The Stroller, July 13, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Safety day to be held at Crooked Creek Lake

The Armstrong County Community Safety Day will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15 at Crooked Creek Lake, 329 Crooked Creek Dam Road, Bethel Township.

There will be free food, a chalk walk, wildlife programs, helmet giveaway, a bike raffle, a demonstration of the jaws of life and an appearance by Bobber the Water Safety Dog.

Highlands School District continues summer food program

Highlands School District in Harrison will distribute free lunches to children 18 and younger from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays July 17 to 27 in the middle school cafeteria.

Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria. For details, contact food service director Stacey Waffensmith at swaffensmith@goldenrams.com.

Jazz history program to be presented in Vandergrift

Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will sponsor a free Heinz History Center program “The History of Jazz in Western Pennsylvania” at 1 p.m. July 22 at Goldstrom Hall, 184 Sherman Ave., Vandergrift.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-568-1990.

Leechburg Area Pool offering discounted passes

Leechburg Area Pool is offering half-price family pool memberships that will be good for the rest of the summer for $200.

The offer is good through July 31. For details and more information, visit leechburgpool.com.

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

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: St. James Parish 109 Owens View Ave., will have an outdoor Mass at 4:30 p.m. on the church lawn. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. There is limited shade in the area, so bring a sun umbrella, a hat or sunscreen. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of rain, Mass will be in the church. Details: 724-478-4958.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

East Franklin

Saturday: Dove Award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets will be in concert at 7 p.m. at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost: $18, $30 and $55. Tickets: Harvestpa.org or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the church office, cash or check only.

East Vandergrift

Friday: East Vandergrift Community Foundation, a non-profit formed to support community and educational initiatives, will sponsor a Food Truck Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. on Chambers Street in the borough. There will be food vendors, beer, music, a raffle and an opportunity to socialize.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar 

Today: The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature Norman Nardini at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is free parking and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks permitted.

Harrison 

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Township municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. New members welcome.

Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a puppet show at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Today: Friends of Allegheny Valley Community Library will meet at 10 a.m. in the library community room, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members are welcome and there is no membership fee.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Friday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a program about art through movement at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Saturday: The Friends of Harrison Hills Park group will meet at 10 a.m. in the park Environmental Learning Center, Natrona Heights. Public welcome.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a program “Bees: The Perfect Pollinator” with Kopar Honey Farm from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Must be at least 10 years old to attend. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kittanning

Saturday and Sunday: The Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will host a free music program with The Thompsons from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday on the museum lawn, 300 N. McKean St. Rain or shine. Local artist Deborah Hank will have a meet-and-greet from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday inside the museum. Donations will be accepted at both events. Details: achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg

Today: The Leechburg Area Community Association’s Mingle on Market event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. along Market Street. The 56 East Band will perform and there will be a farmers market.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon today. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Lower Burrell 

Friday: A fish fry will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Menu: battered fish sandwich, fish on a dish combo with fries and coleslaw, fish sandwich combo with fries and coleslaw and jumbo shrimp baskets. Orders: 724-339-9417.

Saturday : Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Charles Soule, author of “The Endless Vessel” at 2 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Tink Heavner from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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

Aug. 13: The annual Moose Lodge picnic will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and their guests welcome. Tickets: mooselodge053@gmail.com or stop in at the lodge, Reimer Street.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Springdale  

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register on Thursday.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will have a free adult craft workshop at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Tarentum Night Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown section of the borough. Nonperishable food donations for the food pantry of Highlands Family Center will be accepted. Vendor information: tarentumnightmarket@outlook.com.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift 

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

July 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. July 31. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

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

Friday: West Deer Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a movie night at dusk in Bairdford Park, 80 Maple Ave. Bring a chair or blanket. Popcorn and water will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-265-3680, option 4; or jfrench@westdeertownship.com.