The Stroller, June 11, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Free shuttle service available for NK, Arnold residents
The New Ken Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services are sponsoring a free shuttle service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for residents of New Kensington and Arnold.
Residents can be picked up at their homes and be taken to Golden Dawn and Aldi, both in New Kensington, and Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer.
Riders must be at least 18 years old and shuttles are smoke-free. For details and a schedule, call Kevin Cox at 724-895-8270.
Summer concert series to feature Nied’s Hotel Band
The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature the Nied’s Hotel Band Thursday at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Harmar.
Concerts start at 7 p.m., 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 are permitted.
The series continues Thursdays through Oct. 12.
Calendar
Harrison
Saturday : 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.
Jefferson
June 22: Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments will have an event Sip, Savor and Compare at 2 p.m. in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road, entrance 2A. There will be a seminar, “Compare Concordia: Affordable, Worry-free Living,: tours, wine from Saxonburg Heritage Wine Cellars and appetizers. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred. Reservations: Peggy Trettel, 724-352-5378 or ptrettel@concordialm.org.
Kiski Township
Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its 10th annual bike run at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Registration is at 10 a.m. and kick stands up will be at noon. Cost: $20 per driver; $10 per passenger. There will be food, refreshments and door prizes upon return to the firehall. Details: Steve, 724-994-6237 or Mike, 724-664-4161.
Lower Burrell
Tuesday: A summer story time for all ages will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021, ext 12.
Tuesday: The 3Rivers4 Barbershop Quartet will perform at 2 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021, ext 12.
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
Tuesday: A summer story time for all ages will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021, ext 12.
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 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.
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.
Vandergrift
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.
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.
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