The Stroller, June 4, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Annual sawdust carpet celebration planned in Tarentum

Guardian Angels Parish will host a Corpus Christi Sawdust Carpet celebration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 in the parking lot of Holy Martyrs Church, 353 W. Ninth Ave., Tarentum.

The public is welcome to watch the carpets being made with dyed sawdust and a closing prayer service with a procession with the Blessed Sacrament will be at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterward in the social hall.

Anyone interested in making a carpet should call the parish at 724-226-4900.

Volunteer opportunities available with Family Hospice

Family Hospice, Part of UMPC, serves patients and families at end of life in Allegheny, Butler and Westmoreland counties and is recruiting local volunteers.

Opportunities include patient companion, caregiver respite, bereavement support and special events. Visits would be once per week for one to four hours. Volunteers are required to receive tuberculosis testing and a flu vaccine, and complete paperwork and training .

To learn more, contact hospice volunteer coordinator Pam Debo-Tomczak at 412-651-4560 or debotomczakp@upmc.edu.

Salvation Army accepting summer camp reservations

Reservations are still being accepted for summer camps at the Salvation Army Camp Allegheny in Ellwood City.

Cost is $25 per child per session and includes transportation. Sessions available include sports camp July 11 to 15 for age 6 to 12; and Indiana Jones Adventure camp July 18 to 22 for ages 6 to 12.

For details, contact the New Kensington Salvation Army at 724-335-7221.

Vacation Bible schools

• Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., Lower Burrell, “Surf’s Up,” 9 a.m. to noon June 13 to 16 at the church. Free. Reservations required by Tuesday. Reservations: 724-339-9661.

• East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road., West Deer, “Adventure Island,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 20 to 24 for children age 4 by Sept. 1 through those in sixth grade. Reservations: eastunionchurch.org.

Send Vacation Bible school information to vndnews@triblive.com or mail to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime phone number.

Calendar

Apollo

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will offer a free Heinz History Center program, “Suffrage: The Road to the Vote for American Women,” at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. 2020 was the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th Amendment but the program was delayed until this year. Details: 724-478-2899 or apollopahistory@gmail.com.

June 11: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

June 30: Apollo Memorial Library is selling raffle tickets for a basket of scratch-off tickets and history items. Cost: $1 for 1; $3 for 5; and $5 for 10. The drawing will be June 30. Tickets: Stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Arnold

Today: 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: $8; 12 and younger, $6. Details: 724-339-2377.

Bethel

June 14: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “Super Fly: The Unexpected Lives of the World’s Most Successful Insects,” by Jonathan Balcombe. Reservations and masks required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

East Franklin

Tuesday: Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road, will host a free program, “Know How to Keep Your Flock Safe,” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the church. The program is for members of the clergy, lay people, church staff, ushers, greeters of any faith and emergency services professionals. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations recommended. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643 or harvestpa.org.

East Vandergrift

Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Harrison 

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature 80s trivia at 8 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Public welcome. Bring a team or form one at the post.

Today: A trash and treasure sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church, 1428 Broadview Blvd. Clothing will be $2 per bag and there will be a $5 box sale at 11 a.m. Food will be available.

Today: Calvary Baptist Church will hold an estate sale beginning at 8 a.m. at the church, 1207 Pacific Ave. Items will include three pianos, cookware, dishes, office supplies, silverware, PCs, a sound board, books and more. Cash only.

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a crafts program to make Shrinkies at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion.

Monday through Friday: Building Block of Natrona will provide lunches for children from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Natrona Community Park. Children do not have to live in Allegheny County. Reservations are encouraged to allow for ordering enough meals but are not required. Lunch reservations: text 724-257-1117 with the number of children attending.

Kiski Township

Today: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will have a strawberry festival dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Menu: sloppy joe or ham barbeque sandwich, macaroni salad, baked beans, strawberry short cake with Dairy Queen ice cream and drink, $10. Takeout or dine in.

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, hash browns, French toast, waffles, biscuits & gravy, coffee and juice. Cost: $11; 4 to 12, $6.50; 2 and 3, $2; younger than 2, free.

Kittanning

Today: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will present its third annual, “Engines at the Museum” event from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. There will be free demonstrations of antique engines and exhibits. Free parking is available on Vine and North McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

Sundays and Thursdays: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg

Today and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

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.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Daniels and McClain band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

June 25: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

New Kensington

Today and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Sunday: Logan’s Ferry Presbyterian Church will have a strawberry festival from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the church, 750 Church St. Menu: sandwich, macaroni salad, strawberries, ice cream, cake and beverage. Cost: $7. Dine in or takeout.

June 18: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is accepting orders for a pierogi sale in conjunction with its summer food festival. Varieties: potato and cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and cottage cheese with sugar, $11 per dozen. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 in the church hall. Order deadline: Monday. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

Oakmont

July 31: Reservations are being accepted for the Kerr Museum Victorian Bridal Luncheon set for 12:30 p.m. at Oakmont Country Club. Hats and fascinators welcome. Cost: $75. Reservations required by July 22. Reservations: 412-826-9295.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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

Today: The free family movie series at Larry Mills Park, 1 Fontana Drive, will feature the movie, “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” at dusk. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Free popcorn and games.

Springdale

Today: “The Role of Quilts During Slavery,” with Ethel Hayden of Tarentum will be presented at 1 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

June 11: A community block party, “Second Saturdays,” will be held June through September in Springdale. Space applications are being accepted from vendors, farm stands and local artists. Details and applications: bbair.boro@gmail.com.

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 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.

Sept. 8 to 10: Summit Hose Co. is accepting crafter and vendor applications for its Fall Festival. No food vendors, please. Details: Tami Sudy, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Through June 30: The Books & More Store at Vandergrift Public Library will have a $3 bag sale. Bags provided by the library. Items individually priced will include puzzles, DVDs, audio books and CDs. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Proceeds benefit the library.

West Deer

June 10: A free Family Fishing night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park for families with children age 5 and older with little or no fishing experience. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment will be provided. The fishing license requirement is waived during the event for those 16 and older. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation board. Reservations required. Reservations: register-ed.com/events/view/181800.