The Stroller, July 29, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tarentum church to collect used mobility aides

Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is collecting mobility equipment to be donated to Global Links, a charity that works to redirect still-useful materials away from landfills to support public health programs in targeted communities throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Items in need include canes, raised toilet seats, shower chairs, IV poles, crutches, walkers, shower chairs and non-electric wheelchairs

Items can be brought through Aug. 31 to the church, 305 Allegheny St. For details, call the church at 724-224-9220 email centralpresoffice@verizon.net.

Allegheny County to place rabies vaccines

Allegheny County will place rabies vaccine baits beginning Friday across the county, especially in parks.

The baits will be delivered both by hand from ground vehicles and by helicopter. Hand baiting will be Friday through Aug. 10, and helicopter baiting will be from Aug. 10 through Aug. 17. Helicopters will fly in north-south transects that go over residential areas. As the transects are close together to ensure sufficient baiting, residents may see the helicopters moving slowly over the same area multiple times within a short period of time.

Residents should keep dogs on a leash and not allow them to eat the bait. Bait will not harm your dog but may cause an upset stomach and/or diarrhea if they eat too many. If bait must be moved, use a latex glove or plastic bag to touch it.

For details, call 877-722-6725 or 412-350-4046 or visit www.achd.net/raccoon/.

Armstrong County history event planned in Kittanning

The Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will present, “Keeping History Alive,” with special guests the 62^nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Family from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 300 N. McKean St., Kittanning.

Michael Kraus, curator and historian from Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, Pittsburgh, will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday, and present items relating to the Armstrong County Civil War units. Matt Hankinson and the Armstrong Civil War Roundtable will conduct a fireside meeting on Saturday evening.

Cindy McShane will present, “French Mary,” the story of Marie Tepe at 2 p.m. Sunday.

All events are free. Parking for those with mobility concerns will be available behind the museum.

Library local history department now open by appointment

The Local History department at Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Harrison now offers appointments to access library resources.

Appointments are available from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Access will be available to all local history resources including a computer, the microfilm reader and personal research assistance.

There is a limit of one hour per person daily. For an appointment, call 724-226-3491.

Curb ramps being installed in Oakmont

PennDOT has begun to install Americans with Disability Act curb ramp cuts along Hulton Road in Oakmont.

Single-lane restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through the end of August on Hulton Road at the intersection of Allegheny River Blvd.

Bell Volunteer Fire Department plans golf outing

The Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department golf outing will be Aug. 29 at the Apollo Elks Country Club, 151 Elks Lodge Road, Kiski Township.

The event will be a four-man scramble and the shotgun start will be at 8 a.m.

Cost is $70 per golfer and includes a cart, meal and drinks. There will be raffles.

For an application, email Chris at station67president@comcast.net or call 724-396-6419 or call Cody at 724-454-6053 and leave a message.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Wednesday: Allegheny Township Zoning Hearing Board conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the township community building, 136 Community Building Road.

Allegheny Township/Harrison/New Kensington

Friday: 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.

Apollo-Ridge School District

Today: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: apolloridge.com

Brackenridge  

Saturday: 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.

Deer Lakes School District

Thursday: Deer Lakes School Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us to address the reopening plan. Online access information: Deerlakes.net. Audio only: 1-312-626-6799

Freeport

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison 

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

September: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is sponsoring a cash calendar raffle for September. Winning numbers will be taken from the 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 drawing. Cost: $5, for two numbers. Ticket numbers will be chosen at random and e-mailed to you. Winnings will be mailed. Tickets: visit the library website.

Lower Burrell  

Saturday: 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

Saturday: 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. Saturday 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

Saturday: 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

Oakmont

Saturday: Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 12 Washington Ave., is accepting orders for grab-and-go frozen half-pans of spanakopita, pastitso and moussaka. Cost: spanakopita, $30, for 16 servings; pastitso, $35 for 12-16 servings; and moussaka, $35 for 12-16 servings. Items are oven-ready and come in a disposable 9-x 13-inch pan with cooking instructions. Food will be ready after Saturday. Orders and pickup arrangements: dormitionpgh.org/FoodToGo. Questions: foodfestival@dormitionpgh.org

Vandergrift

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food 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 after 2 p.m.: 724-568-1427

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 285 Pine Run Church Road.

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.

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.

South Buffalo

Aug. 8: The gun bash planned by South Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department has been changed to an online event at 6:30 p.m. on the department Facebook page. Some prizes are not available due to covid-19 restrictions. If your ticket number is called for the one of the prizes that is not available, you will receive cash in the amount of the department’s cost of the gun. All hourly prizes will remain the same. The 7 p.m. grand prize will be $2,000 and will also be drawn on Facebook. All winners will be contacted by telephone, and winning numbers posted on Facebook and on the firehall door. No refunds will be issued.

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.

Tarentum

Thursday: The Elvis concert planned for Thursday in Riverview Memorial Park is canceled. Details: 724-448-1470

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled.

Friday and Saturday: 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.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

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