The Stroller, May 16, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free picnic planned Saturday by Fun and Freedom

Fun and Freedom will sponsor a free Picnic in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Natrona Park, River Avenue, Harrison.

There will be food, music, sports, games and more. Everyone is welcome. For details, call 724-274-7773.

Riverview Relay for Life to raise funds for American Cancer Society

The Riverview Relay for Life will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Riverside Park in Oakmont.

There will be entertainment, food trucks, crafters, vendors, a DJ, children’s activities, raffles and a 50-50. The luminaria ceremony will be at 8 p.m.

For information or to donate, call 800-227-2345 or visit relayforlife.org/pariverview.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: A free shredding event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Residents can bring three bags or boxes of personal documents per household. Books, magazines and items in metal binding materials other than staples will not be accepted. No businesses please. Sponsored by Rep. Abby Major.

Saturday: Markle Volunteer Fire Department will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Details: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Saturday: 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.

Saturday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a book fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details: 724-478-4214.

Apollo/East Vandergrift 

June 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Today: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Sonrise Community Church will have a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 130 Lucas Lane. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $12; children, $6; 2 and younger, free. Details: 724-712-7644.

Burrell Township

Saturday: Cochran’s Mill Church will sponsor a rummage and bake sale at 9 a.m. at Burrell Township Volunteer Firehall, 108 Cochran’s Mill Road. Details: 724-525-2927 or 724-448-4273.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Saturday: Harrison Township Recreation Board will host a free touch-a-truck from noon to 3 p.m. at Highlands High School. There will be train rides, food trucks and crafts.

Indiana Township

Saturday: A touch-a-truck will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Emmerling Community Park. Food trucks will be onsite. Additional parking will be available at the municipal ball field on Route 910 and a shuttle will be available.

Jefferson 

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

Kiski Township  

Saturday : Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Proceeds will benefit the Back to School Carnival planned for Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six regular games that pay $50; three specials that pay $100; and a $1,000 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Details and tickets: Barb, 724-953-4006.

Saturday: Boy Scout Troop 589 will sponsor a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route 56. Details: Tracy, 724-420-6758 or Carrie, 724-448-9639.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901, church@crcpc.org or crcpc.org/potlove.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday : A Night at the Races to support Moose Charities will be at the Moose Lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes buffet dinner and beer. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Members and qualified guests welcome. Tickets/horses: MooseLodge053@gmail.com.

Friday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee and conversation, Gerofit exercise, a health education session, games, lunch and crafts. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: The G6 Band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Admission includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, is accepting reservations for an Italian dinner set for 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Menu: lasagna with meat sauce, salad, roll, brownie sundae and beverages. Spaghetti for children will be available. Michael Sadecky will entertain. Cost: $15; children 6 to 12, $5; 5 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit the church mission trip to Nicaragua. Reservations: text 724-994-9665 or email trinityucc@comcast.net.

Saturday: A Night at the Races to support Moose Charities will be at the Moose Lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes buffet dinner and beer. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Members and qualified guests welcome. Tickets/horses: 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. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: A knitting for beginners class for all ages will be at 10 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Experienced knitters welcome too. Needles and yarn provided. 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 cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Rain or shine. 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 cafe.

Oakmont

May 26: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish hall of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 374 Delaware Ave. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

Plum 

Saturday : The 15^th annual Bowl for the Cure to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer and survivors, will be at 9 a.m. at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3051 Leechburg Road. Cost: $20 per person; $100 per lane, includes shoes, pizza and pop. There will be door prizes, a basket auction and a 50-50. Details: Seanna, 412-510-3876 or bowlforthecure@comcast.net.

Saxonburg

Friday and Saturday: Saxonburg Memorial Church will have its annual spring garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, Main Street.

Tarentum

Saturday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will have an indoor flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift 

Today: The Gathering on Grant event will kick off the season from 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue in the borough. There will be music, vendors, food trucks and entertainment. This month’s theme will be superheroes.

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert, $10; meatball hoagies, $7. Add 50 cents for takeout.

Verona

Saturday: Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 Allegheny River Blvd., will serve a free community breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. Menu: eggs, sausage, toast, pancakes, fruit cup, cereal and beverages. Everyone welcome.

Washington Township

Saturday: A free movie night will begin at 8 p.m. in Kunkle Park. The featured film will be “Wonka,” rated PG. Bring a blanket or chair. Free water and popcorn will be available. Sponsored by the township recreation committee and Washington-Bell Lions Club.

West Deer

Saturday: Angel Blue and the Prophets will be featured from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Owls Club, 725 Little Deer Creek Road, Russellton. Public welcome. Cover charge: $10; members, free.

West Leechburg 

Today and Friday: West Leechburg Crime Watch will accept donations of gently used clothing, books, housewares and furniture for their upcoming trash to treasure sale from 4 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 6 p.m. Friday at the firemen’s recreation hall, 1116 Gosser St. No child safety seats, appliances with Freon, televisions, mattresses, box springs or medical equipment will be accepted. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Winfield

Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or to send a monetary donation visit tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.