The Stroller, June 12, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors’ yard sale

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will have a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

Volunteers are needed to report from 6 to 7 a.m. to help set up and at 12:30 p.m. to help pack up the merchandise. Ask for Amber when you arrive. Contributions to the bake sale are also welcome.

Free advice available for those with financial troubles

The Brighter Future Supportive Services program at Allegheny Valley Association of Churches offers help for anyone need help to improve their self-sufficiency through increased education and/or employment opportunities. For information, call Janelle at 724-226-0606, ext. 16 or email jtrettel@avaoc.org.

Community choir plans concert Saturday

The Harmony of Hope interfaith community choir will present a free concert in celebration of America’s culture and heritage at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

There will be special performances by Janette Zosche and Dmitri Koval and a group hymn sing to end the program. Donations will be accepted for local organizations that work to combat poverty.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

June 19: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Speaking Ryan Compton from Vallozzi’s Restaurant in Greensburg will be the guest speaker. Six wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. June 15. Guests welcome. Visit Alle Kiski AWS on Facebook. Information: allekiski@yahoo.com.

June 21: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor flea market planned at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.

Arnold

Saturday: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will have a Ukrainian food sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church hall while supplies last. Menu: St. Vlad’s frozen potato pierogi, $14 per dozen; St. John’s frozen jalapeno pierogi, $10 per dozen; St. John’s frozen sweet cottage cheese pierogi, $10 dozen; and cabbage rolls, four for $15, or $40 per dozen. No advance orders will be accepted.

Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

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

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Freeport-Highlands Girl Scout Troops 16178, 46905 and 46909 will sponsor a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Christ Community Fellowship Church, 160 Singleton Road.

East Vandergrift   

Friday : Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a spring cash lottery raffle. There will be two winners and each will receive $1,000 cash and a $100 gift certificate to Naser’s Foods in Apollo. The winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. June 13 Daily Pick 3 numbers. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-568-3409 or 724-859-3186, or at the parish office or in the vestibule after 11 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Gilpin   

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

Friday : A car show will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Christ the King Parish, 125 Park Lane, as part of the Leechburg 175^th anniversary celebration. Check-in will begin at 3 p.m. There will be food, music and a 50-50. Legacy awards will be awarded based on historic Leechburg car dealerships. Cost: $10 in advance; $15, at the gate. Registration: dioceseofgreensburg.org/carshow. Proceeds will benefit the anniversary committee.

Harmar

Today: The Thunder Thursdays concert at The Pittsburgh Shrine Center is canceled this week due to the US Open at Oakmont Country Club. Concerts will resume June 19.

Harrison   

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. Plans for the June 21 strawberry festival will be finalized. New members and volunteers welcome.

Friday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Charles Young Conference Room at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with the ZIP Code 15065.

Saturday: A free Discover Medicare seminar will be from 10 to 11:30 at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No obligation. Reservations required. Reservations: 800-800-1999.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church 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.

Sunday: Friends of Harrison Hills Park will sponsor a program about purple martins at 1 p.m. at the park Environmental Learning Center. Ken Kostka will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.

June 18: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free hands-on self-defense class for women from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the foundation, 1 Acee Drive. The program is designed for women who are heading to college or military service, traveling or work or live alone. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

June 21: Burtner House Restoration Society is seeking volunteers to help out at its annual strawberry festival. Details: bhrs1821@gmail.com or burtnerhouse.org.

Jefferson Township

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.

Leechburg   

Friday: A cat crawl to benefit Cat Crusaiders will begin at 6 p.m. as part of the 175^th Anniversary Celebration. Stops will include Sharp Shooters at 6 p.m., Sokol at 7 p.m., the Elks Lodge at 8 p.m., Dizzy’s Place at 9 p.m. and the Moose at 10 a.m. Cost: $15 per crawler, includes food and snacks. Raffle drawings will be at 11 p.m. at the Moose. Details: 724-882-0268.

July 12: The Shawn Deslauriers Scholarship Fund is accepting basket donations for the memorial bocce tournament planned at the Marconi Club. Details: Dan Swartz, 724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will have an arts, crafts and STEM workshop for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday : Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lodge banquet room. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or visit Vitalant.org and use account code UC2210076.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the Missing Link band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The city’s farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; shoes and sandals, 10 cents per pair; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10. Several bridal gowns are available. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Through July 20: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists members Eileen Kopelman and Patti Giordano will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Aug. 3: The Dog Gone? Search, Trap and Rescue group is seeking food and craft vendors for the Rallying for Rescues event planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kotecki Park. Proceeds will benefit local animal rescues. Details: call or text 724-309-8284.

Murrysville

Tuesday : A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murrysville Senior Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Sponsored by Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper, the class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-0245, 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

New Kensington   

Today: Peoples Library will have an arts, crafts and STEM workshop for all ages at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café. This week’s meals are sponsored by Realty Development Solutions. Details: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.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. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a takeout Slavic food sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Menu: hot dogs, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, soups, haluski, hot sandwiches, and baked goods. Cash and checks will be accepted. Tours of the church will be available. No advance orders. Details and a full menu: saintjohnnewken.org/church-happenings.

Saxonburg  

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

Springdale

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.

June 19: The adult Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations: 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.

West Deer

June 22: Guardian Angels Parish will host its annual Corpus Christi Sawdust Carpet celebration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church. The worship service will begin at 4 p.m. and a free spaghetti dinner will be afterward. Anyone interested in making a carpet should call the parish at 724-226-4900.

Winfield 

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.