The Stroller, June 16, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual night race scheduled July 19 in Apollo

Roaring Run Watershed Association will sponsor its annual 5K night race/walk, “Race to the Moon,” at 9 p.m. July 19 at the trail along the Kiski River.

Parking is at 310 Clifford Ave in Apollo. Everyone is bused to the trail and a baggage claim is at the trail start/finish line. Check-in will begin at 7:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded afterward.

Cost is $25, plus a $2.75 fee in advance and $30 on race day; and includes a race day T-shirt for those who register by June 24. Registration deadline is July 17.

Luminaries will be placed on the length of the trail and participants must carry a light. To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/Apollo/RoaringRunRaceToThemoon. For details, visit roaringrunapollo.org.

Free open door luncheon set in New Kensington

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free lunches at noon Wednesday.

Chicken Alfredo, salad and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. Dine in or takeout available. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

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

Wednesday: 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. There will be specials and wish jars. 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.

Brackenridge

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

Freeport

Wednesdays: The Blessing Closet at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Wednesday: Freeport Area Library will host a story time for children who are at least 3 years old and an adult from 11 a.m. to noon at the library, 428 Market St. No reservations required. Details: 724-295-3616.

Harrison   

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will offer a workshop to plant a garden to take home at noon at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Funding provided by the Grable Foundation. A free lunch is served by Faith Community Partners from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for children 18 and younger. Details: natronacomestogether.org.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “All Aboard!” about local railroad history and the Tarentum mural at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

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.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will offer a visit with the Pittsburgh Zoo at 2 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Funding provided by the Grable Foundation. A free lunch is served by Faith Community Partners from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for children 18 and younger. Details: natronacomestogether.org.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Wednesday: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.

June 25: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “The Heiress of Pittsburgh” by Ken Gormley. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg   

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., will open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or lamahs@windstream.net.

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

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a summer story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

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

Tuesday: The Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania sponsors a free support group for Parkinson’s Disease patients and their family members from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Valley Points YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Details: Chrissy and Josh Lookabaugh, 724-594-3245.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a summer story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will host, “Lollipop Lab,” a lesson on how lollipops come from plants at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Children will create a new lollipop flavor. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Plum 

Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Recipients in need must stop in at the pantry to be confirmed/verified. Details: 724-327-0367.

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

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Wednesday: 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, Lock Street. Vendor information: office@fupct.org.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 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 and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.

Vandergrift

July 1 to 31: Vandergrift Public Library will host summer reading program, “Color Our World” at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be activities, programs and more. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

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.

June 26: Join Allegheny County Park Rangers for a day of habitat restoration at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans I shelter. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species and may plant native species. Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Registration requested. Registration: tinyurl.com/c4tnrakr.