The Stroller, May 10, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com.

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Scout troop encourages donations to food bank

Due to the virus pandemic, the Scouting For Food project conducted annually by Boy Scout Troop 186 of Harrison is canceled.

There is an increased need for help however, and the boys in the troop would like to encourage everyone to donate directly to the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches food bank.

To donate, click here.

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Help available from HOPE Center hotline

If social distancing has forced you into an unsafe situation, help is available by calling the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.

The hotline provides information about domestic violence, community resources, safety planning, support and more.

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Riverview Community Action Corp. offering assistance

Riverview Community Action Corp. in Oakmont is closed until further notice; however, home meals are still being delivered.

Center staff will take calls from anyone who needs food or services through Allegheny County from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays at 412-828-1062.

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Presbyterian SeniorCare Network welcomes greetings for residents

Times are tough for all of us, but especially for those in personal care homes and assisted living facilities who can’t see their families.

Presbyterian SeniorCare Network has started a new program, Rays of Sunshine, to allow members of the public to send an encouraging note or card to residents of their facilities.

To specify a specific resident or facility, please include a note with your greeting.

For the Oakmont campus, including The Willows, Westminster Place and Woodside Place, send greetings to:

Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

c/o Rays of Sunshine

1215 Hulton Road

Oakmont PA 15139

For Longwood at Oakmont, send cards to:

Longwood at Oakmont

c/o Rays of Sunshine

500 Route 909

Verona PA 15147

All submissions will be reviewed by Presbyterian SeniorCare Network for content before being passed out to residents.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Supervisors will hold regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the Zoom website. Residents who wish to attend the virtual meeting should send their email to the township manager at admin@alleghenytownship.net to be added to list of attendees. Questions: 724-842-4641

Apollo-Ridge School District

Monday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will hold the agenda meeting electronically at 6:30 p.m. using Zoom. The public can attend the meeting by visiting Zoom.us or calling 1-646-558-8656 and using meeting ID 910 9005 4039 and password 293500. Toll charges may apply.

Arnold

Tuesday: Arnold Council will meet at 7 p.m. via Zoom. To join the meeting, visit zoom.us/j/88528853481. For audio, call 301-715-8592 and use meeting ID 885 2885 3481.

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will hold the agenda meeting online at 7 p.m. For instructions on how to view or participate in the meeting, visit the district website: burrell.k12.pa.us/

Fawn

Tuesday: Fawn Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at the municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road. Details: 724-226-0666

Freeport

June 2 and 5: The annual spring cleanup days have been rescheduled to be June 2 and June 5. Pickup on June 2 will be for Laneville, Locust Street, Stewart Street, Hickory Way, Buffalo Street, Washington Street, Franklin Street, Mill Street and Second Street Extension. June 5 will be for all other residents of the borough. All rubbish and junk items must be put out for collection the night before the scheduled pickup date. Details: 724-295-2251

Harrison

June 21: The Super Bingo planned for April 19 the Veterans of Foreign Wars is rescheduled to be at 2 p.m. June 21 at the VFW. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets purchased for the April event will be honored. Tickets and details: Lorraine, 412-537-5934

Lower Burrell

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will conduct a combined agenda and regular meeting at 7 p.m. The agenda is available on the city website. Comments and questions should be emailed to colb@cityoflowerburrell.com. A draft of the meeting minutes will be posted on the website by Wednesday afternoon.

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 facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417

New Kensington

Tuesdays: Mount St. Peter Church is holding its annual St. Anthony Novena virtually live online at 7 p.m. through mid-June on the church Facebook page, facebook.com/MSPParish/. Prayers for the novena are available on the Facebook page a few hours before the live event begins. This is a public page and anyone can view and participate, even those without a Facebook account.

May 16: The annual Cash Bash sponsored by New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 will be livestreamed online beginning at 2:30 p.m. May 16. All tickets will be honored and the “extra money if present” amounts will be included in the prize. Details on how to view the event will be posted at facebook.com/NewKenfd1cashbash/. Tickets are still available. Tickets: 724-335-4100

Oklahoma Borough

Monday: Oklahoma Council will meet at 7 p.m. virtually. To provide comment, residents can call 724-567-5727.

