The Stroller, June 15, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tennis tournament to benefit Ewing sarcoma research

The annual Kaelyn Rose Charity Tennis Tournament will be June 25 at the Valley High School tennis courts, New Kensington.

Check-in will be at 8:30 a.m. This is an open-age, round-robin event for players in high school and older and will feature singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Players may dual register.

Entry fee is $20 per player; $10 to register the same player in both singles and doubles. Prizes will be awarded. Proceeds will be donated for research on Ewing Sarcoma. For details and registration, call or text Jaren Thimons at 724-759-0407 or thimonsjd@washjeff.edu by Tuesday.

Strawberry Festival planned Saturday at Burtner House

The 47^th annual Burtner House Strawberry Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Burtner House homestead, 965 Burtner Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

There will be Civil War reenactors, crafters, demonstrations, food, a bake sale and basket raffle. Parking and shuttle service will be available from the dirt parking area at Citizens Hose Firehall, Freeport Road, Harrison. No parking is available at the festival.

Admission is $10; students and senior citizens, $5; younger than 6, free. Proceeds benefit Burtner House Restoration Society.

Church collecting summer items for outreach program

Springdale Open Bible Church is accepting donations for its June blessing box program.

Items needed include sunscreen, sunglasses, beach and pool toys, towels, swim diapers and flip flops. Donations can be dropped off at 401 Colfax St., Springdale.

TryLife Center to sponsor Walking for Babies fundraiser

The annual Walking for Babies event that benefits the TryLife Center in Lower Burrell will begin at 8:15 a.m. June 24 at Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township.

Participants will gather sponsors and a virtual option is available. Check-in and a free breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at 10:15 a.m. to the top five fundraisers. There will be free children’s activities all morning. Registration fee is $25; $15 for additional adults when initially registering as a family or group; younger than 18, free. To register and for more information, visit tinyurl.com/bdzhd3fv.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Apollo

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host History Alive!, a performance of notable citizens from Apollo’s past with pizza and refreshments at 5 p.m. at Drake Log Cabin, Williams Alley. Rain date: June 24. Cost: $15. Tickets: 724-478-2899.

Bethel

June 23: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road will offer a free program about pollinators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Tour the Master Gardener pollinator garden, meet beekeepers and view the milkweed and winter sowing display. There will be children’s activities. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone welcome.

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

Buffalo Township

June 22: 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. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code UC664 or by zip code 16055.

Gilpin 

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

Harrison 

Friday: St. Joseph High School is selling tickets for a super raffle. The grand prize winner will receive $20,000 and three runners-up receive $1,000 each. Only 500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be at the school golf outing at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Winner need not be present. Cost: $100. Tickets: 724-226-7877.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final

Saturday : A free program about purple martin birds with speaker Ken Kostka of Natrona Heights will be at 11 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center at Harrison Hills Park. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

June 22: Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments will have an event Sip, Savor and Compare at 2 p.m. in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road, entrance 2A. There will be a seminar, “Compare Concordia: Affordable, Worry-free Living,: tours, wine from Saxonburg Heritage Wine Cellars and appetizers. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred. Reservations: Peggy Trettel, 724-352-5378 or ptrettel@concordialm.org.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its 10^th annual bike run at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Registration is at 10 a.m. and kick stands up will be at noon. Cost: $20 per driver; $10 per passenger. There will be food, refreshments and door prizes upon return to the firehall. Details: Steve, 724-994-6237 or Mike, 724-664-4161.

Leechburg 

Today: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a cruise-in from 5 to 9 p.m. in the company parking lot, 268 Canal St. There will be music, food and entertainment.

Today: 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 required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Lower Burrell  

Today: An arts and crafts workshop for all ages will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with New York Times bestselling author Jamie Beck, author of, “An American in Provence,” at 2 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Saturday: Rebooting Reading Rainbow: A Grown Up and Me Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Children and their caregiver welcome. This month’s book is, “Arthur’s Eyes,” by Marc Brown. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Daniels and McClain band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: A job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski, 1150 Fifth Ave., suite 200. Details: 724-334-8600.

Today: An arts and crafts workshop for all ages will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: 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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Friday: A free family movie night will be at 8:30 p.m. at courtyard of Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. The Fifth Avenue gate will open at 8 p.m. The Barnes Street entrance will be closed. The featured film will be “Ugly Dolls,” rated PG. There will be free popcorn, hot dogs and drinks. Bring a lawn chair. No pets please.

Saturday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will have a sing-along program for all ages “Tromp Through the Swamp: Songs with Tom Sieling” at 2 p.m. Details: 724-339-1071.

Saturday: 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: stuffed cabbage, pierogi, soups, haluski, hot sandwiches and baked goods. Tours of the church will be available. No advance orders accepted. Details and a full menu: saintjohnnewken.org.

June 24: A free men’s community prayer breakfast will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the banquet hall of Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Men from all denominations welcome. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and speakers will include Neil Walker, Jerry Jefferson and the Rev. John Neyman. Details: 878-999-8680.

Oakmont

Friday: A food truck round-up will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, Riverside Boathouse, 12 Washington Ave. There will be music and a cash bar.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saturday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a free Kidspalooza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 1119 Dalmatian Drive. There will be $5 meal deals, indoor vendors, a craft table, silent auction and bounce houses. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for local food banks.

Springdale  

June 21: Springdale Free Public Library will have a workshop to make a patriotic craft project at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. For a photo of the project, visit springdalepubliclibrary.org. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

July 8: Vendor and food truck vendor applications are being accepted for Springdale Community Day set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue. There will be a car show, kids games and scavenger hunt. Volunteers are also needed. Details: 724-274-6269.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will sell barbecued chicken dinners from noon to 4 p.m. at the church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, green beans and roll, $15. Details: 724-224-2417.

Vandergrift

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and coffee or tea, $10; meatball hoagies, $7; quarts of sauce also available. Add 50 cents for takeout. BYOB.

Today: The Gathering on Grant event sponsored by the Vandergrift Business Association will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue. The event will have a circus theme this month. There will be music, vendors, food trucks and entertainment.

June 22: Vandergrift Business Association will offer a free class, “Process and Ways to Purchase an Existing Business,” at 6:30 p.m. at Allusion Brewing, 143 Grant Ave., as part of its summer lecture series. Dennis Cestra, president of Howard Hanna Pennsylvania will be the speaker.

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.

Washington Township

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.