The Stroller, July 3, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Freeport Theatre Festival to open 2020 season

The Freeport Theatre Festival will present, “The Grimsby Lads,” at 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays July 10 through July 26 at the Steele Family Farm off Route 356 on White Cloud Road in Allegheny Township.

Tickets are $15; senior citizens, $12; students and members of the military, $10. Parking is free and the venue is handicap accessible.

Tickets will be sold at 50 percent capacity; therefore, reservations are strongly recommended. Patrons will be guided to their reserved seats by an usher one party at a time. All theater personnel will be wearing face masks and patrons are asked to please wear a mask as they enter.

For reservations, call Marushka at 724-295-1934.

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Plum Summer Mini Fest canceled

The Plum Summer Mini Fest planned for Saturday at Larry Mills Park is canceled.

The fireworks display will go on as scheduled at 9:30 p.m. Larry Mills Park will be close at 7 and will not be open for viewing the fireworks.

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Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting contributions

The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts.

Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 305 Allegheny St., and by appointment.

For an appointment or to arrange a pickup, call the church at 724-224-9220.

For details, visit the church website.

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Bridgepoint Church offers free meals for children

Bridgepoint Church, Tarentum, will distribute free grab and go breakfasts and lunches for children from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through July 29 at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave.

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HOPE Center offers free virtual training for medical professionals

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center will offer free virtual training to medical professionals on how to assist victims of domestic violence.

For information, contact Mary at 724-224-1100 or MaryB@akhopecenter.org.

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Campmeeting Association plans services in Harrison

The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights, Harrison, will have a service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the campground. The Rev. Dean Ward, pastor of The Rivers – a Community Church in New Kensington, will be the speaker.

Jerry Jefferson from World Overcomers Ministry will preach at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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Calendar

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society Museum has reopened. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The current display features vintage toys.

Freeport

July 11: Orders are being accepted for a barbeque chicken sale set for 11 a.m. till the food runs out at the Freeport Eagles, 101 Fifth St. Cost: $7.50, includes outdoor grilled chicken and coleslaw. Order deadline is today. Orders: 724-295-9979 or on the Eagles’ Facebook page.

Gilpin

July 11: Orders are being accepted by Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department for a drive-through takeout turkey dinner set for 3:30 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Cost: $10. Advance orders preferred. Orders: 724-845-7200  

Leechburg

Sunday: The Leechburg Elks will host a bingo at 3 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. There will be 18 regular games, three specials and one progressive jackpot game. Cost: $20, includes nine cards for the regular, special and jackpot.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: 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 are required. Details: 724-339-1452

New Kensington

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations are now being accepted.

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

Tarentum

The Tarentum municipal building is reopened to the public. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays.

Vandergrift

July 10: Vandergrift Fire Department No. 1 is taking orders for a Marianna’s hoagie and pizza sale. Hoagies: $8 for a 14-inch hoagie. Varieties: Italian, ham and swiss, turkey, All-American and ham club. Pizzas: $9, for a 12-inch pizza. Varieties: cheese, pepperoni, white and meat supreme. Delivery date: July 21. Delivery available to Vandergrift homes. Orders: 724-681-0228

West Deer

Today: West Deer Independent Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. at the firehall, 2163 Saxonburg Blvd. to discuss the purchase of a Precision Spartan Fire Truck. Public welcome.

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Cancellations and changes

Fawn

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp planned for July 26-31 is canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Organizers would like to thank those made donations this year.

Ford City

July 15-18: The Family FunFest sponsored by Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership is canceled.

Aug. 29: The Armstrong County Labor Day Parade and Ethnic Feastival are canceled.

Freeport

September: The annual September By the River festival 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.

Kittanning

July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is canceled.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1953 Reunion planned in June is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.

New Kensington

Saturday: Knead Community Café will be closed for the Independence Day holiday. The Café will reopen Tuesday.

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

The annual Springdale Jubilee, parade and fireworks are canceled.

Springdale High School Alumni Association meetings are suspended until further notice. The Monte Carlo night planned for April 25 will be Oct. 3.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.

Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.

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.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

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