The Stroller, June 30, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Fireworks display planned Monday in Tarentum

The annual Summit Hose Company Independence Day fireworks display will be at 10 p.m. Monday in Tarentum.

There will be no kitchen or onsite event inside Dreshar Stadium this year.

It’s not too late to donate to the fireworks fund. Send your check made out to Summit Hose Company with the word “donation” in the memo line to Summit Hose Company, Fireworks Chairman, 321 W. Seventh Ave., Tarentum PA 15084.

Cheswick to host Independence Day celebration on Sunday

An Independence Day celebration will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the MacLean Park playground in Cheswick.

A Stars and Stripes parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to decorate their bicycles, wagons and strollers and parade around the block. Line-up will be at 6 p.m. The parade route will be about a quarter of a mile long and begin and end at the park. There will be food, children’s crafts, a balloon artist and a DJ. Allegheny Valley Regional Police Department will have a bicycle rodeo.

The event is sponsored by the borough recreation board.

Hartwood Acres to host Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at 8:15 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

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.

Apollo

July 25: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot, 109 Owens View Ave. and stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes driver tip and $10 in free play. A state-issued photo ID is needed to receive the free play. Must be 21. Reservations and details: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

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

Bethel

July 10: The Knee High To Nature Series for children at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free program about spiders at 1 p.m. July 10 at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Class size is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

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.

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.

Lower Burrell   

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 : 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

Today: 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

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.

Springdale  

Today: 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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

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. 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.