The Stroller, June 9, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Butch and the Road Runners to play Tarentum Park
Butch and the Road Runners will play a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Carl J. Magnetta Memorial Amphitheater in Riverview Memorial Park, Tarentum.
All CDC guidelines will be observed. Bring a lawn chair and please wear a face mask. The Snack Shack will open at 6 p.m. with a limited menu.
New date set for 108th Oakmont/Verona Kennywood picnic
The annual Oakmont/Verona Kennywood picnic, usually held the second Wednesday in July, is rescheduled to be Aug. 19 at the park in West Mifflin.
Discount tickets will be sold July 9, 10 and 11 in the front parking lot of Oakmont Bakery.
No bus transportation will be available this year.
Walking for Babies fundraiser will be virtual event
The annual Walking for Babies event that benefits the TryLife Center in Lower Burrell will be held virtually from June 20 to June 27.
To participate, register at trylife.center/walking-for-babies. The registration fee is $25 per walker. Those who register by Friday will receive a free t-shirt. Shirts will be mailed or can be picked up at the center.
For details, click here. For questions, call 724-339-9399, ext. 106 or email admin@trylife.center.
Tarentum Farmers Market to open Wednesday
The Tarentum Farmers Market will open for the season Wednesday.
The market is located at the corner of Lock Street and 10th Avenue and the hours will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday.
Calendar
Apollo
Friday: Apollo Hose Company No. 3 will sell chicken wings to go from 5 to 9 p.m. or until sold out at the firehall, 707 N. Fifth St. Cost: $16 per dozen or $8 for a half dozen. Pickup will be at the front entrance of the building. Wings and change will be brought to vehicles by members. Preorders required. Orders: 724-478-3001 from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 4:30 p.m. Friday.
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
Today: The Deer Lakes School Board will hold the agenda meet at 7 p.m. online via Zoom.us. Log on information was 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 Monday.
Kiski Area School District
Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the information meeting at 7 p.m. via teleconference. The agenda will be posted at the district website. Written comments with the sender’s individual’s name, home address and topic should be sent by 7 p.m. today to chris.pastva@kiskiarea.com. For log on information, email john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or call 724-842-0457.
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
Wednesday: New Kensington Redevelopment Authority will conduct the agenda session at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers room of City Hall, 301 11th Ave. Public welcome. Details: ssnider.newkendevelopment@gmail.com or 724-594-4218
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
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.
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.
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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