The Stroller, July 25, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Concordia Ministries to hold Kids’ Fishing Day

Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host the last of three Kids’ Fishing Days for children 14 and younger from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at Saxony Farm Estates, Addy Boy Lane, Winfield. The events were planned to replace the annual Fishing Derby for Kids.

Free refreshments and bait will be available. A limited number of fishing poles will be on hand, so participants are encouraged to bring their own. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Rather than measuring fish and awarding prizes, door prizes will be announced every half hour.

Registration is required. Sessions will be limited to 100 total guests to allow for social distancing. Please limit the number of adults in your party to allow for more children to fish.

To register, visit concordiaLM.org. For information, call 724-352-1571, ext. 8268.

Vandergrift Library updates operating hours

Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., has announced new operating hours that will begin Monday.

Hours will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays.

Special hours for senior citizens by appointment only are 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. For an appointment, call 724-568-2212.

Storytime in the Park to continue online

Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, will offer a storytime for children Wednesday via Facebook.

A bagged lunch and craft project for parents and children will be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot, 847 10th Ave., or can be delivered to Natrona, Natrona Heights, Brackenridge and Tarentum addresses.

Registration for the event is required by Monday. To register, go to the church Facebook page, click “going” on the event page then post a comment saying how many lunches are needed and whether they will be picked up or need to be delivered.

For questions, call the church at 724-224-7300.

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.

Bell Township

Today: The Kona Ice truck will be parked from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Calandrella’s Restaurant, 4402 Route 981. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department.

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.

Buffalo Township

Today: Freeport Area High School Varsity Cheerleaders will have a car wash from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the King’s Family Restaurant in Buffalo Plaza.

Fawn

Monday: Fawn Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. to hear testimony in the matter of Keith F. Lazaron II at the municipal grounds, 3054 Howes Run Road. Facemasks and social distancing required.

Harrison

Monday: Harrison Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. in the municipal building. The number of those permitted to attend will be limited to allow for social distancing. Face masks required. Details: 724-226-1393, ext. 112.

Thursday: Valley Points Family YMCA will host an American Cross Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Allegheny Valley branch, 5021 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Appointment: 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org

Leechburg

Today: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing are required.

Lower Burrell  

Today: A Food Truck Roundup will be hosted from 1 to 6 p.m. by Lower Burrell Volunteer Company No. 3 at the firehall, 3255 Leechburg Road. Free parking will be available across the street at Bon Air Elementary School. There will be a silent auction, small games of chance, public safety demonstrations and a touch-a-truck display.

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks required. Details: 724-339-1452

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

Today: Knead Community Café will host an outdoor Christmas in July craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Masks required. Details: Marcie, 878-302-3270

Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays. There will be a buy-one, get-one-free sale until the end of summer. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome.

July 30: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is taking orders for a hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, turkey and ham and cheese. Cost: $8, cash or check payable at pickup. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net. Order deadline is 9 p.m. Sunday. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. July 30 at the new building, 730 Church St.

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

Aug. 1: Mount St. Peter Church is conducting a Grand Raffle with prizes of $2,500, $500 and two of $250. The drawing will be after the 5 p.m. Aug. 1 Mass. Cost: $1 each. Tickets: Stop in the church office, 100 Freeport Road.

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

Sunday: 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

Vandergrift

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food with curbside pickup from 4 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Menu: dozen seasoned wings with large fries, $20; shrimp with fries, $8; four chicken planks with fries, $5 and pizza. Finger foods all $4: mushrooms, cheese sticks, pizza logs, breaded cauliflower, fries, cheese balls, jalapeno poppers, broccoli cheddar bites, onion rings and breaded zucchini. Orders: 724-568-1427

Tarentum

Today: 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

Cancellations and changes

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.  

Kiski Township

Aug. 6 to 8: The rummage sale planned at Spring Church Lutheran Church is canceled.

Leechburg

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.

Lower Burrell

Sunday: The takeout spaghetti dinner planned at the Moose 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 canceled the Cash Bash. The 50/50 Progressive Raffle tickets dated May 9, 2020 will be drawn on Sept. 12. The fire company thanks everyone for their continued support during this trying time.

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

Today: 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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