The Stroller, June 21, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Saxonburg to welcome annual firemen’s carnival

Saxonburg Firemen’s Carnival will be Tuesday through Saturday at the fireman’s grounds.

Gates open at 6 p.m. nightly. There will be carnival rides, food and games. Due to the great response from sponsors, there will be no admission fee.

A blessing of pets will be at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of Saxonburg Memorial Church and a pet parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street. A fireman’s parade will be Thursday. For more information, visit svfc.com.

Shoe collection to continue through July 1

First Presbyterian Church of Avonmore, 518 Indiana Ave., is collecting gently used and new shoes through July 1 for the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society.

Collected shoes are used to support micro-enterprise vendors in developing nations. Pairs of shoes should be tied together with the laces or rubber bands and placed into a garbage bag. Do not bring shoes in boxes.

For details, call Jan Mills at 724-433-9601 or the church at 724-697-4221.

New Kensington Storywalk to feature children’s book

Peoples Library and Allegheny County Library Association Youth Services are sponsoring a Storywalk through July 3 in New Kensington’s Memorial Park.

The Storywalk will feature the book, “Last Stop on Market Street,” by Matt de la Peña and will be open during regular park hours.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today 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.

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

Apollo

Today: 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 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.

Fox Chapel

June 29: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or Vitalant.org.

Harrison   

Today: 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.

Wednesday : 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   

Today: 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.

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.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host an online talk watch party with award-winning author Katherine Applegate at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Join the group at the library in person or watch online at home. Suited for children in third through sixth grade. Registration required to watch on demand or join the group online. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.

July 9: A workshop to make greeting cards, “Cards in the Round,” will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 3055 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 10 years old is welcome. Cost: $20, includes 5 pre-cut cards. Proceeds will benefit the New Kensington/Lower Burrell Catholic Community Youth Group trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis in November. Reservations required by July 1. Reservations: text or call Lorraine Menk, 412-965-5815 or kirbie1@comcast.net.

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 

Today: 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.

Monday and Tuesday: Donations for the Mount St. Peter Church trash and treasure sale will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the back of the church, 100 Freeport Road. No televisions, clothing, car seats, cassettes, VHS, large furniture or worn out items please. Proceeds will benefit the church food pantry and community outreach ministries. Details: 724-335-9877.

June 29: Lost Dreams Awakening, 408 Eighth St., will host a Pride potluck picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Members, family, friends and allies welcome. A prize will be awarded for the best covered dish. No reservations required. Call 724-212-4899, ext. 108 to register for the dish contest.

Parks Township 

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 quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

Monday: The Monday Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at its new location at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road. The weekly market will continue through Aug. 25.

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

Today: 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.

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.