The Stroller, June 27, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Donations being accepted for Vandergrift family

Donations are being accepted for the Confer family of Vandergrift who lost their home Tuesday in a fire.

Clothing items that are needed include men’s shoes size 9 ½ to 10 and 13, shirts size large to 1X and 1X to 2X, bottoms size large to 1X, 40 x 29 and 40 x 32, womens’ tops sizes small, medium and 1X, size 8, 14 and 16 bottoms and size 9 and 9 ½ shoes. Donations of totes, bins, small toys, personal items and gift cards are welcome.

All items can be dropped off at the Parks Volunteer Fire Hall, 1119 Dalmation Drive.

For questions, call Nicole at 878-302-2438.

Vandergrift Public Library to sponsor Teen Photo Contest

Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a photo contest for students age 12 to 19 through the end of July.

Photos will be judged in August by local professional photographers. Prize awards will be announced and there will be an exhibit in September.

For rules and submission guidelines, visit vandergriftpubliclibrary.org.

Thank you

Springdale Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who helped to make their Take and Bake Pizza Sale a success. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next pizza sale.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Monday: Allegheny Valley School Board will hold a special meeting online at 6:30 p.m. to approve the Pennsylvania Department of Education Athletic Health Safety Plan and discuss any other business that may come before the board. For log on information, visit the district website no later than 5 p.m. Monday.

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society Museum has reopened. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The current display features vintage toys.

Buffalo Township 

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Cost: $9, includes spaghetti, salad and rolls; homemade meatballs, $2. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Orders: 724-295-2656

Tuesday: Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the church family life center. Appointments are recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4725 or 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C664.

Deer Lakes School District

Monday: Deer Lakes School Board will hold a special meeting online via Zoom.us at 6 p.m. to address the Pennsylvania Department of Education Athletic Reopening Plan and any other business that may come before the board. Log on information will be posted Sunday on the district website. For audio access, call 312-626-6799.

Freeport

July 11: Orders are being accepted for a barbeque chicken sale set for 11 a.m. till the food runs out at the Freeport Eagles, 101 Fifth St. Cost: $7.50, includes outdoor grilled chicken and coleslaw. Order deadline: July 3. Orders: 724-295-9979 or on the Eagles’ Facebook page.

Harrison

Today: Redemption Church will have an outdoor worship service at 7 p.m. at the chapel of the Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. Masks optional.

The book drop at Community Library of Allegheny Valley is now open. Curbside service is available.

Indiana Township

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, 135 Little Deer Creek Valley Road. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-265-4000

New Kensington

July 25: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas in July craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Masks required. Details: Marcie, 878-302-3270

Parks 

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Tarentum

Tarentum Zoning Board, public hearing for the matter of Oliver Outdoor, 7 p.m., municipal building, 318 Second Ave., 224-1818.

Cancellations and changes

Fawn

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp planned for July 26-31 is canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Organizers would like to thank those made donations this year.

Ford City

July 15-18: The Family FunFest sponsored by Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership is canceled.

Aug. 29: The Armstrong County Labor Day Parade and Ethnic Feastival are canceled.

Freeport

July 1: The reopening of the Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., is postponed until July 1. Details: 724-295-2476

September: The annual September By the River festival is canceled.  

Harrison

Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.

Kittanning

July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is canceled.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1953 Reunion planned in June is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Parks Township

Oct. 3: The Cash Giveaway Bash sponsored by Upper Burrell and Parks volunteer fire companies is canceled.

Saxonburg

Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.

The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.

Springdale

The annual Springdale Jubilee, parade and fireworks are canceled.

Springdale High School Alumni Association meetings are suspended until further notice. The Monte Carlo night planned for April 25 will be Oct. 3.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.

Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.

Tarentum

July 3: The Summit Hose Independence Day fireworks are canceled.

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.

July 31 and Aug. 1: West Deer Community Days are canceled.

Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

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