The Stroller, July 19, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Oakmont Chamber of Commerce accepting orders for military banners

The Oakmont Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Military Hometown Heroes Banner program to allow borough residents the opportunity to honor family members who are actively serving or did serve in the military.

Banners are 18 x 36-inches, double sided vinyl and include the service person’s name, branch of service, era of service and photo. Cost is $175. Application deadline is Aug. 7.

For details, call 412-828-3238 or email info@oakmont-pa.com.

Library local history department now open by appointment

The Local History department at Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Harrison now offers appointments to access library resources.

Appointments are available from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Access will be available to all local history resources including a computer, the microfilm reader and personal research assistance.

There is a limit of one hour per person daily. For an appointment, call 724-226-3491.

Free drive-in movies planned in Allegheny County

The Allegheny County Family Drive-In Movie series will feature free drive-in movies each week at Boyce Park in Plum and Hartwood Acres Park in Indiana Township.

Movies will be at sundown Tuesdays in Boyce Park and Saturdays in Hartwood Acres Park.

This week’s movie will be, “Frozen 2,” rated PG.

Elks golf outing to benefit Home Service program

The 25st annual Tarentum Elks Golf Outing to benefit the Home Service Program will be Sept. 12 at the Apollo Elks Country Club Golf Course, Kiski Township.

The event is a four-man scramble. Shotgun start will be at 1 p.m. Cost is $75 per player; $300 per team.

For information or registration, contact Bob at 724-224-7652 or 724-980-8819.

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.

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.

Cheswick

Wednesday: 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

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

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct a special meeting online at 7:30 p.m. to address the state Department of Education Band Reopening Plan. Access details: deerlakes.net. For audio, call 312-626-6799 at the time of the meeting.

Lower Burrell 

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

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.

Saturday: 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 16^th St. Reservations: nachief170@gmail.com

Parks

Today: 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

Plum

The Plum Property Tax office is closed to the public. Payments should be mailed or dropped off in the silver box outside the Water Authority building at 4555 New Texas Road. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want a receipt.

Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Aug. 2: The Trolleys of Western Pennsylvania program planned by the Apollo Area Historical Society is canceled and will be rescheduled in 2021.

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. 

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

Leechburg Volunbteer Fire Company bingo is canceled until further notice.

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..

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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