The Stroller, June 9, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Summer lunch program offered in Leechburg

Leechburg Area School District will host a free summer lunch program for any child 18 and younger from 11 a.m. to noon weekdays June 14 through Aug. 9 in the school cafeteria.

Adults are welcome to purchase a meal at the current adult rate. Meals are sponsored by Metz Culinary Management and the school district.

Annual night race scheduled July 15 in Apollo

Roaring Run Watershed Association will sponsor its annual 5K night race/walk, “Race to the Moon,” at 9 p.m. July 15 at the trail along the Kiski River.

Parking will be at 310 Clifford Ave., Apollo, and everyone will be bussed to the starting line. A secure baggage claim will be available at the trail. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25 in advance and $30 on race day; includes a race day T-shirt for those who register by June 18.

Luminaries will be placed on the length of the trail and participants must carry a light. To register, visit runsignup.com. For details, visit roaringrunapollo.org.

River City Brass Band to play concert at Hartwood Acres

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a free performance of by the River City Brass Band at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Thank you

Gloria J. Parobeck of Brackenridge would like to send a big thank you to the Brackenridge secretary who takes all of the calls and issues with kindness and is so nice after all of these years.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Thursday : Vandergrift Public Library and Tiny Trax Farm will host a free goat story time at 6 p.m. at the farm, 151 Stitt Ave. Wear old clothes and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Due to limited parking, there is a one-car per family limit. Feel free to carpool. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

Sunday: The Kiski Valley Community Band will play a concert at 3 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Donations will be accepted.

East Vandergrift 

Today: East Vandergrift Community Foundation will sponsor a Food Truck Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. on Chambers Street in the borough. There will be food vendors, beer, music, a raffle and an opportunity to socialize.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Kiwanis will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at Freeport Event Center, 325 Fourth St., entrance 2. Menu: pancakes, bacon and sausage. Cost: $8; younger than 5, $4. Dine in or takeout. Proceeds will support the Freeport Community Park playground project.

Sunday: Freeport Event Center, 325 Fourth St., will host a Second Sunday Social from noon to 5 p.m. for all ages at the center. There will be music, activities, food and beverages. Bring your instrument and join in the music.

Harrison

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: 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 their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a seminar about email etiquette at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Learn to compose professional emails, communicate clearly and effectively and avoid common grammar and spelling errors. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

June 17: A free program about purple martin birds with speaker Ken Kostka of Natrona Heights will be at 11 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center at Harrison Hills Park. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Monday: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use code KiskiTwpVFD.

Kittanning

Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will present a free antique bridal gown display from 1 to 2 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. The Armstrong County Herb Group and Garden Club will present, “The Meaning of Flowers,” at 1 p.m. Volunteer Katie Wolfe will discuss the history of gowns at 1:30 p.m. and the museum will be open until 3 p.m. Free parking is available on Vine and North McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

Leechburg  

Wednesday: The book club at Leechburg Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. This month’s selection will be, “The River King,” by Alice Hoffman. New members welcome. Stop by the library to reserve a copy.

Sunday: The QoA Bassoon Quartet will be in concert at 3 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St. A $10 admission fee will benefit the church’s carillon restoration project.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new location in the parking lot at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road. There will be free food and children’s crafts and music.

Saturday: Burrell Gridiron Club will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burrell High School, 1021 Puckety Church Road. Spaces are available. Cost: double space, $15; triple space, $20. Proceeds will help fund the upcoming football season. Reservations: Bill, 412-628-1867 or burrellbucsgridiron@gmail.com.

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

Saturday: A parking lot treasures sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Church of God, 273 Chester Drive. Vendor spaces still available. Details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Julie and the Voo Doo Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will sponsor a food truck and basket raffle event from 1 to 6 p.m. at the firehall, 3255 Leechburg Road. There will be a free children’s area.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Saturday: A yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St. Rain or shine.

Oakmont

Today: The Night Market sponsored by Oakmont Chamber of Commerce will be from 5 to 9 p.m. along Allegheny River Blvd. between Pennsylvania and Delaware avenues. Stores will be open and music will be by Donna Occhipinti. Details: 412-828-3238 or oakmont-pa.com.

Through June 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library is hosting a free Storywalk in the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library’s outdoor garden, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Read the story, “Up In the Garden, Down In the Dirt,” by Kate Messner page by page as you stroll around the outdoor path. Details: Karen Crowell, 412-828-9532.

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.

Saxonburg

Today: South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., will host a discussion with Jasmine Wargo, author of “A Rover’s Story,” at 3 p.m. at the library, as part of the library’s free robotics summer series. Students in fourth through 12^th grade are encouraged to attend to hear more about the four-session robotics program planned through August. Reservations are required for the robotics program. Details: 724-352-4810.

Springdale 

July 8: Vendor and food truck vendor applications are being accepted for Springdale Community Day set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue. There will be a car show, kids games and scavenger hunt. Volunteers are also needed. Details: 724-274-6269.

Springdale Township

Sunday: Guardian Angels Parish will observe the Feast of Corpus Christi at 8 a.m. with the creation of traditional saw dust carpets in the parking lot at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1321 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh will preside at a service at 4 p.m. Reservations: 724-226-4900 or guardianangelspgh.org.

Tarentum

Today: Tarentum Book Club will have its summer outing at Amanda Lee Glassware in Oakmont. Lunch will be at the Mighty Oak Barrel.

Saturday: First Baptist Church of Tarentum, 410 E. Third Ave., will have a praise and worship service at 3 p.m. at the church.

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

June 23: Central Presbyterian Church is selling soup and baked goods Mondays through Saturdays through June 23 at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Menu: creamy chunky potato, split pea with kielbasa, tomato basil and vegetable beef soups, $7 per quart; peanut butter pie, $10 each; brownie tray, $5. Advance orders requested. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orders: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift  

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.  

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. 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.

Winfield

Tuesday: Saxonburg Goldenagers will meet at St. Joseph Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road. Lunch will be at noon and there will be entertainment afterward. New members welcome. Details: 724-352-1809.