The Stroller, July 13, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Bike run to benefit AK Hope Center

The Ariele Jenniches Memorial Bike Run to benefit the Alle-Kiski Hope Center will be Aug. 10 beginning at the Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St., Oklahoma Borough.

Event day check-in will be at 10 a.m. and kickstands up will be at noon. Advance registrations through Aug. 1 will cost $30 per bike and $10 for passenger, and include an event T-shirt, and admission to a pig roast and after party. Admission to the pig roast and concert only is $15. All vehicles are welcome.

Stops will be at Cool Water Saloon in Kiski Township; Lone Star in Avonmore; Woodpeckers in Upper Burrell and Vandergrift American Legion. The event is being held in memory of Ariele Jenniches to raise awareness of domestic violence. To register, visit tinyurl.com/wp2u8h4p or email crystalpa@comcast.net.

Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteer help

Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.

Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.

LB fire company accepting associate members

Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3, 3255 Leechburg Road, is accepting applications for associate memberships.

Associate members lend their talents to the company by helping with fundraising and administrative functions and other tasks that do not require training or responding to emergencies.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. For information and to pick up an application, stop in at the firehouse after 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Active and junior member applications are always welcome.

Calendar

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Aug. 14: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot in Apollo. Cost: $35, includes driver gratuity and $20 in free play. Must be at least 21. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Avonmore

Today: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $25 before Friday; at the door, $30 door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Harrison  

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.

Sunday/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association, 1451 Main St., will have a service at 7 p.m. Sunday with speaker the Rev. Carmen Butler of Allegheny Valley Church of God, New Kensington. Amilcar from Global Hope will speak at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome. Details: Kelly Dougherty, 412-915-1436.

Monday: Friends of Harrison Hills Park will meet at 6 p.m. at the park Environmental Center, Freeport Road. Public welcome.

Sept. 8: Table reservations are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a craft show set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Cost: $25; with electric, $30. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

Leechburg

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 Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Today: The kitchen at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post will be closed.

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold buy one, get one free. A bridal gown is available for $50. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Today: The trash to treasures sale planned at The Rivers 15068 is canceled. Details: 724-337-4837 or sharen@goriverchurch.com.

Monday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee and conversation, seated exercises, games and lunch. A music group will entertain after lunch. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer free tech help by appointment at 3, 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1565 or stop in at the library.

Aug. 16: Westmoreland County Marines No. 1416 is selling tickets for a $1,000 meat raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery three-digit number. The winner receives $1,000 worth of meat from Sprankle’s Markets, a four-burner Char-Broil grill, grill cover, stainless steel utensils and a 20-pound propane tank. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

New Kensington

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host a bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon. Menu: sliders, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a progressive jackpot, quickies and magic number game. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.

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 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.

Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., offers free tech help by appointment at noon, and 12:45 and 1:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1021 or stop in at the library.

Oakmont 

Monday: Oakmont Carnegie Library and Oakmont Historical Society will host a free lecture, “The History of the Oakmont Library,“ at 6:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Gary Rogers will be the speaker. Bring a lawn chair. Details: 412-828-9532.

Through August 31: Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, is featuring an exhibit of elegant fashions of the late 1800s to the Roaring ‘20s at the museum. Items on display were donated to the museum by the W. H. Brown Family of Pittsburgh. Hours are by appointment. Tours and information: 412-826-9295 to schedule a tour.

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 Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park and ball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. There will be vendors and food trucks.

Saxonburg

July 23: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about basic composting at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.

Vandergrift

July 25: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 1:30 to 7 p.m. in the social hall of St. Gertrude Church, 303 Franklin Ave. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with account code 100560102.

West Leechburg

Today: The 24^th annual Allegheny Valley Insulator Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Free admission. Sponsored by the Western Reserve Insulator Club. Details: Ron Barth, 724-845-8439 or rktbarth@windstream.net.