The Stroller, July 15, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Women’s golf outing scheduled Aug. 11
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. 11 at Saxon East Golf Course, 839 Ekastown Road, Clinton Township.
The event is a two-person scramble. Cost is $40 and includes nine holes of golf, cart and prizes.
For details, call Central Presbyterian Church at 724-224-9220 or visit the church Facebook page.
Audubon Society offers nature camp at Beechwood Farms
The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will host a nature camp, “Gardening for Pollinators and Butterflies,” at 2 p.m. July 25 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel.
The program will be broadcast live online for those who prefer to participate remotely. Onsite campers must wear a mask, indoors and outdoors.
Participants will learn about the Monarch butterfly’s conservation challenges and how they can help in their own backyard.
Registration is required. Cost to attend is waived due to the support of the Pittsburgh Foundation.
To register, visit aswp.org or call 412-963-6100.
Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry
Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.
Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.
Free webinar offered about protecting pets from tick-borne disease
Penn State Extension will offer a free webinar about protecting pets from tick-borne disease from 2 to 3 p.m. July 23.
To register, call 877-345-0691 or click here.
Risen to Save to perform in Harrison
The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will host a free a concert featuring contemporary Christian group Risen to Save at 7 p.m. Saturday at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights, Harrison.
The public is welcome.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Today: 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
Today: 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
Today: 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
Today: Freeport Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium, 629 South Pike Road.
Indiana Township
Friday: The free Allegheny County Date Night Drive-In Movie series will feature the film, “Knives Out,” at sundown at Hartwood Acres Park.
Kiski Township
Saturday: 2021 lottery calendars to benefit the building fund of Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will be sold from 3 to 6 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $30; buy three, get one free. Prizes include daily, $30; Sundays, $40; Christmas Day, $400. Details and alternate arrangements: 412-601-1782
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
Aug. 1: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is taking orders for a pierogi sale. Pick-up will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 at the church Slavic food festival. Varieties include potato and cheddar, sauerkraut, and cottage cheese. Cost: $9 per dozen. Advance orders encouraged. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com
New Kensington-Arnold School District
Today: 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 distinct 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
Today: 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.
Torrance
Thursday: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting via conference call at 1:30 p.m. Details: 724-459-4411
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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