The Stroller, July 9, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Peoples Library plans annual book sale

Peoples Library will have its annual book sale Thursday through July 16 at both the Lower Burrell and New Kensington locations.

The Lower Burrell library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will have non-fiction selections including history, war, sports, religion, cooking, gardening and biography and books for kids and teens.

The New Kensington location, 880 Barnes St., will have hardcover and trade fiction, paperbacks, puzzles, games, music, DVDs and books for kids and teens.

Hours and prices are: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, $1.50 per pound; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, $1 per pound; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, $1 per pound; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 17, $3 per bag. Tom’s Soups will be sold from 10 a.m. until sold out Thursday through Saturday.

Drive-through food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in parking lot of the former JC Penney store at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer.

Reservations are not required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Help available for dementia patient caregivers

The Allegheny Health Network Division of Geriatrics will sponsor a free half-day conference and online educational series for dementia caregivers.

The conference “Caring for the Dementia Caregiver” will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Magovern Conference Center at Allegheny General Hospital, North Side, Pittsburgh. For reservations, visit events.ahn.org/d/00qr06.

The online Dementia Caregiver Education Series will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 15. Each week will have a different theme. Reservations are required for each weekly meeting by visiting the events page at ahn.org. For more information, call 412-699-0603.

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 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.

Cheswick 

Today: 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

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Harmar

Thursday: The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature Norman Nardini at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is free parking and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks permitted.

Harrison 

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program with retired veterinarian Dr. Betsy Kennon and her therapy cat Scooter about her book, “Scooter: Therapy Cat,” from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Sales of the book will benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Those attending must be at least 10 years old. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a children’s garden program at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

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.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday : 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

Monday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will have a free-style building hour with materials and sets at 1 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations welcome during business hours.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Please note the new location. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Parks Township 

Today: 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

Today: 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

July 19: Springdale Free Public Library will have a free adult craft workshop at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Vandergrift 

Vandergrift

Tuesday: A free story time will be at 11 a.m. in Kennedy Park. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Sponsored by Vandergrift Public Library.

Tuesday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C Washington Ave. No reservations required; just stop in. All skill levels welcome; however, this is not an instructional program. Details: 724-568-2212.

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

Today: 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.

Thursday : 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.