The Stroller, July 4, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert set Sunday

The free 2025 Allegheny County Summer Concert series will feature the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.

Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing.

Riverview Community Action Center plans golf fundraiser

A four-person golf scramble to benefit Riverview Community Action Center in Oakmont will be Aug. 22 at Hill Crest Country Club in Lower Burrell.

Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. Cost is $550 per foursome and $150 for individuals. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

To register, visit tinyurl.com/3zuzjc2d. Proceeds will benefit center programming. Donations are welcome.

Historic farm tour planned in of Allegheny Township

The Allegheny Township Historical Society will sponsor a bus tour of some of the township historical farms on Aug. 3.

The bus will board at 11:30 a.m. at the 1824 Walker Farmhouse, 2292 White Cloud Road, and leave at 11:45 a.m. Farms included are Tunnel Hill Farm, the HEAL Farm, Berry Hill Farm and the 1824 Walker Farmhouse, where an outdoor chicken dinner will be served at 6 p.m., weather permitting.

Non-refundable tickets are $45 and include dinner. Reservations are required by July 27. For tickets, send a check payable to the historical society to ATHS Treasurer, 650 Indian Hill Road, Leechburg PA 15656 or call Audrey at 724-304-1271 or Sara at 724-882-5659.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

July 20: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor flea market planned at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

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

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.

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   

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.

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.

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.

New Kensington 

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.