The Stroller, July 5, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Grief workshop offered by Good Samaritan Hospice

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free virtual bereavement program at 4 p.m. July 18 for parents, caregivers and family members who are grieving the loss of a child.

The session is for anyone who is experiencing grief related to any form of child loss, including pregnancy loss, the death of a child or the death of an adult child. The program will include prayer, reflection and grief care recommendations. Individuals of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome.

Reservations are requested by July 15 and a Zoom link will be emailed to participants. For reservations, call 800-720-2557 or visit the events page at concordialm.org.

Religion Digest

Vacation Bible school set

Grace Community Presbyterian Church will have vacation Bible school “God’s Creatures Great and Small” for children in kindergarten through fifth grade from 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 15 through 17 at the church, 2751 Grant St., Lower Burrell. A water fun day will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-339-9661 or secretary@gracecommunitypresbyterian.org.

Calendar

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  

Today : 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.

Freeport

Monday through July 12: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., will sponsor a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library. Cost: $2 per bag. Bags supplied by the library. Some books will be priced individually. Details: 724-295-3616.

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   

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

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

Today: 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.

Plum

Monday: The Monday Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at its new location at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will offer a crochet class at 3:30 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.

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.

Tarentum

Today: 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.