The Stroller, July 18, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Food distribution for veterans planned in Lower Burrell
The Westmoreland County Food Bank will host Military Share, a free food distribution for households who have at least one member who has served or is currently serving in the military, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 31 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road.
In-person registration is required. Registrations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday and 5 to 7 p.m. July 27 at the Lower Burrell VFW. Please bring a driver’s license or state ID with one of the following documents: DD-214, Military ID – active or retired, VA card or VFW Lifetime Card.
For questions, call Michelle at 724-468-8660, ext. 25.
Storytime in the Park to continue online
Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, will offer storytimes for children Wednesdays in July via Facebook.
A bagged lunch and craft project for parents and children will be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot, 847 10th Ave., or can be delivered to Natrona, Natrona Heights, Brackenridge and Tarentum addresses.
Registration for each week’s event is required by Monday of that week. To register, go to the church Facebook page , click “going” on the event page then post a comment saying how many lunches are needed and whether they will be picked up or need to be delivered.
For questions, call the church at 724-224-7300.
Concordia Ministries to hold Kids’ Fishing Days
Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host Kids’ Fishing Days for children 14 and younger at Saxony Farm Estates, Addy Boy Lane, Winfield.
Scheduled for July 25 and Aug. 1, the events were planned to replace the annual Fishing Derby for Kids. Sessions will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Free refreshments and bait will be available. A limited number of fishing poles will be on hand, so participants are encouraged to bring their own. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Rather than measuring fish and awarding prizes, door prizes will be announced every half hour.
Registration is required. Sessions will be limited to 100 total guests to allow for social distancing. Please limit the number of adults in your party to allow for more children to fish.
To register, visit concordiaLM.org. For information, call 724-352-1571, ext. 8268.
Children’s summer feeding program continues in Tarentum
The Summer Feeding Program at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., Tarentum, provides free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches to children from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekdays.
For details, call 724-224-9220.
Penn State Extension offers webinar on cooking for crowds
“Cooking for Crowds,” a three-hour webinar will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon July 29 online.
The program is geared to volunteers preparing food for events such as church fund raisers, fire company barbecues, booster club food sales and the many other types of events where food is served to the public.
Cost is $10. Registration is required by noon July 28. To register, click here.
Calendar
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
Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. All meetings will be held online until further notice. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com
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.
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.
Fawn
Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique 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. Those attending must follow CDC guidelines. Spaces: $30 per month. Vendors may set up beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178
Freeport
Today: The Kiwanis Club will host a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 323 Fifth St. Dine in or take out. Cost: $8.
Harrison
Today: Friends of Harrison Hills Park will meet at 10 a.m. at the park Environmental Learning Center, 5200 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Visitors welcome.
Monday: Harrison Water Authority will meet at 6 p.m. in the authority office complex, 1705 rear Freeport Road. Details: 724-226-2500
September: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is sponsoring a cash calendar raffle for September. Winning numbers will be taken from the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 drawing. Cost: $5, for two numbers. Ticket numbers will be chosen at random and e-mailed to you. Winnings will be mailed. Tickets: visit the library website.
Kiski Township
Today: 2021 lottery calendars will be sold from 3 to 6 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56, to benefit the building fund. 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
Leechburg
Today: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing are required.
Lower Burrell
Today: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will take place outdoors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Face masks and social distancing are required. The number of people admitted at one time may be limited. Clothing, shoes and purses will be 25 cents each or five for $1. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. Cancellation details: ClothesLine on Facebook.
Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks are required. Details: 724-339-1452
Aug. 1: A parking lot treasures sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Dr. Spaces: $5. Space reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com
New Kensington
Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome.
Monday: New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the authority office, 120 Logans Ferry Road. Social distancing and all state guidelines will be observed. Public welcome.
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
North Apollo
Aug. 29: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is taking reservations from food trucks for a rally planned for 4 to 9 p.m. at the fire hall, 311 16th St. Reservations: nachief170@gmail.com
Parks
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 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
Monday: Parks Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the township building, 26 Jackson St. Details: 724-567-7764
South Buffalo
Monday: South Buffalo Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the township building, 384 Iron Bridge Road. Details: 724-295-0455
Tarentum
Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220
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.
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.
Gilpin
Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department bingo is canceled until further notice. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays for takeout food. Menu: visit the department Facebook page. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message
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
Wednesday: The Leechburg Area School Board meeting is canceled.
Lower Burrell
Grace Community Church is closed until further notice. No services will be offered in the building until sanctions are relaxed.
Oakmont
Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062
Parks Township
Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department bingo is cancelled until further notice. The department thanks you for your support.
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.
Washington Township
Washington Township Volunteer Company bingo is canceled until further notice.
West Deer
West Deer Farmers Market is canceled.
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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