The Stroller, July 3, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Independence Day celebration planned in Apollo

Apollo Events Committee will host an Independence Day celebration Saturday and Sunday in the borough.

A community parade will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sugar Hollow Road and go along North Warren Avenue to the old Stanford parking lot, 310 Clifford Ave., where food trucks and vendors will be set up all day. There will be a covered seating area for diners and free family games such as tug of war, a three-legged race and horseshoes.

A fireworks display will be at 10 p.m. Sunday. The display will be set off across the Kiskiminetas River on Sheridan Road. No moving traffic will be permitted on Scenic Drive in Apollo during the fireworks display so that spectators can gather there. Bring a chair.

Super bingo to raise money for local scholarships

A super bingo to benefit the Cody Allen Trim Memorial Scholarship Fund will be at 2 p.m. July 13 at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road, New Kensington.

Doors open at noon. Admission is $40 in advance; $45 at the door, and includes a light lunch and bingo package. There will be a 50-50 quickie, silent auction and instant tickets. For tickets, call Maria at 412-478-9589 or Trim, 724-900-3385.

Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded to local high school seniors this year.

Kennywood Slovak Day celebration planned July 17

The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Day Committee will present the 102st annual American Slovak Day July 17 at Kennywood Park, West Mifflin.

The Slovak kitchen will open at 12:30 p.m. in pavilion no. 4. Cash only will be accepted. On the Main Pavilion Stage, No. 5, there will be Slovak cultural displays and vendors and Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. by Bishop Larry Kulick of the Diocese of Greensburg and priests and deacons from the Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses. After Mass, there will be a sing-along and the Pittsburgh Slovakians will perform.

Tickets for Slovak Day only are $33 for those over 4 years old and Flex Date tickets are $40; For tickets, call Mary Lou at 412-462-1957 or Sue at 412-421-1204.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: The Kiski Valley region of the Antique Car Club of America will host a cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. at Arby’s, 16 Towne Center Drive. Details: 724-568-3330 or carcruises.com.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Friday : St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Fire Quacker July 4 lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. July 4 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or at the parish office.

July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo at the American Legion is canceled for the holiday. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge will hand out free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Buffalo Township 

Saturday : The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will offer a free program, “Summer Nights and Fireflies,” at 8 p.m. at Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road. Learn about our state insect and how to count fireflies in your own backyard. Reservations required. Reservations: aswp.org.

Gilpin

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

Hampton

July 11: A free guided hike with park rangers, “Fascinating Fireflies,” will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park. Meet at the Middle Road parking lot. Flashlights will be provided. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/445n9s8v.

Harrison   

Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will feature a science program, “Atmosphere and Beyond,” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh at noon at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Details: natronacomestogetherassociation.org.

July 12: A free guided hike with park rangers, “Fascinating Fireflies,” will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park. Meet at the Yakaon shelter. Flashlights will be provided. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4m7cdkjz.

Jefferson Township

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   

July 12: The Shawn Deslauriers Memorial Bocce Tournament will begin at noon at the 135 Marconi Club, River Avenue. A lunch fundraiser will be served from 1 to 4 p.m. Lunch tickets: $30, includes food and beer. There will be door prizes, baskets and a 50-50. Lunch ticket deadline: Thursday. Tickets: Dan Swartz,724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com.

Details: Dan Swartz, 724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The city’s farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

July 12: The flea market planned by the Women of the Moose is canceled.

Through July 20: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists members Eileen Kopelman and Patti Giordano will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Aug. 3: The Dog Gone? Search, Trap and Rescue group is seeking food and craft vendors for the Rallying for Rescues event planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kotecki Park. Proceeds will benefit local animal rescues. Details: call or text 724-309-8284.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington

Today: The children’s chess club at Peoples Library will meet at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Players age 8 to 18 welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Today: The Knitting Group at Peoples Library will meet at noon at the library, 880 Barnes. St. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café. This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Frank Sieradski. Details: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.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. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

July 10: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Westmoreland County Community College, 1150 Fifth Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

July 18: A free community health, wellness and career fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Sponsored by Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper. Organizations wishing to participate as an exhibitor should call 724-472-4102.

Saxonburg 

Wednesday : South Butler Community Library will host a free self-care workshop for adults and teens at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the library, 240 W. Main St. This month’s topic will be essential oils. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale 

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will offer a crochet class at 6 p.m. The group will meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The first class will be about basic stitches. Bring a hook and some yarn. All ages welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

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.

Upper Burrell 

Aug. 24: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap ‘n shop set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Bring your own table. Cost: $5. Reservations: John Italiano, 724-339-3821.

West Deer   

Sunday : A free guided hike with park rangers, “Fascinating Fireflies,” will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at the Pike Shelter. Flashlights will be provided. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4ku5pmrm.

July 11: A movies in the park night will be at 8:15 p.m. in the Bairdford Park pavilion. Reservations required by July 9. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation department. Reservations: parksandrecreation@westdeertownship.com.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.