The Stroller, June 1, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Touch-a-truck event planned Saturday in Fawn

Autism support group Powered By Love will host a touch-a-truck festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tour Ed Mine, 748 Bullcreek Road, Fawn.

There will be heavy equipment vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, an AHN ambulance truck, a car cruise, food trucks, petting zoo, balloon artist, sensory garden, vendors, music and a 50/50 raffle. Tours of the mine will be available.

For details, call Heather at 724-212-9301 or Kim at 724-272-3787.

Registration picnic set by Guyasuta Area Youth Football group

Guyasuta Area Youth Football and Cheerleading will host a free meet-and-greet registration picnic from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Field, Clifton Avenue, Sharpsburg.

Football players from Allegheny Valley and Fox Chapel Area school districts, Oakmont and Verona are eligible. Children from any school district can be registered to be cheerleaders.

There will be music, games, food and a bounce house.

Frazer Sam’s Club to host safety fair

A safety fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sam’s Club, 2000 Village Center Drive. Frazer.

There will be a touch-a-truck with police, fire and emergency service vehicles, a car cruise, games and food. Proceeds will benefit UPMC Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh.

LB Meals On Wheels cancels deliveries due to renovations

Lower Burrell Meals On Wheels will not deliver Thursday, Monday, Wednesday and June 9 due to renovations being done at their hall.

Deliveries will resume June 12.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: 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.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Saturday: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will host Saturday Morning Cartoons and Cereal from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library. Wear pajamas if you like. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: A free movie night will be at dusk in Owens Grove. There will be free popcorn and drinks and the featured film will be, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” rated PG. Sponsored by Apollo Memorial Library and the Apollo Events Committee.

Saturday: St. James Parish will celebrate Mass at 4:30 p.m. on the lawn to the left of the church, 109 Owens View Ave. Bring a folding chair or blanket. There is no shade in this area, so wear sunscreen or bring an umbrella. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated inside the church.

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Saturday: A pop-up pierogi sale will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or until sold out at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Cost: $12, for a dozen frozen pierogi. No advance orders will be accepted.

Brackenridge 

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Butler County

Today: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 7 p.m. at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org.

East Vandergrift

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

Freeport

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Friday: 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.

June 11 The rangers at Harrison Hills Park will host a guided hike, “Meadows” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Rachel Carson shelter. Details: tinyurl.com/mr32vjvt.

June 17: Burtner House Restoration Society is looking for volunteers to work before, during and after the annual strawberry festival set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the homestead, Burtner Road. Help is needed for setup, cleanup, at the summer kitchen, strawberry shortcake tent, and with merchandise, the bake shop and basket raffle. To offer your time, email bhfestivalcoordinator@gmail.com.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a motorcycle show from 1 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Registration will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Awards will be given for first and second place in the following categories: custom, trike/3-wheeler, bobber/chopper, bagger, softtail, best in show and open. Entry fee: $10 per class per bike. There will be food, a basket raffle, small games of chance and a 50/50. Details: Mike, 724-664-4161.

Saturday: A strawberry dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, Spring Church. Menu: ham barbeques or sloppy joes, baked beans, macaroni salad and strawberry shortcake with ice cream, $10; younger than 6, free.

Kittanning

Saturday and Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will present its fourth annual, “Engines at the Museum” event from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. There will be free demonstrations of antique engines and exhibits. Free parking is available on Vine and North McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Friday: Amy Halter from Balance and Grow g Counseling Center will give a free talk about chore charts, schedules and screen time from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Goat Donuts, 158 Market St.

June 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations for yard sale spaces in the firehall parking lot during the community yard sale event. Cost: $25. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

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.

Middlesex Township

Saturday: The Keystone Button Club will host its annual Button Bonanza show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glade Run Church, 1091 Route 8. Free admission. Lunch will be available. The club promotes the study of antique and collectible buttons.

New Kensington

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Friday: A bingo to benefit Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry will be at the pantry, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $10, includes 15 games and five specials. BYOB. Bring a baby essentials or pet food item donation to be entered into a raffle.

Saturday: A cash bingo sponsored by East Kensington Community Circle will begin at 1 p.m. at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $20 at the door, includes lunch and 20 games. There will be a progressive jackpot and magic number.

Parks Township

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

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.

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.

Vandergrift 

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.

Washington Township

Friday: 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.