The Stroller, June 17, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Volunteers needed for highway litter cleanup

Volunteers are needed for a highway litter cleanup set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday beginning at 2687 River Road, Parks Township.

The event is sponsored by the Kiski Watershed Association. Family and friends are welcome to participate. Wear sturdy boots and clothes that can get dirty. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided.

To offer your time and for information, call the watershed association at 724-837-5271.

Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry

Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.

Trylife Center offers free diapers

The Trylife Center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell, has diapers for parents in need.

For details, call 724-339-9399.

Pot Love Dinner planned Saturday in Leechburg

Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, Leechburg, will host its monthly free Pot Love Dinner at noon Saturday at the church, 271 Main St.

The event will be takeout only and reservations are required by Friday. There is a limit of one dinner per family member. Those with reservations will be served first. For reservations, call 724-845-1901 or email church@crcpc.org.

Line-up will be outside and everyone must observe social distancing. This month’s meals was donated by a local caterer.

Calendar

Arnold

Thursdays: Weekly praise and worship services will resume at 9:30 a.m. the community room of Arnold Towers, 1528 Horne Blvd., Arnold. The Revs. Carmen Butler and Harold M. Mele Jr. will be the speakers.

Details: 724-334-1849.

Buffalo Township

Friday and Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 678 Sarver Road.  

Fawn 

June 24: Fawn Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting afterward at the municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road. Face masks are required, and social distancing will be observed. Comments should be sent to the municipal building or emailed to fawntwp@comcast.net by Friday.

Harrison

The book drop at Community Library of Allegheny Valley is now open. Curbside service will begin Monday.

Kiski Area School District

Today: 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

Saturday: A parking lot treasures sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Dr. Spaces: $5. Space reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

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

New Kensington

Friday and Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

Oakmont

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

Thursday: Parks Township Sportman’s Club will resume their monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. at the club. New members welcome.

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

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

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.

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 

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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