The Stroller, June 8, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Motorcycle run to benefit Toys for Tots

The fourth annual motorcycle run to benefit Toys for Tots will be June 13 at the Puzzles Restaurant and Lounge, 2714 Walnut St., McKeesport.

The event is sponsored by Springdale Marine Corps League and the Zodiac Motorcycle Club. Registration will be from 8 to 10 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 10:15 a.m. Cost: $20 per rider and passengers ride free with a new, unwrapped gift. Gift baskets are needed for a raffle.

For details, call Dean at 412-853-5589 or Jennifer at 724-304-7036.

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Food Truck event planned Wednesday in Apollo

The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue.

Main Squeeze Juice will be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and DelVecchio’s Sausage and PghCrepes will be on hand from 4 to 8 p.m.

Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event should email apolloevents@gmail.com.

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Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank open Wednesday

The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Food will be bagged in advance and placed into vehicles. To make a donation, visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.

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Penn State Extension offers webinar on how to stay fit

Penn State Extension will offer a free live webinar from noon to 1 p.m. June 19 on how to start or continue your fitness program during these ever-changing times.

To register, call 877-345-0691 or click here. Registration deadline is June 18.

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Calendar

Cheswick

Wednesday: Cheswick Council will conduct the caucus meeting at 7 p.m. at Cheswick Volunteer Fire Hall, 1411 Spruce St. Those attending are asked to comply with appropriate social distancing guidelines.

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: The Deer Lakes School Board will hold the agenda meet at 7 p.m. online via Zoom.us. Log on information will be posted Monday on the district website. For audio access, call 312-626-6799.

Harrison

Wednesday: Harrison Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights, to consider a variance request.

The book drop at Community Library of Allegheny Valley is now open. Curbside service will begin on June 15.

Leechburg

Today: Leechburg Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. online via Zoom.us. To access the meeting, send your name and address to freilinokl@yahoo.com and an invitation will be sent.

Lower Burrell

Tuesdays through Fridays: American Legion kitchen will be open for takeout orders from members and guests from 2 to 7 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. For a menu, visit To. Orders: 724-339-9417

New Kensington

Saturday: Table reservations are being accepted by East Kensington Community Circle for a flea market set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Tables: $10. Reservations and details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Oklahoma Borough

Today: Oklahoma Borough Council will meet virtually at 7 p.m. Comments should be sent to oklaboro@verizon.net or 724-567-5727.

Saxonburg

Sunday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club is holding a virtual raffle of a Green Mountain grille/smoker, barbeque pellets and a $125 gift certificate to Thoma’s Meat Market in Saxonburg. Tickets: $20. The drawing will be Sunday on the club Facebook page . For tickets, click here.

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Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society museum is closed. The April 5 program about trolleys is rescheduled to be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.

Arnold

Thursdays: Worship services at Arnold Towers are canceled.

Bell

June 20: The craft and vendor fair planned at Bell Township Volunteer Fire Hall is canceled.

Brackenridge

• The borough office is closed to the public, but is accepting telephone calls during normal business hours. Payments will be accepted by mail or through the mail slot.

Buffalo Township

Nar-Anon meetings at Generations House of Worship are canceled. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Freeport

July 1: The reopening of the Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., is postponed until July 1. Details: 724-295-2476

September: The annual September By the River festival is canceled.

Harrison 

June 20: The Rachel Carson Trail Challenge is canceled. For refunds, email info@rachelcarsontails.org.

June 20: The Burtner House Strawberry Festival is canceled. Burtner House Restoration Society meetings are canceled until further notice.

June 21: The Super Bingo at the Veterans of Foreign Wars is canceled. Details: Lorraine, 412-537-5934

Harrison

Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.

• Allegheny Valley Association of Churches office is closed. Anyone who needs assistance can call 724-226-0606. Tax appointments will be rescheduled.

Kittanning

July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is canceled. The Aug. 1 fireworks will take place if Armstrong County is at least in the Green Phase by that date.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1953 Reunion planned in June is canceled.

Leechburg High School Class of 1960 Reunion planned for August is postponed until Aug. 7, 2021.

Mondays: The GriefShare group sessions at First Evangelical Lutheran Church are postponed and will be rescheduled.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Lower Burrell Council meeting planned for 7 p.m. is rescheduled to be at 7 p.m. June 15. partially by teleconference at city hall, 2800 Bethel St. Public participation through written comments is encouraged and preferred. Written comments should be sent via US Mail or emailed to colb@cityoflowerburrell.com by 4 p.m. June 15. The agenda is posted on the city website and at the municipal building.

Oakmont 

June 15: The Oakmont 5K is canceled.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Saxonburg

Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.

The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.

Springdale

The annual Springdale Jubilee, parade and fireworks are canceled.

Springdale High School Alumni Association meetings are suspended until further notice. The Monte Carlo night planned for April 25 has been rescheduled to Oct. 3.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.

Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.

Tarentum

July 3: The Summit Hose Independence Day fireworks are canceled.

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.

July 31 and Aug. 1: West Deer Community Days are canceled.

Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

Vandergrift Public Library: the due date for all materials that have been checked out has been extended. If you log into your online account and notice an item with a different due date, please contact the library.

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