The Stroller, May 11, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Lower Burrell event to benefit Speed Family Blessing Box

A craft and vendor show to benefit Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Fidget Tree, 2791 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

There will be kids games, crafts, food, art and vendors. Non-perishable food, household products, baby food, pet food and personal items will be collected for Speed Family Blessing Box.

Harrison touch-a-truck event planned Saturday

Harrison Township Recreation Board will sponsor its fourth annual touch-a-truck event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights.

There will be train rides, emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, food and Popcorn the Clown.

Living history event set at Armstrong county museum

Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society will host a free living history event from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 300 N. McKean St., Kittanning.

French and Indian War reenactors Proctor’s Militia and the 62nd Pa. Volunteer Infantry Living History Family will have displays, talks and demonstrations.

Free parking is available on Vine and McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: A car wash to benefit the Leechburg Area High School softball team will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Advanced Auto, Hyde Park Road. Cost: cars, $7; trucks and SUVs, $10.

Apollo

May 27: St. James Parish will sponsor a Super Patriotic Bingo at 7 p.m. in the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes bingo supplies, food and drinks. Must be at least 21. There will be instant tickets, a basket raffle and a $1,500 cover-all jackpot game. Those attending are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Arnold

Saturday: Free bagged lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Fellowship will be at 7 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

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.

Harrison

Today: The Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. in the library community room, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members are welcome and there is no membership fee.

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.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Mother’s Day Super Bingo at 1 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at noon. Tickets: $40, includes a complete bingo package. There will be 13 must-go jackpot games, five $250 specials, 2 $500 jackpot games and a $1,500 jackpot game. Tickets: Christine, 724-541-6345.

Leechburg 

Saturday: Leechburg Rotary Club will sponsor a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the social hall of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Cost: $6; students, $5; 6 to 12, $2; younger than 6, free. Proceeds will benefit Rotary projects. Details: 724-991-6923.

June 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations for yard sale spaces in the firehall parking lot during the community yard sale event. Cost: $25. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

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. The jewelry room will be closed.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley in the banquet room at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. There will be a basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Cost: $35. Tickets: animalprotectors.net.

May 20: 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. No rain date. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

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   

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.

Saturday: A family craft time will be at 1 p.m. at People Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will host its annual Mother Nature’s Garden Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café. Merchandise will include home-grown and hand-crafted items, fresh herbs and starter plants. Breakfast will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the café.

Saturday: A craft and vendor fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Admission: $2; 10 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit the mission trip planned by Redemption Church of Lower Burrell.

North Apollo

Saturday: An indoor/outdoor craft and vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Apollo Volunteer Firehall, 311 16^th St. There will be food, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

Oakmont

Saturday: Garden Club of Oakmont will host a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot next to Hoffstot’s Restaurant on Allegheny Ave.

Parks

Saturday: A spring craft and vendor fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at House of Hope Family Worship Center, 1164 Pleasant View Drive, Kepple Hill. Details: Deb Mazak, 724-689-7043.

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, 325 School St. 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 on Thursday.

May 20: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a program about family tree basics at 11 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. Marilyn Holt will be the instructor. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Tarentum Night Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown section of the borough. Vendor information: tarentumnightmarket@outlook.com.

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.

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Marianne Hetrick. Betsy Buco will review, “Carnegie’s Maid,” by Marie Benedict. The committee will be Cindy Homburg and Jan Valasek.

Friday: Tarentum Elks will feature the Cool Change band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

Saturday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will host a Civil War Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 224 E Seventh Ave. There will be reenactors and food. Author Cindy Crytzer will discuss her book, “My Civil War Husband” at 1 p.m.

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.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Vandergrift 

Saturday: A car wash to benefit Vandergrift No. 1 Volunteer Fire Department will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall, 278 Franklin Ave. Donations accepted.

Saturday: Boy Scout Troop 551/6551 will sell flowers for Mother’s Day from noon to 5 p.m. at Leo’s Tire Service, 166 Lincoln Ave.

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.

May 31: Vandergrift Public Library is selling tickets for a basket raffle. The drawing for the seven-basket raffle will be at 1 p.m. May 31. Cost: five tickets, $3; 10 for $5; 15 for $10; and 25 for $15. Cash, check, Venmo and PayPal accepted. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

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

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.