The Stroller, July 16, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free concert planned at Concordia Lutheran Ministries

Concordia Haven II at Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host a free outdoor concert featuring the Penn Trafford Community Band at 4 p.m. Sunday on the Haven II patio, entrance 5, 148 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.

Registration is encouraged. To register, call Peggy at 724-352-5378 or email PTrettel@concordialm.org. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be canceled.

Avonmore VFD accepting orders for military banners

Avonmore Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Hometown Hero Banner program that recognizes veterans and current service men and women from the Avonmore area.

Banners are 30 x 60-inches and will be displayed in the borough from Memorial Day through Veterans Day each year and stored through the winter.

Cost for a banner and hardware is $125. For details, stop in the borough office, 619 Allegheny Ave., or the public library. Order deadline is July 31.

Free concert planned at Hartwood Acres

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a free performance of folk music by the band The Lone Bellow at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine.

Reunions

• Deer Lakes Class of 1970 will have a reunion Sept. 26. Information is needed on the following classmates: Leslie Buchanich, Mark Geib, Janice Graham-Davis, Wilburta Jones-Kret, Darrell Miller, Lynda O’Donnell-McCreal, Mary Ann Ranhart-Wilson, Deborah Jaworoski-Calhoun, Judith Tomsko and Mark Wagner. If you know of the whereabouts of any of the listed alumni, please call 412-310-4690 and leave a message.

• Highlands High School Class of 1971 will have a reunion Aug. 20 and 21 at the Comfort Inn, RIDC Park, O’Hara. An ice breaker event will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the hotel Route 28 Bar and Grille. The reunion will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 21. Cost: $60 per person, includes a DJ, served buffet, two drink tickets and cake. Reservations required by July 30. Details: Dot, 724-244-6164; Justine, 724-448-5835 or highlands71.com/ep_event.cfm?EventID=12982

Calendar

Apollo

Aug. 2 to 6: Bible Presbyterian Church, 214 Railroad Ave., will host vacation Bible school from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-3556 or 724-697-4148

Arnold

Saturday: A Christmas In July turkey dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10. Questions: 724-335-0101

Butler

Monday: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a family support group from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the center, 212-214 S. Main St. Details: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org

Fawn 

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30 per month; $150 for the season. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

July 26 to 30: Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road, will have vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:15 p.m. for children age 4 through those who have completed fifth grade. Theme: Knights of North Castle. Registration required. Parents must accompany their child to and from the sign-in/sign-out table each day. Registration: 724-226-2300 or email autumnturk@me.com

Frazer

Saturday: A touch-a-truck event and food truck rally will be from 1 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Pittsburgh Mills Mall between Dick’s Sporting Goods and the GQT Movie Theater. Sponsored by Frazer Police department and Frazer Volunteer Fire Department No. 2. Free children’s fingerprinting will be offered.

Freeport

Saturday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Harrison 

Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present, “Build It, Break It,” with the Carnegie Science Center at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599

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.

Saturday: Fun and Freedom will host a free Picnic in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. in Natrona Park, River Avenue. Weather permitting. There will be food, games, face painting and children’s crafts. Details: 724-274-7773

Saturday: A free clothing and toy distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Incontinence diapers in all sizes will be available. Masks and social distancing required.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual presentation of the Who Knew? program, “Local Movie Theaters,” at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kiski Township

Saturday: The third annual Kiski Township Fireman’s Cruise will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Dash plaques for the first 100 cars. Vehicle entry fee: $10. There will be a silent auction and door prizes.

Kittanning

Thursdays and Sundays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com

Leechburg 

Saturday: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net

Aug. 10 to 12: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., will have vacation Bible school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 at the church and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Leechburg Pool in Gilpin. Children ages 3 through those going into sixth grade welcome. Registration required. Registration: the VBS tab at crcpc.org or 724-845-1901

Aug. 7: Vendor applications are being accepted by Leechburg Area Community Association for a vendor sale set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gazebo at Leechburg Riverfront Park. Cost: $30 per 10 x 10-foot space. Bring your own table, chairs and/or tent. Reservations: doreen.smeal@gmail.com

Lower Burrell

Saturday: Peoples Library will host, “Tails Around the World” with master storyteller Alan Irvine at 1:30 p.m. in front of the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Irvine will share high-energy folk tales including the Three Little Pigs, the Three Bears and Anansi the Spider. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch, 15 games at $20 each; four specials at $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Bring a dauber. Details: 724-335-4131

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

New Kensington

Today: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a basket raffle monthly.

July 29: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, turkey or ham and cheese, $9. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. July 29 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 832 Fifth Ave. Pay at pickup. Cash or checks only. Order deadline: 9 a.m. July 23. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a crafter and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Oakmont

Saturday: An indoor yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 439 Maryland Ave. Details: 412-828-9499

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Plum

Sunday: An indoor/outdoor craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion, 7824 Saltsburg Road. There will be food, a bake sale and raffles. Free parking and shuttle from S&T Bank, 7660 Saltsburg Road. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Details: 412-795-9112

Springdale 

Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Summer Science Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The theme for each night will be STEM. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a adult crafting class to make marble sun catchers at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Wire and marbles provided; bring needle nose pliers and a plastic lid from a butter dish or something similar. 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. A dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon and a used book sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220

Sunday: 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 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Monday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. in the banquet room of the Masons, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Vandergrift

Through July 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having a book sale during library hours. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle-sized bag available at the library. DVDs, audio books and puzzles available separately.

Aug. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have Friday Night Bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Aug. 12: Orders are being accepted for a hoagie sale to benefit the West Deer Dog Shelter. Varieties: turkey, Italian and vegetarian, $9. Order due date: July 29. Pick-up: 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the West Deer Township building, 109 East Union Road. Orders: marleenmeyer2020@gmail.com or text 412-709-0978