The Stroller, May 14, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Movie night to feature historical Leechburg films

The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will host a free movie night at 6 p.m. May 19 in the social hall of Christ the King Church, 125 Park Road, Gilpin.

Films to be screened include the 2000 Leechburg Anniversary Celebration, newly found films of the 1950 celebration taken by R. W. Knoff and a film about the history of Johnetta by Bob Davis.

For details, call 724-845-8914 or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Floral photography and art show hosted by NK Camera Club

The New Kensington Camera Club’s annual Spring Floral Photography and Art Show will continue through May 20 at the Focus on the Arts Gallery in Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Frazer.

Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Use Entry No. 2 by M@C Discount. Admission is free. Stop in and vote for your favorite photo or painting and be entered a prize drawing.

Calendar

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

Tuesday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and fellowship will be at 7 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Tuesday: Bingo at St. Vladimir Church is canceled due to Election Day.

Cranberry

May 25: Buffalo Elementary School PTO will host a spirit night from 4 to 8 p.m. at Urban Air Cranberry trampoline and adventure park, 351 American Way. Cost: $23.99, does not include air socks. Mention Spirit Night when you purchase your tickets at the front desk for a discount. Twenty percent of proceeds will be donated to the PTO. Details: buffalopto.membershiptoolkit.com.

Leechburg 

May 20: Tickets are on sale for the Spring Into Cash $5,000 bingo sponsored by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and bingo will start at 5. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Details and 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 

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a preschool story time for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 7 p.m. at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. New members welcome. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month and there are no dues. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.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

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. will offer a preschool story time for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

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

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

May 16: Riverview Blessing in a Backpack will host a fundraiser at 5 p.m. at Vinnie’s Oakmont Tavern, 814 Allegheny River Blvd. Music will be by Shades and Ed and there will be a basket raffle including a framed, autographed Aaron Donald jersey. The group sends non-perishable food items home with children on Fridays during the school year. Details: Debbie, 412-828-2343.

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.

Vandergrift  

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will be closed for Election Day. Details: 724-568-2212.

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.