The Stroller, June 26, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Summit Hose accepting donations for fireworks display
Summit Hose Volunteer Fire Company in Tarentum is accepting donations to offset the cost of the annual community Independence Day fireworks display set for July 3.
To contribute, use Venmo code @summithosevfc or mail a check payable to Summit Hose VFC to 321 W. Seventh Ave., Tarentum PA 15084.
Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry
Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue.
Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce. Give what you can, take what you need.
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
Bethel
Today 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
Today: 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: 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
Today: 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
Today: 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
Today: 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.
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.
Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and needs help dealing with the grief. Masks required to enter the building and social distancing will be observed. Participants can join the group at any session of the class. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or felc@windstream.net
Lower Burrell
Today: 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
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 4th 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
Plum
Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. Vendors change weekly.
Saxonburg
Today: 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
Today: 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
Today: 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.
Monday: Vandergrift Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 109 Grant Ave. to consider a special exemption requested by Allegheny Ludlum for a height variance for the ATI plant. Public welcome.
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
Aug. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a patriotic quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be Aug. 31. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212
Winfield
Today: 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
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