The Stroller, July 27, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Tarentum concert to feature Jim Felix as Elvis
Tarentum Summer Concert Series will feature Jim Felix as Elvis in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Carl J. Magnetta Jr. Memorial Amphitheater in Riverview Memorial Park.
The Snack Shack opens at 6 p.m. The concerts are sponsored by Tarentum Recreation Board.
Salvation Army free lunch distribution offered Thursday
The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.
Everyone is welcome.
Shrine Center to host free concert
The Pittsburgh Shrine Center will present a free outdoor concert featuring Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday under cover at the center, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick.
Gates open at 6 p.m. Seating and tables will be provided, and food and beverages will be sold. No outside food and beverages, please.
Veterans outreach planned in Lower Burrell
Rep. Bob Brooks will offer veterans outreach hours from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at his Lower Burrell office, 2879 Leechburg Road.
A veterans outreach specialist from the American Legion will be available to answer questions about disability claims, accessing records, medal replacement and job search applications.
Appointments are encouraged, but not required. For an appointment, call the office at 724-335-2790.
Calendar
Apollo
Wednesday: The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue. Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event should email apolloevents@gmail.com.
Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Prize amounts have been raised and there will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-478-4831
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
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.
Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Cheswick
Today: 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
Thursday: Cheswick Recreation Board will meet at 7 p.m. at Rachel Carson Park to plan Cheswick Day. New members welcome and encouraged to attend. Details: borough office, 724-274-5125
Freeport
Thursday: Freeport’s Food Truckin’ will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Laube Hall. Vendor fees are $25 for the first week and $50 for each additional week and will benefit Restore Freeport Community Park. Details: Jackie, 724-234-9373
Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Today: 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. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present the Wild World of Live Animals at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599
Kittanning
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
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net
Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.
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
Lower Burrell
Aug. 28: The K9 Officer Derek Kotecki Baskets for the Blue basket raffle and vendor show is accepting items and gift certificates for the auction and raffle prizes. Details: visit the Events Calendar at officerderekkotecki.com or ODKBC27@gmail.com
New Kensington
Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by The United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.
Thursday: 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 with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403
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
Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks required. Details: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.
Saxonburg
Wednesday: Sponsor the Troops will host a community bike night from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. Entertainment will be by Terry Lee Spencer and there will be food, a raffle and door prizes. Bring a chair or blanket if you come in a vehicle.
Tarentum
Today: 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 Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.
Wednesday: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will offer Stop, Drop and Read for children from at the church. There will be free kids meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and storytime and crafts at 12:30 p.m. This will be the last session.
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
Today: 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
Thursday: The Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com/
Through Saturday: 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: Thursday. 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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