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will hold the agenda meeting online at 7 p.m. For the agenda and instructions on how to attend the meeting visit the district website.

Vandergrift

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food with curbside pickup from 4 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Menu: dozen seasoned wings with large fries, $20; shrimp with fries, $8; four chicken planks with fries, $5; and pizza. Finger foods, all $4: mushrooms, cheese sticks, pizza logs, breaded cauliflower, fries, cheese balls, jalapeno poppers, broccoli cheddar bites, onion rings and breaded zucchini. Orders: 724-568-1427

June 4: The Vandergrift Farmers Market will open June 4 with guidelines to protect the community. New vendors are welcome. Vendor applications: facebook.com/vandergriftmarket/menu

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Cancellations and changes

Allegheny Township

May 17: The free Fishing Derby at Northmoreland Park that was planned by the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation is canceled, as are all park facility reservations for April and May.

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society museum will remain 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.

Arnold United Methodist Church: All meetings, activities and services are canceled.

May 31: The annual Rockin’ Roosevelt concert is 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

East Deer

Thursday: The East Deer Commissioners meeting is cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Fawn

May 17: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique is rescheduled to be Nov 17. Questions: fleatique82@gmail.com or call 724-224-0178

Freeport

May 25: The Freeport Memorial Day observance is canceled.

Harrison 

May 16: The Touch A Truck event is canceled.

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.

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.

Indiana Township

June 6: The annual Rural Ridge Community Reunion is canceled.

Leechburg

Leechburg Recycling Center is closed. There will be no pick-ups or drop-offs until further notice. No materials should be dropped off in front of the recycling center gate.

First United Methodist Church: worship services are canceled until further notice.

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

Lower Burrell

Saturday : The Animal Protectors Hearts for Strays luncheon at Hill Crest Country Club is canceled.

May 25: The Lower Burrell Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies are canceled.

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church: is closed for all activities and services.

• Entertainment and events at the Veterans of Foreign Wars are canceled and the club is closed.

New Kensington

Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church has canceled all Sunday services and church activities.

Peoples Library Book Sale is postponed indefinitely.

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church is closed for all services, fundraisers and activities.

Mondays, Tuesday and Saturdays: The Community Clothes Closet will be closed.

Plum

Plum Community Center is closed and all events canceled. Meals on Wheels will continue as scheduled. Those over 60 who are food insecure or rely on the daily lunch can continue to pick up Congregant Lunch provided by the county on a take-out basis only. Pick-ups will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lunches must be ordered a day in advance by calling 412-795-2330.

Oakmont

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

Saxonburg

May 21: The Mingle On Main event is canceled.

May 25: The Saxonburg Memorial Day festivities are canceled.

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 Spring Fling Craft and Vendor fair planned for March 29 has been rescheduled to be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 in the borough building gymnasium, 325 School St. Vendor applications are available at springdaleborough.com or by emailing springdaleboro@hotmail.com

Tarentum

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

• BridgePoint Church: Activities at the church, including the grief support group, and the children’s food and fun event are canceled. A live stream of the Sunday church service will be on Facebook Live.

• Tarentum Eagles is closed.

• Tarentum Elks Lodge is closed. Entertainment, bingo and the May 2 cash bash are canceled.

• Veterans of Foreign Wars is closed and there will be no Friday night bar bingo.

• The Heritage Museum will be closed to visitors until further notice. Details: AKVHS.org or 724-224-7666

West Deer

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.

St. Gertrude Church spaghetti dinners are canceled until further notice.

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. The Book Drop is closed. Keep all materials until the library reopens. Tax forms have now been placed into the Little Free Library since the library is closed. AARP Tax Appointments have been postponed and representatives will contact clients directly who have an upcoming appointment.

West Deer

East Union Presbyterian Church: all services and activities are canceled, except for West Deer Food Bank and Meals To Go distributions.

Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a face mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or your organization to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com.