The Stroller, May 17, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Resume workshop for veterans and military planned

South Butler Community Library will offer a resume workshop that focuses on the needs of veterans and members of the military at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the library, 240 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Lindsey Campbell, veteran employment representative from CareerLink, will be the speaker. Reservations are required. To register, call Campbell at 724-496-6910 or visit the events link for Butler County at pacareerlink.pa.gov.

Leechburg choir concert planned Thursday

The Leechburg Area High School spring choral concert, featuring the high school and middle school choirs and Blue Notes, will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school auditorium.

The public is welcome.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution offered Thursday

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Motorcycle poker run to support homeless vets

Ride for Homeless Vets Motorcycle Poker Run will be June 12 at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane.

The run will begin and finish at the Veterans of Foreign Wars and visit local Ford City and Rimersburg Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and the Sarver Vets Club. Cost is $20 per rider and $15 per passenger. Race-day check-in will be from 9 to 11 a.m. The first 200 people registered will receive an event T-shirt and should specify size.

The Shiners will perform after the race at the Harrison VFW. For information and registration forms, visit rideforhomelessvets.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library and Tiny Trax Farm will host a free Goat Storytime at 6 p.m. at the farm, 151 Stitt Ave. Wear old clothes and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Allegheny Valley

Wednesday: The East Coast All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer Pasquale, 412-908-1663.

Apollo

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Bethel

May 23: The Knee High To Nature Series at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free science program, “Awesome Opossums,” for children in elementary school at 6 p.m. May 23 at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Freeport 

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of spring and summer clothing, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.

May 24: St. Mary Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0040286.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Wednesday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. will offer a program, “Gardening with Native Plants,” at 5:30 p.m. at the library and online. Julie Travaglini of the Allegheny Land Trust will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean spring and summer clothing in all sizes is needed. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Saturday : Harrison Township Recreation board is seeking owners of commercial and non-commercial vehicles to participate in its third annual touch-a-truck event planned at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. Details: Natalie Cale, 724-448-6588 or nmcajka@yahoo.com.

Leechburg

Thursday : Leechburg Public Library, 137 Market St., will host a movie night at 6 p.m. featuring Disney Pixar’s, “Coco,” rated PG. Tickets must be reserved by Friday. The library is now closed on Saturdays. Tickets: stop in at the library.

Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Thursday: 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 and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

May 28: Leechburg Public Library is selling chances to win a summer basket that includes a Leechburg Pool pass for a family of four. Drawing will be Memorial Day weekend. Tickets: $10, available at the library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell

May 28 to Oct. 8: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market is seeking vendors for the upcoming season. Markets are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 2800 Bethel St. Setup begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $40 for the season and free electric is available. Merchandise must be home grown, homemade or hand crafted. Vendors must participate the whole season. Details: TimPamKey@yahoo.com.

New Kensington

Fridays: A new 4-H Club for children age 5 to 18 is being organized and plans to meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The River Church, 200 Freeport Road. Details: Mary or Laura Stone at DMStone6@westelcom.com.

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host an Election Day luncheon at 12:30 p.m.at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Menu: vegetable soup, cabbage and noodles, ham barbeques, hot sausage sandwiches, hot dogs and pie. Local delivery available. Advance orders for soup strongly recommended. Advance soup orders: 724-339-7887. Tuesday takeout orders: 724-337-7392.

Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Items available include clothing, shoes, purses, linens, blankets and Mary Queen of Apostles School uniforms. Donations are accepted during open hours.

Thursdays: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS) a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet a 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Thursday: Heritage Hospice will host a free Grief Support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, 2400 Leechburg Road, building 300. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Details: Amber, 724-334-6600 or amberhusar@heritagehospicepa.com

Thursday: 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.

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are donated by Highmark Wholecare. Details: 878-847-7997.

Sunday: River Church, 200 Freeport Road, is accepting registrations for its annual car show. An outdoor worship service will be at 10:45 a.m. and the car show will be afterward. Registration: 724-337-4837 or goriverchurch.com/car-show-2022.

North Apollo

Saturday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting vendor applications for a crafter, vendor and food truck event planned at the firehall, 311 16^th St. Applications: kingal0103@gmail.com or rachelann1975@yahoo.com.

Oakmont

Today: 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.

Parks

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

Plum  

Wednesday : Plum Community Library will offer a free screening of the movie, “Encanto,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at plumlibrary.org.

Thursday : The SOS Ministry at Holy Family Parish , 2000 Oblock Road, will offer a free program, “What My Family Should Know,” at 1 p.m. in the Our Lady of Joy Church hall. Attorney Jake Noble will discuss legal documents and papers you should have in place for your family. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.

May 21: The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie series planned in Boyce Park wave pool parking lot will be, “Over the Hedge,” rated PG. Reservations required. Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at dusk when the movie starts. There is a 100-vehicle limit. Registration: alleghenycounty.us/special-events.

Springdale   

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a Memorial Day Mason jar candle at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Thursday: The adult Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Details: 724-274-9729.

May 23: The Sherlock Holmes Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” chapters 1 to 4. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

May 24: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. The selection will be, “The Personal Librarian,” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Thursday: 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.

Vandergrift

Today: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. Please note the new date and time. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday: The Community Watch Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the borough building. The next meeting will be in September.

Thursday: The Gathering on Grant event in downtown will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Businesses will be open and there will be music, vendors and games.

Saturday: Vandergrift Presbyterian Church is accepting donations for a rummage sale. Hours: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday at the church, 195 Washington Ave. Please no televisions, furniture, computers or suitcases without wheels.

June 2: Vendor applications are being accepted for the Vandergrift Farmers Market planned from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays June 2 through Oct. 13 in the Columbia Avenue parking lot. Details: VIP15690@comcast.net.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Thursday: Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, will host a seminar on human trafficking at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Public welcome.

West Deer

Thursday and Friday: St. Michael Church, Curtisville, will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the church, Liberty Street. Items will include collectibles, art, ethnic items, books, souvenirs, icons, fabrics and plants. Details: 724-265-1005.

Saturday: Deer Lakes Youth Lacrosse will host a comedy night fundraiser at West Deer Fire Hall No. 1, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30. David Kaye, Sean Collier and Trey McDonough will be the featured performers. Cost: $40, includes dinner buffet and draft beer. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Must be 21 to attend. BYOB. Tickets: slapsticksproductions.com. Details: 412-920-5653.