The Stroller, June 4, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Firemen’s carnival begins Tuesday in Vandergrift

The Vandergrift Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday in Kennedy Park.

A Battle of the Barrel competition and touch-a-truck will be at noon June 10 at the park, rain or shine. There will be food, games and rides.

Free fishing derby for kids slated in Burrell Lake Park

Burrell Lake Park Kids’ free fishing derby for kids ages 15 and younger will be Saturday at the park.

Registration with parent or guardian will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m.; fishing from 9 to 11 a.m.; and presentation of prizes is from 11:30 a.m. to noon. All participants receive a prize grab bag and free lunch. Prizes include rods and reels, tackle boxes and fishing lures for the longest fish caught in each category.

A limited number of loaner fishing rods and night crawlers will be available on a first-come basis. Bring your own fishing bait or lures. Helpers will be on hand to assist the kids and measure the fish. Catch and release fishing only. For more information, call 412-298-0964 or email tctcnews@gmail.com.

The event is sponsored by Tri-County Trout Club, Lower Burrell Parks Commission and Lower Burrell American Legion.

Summer concert series to feature Shot O’Soul

The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature the band Shot O’Soul Thursday at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, Harmar.

Concerts start at 7 p.m., rain or shine. Gates open at 6 p.m. There is free parking and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks are permitted.

The series continues Thursdays through Oct. 12.

Calendar

Arnold

Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

Leechburg 

June 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations for yard sale spaces in the firehall parking lot during the community yard sale event. Cost: $25. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. All interested artists and photographers welcome.

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

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

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Tarentum

Wednesday: Highlands Family Center will host a free community food distribution at 4 p.m. while supplies last in the parking lot across from the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave. Bring carts or bags and drive or walk up. No ID or registration required. Details: 412-460-3663 ext. 655, or awalsh@pittsburghfoodbank.org.

Vandergrift  

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.