The Stroller, May 13, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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HOPE Center shares summer wish list

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Tarentum, needs items for the clients that it serves.

Supplies needed include outside ball toss games, sand box toys, kids bean bag toss games, bubbles and other outside children’s games, riding toys, sunscreen, kids bathing suits, umbrellas, beach towels and bicycle helmets. Gift cards in $10 increments from Sheetz, GetGo, Giant Eagle, Community Market and Walmart are also welcome.

Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the HOPE Center administration building, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. Call 724-224-1100 when you arrive.

Volunteers welcome at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley seeking volunteers to help out at the shelter in New Kensington.

There are opportunities available every day to suit every person including dog and cat care, event and fundraising work, cleaning, maintenance, doggy day outs, fostering, office work and administration.

To offer your time, email volunteer@animalprotectors.net or visit animalprotectors.net.

Religion Digest

Lower Burrell church plans vacation Bible school

Grace Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., Lower Burrell, will have a free vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 to 15 at the church for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-339-9661 or email secretary@gracecommunitypresbyterian.org.

Send vacation Bible school announcements to vndnews@triblive.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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

Today: 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.

May 21: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will offer an educational event, “The Holy Spirit in the Byzantine Tradition,” at the church, 1610 Kenneth Ave. The Rev. Ivan Chirovsky from the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh will be the speaker. The presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m. with an Akathist prayer service to the Holy Spirit and the presentation will be afterward. Lunch will be served. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required by Sunday. Reservations: call or text 724-681-3383.

Freeport

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 

Today: 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.

Monday: A free Girl Scout Intro to Outdoor Skills activity night for girls who are in kindergarten or will attend kindergarten in the fall and are not currently Girl Scouts will be at 6 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park, 5200 Freeport Road. Parents should accompany their child. Those attending will earn their first Girl Scout patch while learning basic campfire-building techniques, first aid and jack knife safety. Reservations required. Reservations: Beth, 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

Tuesday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Hogs and Rods vehicle show from 5 to 9 p.m., at the post, 894 Veterans Lane, weather permitting. There will be music, food and a 50/50 raffle.

Wednesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “The History of Sawdust Carpets,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

May 20: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a cooking workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Learn to create simple, healthy meals with an Instant Pot and air fryer. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Hyde Park

Tuesday: Pennsylvania State Police will offer free car seat safety checks from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hyde Park Volunteer Fire Company, 291 Railroad St.

Kiski Township 

Today: 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 

Today: 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.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

May 20: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a spring into cash bingo at 5 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. Players younger than 18 must be with an adult. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

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 

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

May 21: A rubber ducky derby and outdoor market to benefit the Valley High School girls volleyball team will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school. Rain or shine. There will food trucks, bounce house, basket auction, bake sale, vendors and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The first race of $5 ducks will be at noon and the second race of $25 ducks will be at 1 p.m. Winners need not be present. To purchase a duck, call Carrie Cook at 724-910-1012.

June 4: An all-specials bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40 in advance, includes lunch and package. There will be 20 special games, a guaranteed $500 jackpot game, cash bar, silent auction, small games of chance and a 50/50 raffle. No outside food or beverages permitted. Sponsored by the Eagles Auxiliary. Tickets: text Gina, 724-889-5889, or Linda, 412-389-6330.

North Apollo

Today: 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

Today: 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

Today: 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.

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.

Springdale 

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.

May 23: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Agent Josephine,” by Damien Lewis. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Mondays: Central Presbyterian Church will host a free weekly women’s book journal club featuring the selection, “The Cup of Life,” by Joyce Rupp at 11 a.m. Mondays through June 12 at the church. 305 Allegheny St. There will be no session on Memorial Day. There will be self-reflection, learning and fellowship opportunities for those who are interested in spiritual health. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. Deadline is noon the Friday before each session. Registration and details: 724-224-9220 or centralpresoffice@verizon.net.

Vandergrift 

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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 25: Vandergrift Business Association will offer a free class, “New Venture Framework and Getting Started,” at 6:30 p.m. at Allusion Brewing, 143 Grant Ave., as part of its summer lecture series. Penn State University professor Shawn Clark will be the speaker.

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.