The Stroller, June 29, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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New Kensington Storywalk to feature children’s book

Peoples Library and Allegheny County Library Association Youth Services are sponsoring a Storywalk through July 3 in New Kensington’s Memorial Park.

The Storywalk will feature the book, “Last Stop on Market Street,” by Matt de la Peña and is open during regular park hours.

Calendar

Apollo

Friday : 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 or at the parish office.

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

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 

Saturday : 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.

Cadogan

Tuesdays: The township sponsors a farmers market from 3 to 6 p.m. at Overlook Park. Details: Jeanne Richardson, 724-815-7347.

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   

Today: 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.

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will offer a tour of an ambulance at noon at the Natrona pavilion, 10 River Ave. A free lunch is served by Faith Community Partners from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for children 18 and younger. Details: natronacomestogetherassociation.org.

Tuesday: The Accordion Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

Tuesday: A Colorful Tales Family Story Time will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at through July 29 at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd.

Jefferson Township

Today: 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: 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 Tuesday. 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 

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.

July 18: A free community health, wellness and career fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Sponsored by Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper. Organizations wishing to participate as an exhibitor should call 724-472-4102.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Parks Township

Today: 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.

Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Recipients in need must stop in at the pantry to be confirmed/verified. Details: 724-327-0367.

Saxonburg

July 9: South Butler Community Library will host a free self-care workshop for adults and teens at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the library, 240 W. Main St. This month’s topic will be essential oils. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

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: 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.

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor Color Splash Story Time in the Park at noon near the water park in Tarentum’s Memorial Park, First Avenue. Details: 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

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.

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.

July 11: A movies in the park night will be at 8:15 p.m. in the Bairdford Park pavilion. Reservations required by July 9. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation department. Reservations: parksandrecreation@westdeertownship.com.