The Stroller, July 27, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Local musicians to be featured at community day and music festival

A free community and music festival will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Mother of God Church community center, 407 Freeport Road, South Buffalo.

Performances will be by AJ and CJ, Jacob Schaeffer, Above and Beyond, the Beck/Wells Band; Msgr. Gilbert Gente, Jaime Phillips and Francine Corsi; Inner Space, Sarah Altman and Chad Michelini.

There will be food, games, beverages and family activities.

New access to Kiski River to open in Leechburg

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Leechburg canoe and kayak access will be at noon Saturday in Leechburg Riverfront Park on Kiski Avenue past the post office.

The event is sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, CNX Foundation, Armstrong County Commissioners, Armstrong Conservation District and Leechburg Borough. The public is welcome.

Health/wellness fair planned in New Kensington

A community health, wellness and career fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday between Barnes and 10^th streets in New Kensington.

New Kensington Police Department will help residents fill out the required forms to replace their hard-to-read license plates. Bring a digital photograph of your license plate and current vehicle registration. Officers will also assist those in need of a Persons with Disabilities parking placard.

There will be over 40 exhibitors and the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department bloodhound team will perform a demonstration from 10 to 11 a.m. in the red tent. The event is sponsored by the office of Rep. Jill Cooper. In case of rain, the event will be in the Banquet on Barnes at Knead Community Café, 1100 Barnes St.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday : Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Brackenridge 

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Clearfield Township

Friday and Saturday: An indoor/outdoor rummage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John School, 668 S. Clearfield Road, Fenelton. Food will sold and proceeds will benefit the charities supported by the St. Francis Parish Marian Guild.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Renaissance Association will sponsor free performances by Katelyn Hemphill at 6 p.m. and the Family Tradition Band at 7 p.m., both in the Hope Garden, 211 Fifth St.

Saturday: Freeport Eagles will sell outdoor-grilled barbeque chicken from 11 a.m. until sold out at the aerie, 101 Fifth St. Advance orders recommended. Cost: $9, includes coleslaw. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-295-9979.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar

Saturday: Rock of Ages Alliance Church will have a community picnic from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Acme Park, 101 Herron Ave. Public welcome.

Harrison

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Friday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a program about dyeing with the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change Band from 8 to 11 p.m. in the post bar, 894 Veterans Lane.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

Today: The farmers market will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. in the municipal lot beside Fox’s Pizza Den on Market St.

Lower Burrell  

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts workshop for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today, Friday and Saturday: An indoor/outdoor flea market will be at St. Margaret Mary Church, 3055 Leechburg Road. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Friday, and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Food will be sold and there will be a $5 bag sale on Saturday. Bags will be provided.

Friday: A jigsaw puzzle hour will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Shot O’Soul from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: Church of God will have its parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Rain date: Aug. 5. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a virtual workshop “Let’s Draw Stupor Heroes” with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski at noon at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Online participation at home available. Details: 724-339-1021.

Aug. 6: Burrell Gridiron will sponsor a bingo at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes buffet lunch. Game payouts: regular, $75; specials, $100; jackpot, $1,000. Tickets: Kelly, 412-722-8054, or burrellbucsgridiron@gmail.com.

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registrations for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: burrellbandvp@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library will offer a STEM program for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: 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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Dan and Janet Casper. Details: 878-847-7997.

Friday: The monthly Fridays on Fifth event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. along Fifth Avenue. Shops, restaurants and breweries will be open and there will be music and food trucks. The events are sponsored by the city recreation commission.

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a virtual workshop “Let’s Draw Stupor Heroes” at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. Online participation at home available. Details: 724-339-1021.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Plum

Aug. 27: An Afternoon Tea with the Kerrs will be at 1:30 at Oakmont Country Club to benefit the Kerr Memorial Museum. A wine cash bar will be available. Hats and fascinators welcome. Cost: $75. Proceeds will benefit Kerr Memorial Museum. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ycxwayax by Aug. 11. Details: 412-826-9295.

Springdale 

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register today.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Wednesday : Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center will host an evening of scrapbooking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Donations will be accepted. Bring your own supplies. Soft drinks, coffee and treats will be sold. Details: 724-224-7666.

Saturday: 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.

Torrance

Today: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014. Details: 724-459-4411.

Upper Burrell

Saturday: A tailgate for Christ worship service “Peace Be to These Streets” will be at 4 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 285 Johnson Ave., Lincoln Beach. Light picnic food will be served. Public welcome.

Vandergrift  

Today : Vandergrift Business Association will offer a free class about marketing and using social media to promote your business at 6:30 p.m. at Allusion Brewing, 143 Grant Ave., as part of its summer lecture series.

Monday: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. Monday. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

Wednesday: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10^th grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212.

Saturday: A concert featuring Blues Brothers tribute band The Soul Men will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Casino Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 and $25. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5abezm58.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.