The Stroller, June 2, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Concert to raise funds for Arnold’s Roosevelt Park

New Ken/Arnold Social in the Park will sponsor the annual Rockin’ Roosevelt benefit concert from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Roosevelt Park in Arnold. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Bands scheduled to appear include Heidi and the Hellcats, Risen to Save, The Epics, Miss Freddye’s Blues Band, Big House Pete, Elias Khouri, Mad Alice, Mojo, The Gruuve Band, Rumble 13 and River City Blues.

There will be food vendors and a 50/50 raffle.

Admission is $5 per person. Rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Gates will be open on Rankin and Drey streets. All proceeds will benefit the fund to keep Roosevelt Park open during the summer. Visit New Ken Arnold Social in the Park on Facebook for band set times.

Meals On Wheels volunteers needed

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Highlands Meals On Wheels is seeking volunteers to deliver food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to local residents.

To offer your time, call 724-226-3196 and leave a message. Monetary donations can be sent to Highlands Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 396, Natrona Heights, PA 15065.

Calendar

Apollo

Today:Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host a new bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Prizes have been raised and there will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-478-4831

Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

June 12: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold Volunteer Engine Co. will sponsor a drag queen bingo at 2 p.m. in the Arnold No. 2 Training and Social Hall, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30; $35 at the door, includes eight regular games and there will be specials and extra packets. The kitchen will be open from noon to 2 p.m. BYOB. Must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-335-3850

Brackenridge

Thursday: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave.

Butler County

Thursday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 7 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.

East Vandergrift 

June 20: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for whole pig raffle. The winner will receive a whole pig, a 20-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Locust Grove Country Shop, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage and a $100 gift card to the Vandergrift Fox’s Pizza Den. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. June 20 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets are $10 for two numbers. Proceeds will benefit the parish operating budget. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, the church office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule

Freeport

Thursday: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Park gazebo. Everyone welcome.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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 game jackpot.

June 11 : St. Joseph High School is conducting an online basket raffle as part of the annual Spartan Scramble golf outing. Prizes include an autographed helmet by Pittsburgh Steeler Devin Bush, class baskets, special coaching sessions and more. Visit sjhs.basketraffle.org to view prizes and buy tickets. Details: Jennifer MacNeil, 724-226-8043 or jmacneil@stjosephhs.com. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable.

June 11: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-226-7877. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.

Kiski Township

Thursday: Kiski Township Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road.

Tuesday : An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code KiskiTwpVFD

Leechburg

Thursday: 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. Please note the new time. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

June 13: The Elks will host a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. There will be a 50/50 raffle, small games of chance, food and a silent auction. Must be at least 18 to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

Lower Burrell

June 19: Applications are being accepted for an outdoor flea market set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Cost: $15 for a 10-foot space. Details: summerfestival@comcast.net

New Kensington

Thursday: 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 with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by St. George Church. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Plum

Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Details and other new safety policies: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.

Friday: Holy Family Parish will host Food Truck Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church, 444 St. John St. The featured truck will be Hibachi Lou. A portion of proceeds will benefit the parish and school.

Saltsburg

Friday and Saturday: Saltsburg Herbal Society, 105 Point St., will sell unusual and hard-to-find herbs, annuals and perennials from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Details, questions and advance orders: 724-989-2578

Tarentum

Today: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 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.

Upper Burrell

Today: Upper Burrell Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a public hearing at the township building, 3735 Seventh St. Details: 724-335-3517

Vandergrift

Thursday: The Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com/

Washington Township

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will resume in-person 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.

West Deer

Thursday and Friday: St. Michael Church, Curtisville, will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church, Liberty Street. Items will include collectibles, books and plants. Details: 724-265-1005

Friday: West Deer Parks and Recreation department will host a free movie in the Bairdford Park pavilion. Popcorn and water will be provided. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Reservations required. Reservations: Jodi, 724-265-3680 or jfrench@westdeertownship.com

June 10: West Deer Township will host a community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the township building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. All donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies for free. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or click on the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300094