The Stroller, June 9, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Lemonade stand to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease

Brody’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Colwell’s Xpress Lube, 660 S. Leechburg Hill Road, Allegheny Township.

There will be food trucks and a summer fun raffle. Sponsored by Brody Toy, money raised will go to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in memory of his great-grandfather Joseph Kish.

Free fishing derby for kids slated in Burrell Lake Park

Burrell Lake Park Kids’ free fishing derby for kids ages 15 and younger will be Saturday at the park.

Registration is from 7:30 to 9 a.m.; fishing from 9 to 11 a.m.; and presentation of prizes is from 11:30 a.m. to noon. All participants receive a prize grab bag and free lunch. Prizes include rods and reels, tackle boxes and fishing lures for the longest fish caught in each category.

A limited number of loaner fishing rods and night crawlers will be available on a first-come basis. You can use your own fishing bait or lures.

Helpers will be on hand to assist the kids and measure the fish. Catch and release fishing only. For more information, call 412-298-0964 or email tctcnews@gmail.com.

The event is sponsored by Tri-County Trout Club, Lower Burrell Parks Commission and Lower Burrell American Legion.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. to knit, crochet, embroider or cross stitch. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Church, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

June 30: Apollo Memorial Library is selling raffle tickets for a basket of scratch-off tickets and history items. Cost: $1 for 1; $3 for 5; and $5 for 10. The drawing will be June 30. Tickets: Stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Bethel 

Tuesday: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “Super Fly: The Unexpected Lives of the World’s Most Successful Insects,” by Jonathan Balcombe. Reservations and masks required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Saturday: Schenley American Legion will host a car cruise from noon to 4 p.m. at the post, 383 Schenley Road. Vehicle entrance fee: $10. There will be a DJ, food, drinks and a 50/50. Proceeds will benefit local veterans’ charity Five Forces. Details: 724-396-7205.

Harrison 

Monday through Friday: Building Block of Natrona provides lunches for children from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Natrona Community Park. Children do not have to live in Allegheny County. Reservations are encouraged to allow for ordering enough meals but are not required. Lunch reservations: text 724-257-1117 with the number of children attending.

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights. Plans for the June 18 strawberry festival will be finalized. Volunteers are needed. Details: Jeff Jones, 724-205-8784 or bhrs1821@gmail.com.

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.

Saturday: Fun and Freedom will host a free community picnic in the park event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Natrona Park and playground on River Avenue. There will be food, music, sports, games and activities. Details: 724-274-7773.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Saturday: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Details: the Rev. Moses S. Simpkins, 412-853-7802.

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a luau at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. to kick off the summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities.” Drop in any time from 6 to 7:30 p.m. An underwater volcano demonstration will be at 6:15 and 7 p.m. and there will be a book fair and an opportunity to meet summer reading mascot Clark the Shark. No reservations required.

Saturday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a Louis’ Pop-Up Shop from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital courtyard, Natrona Heights. Merchandise will include bamboo sheets, 1500-thread count sheets, unisex bracelets, Bluetooth speakers and cross body purses. Cash, credit and debit cards, checks and mobile payments accepted. A portion of proceeds will benefit the auxiliary.

Leechburg 

Today: 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.

Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

July 10: Team registrations are being accepted for the Shawn DesLauriers Bocce Tournament set for noon at the Marconi Club, River Avenue. Team fee: $300. There will be a basket raffle, food and a 50/50. Proceeds will be used to establish a scholarship in DesLauriers’ name. Details: Dan Swartz, danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes and purses for 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open.

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will be selling brooms and raffle tickets.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band G6 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

June 25: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: Pa. CareerLink will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 1150 Fifth Ave. Bring a resume. Eleven local employers will be present including Harmarville Care Center, 7-Eleven, Aerotech, Versa-Fab and Eichenlaub. Details: 724-334-8600.

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by St. George Orthodox Church.

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or laruen.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS) a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet a 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Today: 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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Friday: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will host a free outdoor movie night at the café. Gates will open at 8 p.m. and the movie will begin around 8:30 p.m. The featured film will be, “Rudy,” and there will be hot dogs, popcorn, drinks and snacks. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The event is sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Greensburg/Uniontown.

Saturday: A yard sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 730 Church St. Items will include pet supplies, household goods and more. Rain or shine.

Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during business hours.

June 15: Peoples Library will offer two programs with the Allegheny Land Trust at the library, 880 Barnes St. “Animal Athletes,” will be at 1 p.m. Compare skills with some Pennsylvania mammals. An adult program, “All About Bees,” will be at 2:15 p.m. Masks are encouraged at both programs. Details: 724-339-1021.

June 22: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: June 15. Pickup: 12:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Oakmont

July 31: Reservations are being accepted for the Kerr Museum Victorian Bridal Luncheon set for 12:30 p.m. at Oakmont Country Club. Hats and fascinators welcome. Cost: $75. Reservations required by July 22. Reservations: 412-826-9295.

Springdale

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

Saturday: A community block party, “Second Saturdays,” will be held June through September in Springdale. Space applications are being accepted from vendors, farm stands and local artists. Details and applications: bbair.boro@gmail.com.

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a craft workshop to learn finger knitting at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring a skein of Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Stripes yarn. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : Local author Tamara Girardi will discuss her new book, “Disorder In The Court,” at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. 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. There will be a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Free hot dogs, iced tea and snacks will be served. Details: 724-224-9220.

Sept. 8 to 10: Summit Hose Co. is accepting crafter and vendor applications for its Fall Festival. No food vendors, please. Details: Tami Sudy, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

Today: The Farmer’s Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot.

Through June 30: The Books & More Store at Vandergrift Public Library will have a $3 bag sale. Bags provided by the library. Items individually priced will include puzzles, DVDs, audio books and CDs. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Proceeds benefit the library.

Washington Township

Friday: 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. 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

Friday: A free Family Fishing night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park for families with children age 5 and older with little or no fishing experience. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment will be provided. The fishing license requirement is waived during the event for those 16 and older. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation board. Reservations required. Reservations: register-ed.com/events/view/181800.

Saturday: Guardian Angels Parish will have a junk in the trunk sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road. Set-up: 7 a.m. Spaces: $10. Details: jmccullough@guardianangelspgh.org.