The Stroller, June 28, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Golf scramble planned by Freeport College Club

The Freeport College Club will host a golf scramble July 12 at Birdsfoot Golf Club, 225 Furnace Run Road, South Buffalo.

There will be a 2 p.m. shotgun start. Cost is $95 per golfer and includes a cart, hot dog at the turn, soft drinks, beer and a catered dinner. There will be mulligans, skill contests, a basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets for dinner only are $25 or $10 for children younger than 12.

For details and reservations, call Sally Parenti at 724-602-1208 or visit tinyurl.com/38afjhjp. Proceeds will benefit the club scholarship fund and Freeport Area Library.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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.

Arnold

Today: A free dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Gospel group Chalice will perform from 6 to 7 p.m.

Brackenridge

Monday: Brackenridge Improvement Program will sponsor a free story time and craft at noon in the borough park pavilion, First Avenue. Snacks and beverages will be served. No reservations required.

Monday: Brackenridge Improvement Program will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 1000 Brackenridge Ave. New members welcome.

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.

Hampton

Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program, “Their Own Cause: The 27^th U.S. Colored Troops,” by Kelly Mezurek at 6 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 3101 McCully Road. Public welcome.

Harrison   

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  

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.

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

Today: Peoples Library family nature walk planned in Burrell Lake Park is canceled due to the expected inclement weather and will be rescheduled. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: 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.

July 12: Women of the Moose will sponsor an indoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Space reservations: $10. Reservations: Judy Fryer, 724-980-5630 or cheyennekulka@gmail.com.

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 

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.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

Parks Township

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.

Plum

Monday: The Monday Farmers Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at its new location at Plum Creek Presbyterian Church, 550 Center New Texas Road. The weekly market will continue through Aug. 25.

Saxonburg

Today: 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.

Springdale

July 9: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will offer a crochet class at 3:30 p.m. The group will meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The first class will be about basic stitches. Bring a hook and some yarn. All ages welcome. Reservations: 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: 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

Today : 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.

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.