The Stroller, June 4, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Free children’s summer food programs to open
The Kids Meal Network summer food program will host free grab and go meal distributions at several locations.
Locations and dates include:
• BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., Tarentum, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays June 9 to July 28
• Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., Tarentum, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays June 7 to Aug. 6.
• Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison, 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays June 8 to Aug. 5
• Natrona Community Park, 12-20 River Road, Natrona, Harrison, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. weekdays June 7 to July 30.
One person per family is permitted to pick up the meals. Social distancing will be observed. Meals are free to all children.
Summer concert series to begin at Hartwood Acres
The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will open the season with a free performance of reggae music by Truth and Rites at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine.
Free concert planned at Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Concordia Haven II at Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host a free outdoor concert featuring the East Winds Symphonic Band at 4 p.m. Sunday on the Haven II patio, entrance 5, 148 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.
Registration is encouraged. To register, call Peggy at 724-352-5378 or email PTrettel@concordialm.org. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be canceled.
Reunion
The Highlands High School Class of 1976 is planning a reunion. Contact information is needed by the committee for the following classmates:
Suzanne McFerren, Ed Miller, Kevin Miller, Audie Murphy, Robin Myers, Kim Nilson, Kathy O’Neil, Jay Palm, Jean Powell, Debbie Smith, Greg Smith, Mary Ann Smith, Ken Stauffer, Joyce Thomas, Susan Troyan and Paula Varos.
Information should be emailed to lisahanley55@gmail.com.
Calendar
Apollo
Sunday: A free program, “Caves of Western Pennsylvania,” with speaker Tom Metzgar will be at 6:30 p.m. at Drake’s Log Cabin, Williams Alley. Sponsored by the Apollo Area Historical Society.
June 12: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776
Arnold
Saturday: Arnold Volunteer Engine Co. will sponsor a drag queen bingo at 2 p.m. in the Arnold No. 2 Training and Social Hall, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30; $35 at the door, includes eight regular games and there will be specials and extra packets. The kitchen will be open from noon to 2 p.m. BYOB. Must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-335-3850
Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-335-0101
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 take out. Cost: $7.50; 12 and younger, $5. Details: 724-339-2377
Brackenridge
Sunday: A concert featuring soloist Bronwyn Wain will be from 4 to 6 p.m. in the upper parking lot of Trinity United Methodist Church, 857 10th Ave. In case of inclement weather, the event will be in the church sanctuary or social hall. Donations will be accepted.
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. Face masks required.
Freeport
Saturday and Wednesday: 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
Gilpin
Sunday: Leechburg Area Pool Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. at the pool, Park Drive. Public welcome.
June 15: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search for sponsor code GTVFD
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.
June 11 : St. Joseph High School is conducting an online basket raffle as part of the annual Spartan Scramble golf outing. Prizes include an autographed helmet by Pittsburgh Steeler Devin Bush, class baskets, special coaching sessions and more. Visit sjhs.basketraffle.org to view prizes and buy tickets. Details: Jennifer MacNeil, 724-226-8043 or jmacneil@stjosephhs.com. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable.
June 11: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-226-7877. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.
Kiski Township
Tuesday : An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code KiskiTwpVFD
Kittanning
Saturday: Armstrong County Historical Museum will host a free exhibit and demonstrations of antique engines and equipment from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. Museum tours will be available. Free parking is available along Vine and McKean streets and in the back of museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.
Leechburg
June 13: The Elks will host a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. There will be a 50/50 raffle, small games of chance, food and a silent auction. Must be at least 18 to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071
June 14: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays June 14 to Sept. 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St. The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and may need assistance in dealing with the grief and hardships this loss may have caused. 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.
June 21 to 25: First Baptist Church, 111 Siberian Ave., will have free vacation Bible school, “Big Fish Bay” for children in kindergarten through 12th grade from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the church. Masks optional. Registration required. Registration: 724-842-3051 or firstbaptistchurchleechburg.org/vacation-bible-school
Lower Burrell
Saturday: Lower Burrell Flyers Football will host a food truck festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the field, Route 56.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature John Melnick from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
June 19: Applications are being accepted for an outdoor flea market set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Cost: $15 for a 10-foot space. Details: summerfestival@comcast.net
New Kensington
Saturday: The fifth annual Lord of the Universe Concert will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road. Free admission, prizes and buffet. Security will be present.
Saturday: Knead Community Café will host an Herbal Affair Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors will sell handcrafted and natural-based herbal soaps, lotions, balms, teas and condiments, and flowers and plants. The café will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds will support the café’s mission to feed all regardless of means.
Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a basket raffle monthly.
Sunday: Logans Ferry Presbyterian Church will host a Strawberry Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church, 750 Church St. Menu: ham barbeques, macaroni salad, strawberries, ice cream, cake and beverage. Cost: $7. Dine in or takeout.
Plum
Today: Holy Family Parish will host Food Truck Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church, 444 St. John St. The featured truck will be Hibachi Lou. A portion of proceeds will benefit the parish and school.
Saltsburg
Today and Saturday: Saltsburg Herbal Society, 105 Point St., will sell unusual and hard-to-find herbs, annuals and perennials from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Details, questions and advance orders: 724-989-2578
Tarentum
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church will host a presentation with Monarch Hospice Care of Lower Burrell at 1 p.m. about free Medicare hospice benefits. Lunch will be served at noon. Reservations recommended, but not required. Reservations: 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.
Vandergrift
Saturday: A flea market and craft sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the field at the intersection of Longfellow Street and Route 56. The Firemen’s Lunch box will sell food. Hosted by Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department No. 2. Vendor information: 724-594-6799 or 724-205-8005
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will resume in-person Friday Night 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.
West Deer
Today: St. Michael Church, Curtisville, will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church, Liberty Street. Items will include collectibles, books and plants. Details: 724-265-1005
Today: West Deer Parks and Recreation department will host a free movie in the Bairdford Park pavilion. Popcorn and water will be provided. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Reservations required. Reservations: Jodi, 724-265-3680 or jfrench@westdeertownship.com
June 10: West Deer Township will host a community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the township building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. All donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies for free. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or click on the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300094
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