The Stroller, June 9, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Donations sought for telescope at VA Hospital
The White Oak Knights of Columbus along with the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh is raising funds to purchase and install a telescope and camera for the veterans hospitalized at the VA Hospital in Aspinwall.
The camera will be used to allow hospitalized veterans to observe the stars from inside the hospital on computers. Funds will also be used to bus veterans to local Amateur Astronomers star parties.
To donate, send a check with “Telescope Project” in the memo line to Knights of Columbus, SPB Assembly, 1214 Glass St., White Oak PA 15131. For details, contact Jim Surman at 412-751-0807 or hornet158@gmail.com.
Free webinar about hospice care offered
Community Library of Allegheny Valley and Monarch Hospice will sponsor a free online webinar about hospice benefits at 10 a.m. June 19 on Zoom.us.
Topics will include the basics of hospice care, who is eligible and what type of illness makes a person eligible for hospice care. A question-and-answer session will be afterward.
To register, visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org. For details, call Tanya McIntyre at mcintyret@einetwork.net.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host a bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831
Today: The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue. Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event should email apolloevents@gmail.com.
Saturday: 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
Brackenridge
Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Cheswick
Thursday: The Pittsburgh Shrine Center will present a free outdoor concert featuring the band Sour Mash from 7 to 9 p.m. undercover at the center, 1877 Shriners Way. Gates open at 6 p.m. Seating and tables provided. Food and beverages will be sold. No outside food and beverages, please.
Freeport
Thursdays: Freeport’s Food Truckin’ will be from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Laube Hall. Vendor fees are $25 for the first week and $50 for each additional week and will benefit Restore Freeport Community Park. Details: Jackie, 724-234-9373
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Tuesday: 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
Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.
Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today.
Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Kiski Township
Today: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737
Kittanning
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com
Leechburg
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net
Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.
Sunday: 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
Monday: 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
New Kensington
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403
Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Andrea and Patsy Scalise. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.
Friday: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com
Oklahoma Borough
Friday and Saturday: Apollo Eastern Star will host its annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1572 Hancock Ave. Proceeds will benefit local charities.
Plum
Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Details: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.
Friday: Holy Family Parish will host Food Truck Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church, 444 St. John St. The featured truck will be Cool Beans Tacos. A portion of proceeds will benefit the parish and school.
June 18: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plum Senior Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The class PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com
Saxonburg
Thursday: South Butler Community Library will offer, “The Secret Lives of Fireflies,” free online at 6 p.m. on Zoom.us. Scott Detwiler, an environmental educator from the Audubon Society, will be the speaker. Registration required. Registration: aswp.org
Springdale
Monday: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Real Murders,” by Charlaine Harris. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729
June 15: Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St., is taking reservations for a free holiday craft class set for noon to 2 p.m. Feel free to bring a snack of lunch. Reservations: Amy, 702-496-6268
July 1: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting registrations for a free children’s lunch program that will be noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays beginning July 1. Children 18 and younger eligible. Details and registration: 724-274-9729
Tarentum
Today: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will offer a free storytime, lunch and crafts for children from 10 a.m. to noon June 9 to July 28 at the church.
Today: The Tarentum Farmers Market will open for the season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.
Today: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Friday: Tarentum Book Club will have its summer outing at 2 p.m. at the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society Heritage Museum, Seventh Avenue. Cindy Homburg will discuss the history of Tarentum.
Vandergrift
Thursday: The Farmers Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: vandergriftfarmersmarket.weebly.com/
Friday: A car and bike show and food truck rally will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Grant Avenue. Sponsored by Vandergrift Historical Society and Vandergrift Fire Department No. 2.
Washington Township
Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have Friday Night Bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Thursday: 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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