The Stroller, June 15, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Input sought for community mural in New Kensington

The Community Arts and Reintegration Project, a program of the Center for Applied Research at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, in collaboration with Westmoreland County Community Action, is seeking community members to help create a community mural on the side of the Walt’s Deli building, 453 Ninth St., New Kensington.

A second community design day will be at 11 a.m. June 20 online at Zoom.us. Registration is required. To register, click here. Upon registering, a link to the online meeting will be sent via email.

For details, visit https://bit.ly/CARP-NewKen-Mural.

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Bridgepoint Church offers free meals for children

Bridgepoint Church, Tarentum, will distribute free grab and go breakfasts and lunches for children from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through July 29 at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave.

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Food Truck event planned Wednesday in Apollo

The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue.

Kona Ice and Funky Monkey Donuts will be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Speal’s on Wheels and Kazcor Ravioli Company will be on hand from 4 to 8 p.m.

Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event can email apolloevents@gmail.com.

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Free open door luncheon offered in New Kensington

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will host a free open door grab and go luncheon at noon Wednesday.

Spaghetti and meat sauce will be served as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

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HOPE Center offers free virtual training for medical professionals

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center will offer free virtual training to medical professionals on how to assist victims of domestic violence.

For information, contact Mary at 724-224-1100 or MaryB@akhopecenter.org.

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Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank open Wednesday

The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Food will be bagged in advance and placed into vehicles. To make a donation, visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.

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Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will meet at 7 p.m. via teleconference. For log on details, visit the district website after 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will meet at 7 p.m. in the high school board room, 1021 Puckety Church Road. Social distancing guidelines will be observed.

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

Today: 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.

Kiski Area School District

Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the information meeting at 7 p.m. via teleconference. The agenda will be posted here. For log on information, email john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or call 724-842-0457 by 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Lower Burrell

Today: 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 hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 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

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

Saturday: 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.

Sunday: 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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