The Stroller, June 18, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Juneteenth celebration planned Saturday

A Juneteenth Community Celebration will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1150 Asa Roberts Way, New Kensington.

There will be food and fellowship. The event is sponsored by the City of New Kensington, Knead Community Café, Cuddles for Kids and Gateway Health.

Drive-through food distribution set at Lernerville Speedway

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road, Buffalo Township. No cars are permitted to arrive before 11 a.m.

Reservations are required to ensure enough food is available and they fill up quickly. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/drive-up/butler/ or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. There is no required proof of eligibility, and anyone is eligible for food.

Johnny Angel and the Halos to play free concert at Hartwood Acres

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a free performance by the Johnny Angel and the Halos at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine.

5K and walk to celebrate Christmas in July

The Christmas In July Santa Shuffle 5K and 1-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. July 10 at West Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 1116 Gosser St.

Check-in begins at 8 a.m. There will be swag bags, refreshments and visits from Disney’s Snow White and Belle, as well as Santa Claus.

Costumes are encouraged and leashed furry friends are welcome Participants must be registered by Monday to be guaranteed an event t-shirt. For details, visit kvcares.com.

Calendar

Apollo

July 4: St. James Parish is selling raffle tickets to win a propane grill, metal fire pit and gift cards to Naser Foods, Held’s Shop n Save and Rukas Beverage. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, in the church vestibule after Masses and in the parish office

Arnold

Today: A ham dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Dine in or take out. Cost: $10. Details: 724-335-0101

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. 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

Monday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 5:30 p.m. at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. The group meets the at 7 p.m. the first Thursday and 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org. Participants must confirm attendance by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting to receive a link to participate.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30 per month; $150 for the season. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

Harrison 

Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present an engineering science program with the Carnegie Science Center at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599

Today: 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 game jackpot.

Saturday: A free clothing and toy distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Incontinence diapers in all sizes will be available. Masks and social distancing required.

Leechburg 

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: 20 cents per item. Masks required and there will be a limit of 10 people in the closet at a time. Use the rear entrance to the church. Bring your own bag.

Monday to June 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, 880 Barnes St. The program will discuss the importance of native plants as reserves for birds, pollinators and other animals. Public welcome.

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

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 

Today: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

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

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a basket raffle monthly.

July 1: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling tickets for 4^th of July raffle. Prizes: gift cards to Olive Garden or Longhorn Steak House, Sheetz and the Wine and Spirits store, beer, wine, snacks, grilling utensils, an Igloo cooler, American flags and more. Cost: $5. Winner will be drawn at 6 p.m. July 1 on Facebook Live. Tickets and a complete list of prizes: Animalprotectors.net

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

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

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon and a used book sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220

Sunday: A Father’s Day dinner will be hosted at noon at the Eagles, 204 Wood St. Menu: brisket, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and roll and butter. Cost: $12. Dine in or takeout. Public welcome. Details: 724-889-7882

Vandergrift

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Tuesday : 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

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have Friday Night 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.