The Stroller, June 15, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Allegheny Valley Hospital to participate in Tarentum Night Market

The monthly Tarentum Night Market will be Thursday evening in the borough.

There will be special events and businesses are open until 8 p.m. Allegheny Valley Hospital will participate at the Murphy Building on Corbet Street. General/breast surgeon Dr. Yelena Lyubarsky and hematologist/oncologist Dr. Sarah Miller, along with the AVH mammography staff will meet with attendees and discuss the recent upgrades to its services at the hospital.

Night Markets are scheduled the third Thursday of each month through October. For details, visit facebook.com/TarentumNightMarket.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution offered Thursday

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Free concert planned at Shrine Center

The Pittsburgh Shrine Center will present a free outdoor concert featuring the Borstal Boys from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday undercover at the center, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Seating and tables will be provided, and food and beverages will be sold. No outside food and beverages, please.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Allegheny Valley School District

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

Apollo

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Prizes have been raised and there will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-478-4831

Brackenridge

Wednesdays: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township

June 24: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Blood donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

Butler County

June 24: Butler County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) book discussion group will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. The featured book will be, “The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self Care” by Anna Borges. Copies are available through the Butler County Library System and at bookstores. Participants welcome to join the discussion even if they have not read the book. Registration: click the Zoom link posted on the NAMI Butler Facebook page, under Events. Details: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org

Deer Lakes School District

Thursday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct a special meeting at 5 p.m. online at Zoom.us and in the high school library, high school library, 163 East Union Road. Access information: Deerlakes.net

Freeport

Thursdays: Freeport’s Food Truckin’ will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Laube Hall. Vendor fees are $25 for the first week and $50 for each additional week and will benefit Restore Freeport Community Park. Details: Jackie, 724-234-9373

Gilpin 

Today: 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

Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar

Today: Harmar Water Authority will conduct the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the office, 200 Pearl Ave. Details: 724-274-7383

Harrison

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Leechburg 

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net

Thursdays:A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

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

Saturday: 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 

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Mother of Sorrows Church. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Saturday: 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

Parks

Thursday: Parks Township Sportmen’s Club will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome. Details: 724-845-2390 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Plum

Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks required. Details and other new safety policies: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.

Springdale 

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: 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: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Wednesdays: The Tarentum Farmers Market will open for the season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will offer Stop, Drop and Read for children from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through June 30 at the church. There will be storytime, crafts and a free meal.

Vandergrift

Wednesday: Vandergrift United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave., will host a takeout Dollar Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the church. This month’s menu includes grilled hot dogs with sauerkraut, chips, dessert and a drink, all for $1. Come early; the food sells out quickly. Please park and walk up.

Thursday: The Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com/

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

Today: 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.