The Stroller, July 14, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Golf outing to raise funds for Relay for Life

The Armstrong County Relay for Life Together Forever team will sponsor a golf outing Aug. 5 at Vandergrift Golf Club, 124 Tee Lane, Allegheny Township.

Check-in will be at 11 a.m. and tee off will be at 1 p.m. Cost is $200 for a four-person team and includes nine holes of golf, cart and T-shirt.

To register and for more information, call Doreen at 724-584-0727.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries to host free concert

The 56 East Band will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments, 148 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.

The concert will be on the patio behind Haven II. Use entrance 5. Free parking is available. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call Kassie Walker at 724-352-1571, ext. 8273 or kwalkler@concordialm.org.

Hartwood Acres to host funk and soul concert

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature War with Check Your Bucket in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Monarch Hospice seeking volunteers

Monarch Hospice, Lower Burrell, is looking for volunteers to help with personal companionship, emotional support, pet therapy, sewing and knitting and as an administrative assistant.

Schedules are flexible and no minimum hours are required. For information, call 724-335-1600 or visit monarchhospice.net.

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

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.

Sunday: The Gibbons Big Band will present a free concert at 3 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Donations will be accepted.

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. on the lawn in front of the grotto at the church, 411 McKinley Ave. Bring a folding chair or blanket. There is no shade in this area, so wear sunscreen or bring an umbrella or hat. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated inside the church.

Fawn

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser and concert featuring the Eastern Area Youth Chorale Alumni Choir will be at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. Dinner will be from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7. Donations will be accepted.

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Ridge Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. Details: 724-224-0178 or fleatique82@gmail.com.

Freeport

July 23: A pasta dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 610 High St. Menu: pasta with meat sauce, roll, salad and beverage. Cost: $8; 5 and younger, $5. Dine in or takeout. There will be a bake sale and 50/50. Tickets: 724-295-2281 and at the door.

Harrison 

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Good Eats: History of Local Cafes, Tea Rooms, Diners and Restaurants” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

July 24: The Outside the Lines Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be CD drink coasters. Some scrap fabric will be available, but please bring your favorite fabric to use. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Aug. 20: Vendor and crafter applications are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Details: 724-904-7649 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

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

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 

Today: 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

Sunday: A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. at the Alle-Kiski Senior Center, 1039 Third Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $40; at the door, $45; includes light lunch and bingo package. There will be specials, two jackpot games, a silent auction and 50/50. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589 or Kristina, 412-853-2844. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Senior Center and Maiy’s Miracle Track Team that qualified to compete at the Junior Olympics in Illinois.

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.

Oct. 14: Vendor and crafter applications are being accepted for an indoor/outdoor fall craft fair by House of Hope Family Worship Center, 1164 Pleasant View Drive, Kepple Hill. Proceeds will benefit the church. Details: Deb Mazak, 724-689-7043or djmazak613@gmail.com.

Springdale  

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

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.

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.

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

Today: 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.