The Stroller, July 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Free food to be distributed at Highlands High School
412 Food Rescue will host a Farmers to Families food distribution from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday in the Highlands High School gymnasium, 1500 Pacific Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.
This will be a no-contact, drive-up or walk-up food distribution for anyone in need. No registration is required.
Volunteers are needed. To offer your time, click here.
Salvation Army offers free lunches
The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank open Wednesday
The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison.
Food will be bagged in advance and placed into vehicles. To make a donation, visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.
In Our Schools
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School, Harrison, is enrolling students who will enter ninth through 11th grade in the fall.
Transfers are welcome and application fees are waived for students who enroll before fall. Financial aid is available.
For details, contact admissions director Shane Palumbo at 724-226-4932 or admissions@SaintJosephHS.com.
Highlands School District
The Highlands School District Pre-K Counts program is accepting student registrations for the 2020-21 school year.
Children must be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2020. For details and applications, email hecc@goldenrams.com or leave a voicemail at 724-224-5880, ext. 310.
NewKensington-Arnold School District
New Kensington-Arnold School District will conduct kindergarten registration from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 20, 21 and 23.
Children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2020.
For details, contact Thomas Rocchi at trocchi@nkasd.com or Nicole Bitar at nbitar@nkasd.com.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Wednesday: Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the center, 1361 School Road. Details: 724-568-3655
Allegheny Township/Harrison/New Kensington
July 31: Valley Points Family YMCA is sponsoring a Christmas in July raffle for complete one roll each of $20, $10 and $5 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $10 per chance. The winning number will be taken from the July 31 evening Pa. Pick-3 Lottery. Proceeds will benefit the YMCA Financial Assistance Program. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets: stop in at any of the YMCA branches or visit vpfymca.org.
Allegheny Valley School District
Today: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct a combined meeting at 7 p.m. in the Acmetonia Elementary School Forum, 300 Pearl Ave., Cheswick. The public is welcome but must adhere to health and safety guidelines.
Apollo
Apollo Area Historical Society Museum has reopened. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The current display features vintage toys.
Arnold
Today: Arnold Council will conduct a public hearing about the Community Development Block Grant program at 7 p.m. in the first room meeting room at the municipal building, 601 Drey St. Details: 724-337-4441
Brackenridge
Aug. 1: Pioneer Hose Company will conduct the drawings for its gun bash live at noon on the company Facebook page. Winners will be notified. Tickets are still available. Tickets: send a message on the Facebook page.
Cheswick
Wednesday: Cheswick Council will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information will be posted on the borough website. Comments may be emailed to boroughsecretary@cheswick.us.
Fawn
Today: Fawn Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road. Details: 724-226-0666
Freeport
Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476
Freeport Area School District
Wednesday: Freeport Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium, 629 South Pike Road.
Harrison
Tuesdays: Natrona Comes Together Association and coach Jen Pepling will present games and reading programs for children at noon through the end of July in the Natrona Park pavilion.
Hyde Park
Today: Hyde Park Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building 715 Main St.
Indiana Township
Today: Indiana Township Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at the town hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.
Kiski Township
Sunday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a takeout turkey dinner set for 1 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Advance orders required. Cost: $10. Orders: 724-478-4210, 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday
Lower Burrell
Friday: The American Legion will host a takeout Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Menu: fish and shrimp combo meals, $11. Advance orders: 724-339-9417 from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The kitchen will be closed Thursday to prepare for the fish fry. Walk-ins orders welcome.
New Kensington
July 25: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas in July craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Masks required. Details: Marcie, 878-302-3270
New Kensington-Arnold School District
Wednesday: New Kensington Arnold School Board will hold a committee of the whole meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us to discuss the return to school plan. Access information: visit the distict website.
Parks Township
Thursday: Parks Township Sportsman Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Details: 724-845-2390, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Plum School District
Thursday: Plum School Board will conduct a special voting meeting at 6 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road.
Shaler
Friday: Glenshaw Century Club is accepting orders for a chicken dinner sale set for 3 to 7 p.m. at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. Menu: marinated grilled boneless chicken breast, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, roll and butter and a brownie, $15. Payment is due at time of pickup. Cash only. Orders: Mark, 412-720-4255 or mark@heavenlyccc.com and include name, telephone number, number of dinners and requested pickup time. Order deadline is noon Wednesday. Proceeds will benefit the Century Club Scholarship Fund.
Tarentum
Wednesday: Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Lock Street and 10th Avenue. Face masks are required.
Westmoreland County
Thursday: Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners Public Meeting Rooms, 2 N. Main St., Greensburg. Seating will be limited.
Cancellations and changes
Butler
Aug. 28: The Butler High School Class of 1970 reunion is canceled and rescheduled to be the weekend of Aug. 28, 2121 at Butler Country Club. There are plans for a neighborhood night and golf outing.
Fawn
Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp planned for July 26-31 is canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Organizers would like to thank those made donations this year.
Ford City
Aug. 29: The Armstrong County Labor Day Parade and Ethnic Feastival are canceled.
Freeport
September: The annual September By the River festival is canceled.
October: The Freeport Halloween carnival is canceled.
Harrison
Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.
Kittanning
July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is canceled.
Leechburg
Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.
Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.
Leechburg Area School District
July 22: The Leechburg Area School Board meeting is canceled.
Oakmont
Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062
Parks Township
Oct. 3: The Cash Giveaway Bash sponsored by Upper Burrell and Parks volunteer fire companies is canceled.
Saxonburg
Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.
The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.
Springdale
Oct. 3: The Monte Carlo Night planned by Springdale High School Alumni Association is canceled. Association meetings are suspended until further notice.
Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.
Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.
West Deer
West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.
July 31 and Aug. 1: West Deer Community Days are canceled.
Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.
West Leechburg
July 25: The Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Small Town Loud Voice events to be hosted by Semper Gratus are canceled. For refund information, visit facebook.com/GratusCharity/.
Vandergrift
Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.
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