The Stroller, June 14, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Raffle to benefit Veterans Groceries in Need program

The Westmoreland County Marines Detachment No. 1416 is conducting a raffle for a $1,000 gift card to Community Market.

The second-place winner will receive a Blackstone grill and griddle combo, a Yeti cooler on wheels and a stovetop grill on wheels. Tickets are $10 each and include two numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. July 4 Pick 3 number of the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Proceeds will benefit the Marines’ Christmas Groceries for Veterans Families in Need program. For tickets and more information, contact Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Local food bank seeking donations

The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank is accepting donations of non-perishable food and household items.

Products most needed include toilet paper, paper towels, feminine products, diapers in sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7; canned vegetables, fruit, beef stew, ravioli, tuna, chicken and soups; boxed side dishes, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, boxed cereal and sugar-free and gluten-free items.

Donations are accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the ministry center, 1913 Freeport Road, Harrison. For information, call 724-226-0606.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Thursday : 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. Sunday. 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: 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.

Today: 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 4: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Fire Quacker July 4 lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. July 4 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Buffalo Township 

Today: 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.

Fawn 

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be open from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. The event is held rain or shine on the third Sunday of each month through October. No pets are permitted. Customer parking: $3 per vehicle. Proceeds benefit the Alle-Kiski Heritage and Tour Ed Mine museums. Details: 724-224-0178.

Hampton 

Sunday: There will be no concert at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater due to the US Open. Next week’s concert will feature the Easy Star All-Stars.

Harrison   

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Wednesday : 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.

Leechburg   

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 : 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries and sausage or bacon.

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: 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.

Parks Township

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Springdale 

Thursday : 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

Today: 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.