The Stroller, June 20, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Easy Star All-Stars to play at Hartwood Acres

Reggae band the Easy Star All-Stars will be featured at the free 2025 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road, Hampton.

Gates open at 3 p.m. and performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a folding chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing.

Concert to raise funds for cancer patient

The Rock for a Reason concert to benefit cancer patient Josh Durst and his family will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at Leo’s Grand Ballroom at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington.

Doors open at noon. Bands scheduled to play include Sourmash, Five Alarm Flood, 7ate9, Barracuda, and Glitz. Steve Rohan from Bob FM 96.9 will be the master of ceremonies. There will be a cash bar and 50-50. Must be 21.

Admission at the door will be $10.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today, Saturday and Sunday: Kiski Area Band will sponsor a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium, 240 Hyde Park Road. Baked goods, snacks and lemonade will be sold.

Saturday: An indoor/outdoor flea market will be sponsored from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Firehall, 470 Joyce St. Spaces still- available. Details: 724-236-0665.

Sunday: The township farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lot at Kiski Plaza Garden and Feed Center, 991 S. Leechburg Hill Road.

Apollo

Saturday: A free movie will be screened at dusk in Owens Grove Park. Bring a chair or blanket. The featured film will be, “The Lorax.” Free snacks and drinks will be served.

Sunday: First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will sponsor a southern gospel concert with Randy Quinn at 3 p.m. at the church. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-1283.

July 4: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Fire Quacker July 4 lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. July 4 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.

East Deer 

Today: The township recreation board will host a free movie night in Memorial Park, 700 Front St. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin at 8 p.m. Snacks, hot dogs, pop and water will be sold to benefit future events.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 48-number jackpot game, a 39-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Harrison   

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time, a story time for children 1 to 3 years old and their caregiver at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required.

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: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a family fun event Bubbalicious Art from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Drop in anytime during the event. No reservations required.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Menu: spaghetti, salad, rolls and butter and dessert, $10. Cash bar. Dine in or takeout. Public welcome. Sponsored by the post auxiliary.

June 25: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “The Heiress of Pittsburgh” by Ken Gormley. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg   

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

July 12: The Shawn Deslauriers Scholarship Fund is accepting basket donations for the memorial bocce tournament planned at the Marconi Club. Details: Dan Swartz, 724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The city farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Through July 20: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists members Eileen Kopelman and Patti Giordano will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Aug. 3: The Dog Gone? Search, Trap and Rescue group is seeking food and craft vendors for the Rallying for Rescues event planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kotecki Park. Proceeds will benefit local animal rescues. Details: call or text 724-309-8284.

New Kensington 

Saturday: Knead Community Café will sponsor a pig roast fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Menu: pulled pork sandwiches, cowboy beans, macaroni & cheese and potato salad. BYOB. Cost: $30. Tickets: online only at kneadcommunitycafe.org/events/pig-roast.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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.

Tarentum 

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: 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 will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Pinto bean with smoked turkey and frozen black bean soups and banana and peach breads will be sold. For orders of more than five spaghetti dinners, call 724-224-2417 after 10 a.m.

June 30: Tarentum Area Lions Club and Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a special story time for children age 4 to 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. The featured book will be “A Duck Called Brian,” by Al Murphy. There will be a story stroll and children will receive a treat bag and copy of the book. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Vandergrift

July 1 to 31: Vandergrift Public Library will host summer reading program, “Color Our World” at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be activities, programs and more. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer 

Sunday: Guardian Angels Parish will host its annual Corpus Christi Sawdust Carpet celebration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church. The worship service will begin at 4 p.m. and a free spaghetti dinner will be afterward. Details: 724-226-4900.

June 26: Join Allegheny County Park Rangers for a day of habitat restoration at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans I shelter. Volunteers will use hand tools to remove invasive species and may plant native species. Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Registration requested. Registration: tinyurl.com/c4tnrakr.