The Stroller, June 17, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free meals available to children in NK-Arnold School District

The Nutrition Group and New Kensington-Arnold School District will offer free dine-in summer meals to children 18 and younger.

Meals will be available Mondays through Thursdays through June 30. Locations and times are:

• Valley High School: breakfast 8:30 to 9 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m. to noon.

• Roy A. Hunt Elementary School: breakfast, 9 to 9:30 a.m.; lunch, noon to 12:30 p.m.

No reservations are required.

Children’s science program offered at Peoples Library

Peoples Library will host a free hands-on science program “GSK Science In the Summer: Be a Physicist” July 24 to 27 at the New Kensington library, 880 Barnes St.

The program will focus on creating memorable, engaging science experiences rather than acquiring new science knowledge. Children in kindergarten through second grade will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. and third through fifth grade will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Reservations and commitment to attend all four days are required. For reservations, call 724-339-1021, ext. 10. The program is offered in partnership with GSK, the Franklin Institute and Carnegie Science Center.

Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

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

Ham salad, chips and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by June 30. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Today: 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.

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $6, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

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.

Buffalo Township 

Thursday : 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.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Ridge Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. Vendor space: $20 for a 24 x 20-foot space. Details: 724-224-0178 or fleatique82@gmail.com.

Harrison 

Tuesday: A Hogs and Rods vehicle show will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive, Natrona Heights. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be music, food, beer and a 50/50 raffle.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Picnics to Playgrounds: The History of Local Parks” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

June 28: A hands-on women’s self-defense and assault prevention program will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation, 1 Acee Drive. Space is limited. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

June 28: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “All the Lonely People,” by Mike Gayle. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

June 29: An underwater photography presentation for teens and adults will be offered at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Professional scuba instructor, photographer and fossil diver Jennifer Dillaman will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Indiana Township

June 27: Indiana Township Police Department will host a free class “A Digital World: Youth, Social Media, Sexualized Content and Mental Health” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the township community center, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: mmyers@indianatownship.com.

Jefferson

Thursday : 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

Today: 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: 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.

Today: 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 today. 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.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Lower Burrell  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, Wildlife Lodge Road. New officers will be installed.

June 29: VCA Valley Veterinary Hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road, will host a Vitalant blood drive – for humans – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital. The blood mobile will be on-site. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit Vitalant.org and use account code UP915 or zip code 15068.

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: 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.

Today: 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.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will sponsor a field trip about apples at 1 p.m. to Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Children will create a snack with the chef and listen to a story. Permission slips required. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

June 28: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Tananarive Due, author of “The Wishing Pool and Other Stories,” at 8 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org.peopleslibrary.

Oakmont

Through June 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library is hosting a free Storywalk in the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library’s outdoor garden, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Read the story, “Up In the Garden, Down In the Dirt,” by Kate Messner page by page as you stroll around the outdoor path. Details: Karen Crowell, 412-828-9532.

Parks Township

Today: 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.

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

Springdale  

Wednesday : 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

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday and Tuesday: 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.

June 23: Central Presbyterian Church is selling soup and baked goods Mondays through Saturdays through June 23 at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Menu: creamy chunky potato, split pea with kielbasa, tomato basil and vegetable beef soups, $7 per quart; peanut butter pie, $10 each; brownie tray, $5. Advance orders requested. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orders: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift

Thursday: Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority Landbank will host a meeting about future revitalization projects in the borough at 6:30 p.m. at the Vandergrift Historical Society, 184 Sherman Ave. Community leaders will be present and borough residents are urged to attend.

Thursday: 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.

Religion Digest

• East Union Church, 292 East Union Road, West Deer, “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Creativeness,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 19 to 23 at the church. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1 through rising sixth-graders welcome. Suggested donation: $10 per child with a $20 maximum per family. Reservations required. Details and reservations: eastunionchurch.org/vbs-2023.

• First United Presbyterian Church of Tarentum, “Changemakers Lab,” 5:45 to 8 p.m. June 25 to 28 at the church, 913 Lock St., for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Prekindergarten children welcome with a parent or guardian. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-2550, office@fupct.org or fupct.org/vbs.

• Bull Creek United Presbyterian Church, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road, West Deer, “SonRock,” 9 a.m. to noon June 26 to 30 at the church. Reservations: 724-265-1558, secretary@bcpc.us or come a few minutes early on June 26.

• St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Freeport, “Fishers of Men,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 17 to 21 at the church fellowship hall, 608 High St. Reservations required by June 30. Reservations: Bridgette, 412-337-5574 or stmaryfreeport.com.

• New Kensington Salvation Army, “Knights of North Castle,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 to 28 at the center, 255 Third St., for children age 6 to 12. Cost: $15 per child, includes lunch each day and Friday field trip. Reservations required. Reservations: stop in at the center. Details: 724-335-7221.

• Guardian Angels Parish, “Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World,” 6 to 8 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 4 in the church Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave., Harrison, for children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Teen and adult volunteers welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: ccd@guardianangelspgh.org or guardianangelspgh.org.

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