The Stroller, July 12, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Women’s golf outing scheduled Aug. 12

A women’s golf outing to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the outreach ministries of Central Presbyterian Church of Tarentum will be Aug. 12 at Saxon East Golf Course, 839 Ekastown Road, Clinton Township.

The event is a two-person scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $65 and includes nine holes of golf, lunch, cart and prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Registration deadline is July 31. For details and to register, call 724-224-9220, or 724-226-0606, ext. 110 or email avac@avaoc.org.

Free rides available to medical appointments

Wesley Family Services offers free transportation for those 18 and older from their homes to medical facilities within New Kensington, Arnold, Lower Burrell and parts of Vandergrift.

Rides are available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays except holidays. One-way and round-trip rides are available.

For details, call 724-895-8214.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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 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.

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

Today: 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.

Cheswick

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available by appointment at the office of Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Services available include state benefits, burial and survivor benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system and more. Reservations: 724-826-5151.

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.

Harrison  

Today : 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.

Today: 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.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Smile!” about local photography at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Indiana Township

July 22: Allegheny County Park Rangers will present a free guided walk about the sculpture garden at Hartwood Acres Mansion at 6 p.m. Meet at the mansion overflow parking lot, 200 Hartwood Acres. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/26ft625n.

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  

Today : 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.

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 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.

Today: 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.

July 22: The American Legion will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 800-877-2584 or visit Vitalant.org and search for account code UC0180045.

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 

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Plum

Monday: The Monday Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at its new location at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road. The weekly market will continue through Aug. 25.

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

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

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.

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.