The Stroller, July 8, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Kennywood Slovak Day activities planned for July 20

The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Day Committee will present the 100th annual American Slovak Day July 20 at Kennywood Park, West Mifflin.

A centennial party with special guest Radovan Javorcik, Slovak Ambassador to the United States, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on the Main Stage. Music will be by the Rusynsky Bet’are and there will be a birthday cake, dancing and a meet-and-greet with Javorcik. The Slovak kitchen will open at 12:30 p.m. in Pavilion No. 4 behind the Old Mill ride.

Mass will be concelebrated at 4 p.m. in the Main Pavilion by Bishop David A. Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Bishop Larry Kulick of the Diocese of Greensburg. The Pittsburgh Slovakians and the Pittsburgh Area Slovak Folk Ensemble will perform afterward.

Tickets are $25 and are valid July 20 only. For tickets, call Walt at 724-265-1469.

Vacation Bible schools

• New Kensington Salvation Army, “Knights of North Castle,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 to 28 at the center, 255 Third St., for children age 6 to 12. Cost: $15 per child, includes lunch each day and Friday field trip. Reservations required. Reservations: stop in at the center. Details: 724-335-7221.

• Guardian Angels Parish, “Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World,” 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 4 in the church Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave., Harrison, for children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Teen and adult volunteers welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: ccd@guardianangelspgh.org or www.guardianangelspgh.org.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

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

Today: 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 reenactor Patrick McBride as Benjamin Franklin at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Donations will be accepted.

Bethel

Saturday: The Knee High to Nature Series for children at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free program about spiders at 1 p.m. July 10 at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events/.

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 55-number jackpot game, a 44-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: 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.

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present an arts and crafts program at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Leechburg 

Today: 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.

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

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.

Lower Burrell 

July 15: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Charles Soule, author of “The Endless Vessel” at 2 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org.peopleslibrary.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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

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.

Springdale

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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.

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 

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

Today: 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.