The Stroller, May 16, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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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Send in your Small Acts of Kindness

The Stroller hasn’t heard from any one about Small Acts of Kindness recently.

Here are a couple of organizations that The Stroller would like to recognize:

• Redemption Church in Lower Burrell, Saved By Grace Church in Brackenridge and Deer Creek Diner in West Deer - all for providing free meals to anyone in need.

Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting a person or organization and how they helped you or your family to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com.

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Lower Burrell American Legion collecting flags

Lower Burrell American Legion is collecting old, worn and damaged American flags for a flag retirement ceremony.

Flags can be dropped into the box in front of the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road.

The retirement ceremony will be held privately and filmed for broadcast later.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Municipal Authority will meet at 5:30 p.m. electronically via Zoom. For sign on information, email maat@windstream.net with “Meeting Request” in the subject line. Questions: 724-842-4641

Apollo-Ridge School District

Monday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will hold the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. online via Zoom. To attend, visit zoom.us and use meeting ID 972 4884 1596 and password 454813. For audio only, call 1-646-558-8656. Toll charges may apply.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: Zion United Methodist Church will host an online hymn sing at 6:30 p.m. on its Facebook Live page, facebook.com/zionsarver/. Some songs will be selected in advance and requests will be accepted during the event. For a list of the preselected hymns, click here.

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

Gilpin

Today: A drive-through roast beef dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department, 113 Firehall Road. Advance orders encouraged. Cost: $10. Orders: 724-845-7200

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

Kiski Area School Board

Monday: Kiski Area School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. For log on instructions, email john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or call 724-842-0427.

New Kensington 

Today: 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

Monday: New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at 120 Logans Ferry Road. The public is welcome, however social distancing and a total of five people based on space limitations will be permitted. Those attending must wear a face mask.

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online via Zoom. The meeting agenda and log on information will be posted on the borough website. Public comments including the sender’s name and home address should be sent to boroughmanager@oakmontborough.com before noon Monday. The meeting will be recorded and a link to the recording posted on the borough website.

Pittsburgh

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Vandergrift

Today: 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

Sunday : 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

Fawn

Sunday : 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 

Today : 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

May 25: The Indiana Township Memorial Day observance is changed. The Historical Commission full ceremony and reception are canceled. At 11 a.m. the American Legion will have a brief service and a bugler will play “Taps” at the Veterans Memorial, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.

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

Today : 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.

Oakmont

June 15: The Oakmont 5K is canceled.

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

Sunday: The concert featuring vocalist Marianne Cornetti at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church is postponed and may be rescheduled in the summer.

Thursday: 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.