The Stroller, July 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Free Covid-19 vaccines available Thursday in Natrona park
A mobile covid-19 vaccination site will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Natrona Community Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.
Free Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine will be available for those who are at least 18 years old and Pfizer vaccine will be available for anyone who is at least 12 years old. Appointments are available, but walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment, visit vax4.alleghenycounty.us/patient/s/ and select the Natrona Community Park location.
Free HepC and HIV testing, condoms and Narcan will be available. The event is sponsored by the Allegheny County Health Department and Allegheny County Covid Field Response.
Veterans appreciation drive-thru luncheons planned Aug. 6
Rep. Bob Brooks will host drive-thru Veterans Appreciation Luncheons for veterans of the 54th District of the Pa. House of Representatives from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Mogie’s Restaurant and Irish Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell; Pittsburgh Barbeque, 6625 William Penn Highway, Delmont; and Deer Creek Diner, 13 Creighton Russellton Road, West Deer.
Veterans and a guest will receive a boxed lunch. The 54th District includes West Deer, Fawn, Harrison, Allegheny Township, Lower Burrell, Upper Burrell, Murrysville, Export and Penn Township.
Reservations are required by Aug. 2. To register, call 724-387-1281 or 724-335-2790 and specify at which location you will pick up your meal.
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
Aug. 14: St. James Church will host a vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. Tables: $20; without electricity, $15. Table reservations: Linda, 724-882-8776
Brackenridge
Today: 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.
Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
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
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
Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will host the Kids Club with Miss Jennifer at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. There will be games, prizes, activities, crafts and a storytime. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599
Kittanning
Today and Thursday: 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
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.
Tarentum
Today and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15
Vandergrift
Vandergrift
Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a free storytime for children 10 and younger at 11 a.m. in the Kennedy Park gazebo. Weather permitting. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212
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
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