The Stroller, June 5, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Drive-through food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the rear parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer. No cars are permitted to arrive before 5 p.m.
Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Monday to ensure enough food is available. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/drive-up or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655.
Individuals must remain in their vehicle. For details, call 724-226-0606.
Openings available for Camp Allegheny
The New Kensington Salvation Army will sponsor a residential camp for children age 6 to 12 July 5 to 9 at Camp Allegheny, Ellwood City.
Registration fee is $25. For information, call 724-335-7620 or visit salvationarmywpa.org/camp.
HOPE Center offers shelter for families and pets
The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center offers a Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T) Kennel to victims of domestic violence who are fleeing abuse with their pets.
The kennel allows families to bring their pets with them safely to an on-site kennel during their shelter stay.
All services are free and confidential. For information, call the center’s 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.
Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers
Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to help in the kitchen and make deliveries in Arnold, New Kensington and Lower Burrell.
To give a couple of hours per week of your time, call 724-334-4404 and leave a message.
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
Today: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-335-0101
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 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.
Cheswick
Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick United Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Please do not park in front of the church. Use side street parking or park across the street. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566
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. Face masks required.
Freeport
Today 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
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
Monday: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the agenda meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737
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
Today: 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
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.
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
Today: Lower Burrell Flyers Football will host a food truck festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the field, Route 56.
Today: 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
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. in courtyard of Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Members will plant the library gardens and share a light lunch. Plants will be donated to sell to library members. Be sure to mark plants with their names and growing requirements. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207
Plum
Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. Vendors change weekly.
Saltsburg
Today: Saltsburg Herbal Society, 105 Point St., will sell unusual and hard-to-find herbs, annuals and perennials from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details, questions and advance orders: 724-989-2578
Saxonburg
Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. There will be food, drinks and strip tickets.
Tarentum
Today: 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
Today: 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
Monday: Vandergrift Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 109 Grant Ave., and online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 7674634644; audio only, call 408-638-0968
West Deer
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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