The Stroller, June 20, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Christopher’s Light children’s charity accepting donations

Due to the increasing number of families experiencing unemployment, Christopher’s Light is seeking donations to purchase personal hygiene products, clothing and birthday gifts for the children it serves in Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties.

Checks made out to Christopher’s Light can be sent to P.O. Box 94, Apollo PA 15613.

Anyone who can donate their time to deliver clothes and basic need items to families in need or work at the Saltsburg building to sort and prepare items should send a message at the group’s Facebook page. Facebook.com/christopherslightnonprofit/

Those in need can register at Christopherslight.com or by calling 724-980-2840.

South Butler Community Library opens Library Express Window

South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., Saxonburg, is offering no contact pick up of library materials at its new Library Express Window.

After patrons call to place a hold on items, library staff will call and schedule a pick-up appointment. Appointments are available in the mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Other services available include copies, faxes and dog licenses. Call and leave a message and staff will call you back to make an appointment.

Anyone who needs a file printed should email the file to director@southbutlerlibrary.org and the staff will call to schedule a pick-up time. For questions, email director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

The library book drop is now open for return of library materials.

Penn State Extension offers free webinar

“Victory Kitchen Series: Leafy Green Vegetables,” will be offered online from noon to 1 p.m. June 30 by the Penn State Extension.

The webinar will provide information about the world of leafy green vegetables and how to include them in your eating plan.

Registration is required by June 29. To register, click here.

UPMC East offers seminar about pre-op testing and surgery

A free live online seminar, “Getting Ready for Surgery During Covid-19,” will be presented at 10 a.m. Thursday by UPMC East, Monroeville.

Dr. Marc Cordero will explain why you can be confident scheduling important cancer screenings, surgeries and other preventative care.

Registration is required. To register, click here. A confirmation email will be sent with access information.

For information, email communityoutreach@upmc.edu or call 412-357-3700.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

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

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. Parking: $3. CDC requirements will be observed. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

Wednesday: 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.

Harrison

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

Lower Burrell

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

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks are required. Details: 724-339-1452

New Kensington

Saturday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will have a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 750 Church St. Rain or shine.

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations are not being accepted at this time.

Parks

Today: 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

South Buffalo

Today: South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department will host a truck and tractor pull starting at 10 a.m. at the fire hall, 695 Freeport Road. Concessions will be open. Details: SBTVFD220@outlook.com or 724-992-2214

Springdale

Wednesday: 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. Tuesday. 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.

Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or your organization to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com.