The Stroller, July 8, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free webinar to explore how to operate a small business

The Corner Launchbox in New Kensington will sponsor a free webinar, “Get Down to Business with the Small Business Administration,” at 11 a.m. July 15.

The program will discuss the resources available for entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them to start, grow, expand and recover.

Registration is required. To register, click here.

For questions, email Alyssa at hello@thecorner.place.

Library sponsors adult coloring raffle

Community Library of Allegheny Valley is sponsoring an adult coloring raffle through the end of July.

Pick up a coloring sheet at the library or print one online here. Return your finished coloring sheet to the library or post it onto the library Facebook page or email it to clavharrisonlibrary@gmail.com with your contact information. Deadline is July 31. The winner will receive an adult coloring art kit.

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.

Buffalo Township

Today: Buffalo Township Supervisors will conduct the combined meeting at 7:30 p.m. online via video conference. For log on information, visit buffalotownship.com.

Gilpin

Saturday: 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

Harrison

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley to host free virtual fairy party at 1 p.m. on Zoom.us for children in second through fifth grade. There will be fairy trivia and an activity to make a clothespin fairy doll. Materials pickup and registration required. Registration: click here.

Kiski Township

Today: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222A Old State Road.

Lower Burrell 

Mondays through Thursdays: American Legion kitchen will be open for takeout orders from members and guests from 2 to 7 p.m. during July and August at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Friday dinners will resume in September. For a menu, visit facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the municipal building, 285 Pine Ron Church Road.

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

Friday: The Highlands Area Relay for Life golf outing is canceled.

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.

Leechburg Area School District

July 8 and 22: The Leechburg Area School Board meetings are canceled.

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.

Tarentum

Today: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be closed this week to comply with current Allegheny County guidelines.

The Diabetes in the Park educational series planned for Riverview Park is canceled. If you are still interested, call the Priority Care program at Allegheny Valley Hospital at 724-226-7339.

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.

West Leechburg

July 25: The Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Small Town Loud Voice events to be hosted by Semper Gratus are canceled. For refund information, visit https://www.facebook.com/GratusCharity/.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or your organization to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com.