The Stroller, June 13, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Oakmont Carnegie Library to offer pickup appointments

Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., will begin to offer appointments beginning Monday for pick-up of library materials.

Requests can be called in from 10 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays to 412-828-9532. Leave a message if you call afterhours. Holds can also be placed on the library website.

Staff members will check for your requested item and call back to schedule a pickup appointment.

All books can be returned to the book drop.

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Flea-tique season to begin June 21

The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-tique will begin the season from dawn to 1 p.m. June 21 at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine.

The antique and collectable show will be the third Sunday of each month through Nov. 15. Cost for a 20 x 24 space is $30 per month, or $150 for the year, which reflects one free month. CDC requirements will be observed.

Space requests should be mailed to AKVHS, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum PA 15084. Proceeds benefit the AKVHS Heritage and Tour-Ed Mine museums.

For information, call 724-224-0178 or email fleatique82@gmail.com.

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Vandergrift Public Library to reopen with new hours

Vandergrift Public Library will reopen at 2 p.m. Tuesday with new operating hours and policies.

Hours will be 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Masks must be worn inside the library and patrons must observe social distancing. Computer time is limited to 30 minutes and there will be no public restroom available. No more than 25 patrons will be admitted inside the library at one time.

For details, visit the library website.

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Food available at New Kensington Salvation Army

The Salvation Army in New Kensington is distributing food to residents through its pantry at 1101 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.

Anyone in need should ring the bell to the door by the parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and food will be given out safely. Appointments are encouraged.

Anyone who is quarantined, or a member of the at-risk population can have food delivered to their home.

Donations of non-perishable food can be taken to the pantry during the same hours. To make an appointment and for details, call 724-335-7221.

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Prayer event set to begin Monday

A 40-day prayer walking event, “Pray Americas,” will be held Monday through July 25 nationwide.

People will meet in small groups to pray at various times and locations, in their own neighborhoods, cities and counties. Everyone is welcome to take part, regardless of church affiliation.

For registration and details, visit prayamericas.com.

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First Avenue in Tarentum to close Monday through Wednesday

First Avenue in Tarentum will be closed to traffic Monday through Wednesday from Corbet Street to Cherry Street in Brackenridge.

The detour and truck route will be Corbet Street to Sixth Avenue to Brackenridge.

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Calendar

Apollo-Ridge

Monday: The Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m. online via Zoom.us. To view the meeting, visit Zoom.us and use meeting ID 922 0605 8439 and password 931219. For audio only, call 646-558-8656. Toll charges may apply.

Freeport

Monday: Freeport Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 414 Market St.

Harrison

The book drop at Community Library of Allegheny Valley is now open. Curbside service will begin Monday.

Lower Burrell

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will meet at 7 p.m. partially by teleconference at city hall, 2800 Bethel St. Public participation through written comments is encouraged and preferred. Written comments should be sent via US Mail or emailed to colb@cityoflowerburrell.com by 4 p.m. Monday. The agenda is posted on the city website and at the municipal building. Physical presence by the public will be limited and subject to 6-foot physical distancing. Those attending must wear a face mask. Those without issues requiring immediate attention are asked to refrain from physically attending. The public will not be admitted beyond capacity. Anyone needing immediate assistance should call 724-335-9875.

New Kensington

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Tables: $10. Reservations and details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Monday: New Kensington Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 120 Logans Ferry Road. Social distancing will be observed. Public welcome.

Oakmont

June 20: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave., will host a Vitalant blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 724-822-0382 or 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code C5300082.

Parks

June 20: Barbeque dinners will be sold from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at King’s Deliverance Holiness Church, 1007 Custer St., North Vandergrift. Menu: half slab rib meal, 4-bone rib meal, leg/thigh meal, half chicken meal, barbeque slab, hot sausage sandwich and desserts. Sides: seafood salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, green beans and candied yams. Meals include two sides. Cash App info: $kdhcbbq. Advance orders: text Dee, 412-952-7768, Kimberly, 412-585-6497 or Pam, 724-980-6054

Saxonburg

Sunday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club is holding a virtual raffle of a Green Mountain grille/smoker, barbeque pellets and a $125 gift certificate to Thoma’s Meat Market in Saxonburg. Tickets: $20. The drawing will be Sunday on the club Facebook page . For tickets, click here.

Springdale

June 24: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a take-and-bake carnival pizza sale. Pick-up: 3 to 6 p.m. in front of the fire hall, 845 Lincoln St. Cost: pepperoni, $10; plain, $9, cash only. Orders deadline: 3 p.m. June 23. Orders: call or text 724-274-5090

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Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society museum is closed. The April 5 program about trolleys is rescheduled to be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.

Arnold

Thursdays: Worship services at Arnold Towers are canceled.

Bell

June 20: The craft and vendor fair planned at Bell Township Volunteer Fire Hall is canceled.

Brackenridge

• The borough office is closed to the public, but is accepting telephone calls during normal business hours. Payments will be accepted by mail or through the mail slot.

Buffalo Township

Nar-Anon meetings at Generations House of Worship are canceled. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Freeport

July 1: The reopening of the Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., is postponed until July 1. Details: 724-295-2476

September: The annual September By the River festival is canceled.

Harrison 

June 20: The Rachel Carson Trail Challenge is canceled. Refunds: email info@rachelcarsontails.org.

June 20: The Burtner House Strawberry Festival is canceled. Burtner House Restoration Society meetings are canceled until further notice.

June 21: The Super Bingo at the Veterans of Foreign Wars is canceled. Details: Lorraine, 412-537-5934

Harrison

Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.

• Allegheny Valley Association of Churches office is closed. Anyone who needs assistance can call 724-226-0606. Tax appointments will be rescheduled.

Kittanning

July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is canceled.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1953 Reunion planned in June is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.

Mondays: The GriefShare group sessions at First Evangelical Lutheran Church are postponed and will be rescheduled.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Saxonburg

Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.

The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.

Springdale

The annual Springdale Jubilee, parade and fireworks are canceled.

Springdale High School Alumni Association meetings are suspended until further notice. The Monte Carlo night planned for April 25 has been rescheduled to Oct. 3.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.

Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.

Tarentum

July 3: The Summit Hose Independence Day fireworks are canceled.

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.

July 31 and Aug. 1: West Deer Community Days are canceled.

Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

Vandergrift Public Library: the due date for all materials that have been checked out has been extended. If you log into your online account and notice an item with a different due date, please contact the library.

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