The Stroller, June 6, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Summer reading programs scheduled

Many Alle-Kiski Valley libraries are planning summer reading programs for all members of the family.

• Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison. The theme will be, “Color Our World.” A kickoff celebration will be from 4 to 6 p.m. June 13 at the library and the program will end Aug. 2 with a finale at 5:30 p.m. Family fun Saturdays will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, A life-sized Candyland will be on display from 5 to 7 p.m. July 26 and there will be a family art event on July 30. Details and registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

• Peoples Library will have Color Our World summer reading for all ages June 9 to Aug. 9 at both locations, 3052 Wachter Ave., Lower Burrell, and 880 Barnes St., New Kensington. Programs will be available in person and virtually Details: peopleslibrary.org.

• Springdale Free Public Library will host Color Our World summer reading camp July 14 to 18 at the library, 331 School St. There will be separate sessions for children 2 and younger, in prekindergarten and kindergarten, grades 1 through 3 and grades 4 to 6, all at 11 a.m. A free lunch will be offered each day. Reservations are required by July 1. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Summer concert series to present the Skyliners

The Skyliners will be featured at the free 2025 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road, Hampton.

Gates open at 3 p.m. and performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m.

Bring a folding chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins. Dogs are permitted but must be on a leash at all times and be up to date on all vaccinations and licensing.

There will be no concert on June 15 due to the men’s U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

Free concert planned by Kiski Valley Community Band

The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform a free concert at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the Leechburg Volunteer Firehall on First Street.

The event is part of the borough’s 175th anniversary celebration.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

June 19: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Speaking Ryan Compton from Vallozzi’s Restaurant in Greensburg will be the guest speaker. Six wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. June 15. Guests welcome. Visit Alle Kiski AWS on Facebook. Information: allekiski@yahoo.com.

June 21: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor flea market planned at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will host a Bonus Bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Prizes are doubled from the company’s regular Wednesday bingo and include a $1,000 game and a $2,000 game. Cost: $40; include a 12-on packet, specials, one card for each of the jackpot games and a dauber. There will be food, early bird games, specials, a basket auction, raffles and pull tabs. Tickets: 724-549-1601 or 724-594-6187 or visit tinyurl.com/3mcym9bd.

July 26: Roaring Run Watershed Association is accepting reservations for a craft and vendor fair planned at 698 Canal Road. Details: 724-244-3135.

Arnold

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, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; younger than 12, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Avonmore

Sunday: A Blessing of the Animals service will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on the church lawn of First Presbyterian Church, 518 Indiana Ave. All animals are welcome - domestic, farm and exotic - and should be leashed or in an appropriate container. Light refreshments will be served. Donations of newspapers, pet food, toys and cash will be accepted for Action For Animals Humane Society of Latrobe.

East Vandergrift   

Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. There will be new items and monthly specials. Details: 724-478-4958.

June 13: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a spring cash lottery raffle. There will be two winners and each will receive $1,000 cash and a $100 gift certificate to Naser’s Foods in Apollo. The winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. June 13 Daily Pick 3 numbers. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-568-3409 or 724-859-3186, or at the parish office or in the vestibule after 11 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Freeport

Saturday: St. Mary Mother of God Church will sponsor a diaper pantry for those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Use the back door entrance. First-time recipients must provide their ID, the child’s birth certificate and their current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the first Saturday of each month. Registration required. Registration: 724-448-6880.

Gilpin   

June 13: A car show will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at Christ the King Parish, 125 Park Lane, as part of the Leechburg 175^th anniversary celebration. Check-in will begin at 3 p.m. There will be food, music and a 50-50. Legacy awards will be awarded based on historic Leechburg car dealerships. Cost: $10 in advance; $15, at the gate. Registration: dioceseofgreensburg.org/carshow. Proceeds will benefit the anniversary committee.

Harrison   

Wednesday : Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free American Heart Association First Aid class from 6 to 8 p.m. at the foundation, 1 Acee Drive. The class does not include CPR/AED training. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157 or pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.

Sunday: Burtner House Restoration Society will have a cleanup day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the homestead, 1650 Burtner Road. Lunch will be served. Everyone welcome.

June 13: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Charles Young Conference Room at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with the ZIP Code 15065.

June 21: Burtner House Restoration Society is seeking volunteers to help out at its annual strawberry festival. Details: bhrs1821@gmail.com or burtnerhouse.org.

Kiski Township 

Saturday: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will have a strawberry festival from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Menu: sloppy joe or ham barbecue sandwich, macaroni salad, baked beans, strawberry shortcake with ice cream, and drink, $11. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-478-1523.

Monday : An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Leechburg  

Thursday : The Shawn Deslauriers Scholarship Fund is accepting basket donations for the memorial bocce tournament planned at the Marconi Club. Details: Dan Swartz, 724-822-2835 or danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The city’s farmer’s Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: The drop-in Chess Club for adults will meet at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

June 14: Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lodge banquet room. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or visit Vitalant.org and use account code UC2210076.

Through July 20: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists members Eileen Kopelman and Patti Giordano will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Aug. 3: The Dog Gone? Search, Trap and Rescue group is seeking food and craft vendors for the Rallying for Rescues event planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kotecki Park. Proceeds will benefit local animal rescues. Details: call or text 724-309-8284.

New Kensington   

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: turkey casserole, vegetable, cranberry sauce and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.

Sunday: Logan’s Ferry Presbyterian Church, 750 Church St., will host a strawberry festival from noon to 2 p.m. at the church. Menu: ham barbecue sandwich, macaroni salad, cake, ice cream, strawberries and beverage, $8. Dine in or takeout. Public welcome.

June 14: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting donations for its yard sale. Donations can be dropped from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at the shelter, 730 Church St. No clothing please.

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.

Plum

Sunday: The Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education (FAME) 5K run and 1-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Boyce Park Ski Lodge, 901 Centerview Drive. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome. Details: runsignup.com.

Saxonburg 

Wednesday : South Butler Community Library will host a free self-care workshop for adults and teens at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the library, 240 W. Main St. This month’s topic will be bath and body. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will host a free talk with A.E. Kayser, author of “Out of the Ashes” at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

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.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.