The Stroller, July 9, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Book talk to discuss western Pennsylvania history

Author Kathy Myers will give a free presentation about her book, “Historic Tales of the Pennsylvania Wilds,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday on the lawn at the Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society, 300 N. McKean St., Kittanning.

A native of Ridgway, Myers is a historian and genealogist. Free parking is available on Vine and McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Street entrances. Bring a chair or blanket.

Free rock concert planned at Hartwood Acres

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a free performance of progressive rock by the band Moe at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine.

Reunion

Freeport High School Class of 1961 will have a reunion Aug. 28. Details: Norma, 724-431-7274 or Eileen, 724-352-9013

Thank you

Burtner House Restoration Society would like to thank everyone who came and helped at the June 26 cleanup at the homestead. A future inside cleanup is planned soon.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Aug. 2 to 6: Bible Presbyterian Church, 214 Railroad Ave., will host vacation Bible school from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-3556 or 724-697-4148

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $5, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Free gently-used clothing will be distributed from 9 a.m. to noon at Evangel Heights Church, 120 Beale Road. Infants, kids, juniors and adult sizes available.

Cheswick

Saturday: Pittsburgh Shrine Center will host a Night at the Races at 7 p.m. at the center, 1877 Shriners Way. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6. There will be food, soft drinks, coffee, beer, small games of chance, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Admission: $20

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Harrison 

Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a rocket program with the Carnegie Science Center at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599

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 present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Saturday: Fun and Freedom will host a free Picnic in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. in Natrona Park, River Avenue. Weather permitting. Music will be by Josh and Hannah Hill from Riverside Community Church and there will be food, games and children’s crafts. Details: 724-274-7773

Kiski Township

Saturdays: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will have a flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 1037 Route 56. Vendor spaces available. Cost: $10 per space per week, benefits the fire department. Details: 724-681-2023

Kittanning

Thursdays and Sundays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com

Leechburg 

Aug. 7: Vendor applications are being accepted by Leechburg Area Community Association for a vendor salen set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the gazebo at Leechburg Riverfront Park. Cost: $30 per 10 x 10-foot space. Bring your own table, chairs and/or tent. Reservations: doreen.smeal@gmail.com

Lower Burrell

Saturday: Space reservations are being accepted for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Drive. Cost: $5 per spot. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

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

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: all items, 25 cents each or five for $1.

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

New Kensington

Today: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will sponsor a towel bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the community center, 1785 Seventh St. Cake and coffee will be served at 7 p.m.

Saturday: A yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St. Rain or shine. There will be pet supplies, household goods, hot dogs, snacks and cold drinks.

Saturday: Peoples Library will present, “Walloping Weather,” with Mad Science at 1 p.m. in the courtyard behind the library, 880 Barnes St. Children 12 and younger can explore why it rains, what causes lightning and how weather is predicted. Reservations required. Reservations: peopleslibrary.org

Saturdays and Mondays: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a crafter and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Springdale   

July 19: The Geraldine Yanni Summer Science Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The theme for each night will be STEM. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 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

Sunday: 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

Today: Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 will host a food truck rally from 4 to 7 p.m. at Longfellow Street Extension and Route 56 Bypass. Details: Chris, 724-594-6799 or Frank, 724-205-8005

Saturday: A car wash will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vandergrift Fire Department No. 1, 278 Franklin Ave. Donations will be accepted to benefit the fire department.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Saturday: A kids vendor show to benefit children’s cancer awareness will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Ave., 262 Franklin Ave. This is an event by kids, for kids to support kids. Vendors may offer any kind of kid-friendly merchandise.

July 19: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. in the banquet room of the Masons, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Vandergrift

Through July 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having a book sale during library hours. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle-sized bag available at the library. DVDs, audio books and puzzles available separately.

Aug. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212

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.

West Deer

July 16: West Deer Parks and Recreation committee will host a free movie in the park in the Bairdford Park pavilion. Popcorn and water will be served. Bring a chair or blanket. Reservations required. Reservations: Jodi French, 724-265-3680 or jfrench@westdeertownship.com