The Stroller, July 7, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Bowling event to benefit Joey’s PAW

A bowling night to benefit animal charity Joey’s PAW will be from 7 to 9 p.m. July 28 at Deer Lakes Bowl, 284 East Union Road, West Deer.

Tickets are $25 and include two games and shoe rental. Reservations are required and there will be four bowlers per lane. This is an event for humans – no dogs please. For reservations, visit tinyurl.com/2sracrux. Proceeds will help dogs with mobility problems to receive a wheelchair or prosthetic.

Christmas in July bingo planned by North Apollo VFD

North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Christmas in July bingo July 22 at the firehall, 311 N. 16^th St.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30 and include supplies, food and drinks. There will be a DJ and instant games. Reserved seating is available for groups of eight or more. No tickets will be held at the door.

For tickets, call 724-472-5346.

Hartwood Acres to host country concert

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a performance by Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives with Joe Grushecky at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will sponsor a performance of Patrick McBride as Benjamin Franklin at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Donations will be accepted.

Cheswick

Sunday: The Second Sunday Popup Market will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. in Cheswick Plaza parking lot. Sponsored by Cheswick Community Relations Committee. Details and vendor information: Karen, 412-266-1709.

East Franklin 

July 15: Dove Award-winning band Sidewalk Prophets will be in concert at 7 p.m. at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost: $18, $30 and $55. Tickets: Harvestpa.org or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the church office, cash or check only.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 56-number jackpot game, a 45-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Sunday: Freeport Event Center, 325 Fourth St., will host a Second Sunday Social from noon to 5 p.m. for all ages at the center. There will be music, activities, food and beverages. Bring your instrument and join in the music.

Harrison 

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Leechburg 

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Marshal and the Deputies from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Lower Burrell 

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Saturday: The annual Rockin’ for Lockin’ fundraiser will be from 1 to 10 p.m. at the Lighthouse Marina, 799 Industrial Blvd. Sponsored by Allegheny River Development Corporation, there will be food trucks, a silent auction and raffles. Music will be by the Winery Cats, Strung Over, Dimwit and Glitz. Admission: $15 at the door. Details: ARDC@alleghenyriverdevelopment.org.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will sponsor a cash bingo at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Cost: $20, includes lunch and 19 games including progressive jackpot and magic number.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Sunday: A-Amy’s Notary 2 will sponsor a car cruise from 2 to 6 p.m. at the office, 140 Sandune Drive, Holiday Park. Free vehicle registration. There will be food truck and free parking. A 50/50 raffle will be conducted with proceeds being donated to a non-profit of the winner’s choice.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Vandergrift

July 28: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. July 28. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

Washington Township 

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

West Deer

Sunday: An indoor/outdoor firehouse flea market will be from 8 a.m. to noon at West Deer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. No rain date. Details: 724-816-1252 or tedybear86@comcast.net.

July 13: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the West Deer municipal building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and search for group code UC5300094.

West Leechburg

Saturday: The Western Reserve Insulator Club’s Allegheny Valley Insulator Show and Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Free admission. Details: Ron Barth, 724-845-8439 or rktbarth@windstream.net.