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

Festival planned at Holy Family Parish in Plum

Holy Family Parish will host its Almost Back to Normal Festival Wednesday through Saturday at St. John Church, 444 St. John St., Plum.

There will be games, rides, bingo and a raffle. Food will be sold from 5 to 9 p.m. and nightly dinner specials will be available. Advance orders welcome from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 412-828-9846.

Rides and games will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Entertainment will be include: Wednesday, Acoustic Diversion; Thursday, Kids of His Kingdom; Friday, Poor Souls; and Saturday, The Kosmix.

Free herb and spice webinar available from Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension will offer a free live webinar, “Let’s Cook at Home: Herbs and Spices,” from 6 to 7:15 p.m. July 21 online at Zoom.us.

This virtual cooking class will demonstrate how to make delicious healthy food using herbs and spices. Registration is required to receive the access link. To register, click here.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue. Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event should email apolloevents@gmail.com.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Prize amounts have been raised and there will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-478-4831

Aug. 2 to 6: Bible Presbyterian Church, 214 Railroad Ave., will host vacation Bible school from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-3556 or 724-697-4148

Arnold

Tuesday: Arnold Council will have public hearing at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting in the public safety building, 601 Drey St., Details: 724-337-4441

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Fawn 

July 26 to 30: Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road, will have vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:15 p.m. for children age 4 through those who have completed fifth grade. Theme: Knights of North Castle. Registration required. Parents must accompany their child to and from the sign-in/sign-out table each day. Registration: 724-226-2300 or email autumnturk@me.com

Freeport

Wednesday and 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

Harrison 

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present the Kids Club with Miss Jennifer at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. There will be games, prizes, activities, crafts and a storytime. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Highlands School District

Today: Highlands School Board will hold a special voting meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us to review and approve the revised Health and Safety Plan and any other business. Access information: goldenrams.com

Kiski Township

Today: Kiski Township Supervisors will hold the agenda meeting at 6 p.m. at the township building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

Leechburg 

Today: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and needs help dealing with the grief. Masks required to enter the building and social distancing will be observed. Participants can join the group at any session of the class. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or felc@windstream.net

Today: 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.

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

Aug. 10 to 12: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., will have vacation Bible school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 at the church and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Leechburg Pool in Gilpin. Children ages 3 through those going into sixth grade welcome. Registration required. Registration: the VBS tab at crcpc.org or 724-845-1901

Aug. 7: Vendor applications are being accepted by Leechburg Area Community Association for a vendor salen set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gazebo at Leechburg Riverfront Park. Cost: $30 per 10 x 10-foot space. Bring your own table, chairs and/or tent. Reservations: doreen.smeal@gmail.com

Lower Burrell

Today: Lower Burrell Council will meet at 7 p.m. in city hall, 2800 Bethel St.

Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. The program will be, “Pigeons and People” by Chris Kubrick from the Audubon Society. Guests welcome. Details and guest registration: 724-335-3353

New Kensington

July 29: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, turkey or ham and cheese, $9. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. July 29 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 832 Fifth Ave. Pay at pickup. Cash or checks only. Order deadline: 9 a.m. July 23. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a crafter and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

New Kensington-Arnold School District

Tuesday: New Kensington-Arnold School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m., Valley Jr.-Sr. High School board room, 701 Stevenson Blvd./Route 366, New Kensington, and online at Zoom.us. Access information: nkasd.com

Plum 

Today: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. Vendors change weekly.

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

July 21: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a adult crafting class to make marble sun catchers at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Wire and marbles provided; bring needle nose pliers and a plastic lid from a butter dish or something similar. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.

Wednesday: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will offer Stop, Drop and Read for children from at the church. There will be free kids meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and storytime and crafts at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15

Vandergrift

July 19: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. in the banquet room of the Masons, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Vandergrift

Through July 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having a book sale during library hours. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle-sized bag available at the library. DVDs, audio books and puzzles available separately.

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

West Deer

July 16: West Deer Parks and Recreation committee will host a free movie in the park in the Bairdford Park pavilion. Popcorn and water will be served. Bring a chair or blanket. Reservations required. Reservations: Jodi French, 724-265-3680 or jfrench@westdeertownship.com