The Stroller, July 20, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Opportunities available to help senior citizens

Open Your Heart to a Senior is looking for volunteers to help our older neighbors.

Drivers are needed to take people to doctor appointments, shop for groceries and make calls to check on and say hello to people who are alone. To offer your time and for information, call 724-205-6282 or email oyhs@wfspa.org.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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.

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Arnold

Today: A free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

Cadogan

Tuesdays: The township farmers market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. at Overlook Park. Details: Jeanne Richardson, 724-815-7347.

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.

East Franklin

Monday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Belmont Complex banquet room, 415 Butler Road. Preparations for the Dayton Fair will be discussed. Details: Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or dsmail2244@windstream.net or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.

Fawn

Today: 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.

July 28 to Aug. 1: Center Church will host vacation Bible school, “True North,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 1575 Donnellville Road. Children age 4 through those who have completed fifth grade welcome. Details: 724-226-2300, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

Hampton

Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program, “The Long Shadow of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address” by Jared Peatman at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way. Public welcome.

Harrison  

Today: 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.

Today/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will have a worship service at 7 p.m. today 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.

Tuesday: A Colorful Tales Family Story Time will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd.

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will offer a program, “Sonic Sounds” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh at noon at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. A free lunch is served by Faith Community Partners from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for children 18 and younger. Details: natronacomestogetherassociation.org.

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.

Kiski Township

Tuesday: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration: 724-478-1528.

Leechburg   

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Oct. 11: Vendor applications are being accepted for a fall food and craft festival planned in Riverfront Park. Details: Leechburg Public Library, 724-236-0080.

Lower Burrell

Today: 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.

Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 7 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 3751 Grant St. New members welcome. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.

Tuesday: A summer story time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Through July 30: 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.

New Kensington  

Today: 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.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will have a summer story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Monday: The weekly Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road. The market will continue through Aug. 25.

Tarentum

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor Color Splash Story Time in the Park at noon near the water park in Tarentum’s Memorial Park, First Avenue. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: First Presbyterian Church of Tarentum will host a free dine-in community dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 913 Lock St. No reservations are required, and everyone is welcome.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.

West Deer 

Saturday : 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.