The Stroller, July 18, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Community choir to present outdoor concert

A free concert featuring the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Community Choir will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Carl J. Magnetta Jr. Amphitheater in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue.

The choir is made up of singers from local congregations and is directed by Roberta Breninghouse. Donations will be accepted to support the programs of the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches.

The Family Stone to perform at Hartwood Acres

The free 2025 Allegheny County Summer Concert series will feature The Family Stone band at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.

Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday: An indoor/outdoor flea market will be sponsored from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Firehall, 470 Joyce St. Spaces still available. Details: 724-236-0665.

Sunday: The township farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lot at Kiski Plaza Garden and Feed Center, 991 S. Leechburg Hill Road.

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.

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

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.

East Deer

Aug. 16: Vendor applications are being accepted for the seventh annual Summer Celebration planned at East Deer Memorial Park. Details: Chrystal, 724-224-3434, ext. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or eastdeermanager@outlook.com.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be open from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road., rain or shine. Sports drinks will be collected for local fire departments. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Alle-Kiski Heritage and Tour Ed Mine museums. Details: 724-224-0178.

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.

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.

Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a Hogs and Rods vehicle cruise fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. The Cool Change band will play, cookout food will be sold and there will be a cash bar and 50-50.

Sunday/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will have a worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. The Rev. Bill Haley of Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church will be the speaker. Elder Ron Herr of Faith Community Church will preside at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome.

Aug. 2: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is accepting entry registrations for its Color Our W orld Art Show planned at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. All ages welcome. Registration deadline: July 26. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or stop in at the library.

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.

Leechburg   

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

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.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries and sausage or bacon.

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.

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 

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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue will host a vaccine clinic for cats and dogs from noon to 2 p.m. at the rescue, 730 Fifth Ave. Vaccines available include rabies for dogs and cats, feline and canine distemper, and feline leukemia, all for $15 each. Cash only. Enter via the alley. No appointment required.

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: 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.

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.

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.

Washington Township

Today: 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.