The Stroller, June 29, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free tuition reimbursement offered for nurses

Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host an information session about its tuition assistance program with Butler County Community College’s practical nursing program at 3 p.m. July 11 in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road, entrance 2, Jefferson Township.

Representatives from Butler County Community College will discuss the set of courses for the LPN and RN programs. The Concordia tuition assistance program offers students the opportunity to earn a free LPN degree in 12 months and start a career at one of Concordia’s inpatient facilities or in-home care companies after graduation. Financial need is not a determining factor. Application deadline is Aug. 31.

Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. For reservations call Megan McLafferty at 724-352-1571, ext. 8131. For more information, email bc3nursingprogram@concordialm.org.

Information needed about local Korean War veterans

Prospect Cemetery is seeking information for a history program about the following Korean War veterans who are buried at the cemetery:

William Africa, Harry Beers, George Betush, Clarence Brown, John Donnell, George Dzugan, Chuck Gides, William Haggerty, Albert Hazlette, Lisle Hazlett, Ray Heid, Robert Hirtz, Thomas Janosky, Charles Keller, Eugune Kirkland, Frank Majoc, Richard Michnuk, Robert Miller, William Myers, H. Frank Parke, Neil Pilston, Norman Porter, Donald Smith, Gustave Wellinger Jr., James Wright and Remo Vecchi.

Anyone with information should call Cindy Homburg at 724-612-0076.

Bike ride and music fest to aid Ryan’s Wings charity

The Rockin’ With Ryan’s Wings Bike Run and Music Fest will be July 15 at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center pavilion, 1877 Shriners Way, Harmar.

Check-in will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 3 Rivers Harley Davidson, 1463 Glenn Ave., Shaler Township, and kickstands up will be at 11 a.m. Cost for the ride and music fest is $25 for riders and non-riders.

The music fest featuring B.B. Steal, Ledfoot Lover, the Shiners and the Tina Daniels Band will be from 3 to 11 p.m. at the Shrine Center. There will be a basket raffle, food, a cash bar and 50/50. Admission to music fest is $25. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For sponsorship information, call 724-321-3247.

Proceeds will benefit Ryan’s Wings charity that helps individuals who are struggling with addiction and their families.

Glass collection scheduled at Hartwood Acres

Allegheny County along with the Pennsylvania Resources Council will sponsor a glass recycling bin that will be available from 7 a.m. to sundown July 8 to 13 in the amphitheater overflow lot on Middle Road, Indiana Township.

Individuals can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors. No color sorting is required. Containers should be empty and rinsed with labels and lids still on. Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site.

For details, call 412-488-7490 or visit prc.org/glassrecycling.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7.Details: 724-339-2377.

Saturday: There will be no doughnut sale at Calvary Lutheran Church this month. Details: 724-309-0423.

Brackenridge 

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

East Vandergrift  

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.

July 3 and 4: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Firecracker Cash lottery raffle. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Daily Pick-3 number on July 3 and 4. Winners receive $1,000, a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen, North Apollo, and a $100 gift card to Allusion Brewery, Vandergrift. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Mass in the church vestibule.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Today: An underwater photography presentation for teens and adults will be offered at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Professional scuba instructor, photographer and fossil diver Jennifer Dillaman will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Friday: 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.

Leechburg 

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month.

Lower Burrell  

Today: VCA Valley Veterinary Hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road, Lower Burrell, will host a Vitalant blood drive – for humans – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital. The blood mobile will be on-site. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit Vitalant.org and use account code UP915 or zip code 15068.

Saturday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer two programs by the Allegheny Land Trust. An adult program about native plants and how to use them in your landscape will be at 10:30 a.m. A children’s program about pollinators will be at noon. Children will sample foods that rely on animal pollinators. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Jukebox Johnny from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Details: 878-847-7997.

Friday : A Vitalant community blood drive in memory of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knead Community Cafe’, 1011 Barnes St. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org and search with zip code 15068.

Oakmont

Through Friday: Oakmont Carnegie Library is hosting a free Storywalk in the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library’s outdoor garden, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Read the story, “Up In the Garden, Down In the Dirt,” by Kate Messner page by page as you stroll around the outdoor path. Details: Karen Crowell, 412-828-9532.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saxonburg

Friday and Saturday: A yard sale to benefit the St. Luke Church sewing ministry will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 110 State St. Rain or shine. Details: 724-352-2333.

Springdale  

Friday: A celebration in honor of the 50^th anniversary of Springdale High School’s WPIAL championship football and soccer teams will be at 6 p.m. at the Krivan Hall, 628 Garfield St. Team members and fans are welcome. There will be a cash bar and food trucks.

July 8: Vendor and food truck vendor applications are being accepted for Springdale Community Day set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue. There will be a car show, kids games and scavenger hunt. Volunteers are also needed. Details: 724-274-6269.

Tarentum

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.

Washington Township 

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

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or K3mjw@arrl.net.

West Deer

July 9: West Deer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 is accepting table reservations for an indoor/outdoor firehouse flea market planned from 8 a.m. to noon at the firehall, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. Cost: indoor space with table provided, $15; outdoor space bring your own table, $10. No rain date. Reservations: 724-816-1252 or tedybear86@comcast.net.