The Stroller, June 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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West Deer American Legion to honor original members

The West Deer American Legion plans to honor the original members of the post Sept. 12 in observation of the post’s 90th anniversary.

Help is needed to find members. Information is needed about John Tokas, George Horn, Humphrey Wilson, Anthony Lewetag, William J. Murray, Anton Segs, Frank Domino, August Thalman, Charles Will Paugh, James Valerio, Domenico Pagani, Peter G. Murray, Pietro Moretti, George D. Goodmin, William Baxter, Angelo Zock, Louis Olarto, John Feil, Walter Valcanie, George Dalton, William N. Weber, Pasquala Mustans, Willard Belas Stull, James Smith, John Steven Norris, Clarence K. Cross, Giovauin Valente, Theodore S. Warriner, Samuel Gruciani, Giulio Caldarelli and Andy Marshall.

Old photographs and memorabilia about the post and West Deer are also welcome. For information, call Blasé Szwaczkowski at 724-274-0413 or Dennis Martinez at 724-272-1113.

Participants sought for Westmoreland County Firemen’s parade

The New Kensington Bureau of Fire will host the 128th annual Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association convention Aug. 7 to 11.

The parade will begin at 2 p.m. Aug. 7 with prejudging at 10 a.m. at Valley High School. Church groups, baton and drum units, non-profit organizations, businesses and Boy and Girl Scouts are being sought to march in the parade.

For information, call 724-335-4100 and leave a message.

Indigo Girls to play free concert at Hartwood Acres

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a free performance by the Indigo Girls at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine.

Reunion

Highlands High School Class of 1970 will host a “50th plus 1” mixer and reunion in August. All Highlands High School graduates are welcome to attend a mixer at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Bird Dogs Sports Bar and Grill, 2615 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison. There will be a cash bar and finger foods. A reunion with a cash bar, dinner and dancing will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 21 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Cost: $50 per person. Details: Debbie, 724-224-1972 or Dave, 724-226-0747

Calendar

Apollo

July 4: St. James Parish is selling raffle tickets to win a propane grill, metal fire pit and gift cards to Naser Foods, Held’s Shop n Save and Rukas Beverage. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, in the church vestibule after Masses and in the parish office

July 10: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20; without electricity, $15. Reservations: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

July 3: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-335-0101

Bethel

Saturday and Sunday: Fort Armstrong Wireless Association Amateur Radio Club invites the public to an amateur radio field day from 2 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 135 Kerr Road. There will be a Get On the Air radio for the public to try, food and socializing. Details: fawa.us

Freeport 

Saturday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

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: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a Summer Fling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. There will be a used book sale, children’s crafts, lottery tickets and food trucks. Cost: $10 per bag. Bags provided by the library. Proceeds will be used to repair and improve the lighting in the library. Details: 724-226-3491

Saturday: A free picnic in the park will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in Natrona Park, 10 River Ave. There will be free music, food and games. Sponsored by Fun and Freedom.

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The group is working on blankets for Project Linus. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. Registration required. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

Kiski Township

Saturdays: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will have a flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 1037 Route 56. Vendor spaces available. Cost: $10 per space per week, benefits the fire department. Details: 724-681-2023

Leechburg  

Saturday: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net

Sunday: A Kona Ice truck fundraiser will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, Main Street. Proceeds will benefit the church Nurture Committee programming.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms and July 4 raffle tickets.

New Kensington

Today: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

Today: Peoples Library will offer an online program, “Bringing Nature to Your Yard,” with the Allegheny Land Trust’s Senior Director of Education and Curriculum at 11 a.m. on Zoom.us. Lean how to make your yard a wildlife oasis. Access information: ID 875 4000 9179

Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.

July 1: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling tickets for 4^th of July raffle. Prizes: gift cards to Olive Garden or Longhorn Steak House, Sheetz and the Wine and Spirits store, beer, wine, snacks, grilling utensils, an Igloo cooler, American flags and more. Cost: $5. Winner will be drawn at 6 p.m. July 1 on Facebook Live. Tickets and a complete list of prizes: Animalprotectors.net

July 10: A cornhole tournament to benefit Highlands Youth Wrestling will begin at noon at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Check-in will be at 11 a.m. There will be cash prizes, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Entry fee: $50 per team. Registration: J. B. Orris, 813-753-7155 or Caitlin Williard, 724-448-8867

Saxonburg 

Today and Saturday: The sewing ministry at St. Luke Lutheran Church will have a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church Centennial Hall, 110 State St. Rain or shine. The ministry creates handmade items that are donated to nursing homes, hospitals and individuals. Details: Gayle, 724-352-4205

Springdale  

July 1: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting registrations for a free children’s lunch program that will be noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays beginning July 1. Children 18 and younger eligible. Details and registration: 724-274-9729

July 19: The Geraldine Yanni Summer Science Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The theme for each night will be STEM. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

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: 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.

Vandergrift

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

July 10: A kids vendor show to benefit children’s cancer research will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Ave., 262 Franklin Ave. This is an event by kids, for kids to support kids. Vendors may offer any kind of kid-friendly merchandise. Cost: $40; children vendors, $20. Applications: TheCenteronFranklin@gmail.com

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have Friday Night 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.

Winfield

Saturday: Butler County Amateur Radio Public Service Group will host an amateur radio field day from 2 to 8 p.m. at the municipal building, 194 Brose Road. See amateur radio in action. Public welcome. Details: k3psg.com