The Stroller, June 10, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Golf outing to benefit Five Forces veterans charity

A golf outing to benefit Five Forces veterans charity will be at 8 a.m. June 24 at the Links at Spring Church, 3257 Balsiger Road, Kiski Township.

Cost is $90 and includes pastries before golf, snack at the turn, dinner and a cart. There will be skill prizes, merchandise and a 50/50.

Money raised will benefit local veterans and current service members. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For details and to register, email fiveforces14@yahoo.com.

Free lunch program planned in Natrona

The Building Block of Natrona and the United Methodist Church Union will sponsor a free summer lunch program for children 18 and younger from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays through July 26 at Natrona Community Park, 12 River Ave., Harrison.

Children do not have to be a resident of Natrona or Allegheny County to participate.

Annual carnival comes to Lower Burrell

The Lower Burrell Firemen’s Carnival will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through June 17 in the U-Haul Moving and Storage Lot on Leechburg Road.

There will be no parking available in the new Shadler/Yesco Company lot due to paving. Carnival-goers should park in the Wildlife Lanes lot on Wildlife Lodge Road and crossing guards will assist with traffic and crossing Leechburg Road.

Stop out and support our local volunteers.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Thursday : Vandergrift Public Library and Tiny Trax Farm will host a free goat story time at 6 p.m. at the farm, 151 Stitt Ave. Wear old clothes and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Due to limited parking, there is a one-car per family limit. Feel free to carpool. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

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: The Kiski Valley Community Band will play a concert at 3 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Donations will be accepted.

Bethel

June 20: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Signs and Clues,” by Tristan Gooley. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. New members welcome. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

Freeport 

Today: Freeport Kiwanis will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at Freeport Event Center, 325 Fourth St., entrance 2. Menu: pancakes, bacon and sausage. Cost: $8; younger than 5, $4. Dine in or takeout. Proceeds will support the Freeport Community Park playground project.

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.

June 24: Alle-Kiski Pickleball will sponsor doubles pickleball tournament to raise funds for new courts at 9 a.m. at the basketball area in Freeport Community Park. Rain date: July 1. Cost: $100 per team. Pool play will be random and division play will be based on the results of pool play. All teams will play at least seven games if all slots are filled. Details: Ron Grove, rgrove86@gmail.com or Don Dell, djnacdell@gmail.com.

Harmar

Monday: Addiction Recovery Ministry will sponsor a free Narcan demonstration and distribution with Dr. Janet Astle and students from the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy at 7 p.m. in the St. Francis of Assisi Church hall, 2599 Freeport Road.

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.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a seminar about email etiquette at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Learn to compose professional emails, communicate clearly and effectively and avoid common grammar and spelling errors. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

June 17: A free program about purple martin birds with speaker Ken Kostka of Natrona Heights will be at 11 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center at Harrison Hills Park. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Monday: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use code KiskiTwpVFD.

Kittanning

Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will present a free antique bridal gown display from 1 to 2 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. The Armstrong County Herb Group and Garden Club will present, “The Meaning of Flowers,” at 1 p.m. Volunteer Katie Wolfe will discuss the history of gowns at 1:30 p.m. and the museum will be open until 3 p.m. Free parking is available on Vine and North McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

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.

Tuesday: The Elks Flag Day observance will be at 7 p.m. at the Leechburg Elks, 228 Market St. The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform. Please use the side entrance.

Wednesday: The book club at Leechburg Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. This month’s selection will be, “The River King,” by Alice Hoffman. New members welcome. Stop by the library to reserve a copy.

Sunday: The QoA Bassoon Quartet will be in concert at 3 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St. A $10 admission fee will benefit the church’s carillon restoration project.

June 20: Leechburg Public Library will offer an adult craft for adults from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. The project will be a Fourth of July centerpiece. Reservations required by Thursday. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

June 22: First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and use group code G0110175.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new location in the parking lot at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road. There will be free food and children’s crafts and music.

Today: Burrell Gridiron Club will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burrell High School, 1021 Puckety Church Road. Spaces are available. Cost: double space, $15; triple space, $20. Proceeds will help fund the upcoming football season. Reservations: Bill, 412-628-1867 or burrellbucsgridiron@gmail.com.

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1.

Today: A parking lot treasures sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Drive. Vendor spaces still available. Details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Julie and the Voo Doo Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will sponsor a food truck and basket raffle event from 1 to 6 p.m. at the firehall, 3255 Leechburg Road. There will be a free children’s area.

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: 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.

Oakmont

Through June 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library is hosting a free Storywalk in the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library’s outdoor garden, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Read the story, “Up In the Garden, Down In the Dirt,” by Kate Messner page by page as you stroll around the outdoor path. Details: Karen Crowell, 412-828-9532.

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

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 6 p.m.at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

Springdale  

July 8: Vendor and food truck vendor applications are being accepted for Springdale Community Day set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue. There will be a car show, kids games and scavenger hunt. Volunteers are also needed. Details: 724-274-6269.

Springdale Township

Sunday: Guardian Angels Parish will observe the Feast of Corpus Christi at 8 a.m. with the creation of traditional saw dust carpets in the parking lot at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1321 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh will preside at a service at 4 p.m. Reservations: 724-226-4900 or guardianangelspgh.org.

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.

June 23: Central Presbyterian Church is selling soup and baked goods Mondays through Saturdays through June 23 at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Menu: creamy chunky potato, split pea with kielbasa, tomato basil and vegetable beef soups, $7 per quart; peanut butter pie, $10 each; brownie tray, $5. Advance orders requested. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orders: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift  

Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

June 19 to 22: Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a free four-day Science in the Summer program for children at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Each activity will highlight a real-world career inviting children to play the role of a person in that career. Schedule: second and third grade, 2 to 3 p.m.; fourth through sixth grade, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration: 724-568-2212.

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.  

Winfield 

Tuesday: Saxonburg Goldenagers will meet at St. Joseph Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road. Lunch will be at noon and there will be entertainment afterward. New members welcome. Details: 724-352-1809.