The Stroller, July 20, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Concert to raise funds for local police departments and scholarships

The fifth annual Officer Brian Shaw Foundation Concert will be from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday at Mogie’s Restaurant and Irish Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

Doors open at noon. The music schedule will feature Kirk Thoma, Tim Schmider, the Rust Project, The Knockoffs Acoustics with Maria Emili, Donna O, Heidi and the Hellcats, Elliana Koulouris, Doug Carnahan, DD and the Lost Decade and Norm Nardini. There will be a silent auction, T-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle. Cover charge is $10.

Proceeds will be donated to local communities and police departments and fund four scholarships for Burrell and Valley high school seniors.

‘Godspell’ to be presented at Vandergrift’s Casino Theatre

Armstrong Community Theater will perform the musical “Godspell” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Casino Theatre, Vandergrift.

Tickets are $17 and are available at Pomfret’s Paint and Variety in Vandergrift, online at armstrongcommunitytheater.org and at the door.

Firemen’s Festival scheduled Saturday in West Leechburg

The West Leechburg Firemen’s Festival will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the firemen’s recreation hall, 1116 Gosser Ave.

There will be crafters, vendors, raffles, fire truck rides, food trucks, a silent auction, small animal farm, all-day 50/50 raffle, children’s activities and a car cruise.

Proceeds will benefit the fire department.

Yacht Club Regatta sets sail Saturday in Oakmont

The 115th annual Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta will be from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday at the club, 11 Washington Ave., Oakmont.

A flag-raising ceremony will officially open the event at noon and there will be a DJ followed by three bands, food, beverages, a silent auction, face painting, games and a craft tent.

The public is welcome.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Saturday: A car wash to benefit the Kiski Area High School Marching Band and Guard will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts, Hyde Park Road. Donations will be accepted.

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Memorial Library will host a free movie night to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday in Owens Grove, 631 N. Second St. A party with pizza and cupcakes will be at 8 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. The featured film will be “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” rated PG-13. Free drinks and popcorn will be served. Bring a blanket or low chair.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Saturday: Fun and Freedom will host a free community picnic in the park from 5 to 7 p.m. in Natrona Park and Playground, River Avenue. There will be free food, a DJ, an inflatable obstacle course, sports and children’s games. Details: 724-274-7773.

Jefferson

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.

Kiski Township

Saturday: A chicken and biscuit dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Cost: $10. Details: 724-478-4525.

Kittanning

Today and Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Hours may change for special events. Free parking is available behind the museum via North Grant Avenue. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com or visit Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society on Facebook.

Leechburg

Today: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a cruise-in from 5 to 9 p.m. in the company parking lot, 268 Canal St. There will be music, food and entertainment.

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will take a trip to the Butler County Public Library, 218 N. McKean St., Butler. Meet at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the library. Bring quarters for the microfilm machine and copies. The library is wheelchair accessible. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the group Angels from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

July 29: Church of God is accepting space reservations for its parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Rain date: Aug. 5. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Aug. 6: Burrell Gridiron will sponsor a bingo at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes buffet lunch. Game payouts: regular, $75; specials, $100; jackpot, $1,000. Tickets: Kelly, 412-722-8054, or burrellbucsgridiron@gmail.com.

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registrations for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: burrellbandvp@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today through Saturday: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will have a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Thursday and Friday will be half-price days and there will be a $5 bag sale on Saturday. Parking is available in the church lot off Proctor Alley. Details: Ellen, 724-335-8212, leave a message.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: DreamLife Recovery will host a free summer mix and mingle from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening RCO, 408 Eighth St. There will be free naloxone distribution and training, refreshments and a book signing by author Joey Pagano. Reservations required. Reservations: Nicole Carson, 412-609-9727.

Saturday: The Sizzling Summer Night event will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown. There will be fire dancers, performing artists, representatives from non-profits, and food and drinks and businesses will be open.

Saturday: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will host a free family outdoor movie night in the cafe courtyard. The featured film will be “The Super Mario Brothers Movie,” rated PG. The Fifth Avenue gate will open at 8 p.m. and hot dogs, popcorn and drinks will be served. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No pets please.

North Apollo

Saturday: The Christmas in July bingo planned by North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is canceled. Purchased tickets can be transferred to the Haunted Halloween bingo planned for Sept. 23 or refunded. Details: visit NAVFD170 on Facebook.

Oakmont

Friday: A food truck round-up will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, Riverside Boathouse, 12 Washington Ave. There will be music and a cash bar.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

Tarentum

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will sell barbequed chicken dinners from noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out at the church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: chicken breast or leg, baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans, roll and cake, $15. Details: 724-224-2417.

Saturday: 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.

Vandergrift

Today: The Gathering on Grant event sponsored by the Vandergrift Business Association will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue. The theme will be Christmas in July. There will be music, vendors, food trucks and entertainment.

Saturday: Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will sponsor a free Heinz History Center program “The History of Jazz in Western Pennsylvania” at 1 p.m. at Goldstrom Hall, 184 Sherman Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-1990.

July 27: Vandergrift Business Association will offer a free class about marketing and using social media to promote your business at 6:30 p.m. at Allusion Brewing, 143 Grant Ave., as part of its summer lecture series.

July 28: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. July 28. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

July 29: A concert featuring Blues Brothers tribute band The Soul Men will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Casino Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 and $25. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5abezm58.

Washington Township

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

West Deer

Friday and Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh Inc. will host star parties at 8:45 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. You can bring your telescope, and AAAP members will be happy to help you with set up and operation. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or visit 3ap.org.