The Stroller, July 24, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free Narcan to be distributed in Apollo

A free community Narcan distribution will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 310 Clifford Ave., Apollo.

Instructions for administration of Narcan and addiction and recovery resources will be provided. Drive-thru and walk-up distribution will be available.

The event is sponsored by the Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission.

Remembrance Tree planned in Tarentum park

Tarentum Recreation Board is sponsoring a Remembrance Tree that will be placed on the side of Snack Shack facing the street in Riverview Memorial Park.

Tree leaves and rocks will be engraved with your loved one’s memory and the tree will be encased for safety.

Metal leaves measuring 1 ¾ x 3 1/2 inches can be purchased for $40 and contain three lines of 23 characters and spaces. Rocks are 3 x 5 ¼ inches and cost $125. They also hold three lines of 23 characters and spaces. Rock availability will be limited.

For details, call 724-448-1470 or email tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Knead Community Café welcomes donations

Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting donations to help the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Items on the café’s wish list include premium white Vanity Fair 2-ply napkins, Clorox wipes, full-sized aluminum foil steam pans, Mini Moo’s creamer cups, dry creamer canisters, vinyl food service gloves in sizes large and extra large, cupcake liners and Tide or Gain powdered laundry detergent. For a complete list, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Donations will be accepted during business hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Calendar

Apollo

Aug. 2 to 6: Bible Presbyterian Church, 214 Railroad Ave., will host vacation Bible school from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-3556 or 724-697-4148

Brackenridge

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all you can eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $7; younger than 12, $5.

Cheswick

Tuesday: An informational seminar about firearms will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Sponsored by Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-826-5013 or RepCarrieLewisDelRosso.com

Fawn 

Monday to July 30: Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road, will have vacation Bible school from 6 to 8:15 p.m. for children age 4 through those who have completed fifth grade. Theme: Knights of North Castle. Registration required. Parents must accompany their child to and from the sign-in/sign-out table each day. Registration: 724-226-2300 or email autumnturk@me.com

Freeport

July 31: The Freeport Eagles will sell outdoor-grilled barbeque chicken from 11 a.m. until sold out, at the aerie, 101 Fifth St. Advance orders recommended by Monday. Cost: $7.50, includes coleslaw. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-295-9979

Harrison   

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a rocket program with the Carnegie Science Center at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. This is the program that was postponed from July 9 because of inclement weather. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707

Leechburg 

Today: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net

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.

Monday: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and needs help dealing with the grief. Masks required to enter the building and social distancing will be observed. Participants can join the group at any session of the class. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or felc@windstream.net

Aug. 7: Vendor applications are being accepted by Leechburg Area Community Association for a vendor sale set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gazebo at Leechburg Riverfront Park. Cost: $30 per 10 x 10-foot space. Bring your own table, chairs and/or tent. Reservations: doreen.smeal@gmail.com

Aug. 10 to 12: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., will have vacation Bible school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 11 at the church and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Leechburg Pool in Gilpin. Children ages 3 through those going into sixth grade welcome. Registration required. Registration: the VBS tab at crcpc.org or 724-845-1901

New Kensington  

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a craft and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Plum

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. Vendors change weekly.

Vandergrift 

Through July 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having a book sale during library hours. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle-sized bag available at the library. DVDs, audio books and puzzles available separately.

Aug. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212

West Deer 

Aug. 12: Orders are being accepted for a hoagie sale to benefit the West Deer Dog Shelter. Varieties: turkey, Italian and vegetarian, $9. Order due date: July 29. Pick-up: 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the West Deer Township building, 109 East Union Road. Orders: marleenmeyer2020@gmail.com or text 412-709-0978