The Stroller, June 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to stop in Vandergrift

As part of its pop-up tour, the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank will distribute free diapers from 11 a.m. to noon Monday at East Primary School, 420 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift.

To ensure enough diapers are available, registration is requested by emailing your name, number of children and diaper sizes to info@wpadiaperbank.org.

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HOPE Center seeking volunteers

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is looking for people to volunteer their time.

The center offers supportive services, opportunities for healing, and community education to assist victims of domestic violence and abuse. Training is free and can be done virtually. There are many types of opportunities available.

For details, call Mary at 727-224-1100.

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Free children’s meals to be distributed in Harrison

Grace United Methodist Church, Harrison, will distribute free grab and go meals for children from 11 a.m. to noon weekdays at the church, 1333 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights.

The program is part of the Kids Meal Network.

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PennDOT releases roadwork schedule

PennDOT crews will be working in the following areas of Westmoreland County this week:

• LaBelle Vue Road, Allegheny Township: pipe repairs

• Upper Drennan Road, Upper Burrell: side dozing

• Craigdell Road, Lower Burrell: crack sealing

Motorists should expect delays and possible closures in these areas.

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Calendar

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.

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school board room, Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

Cheswick

Tuesday: Cheswick Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Cheswick Volunteer Fire Hall, 1411 Spruce St. Those attending are asked to comply with appropriate social distancing guidelines.

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: The Deer Lakes School Board will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online via Zoom.us. Log on information will be posted on the district website. For audio access, call 312-626-6799.

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.

Tuesdays through Fridays: American Legion kitchen will be open for takeout orders from members and guests from 2 to 7 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. For a menu, visit facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417

Oakmont

Tuesday: Oakmont Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings at 7 p.m. in council chambers of the municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Anyone with a disability who would like to attend should call the borough office at .412-828-3232.

Saturday: 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

Saturday: 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

Pittsburgh

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

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. Order 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.

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 

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

Saturday: 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.

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.

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.

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