The Stroller, June 23, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Hartwood Acres to host rhythm and blues concert

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a free performance by Billy Price with Gabe Stillman at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Big band concert at Concordia Haven Apartments canceled

The concert planned Sunday at Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments is canceled.

Calendar

Apollo

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.

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 55-number jackpot game, a 44-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

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.

Fawn

Sunday: Center Church, 1575 Donnellville Road, will host the band Better Late in concert at 7 p.m. at the church. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-226-2300.

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.

Harrison 

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: 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.

Wednesday: A hands-on women’s self-defense and assault prevention program will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation, 1 Acee Drive. Space is limited. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

June 29: An underwater photography presentation for teens and adults will be offered at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Professional scuba instructor, photographer and fossil diver Jennifer Dillaman will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Lower Burrell  

Today: 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.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.

Aug. 6: Burrell Gridiron will sponsor a bingo at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes buffet lunch. Game payouts: regular, $75; specials, $100; jackpot, $1,000. Tickets: Kelly, 412-722-8054, or burrellbucsgridiron@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: 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

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.

Springdale  

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

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. 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.