The Stroller, June 22, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Allegheny Township to celebrate Community Day

Allegheny Township Community Day will be from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Kiski Area High School, 240 Hyde Park Road.

The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform at noon and the 56 East Band will play afterward. There will be local food trucks, a touch-a-truck, a car and bike cruise, craft vendors and children’s activities. LifeFlight helicopter will arrive and be on display from 3 to 5 p.m. and Kiski Area Band Boosters will have a rummage sale.

Highlands School District announces summer food program

Highlands School District in Harrison will distribute free lunches to children 18 and younger from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays June 19 to 29 and July 17 to 27 in the middle school cafeteria.

Meals must be eaten on-site. For details, contact food service director Stacey Waffensmith at swaffensmith@goldenrams.com.

Back the Blue concert fundraiser adds parade, fireworks

The annual Back the Blue concert will be Saturday at Mogie’s Irish Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

A police parade will begin at noon on Craigdell Road in New Kensington and proceed down Leechburg Road to Mogie’s at the corner of Wildlife Lodge Road and Leechburg Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is $10.

There will be bagpipe music from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Musicians scheduled to perform include Curtis and Black N Blue, John Melnick, Miss Freddye’s Blues Band, Lenny Collini Family Pak, Doug Carnahan, TKO The Knock Offs, Big House Pete and Chip & the Charge Ups.

There will be raffles and two silent auctions. A fireworks display will cap off the night at 9:45 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to local police departments and first responders.

Lemonade stand to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease

Brody’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Colwell’s Xpress Lube, 660 S. Leechburg Hill Road, Allegheny Township.

There will be food trucks and a summer fun raffle. Sponsored by Brody Toy, money raised will go to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in memory of his great-grandfather Joseph Kish.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Saturday: A free screening of “Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets” will be at dusk in Owens Grove Park. Bring a blanket or low chair. Free popcorn and beverages. Sponsored by Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Memorial Library.

Bethel

Friday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road will offer a free program about pollinators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Tour the Master Gardener pollinator garden, meet beekeepers and view the milkweed and winter sowing display. There will be children’s activities. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge 

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township 

Today : 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. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code UC664 or by zip code 16055.

Cheswick

Saturday: Springdale High School Marching Band will have a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Time Auto Service, 1800 Pittsburgh St. Proceeds will be used to purchase supplies for the color guard. Donations will be accepted. Rain date: Sunday.

East Vandergrift

July 3 and 4: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Firecracker Cash lottery raffle. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Daily Pick-3 number on July 3 and 4. Winners receive $1,000, a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen, North Apollo, and a $100 gift card to Allusion Brewery, Vandergrift. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Mass in the church vestibule.

Freeport

Saturday: Jeff Conner and the Mike Huston Trio will perform a free concert from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hope Garden, 211 Fifth St. Sponsored by Freeport Renaissance Association.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

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.

Saturday: Fun and Freedom will host a free community Picnic in the Park for children and families from 5 to 7 p.m. in Natrona Park and Playground, River Avenue, Natrona. There will be food, music, bubble fun, games and more. Details: 724-274-7773.

Jefferson  

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg 

Today: The Leechburg Farmers Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the municipal lot beside Fox’s Pizza on Market Street. There will be a tattoo art show by Iron Element Tattoo.

Today: First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and use group code G0110175.

Lower Burrell  

Today: An arts and crafts workshop for all ages will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Friday: Peoples Library will host a cornhole challenge at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Bring a friend.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Zombie from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: Bots IQ will set up a 3D printer and demonstrate 3D pens at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: An arts and crafts workshop for all ages will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: 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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Friday: The monthly Fridays on Fifth event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. along Fifth Avenue. Shops, restaurants and breweries will be open and there will be music and food trucks. The events are sponsored by the city recreation commission and will continue on the fourth Friday of each month through September.

Saturday: Bots IQ will set up a 3D printer and demonstrate 3D pens at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

June 30: A Vitalant community blood drive in memory of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knead Community Cafe’, 1011 Barnes St. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org and search with zip code 15068.

Parks Township

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

Springdale  

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register today.

July 8: Vendor and food truck vendor applications are being accepted for Springdale Community Day set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue. There will be a car show, kids games and scavenger hunt. Volunteers are also needed. Details: 724-274-6269.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. 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. Details: 724-224-9220.

Washington Township 

Friday: 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. 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.