The Stroller, June 27, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Hartwood Acres to host Allegheny County Music Festival

The 25th annual Allegheny County Music Festival will be Sunday at the Hartwood Acres amphitheater, Indiana Township.

Performers will include Randall Baumann’s Ramble: A Celebration of Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles, a Pittsburgh All-Star Band performing songs made famous by Levon Helm and The Band; Meeting of Important People (MOIP), a local indie-rock group led by Josh Verbanets; and folk-rock ensemble Woodland Creatures.

Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Food trucks and family-friendly activities will be on-site. Rain or shine. Admission is $20 per vehicle and will benefit the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund.

Volunteer opportunities available at Knead Community Cafe

Knead Community Café in New Kensington is looking for helpers to work on Saturdays.

Help is needed from 8 a.m. to noon and signups are flexible and completed electronically. For more information and to inquire about group service opportunities, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org/about-volunteering-with-us or stop in at the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Raffle to benefit Veterans Groceries in Need program

The Westmoreland County Marines Detachment No. 1416 is conducting a raffle for a $1,000 gift card to Community Market.

The second-place winner will receive a Blackstone grill and griddle combo, a Yeti cooler on wheels and a stovetop grill on wheels. Tickets are $10 each and include two numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. July 4 Pick 3 number of the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Proceeds will benefit the Marines’ Christmas Groceries for Veterans Families in Need program. For tickets and more information, contact Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

July 4: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Fire Quacker July 4 lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. July 4 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.

Buffalo Township 

July 5: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will offer a free program, “Summer Nights and Fireflies,” at 8 p.m. at Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road. Learn about our state insect and how to count fireflies in your own backyard. Reservations required. Reservations: aswp.org.

Fox Chapel 

Sunday: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or Vitalant.org.

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.

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time, a story time for children 1 to 3 years old and their caregiver at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required.

Sunday: The garden strolls that were to be held on June 8 in the township will be from noon to 3 p.m. in the gardens of seven township residents. The event was postponed due to inclement weather. Maps of the participating gardens are available at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, at the township municipal building and online the Facebook page of the recreation board.

Jefferson Township

Sunday: Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments will host a free patriotic concert at 3 p.m. with Maryann Mangini behind Haven II, 148 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 5. Bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be indoors. Reservations strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: Kassie Walker, 724-352-1571, ext. 8273, or kwalker@concordialm.org.

Leechburg  

July 12: The Shawn Deslauriers Scholarship Fund is accepting basket donations for the memorial bocce tournament planned at the Marconi Club. Details: Dan Swartz, 724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: Peoples Library will sponsor a family nature walk and craft at 1 p.m. in Burrell Lake Park. Maria Wheeler-Dubas of Pittsburgh non-profit Backyard Nature will lead the group. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The city’s farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10. Details: 724-335-4131.

July 9: A workshop to make greeting cards, “Cards in the Round,” will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 3055 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 10 years old is welcome. Cost: $20, includes 5 pre-cut cards. Proceeds will benefit the New Kensington/Lower Burrell Catholic Community Youth Group trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis in November. Reservations required by July 1. Reservations: text or call Lorraine Menk, 412-965-5815 or kirbie1@comcast.net.

Through July 20: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists members Eileen Kopelman and Patti Giordano will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Aug. 3: The Dog Gone? Search, Trap and Rescue group is seeking food and craft vendors for the Rallying for Rescues event planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kotecki Park. Proceeds will benefit local animal rescues. Details: call or text 724-309-8284.

New Kensington 

Today and Saturday: The Mt. St. Peter Church trash and treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and a $5 box sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 100 Freeport Road. Use the rear entrance. Proceeds will benefit the church food pantry and outreach ministries. Details: 724-335-9877.

Sunday : Lost Dreams Awakening, 408 Eighth St., will host a Pride potluck picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Members, family, friends and allies welcome. A prize will be awarded for the best covered dish. No reservations required. Call 724-212-4899, ext. 108 to register for the dish contest.

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.

Saxonburg

Today and Saturday: A yard sale to support the church sewing ministry will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Centennial Hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 110 State St. Rain or shine. The ministry creates handmade items such as prayer shawls and blankets for nursing homes, hospitals and individuals.

Tarentum   

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. 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: First Baptist Church of Tarentum will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at the church, 410 E. Third Ave.

Monday : Tarentum Area Lions Club and Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a special story time for children age 4 to 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. The featured book will be “A Duck Called Brian,” by Al Murphy. There will be a story stroll and children will receive a treat bag and copy of the book. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Upper Burrell

Aug. 24: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap ‘n shop set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Bring your own table. Cost: $5. Reservations: John Italiano, 724-339-3821.

Vandergrift

Saturday : TinyCause will host a microchip and nail trim clinic for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tiny’s Fur Family Shop, 131 Columbia Ave. Cost: microchips with lifetime registration, $25; ear cleaning, $5; nail trims, $10. Appointments required for microchips only. Appointments: message TinyCause on Facebook.

July 1 to 31: Vandergrift Public Library will host summer reading program, “Color Our World” at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be activities, programs and more. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

July 6: A free guided hike with park rangers, “Fascinating Fireflies,” will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at the Pike Shelter. Flashlights will be provided. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4ku5pmrm.