The Stroller, June 13, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Summit Hose accepting donations for fireworks display

Summit Hose Volunteer Fire Company in Tarentum is accepting donations to offset the cost of the annual community Independence Day fireworks display set for July 3.

To contribute, use Venmo code @summithosevfc or mail a check payable to Summit Hose VFC to 321 W. Seventh Ave., Tarentum PA 15084.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 136 Community Building Road.

Allegheny Valley

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Acmetonia Elementary School Forum, 300 Pearl Ave., Cheswick. Details: avsdweb.org

Arnold

Today: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $5, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

Brackenridge

Today: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., will host a special Reconnect with St. Barnabas service at 9 a.m. at the church. The Feast of St. Barnabas will be observed, and light breakfast refreshments will be served afterward.

Today: An autism-friendly open stage by Band Together Pittsburgh will be from 2 to 5 p.m. in the upper parking lot of Trinity United Methodist Church, 857 10^th Ave. Free bottled water and popcorn will be served. In case of inclement weather, the event will be in the church sanctuary or social hall.

Gilpin 

Tuesday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search for sponsor code GTVFD

Kittanning

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com

Leechburg 

Today: The Elks will host a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. There will be a 50/50 raffle, small games of chance, food and a silent auction. Must be at least 18 to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

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.

Monday: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays June 14 to Sept. 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and may need assistance in dealing with the grief and hardships this loss may have caused. Masks required to enter the building and social distancing will be observed. Participants can join the group at any session of the class. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or felc@windstream.net.

June 21 to 25: First Baptist Church, 111 Siberian Ave., will have free vacation Bible school, “Big Fish Bay” for children in kindergarten through 12^th grade from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the church. Masks optional. Registration required. Registration: 724-842-3051 or firstbaptistchurchleechburg.org/vacation-bible-school

Lower Burrell

June 19: Peoples Library will host an outdoor event, “Gardening for Pollinators,“ with the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania at 1 p.m. in front of the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. The program will discuss the importance of native plants as reserves for birds, pollinators and other animals. Public welcome.

June 28: The Veterans of Foreign Wars is conducting a voting agenda for members through June 28 regarding the permitting of smoking in the post. Ballots are available in the canteen. Members are urged to participate.

New Kensington 

June 19: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Catholic Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a Slavic Food Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church. Menu: stuffed cabbage, pierogi, hot sausage and kielbasa sandwiches, haluski, nut rolls and pies. Orders: saintjohnnewken@gmail.com

July 10: A cornhole tournament to benefit Highlands Youth Wrestling will begin at noon at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Check-in will be at 11 a.m. There will be cash prizes, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Entry fee: $50 per team. Registration: J. B. Orris, 813-753-7155 or Caitlin Williard, 724-448-8867

Plum

Friday: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plum Senior Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The class 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: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com

Springdale 

Tuesday: Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St., is taking reservations for a free holiday craft class set for noon to 2 p.m. Feel free to bring a snack of lunch. Reservations: Amy, 702-496-6268

June 21 and July 19: The Geraldine Yanni Summer Science Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The theme for each night will be STEM. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

June 22: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots,” by Deborah Feldman. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

July 1: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting registrations for a free children’s lunch program that will be noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays beginning July 1. Children 18 and younger eligible. Details and registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Today: BridgePoint Church and Fishers of Men will have a worship service and picnic from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. Public welcome. Details: 724-671-7580

Today 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.

Wednesday:The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: https://elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Vandergrift

June 22: Vandergrift Public Library and Group Against Smog and Pollution will sponsor a free outdoor Clean Air Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. A family-friendly event, there will be puppets by Dave English, education, a storytime and crafts. Kona Ice of Butler will sell refreshments. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212 or visit vandergriftpubliclibrary.org

July 10: A kids vendor show to benefit children’s cancer research will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Ave., 262 Franklin Ave. This is an event by kids, for kids to support kids. Vendors may offer any kind of kid-friendly merchandise. Cost: $40; children vendors, $20. Applications: TheCenteronFranklin@gmail.com

West Deer

Tuesday: West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 and township supervisors will have a public meeting at 7 p.m. in the township building, 109 East Union Road.