The Stroller, June 28, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Youth tennis clinics planned in New Ken
The City of New Kensington Recreation Commission will sponsor a youth tennis clinic July 26 to 29 at the Valley High School tennis courts, Stevenson Blvd.
Tennis coach and official Rachael E. Link will be the director. The schedule:
• 9 to 10 a.m., kindergarten through third grade
• 10 to 11 a.m., fourth and fifth grade
• 11 a.m. to noon, sixth through eighth grade.
Cost is $40. The clinic will follow CDC and Pa. Department of Health guidelines. To register, call city hall at 724-337-4523. For questions, email morgan.oberlin@ymail.com.
Free movie offered at Hartwood Acres
The free Allegheny County Movies in the Parks series at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature the movie, “The Croods – A New Age” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The movie is rated PG. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
Calendar
Apollo
Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Prize amounts have been raised and there will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-478-4831
Sunday: 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
Brackenridge
Wednesdays: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Freeport
Wednesday and Saturdays: 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: 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
Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present the Kids Club with Miss Jennifer at 12:30 p.m. at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. There will be games, prizes, activities, crafts and a storytime. Funding for programs provided by PNC Charitable Trusts. Details: Pat, 724-224-7599
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
July 7: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a free performance of the children’s play, “The Rainbow Colored Fish,” by Stage Right at 6:30 p.m. online on Zoom.us. Registration required for access information. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Kittanning
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com
July 8: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Covenant Center at First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson St. The class PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com
Leechburg
Today: 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.
Today: 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
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net
New Kensington
Thursday: 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. Thursday 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
Oakmont
Wednesday: Oakmont Republican Party will meet at Oakmont Tavern, 814 Allegheny River Blvd. Social time will be at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7. Public welcome.
Plum
Today: 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
Wednesday: A bike night to benefit Sponsor the Troops will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. Music will be by Shag Dog Melon Head. There will be food by Fat N Nat and Emporio Meatball, raffles and door prizes. The mission of the group is to provide moral, provide morale, welfare and recreational items to deployed American troops. Details: sponsorthetroops.com
Springdale
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
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.
Wednesday: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will offer Stop, Drop and Read for children from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through June 30 at the church. There will be storytime, crafts and a free meal.
Vandergrift
Today: 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
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