The Stroller, July 17, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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‘The Roeblings of Saxonburg’ to open theater’s 36^th season

The Freeport Theatre Festival will present the premiere of the historical drama “The Roeblings of Saxonburg” at 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 27 at the Steele Family Farm, 2498 White Cloud Road in Allegheny Township.

Reservations are recommended. The facility is air conditioned and wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available.

For details and reservations, call 724-295-1934 or visit freeporttheatrefestival.org.

Mobile baby formula unit to visit Lower Burrell

Family Life Network, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell, will host a visit by the Babies in the Burgh mobile formula unit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the center.

The Greater Pittsburgh Infant Formula Bank will offer infant formula, on-site lactation support, baby items and information. The only requirement is that the parent or guardian has a working cell phone to receive a text message for verification. There are no income requirements.

For details, call 724-590-5106.

Fore! Send your ideas to develop a former Harrison golf course

TribLive reporter Tawnya Panizzi is asking the public for their suggestions as to what should be done with the former Brackenridge Heights Country Club property in Natrona Heights, Harrison.

The property has been for sale for eight years and is still sitting there.

Email your thoughts and suggestions to Tawnya at tpanizzi@triblive.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday : St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Aug. 13: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes are accepting reservations for a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from St. James Church parking lot in Apollo. State-issued photo ID required for free play. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge will hand out free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar

Today: The free Thunder Thursdays Summer Music Series will feature the Shelley Duff Band at 7 p.m. the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is free parking and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks permitted. Sponsored by Miller Lite, Band Together Pittsburgh, Moondog’s and the Pittsburgh Shrine Center.

Harrison  

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

Friday: 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: Allegheny County Park Rangers will host a free open house and display about insects from noon to 2 p.m. at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center. Drop in any time. The program is wheelchair accessible. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/3mp9xu54.

Indiana Township

Tuesday : Allegheny County Park Rangers will present a free guided walk about the sculpture garden at Hartwood Acres Mansion at 6 p.m. Meet at the mansion overflow parking lot, 200 Hartwood Acres. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/26ft625n.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg  

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Bring a laptop or tablet. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will host an online talk watch party with author Marie Lu at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Join the group at the library in person or watch online at home. Suited for children in ninth through 12^th grade, but everyone is welcome. Registration required to watch on demand or join the group online. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The city farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road. This week’s market will celebrate Christmas in July. There will be food trucks, entertainment and free photos with Santa, children’s crafts and recipe samples.

Saturday: The drop-in Chess Club for adults will meet at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Through Sunday: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists members Eileen Kopelman and Patti Giordano will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Tuesday: The American Legion will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 800-877-2584 or visit Vitalant.org and search for account code UC0180045.

Middlesex Township

Friday: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free virtual bereavement program at 4 p.m. for anyone who is grieving the loss of a child. Reservations are requested by Tuesday. A Zoom link will be emailed. Reservations: 800-720-2557 or events page at concordialm.org.

Monroeville

Through Saturday: The Quilt Company East Quilt Guild will host a quilt show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, 245 Azalea Drive. Admission: $10. Details: quiltcoeast.org.

New Kensington 

Today: Knead Community Cafe, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington, will host its free monthly dine-in Breaking Bread dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the cafe. The meal will be sponsored by Realty Development Solutions. No takeout meals will be available. Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.

Friday: A free community health, wellness and career fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Food will be available. Sponsored by Rep. Jill Cooper.

Friday: Knead Community Café will host a free outdoor summer movie night in the cafe courtyard, 1011 Barnes St. The featured film will be, “The Garfield Movie.” The Fifth Avenue gate will open at 7:15 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be in the banquet hall.

Saturday: A celebration to benefit the Cody Allen Trim Memorial Scholarship will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. There will be a corn hole tournament, a silent auction, an all-day 50-50 and music. Food and drinks will be available. Winners of this year’s scholarships will attend. Admission: $10; age 5 to 12, $5; and younger than 5, free.

Wednesday: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a meat pie sale. Cost: single, $6; half dozen, $36; dozen, $72. Pick up: noon to 1:30 p.m. in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: Monday. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/6wd7mdjk.

Tarentum 

Today : Nick Chevrolet, 22 W. Seventh Ave., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or Vitalant.org.

Fridays: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

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 will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.

Upper Burrell

Aug. 24: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap ‘n shop set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Bring your own table. Cost: $5. Reservations: John Italiano, 724-339-3821.

Vandergrift

Today: The borough farmers market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot across the street from the Casino Theater. Details: visit vandergriftfarmersmarket on Facebook.

Washington Township

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

West Deer

July 26: Join Allegheny County Park Rangers for a day of habitat restoration from 9 a.m. to noon at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Veterans I shelter. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species and may plant native species. Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Registration requested. Registration: tinyurl.com/mtfej4rf.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.