The Stroller, May 18, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Information about Memorial Day events should be sent as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677.

Free fishing derby scheduled for Northmoreland Park

A free fishing derby will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township.

First and second place trophies will be awarded to longest trout, longest carp and longest other fish of legal size in both adult and youth divisions. A trophy and certificate will also be awarded for the best Catch of the Day in both youth and adult categories. There will be no awards ceremony afterward; winners will be announced Monday on the county parks website and social media. Adult anglers age 16 and older must display a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License.

Four measuring stations will be located around the lake to allow fish to be measured while observing social distancing. Youth participants will receive a door prize at registration.

The event is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation, Westmoreland County Sportsmen’s League, Somerset Trust Co. A & S Pistol Indoor Pistol Range and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Motorcycle run to raise money for St. Jude Hospital

The motorcycle ministry at Cabot United Methodist Church will host a motorcycle run Saturday to benefit St. Jude Hospital.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. from the church, 707 Winfield Road, Winfield. Cost is $20 per bike.

Donations are being accepted and can be sent to the church. Put “St. Jude Hospital,” in the memo area of your check. For details, call Rick James at 724-816-3974.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution planned 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.

Burrell HS music concert moved into auditorium

Tonight’s concert by the Burrell High School bands and choirs is moved from the stadium into the high school auditorium.

The change was made in response to the relaxing of venue capacities that went into effect this week. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue. Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event should email apolloevents@gmail.com.

June 12: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

June 6: Arnold Volunteer Engine Co. will sponsor a drag queen bingo at 2 p.m. in the Arnold No. 2 Training and Social Hall, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30; $35 at the door, includes eight regular games and there will be specials and extra packets. The kitchen will be open from noon to 2 p.m. BYOB. Must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-335-3850

Brackenridge

Thursday: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks and social distancing required. The kitchen will be closed.

East Vandergrift

June 20: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for whole pig raffle. The winner will receive a whole pig, a 20-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Locust Grove Country Shop, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage and a $100 gift card to the Vandergrift Fox’s Pizza Den. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. June 20 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets are $10 for two numbers. Proceeds will benefit the parish operating budget. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, the church office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule

Gilpin

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

Harmar

Today: Harmar Water Authority will conduct the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the office, 200 Pearl Ave. Details: 724-274-7383

Harrison  

Today: Burtner House Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.

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.

June 11: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-226-7877. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.

Kiski Township

Thursday: Kiski Township Sewage Authority will meet at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road.

Leechburg 

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. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Thursdays: 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.

May 25: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., will host a wine and cheese painting party at 6 p.m. at the library to commemorate National Wine Day. Cost: $20, includes canvas and paints. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080

May 31: Tickets are on sale for a Memorial Day Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Raffle to benefit Leechburg Public Library. Winner receives one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.; Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market or Leechburg Pharmacy

Lower Burrell

Saturday: Church of God will host a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Spaces:$5. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting donations for the basket auction at the craft and vendor show at Quality Inn, New Kensington. Baskets can be taken to the center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road. Call 724-339-9399 to schedule a delivery time or arrange pickup.

New Kensington

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host a takeout Election Day luncheon at 1 p.m.at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Menu: beef vegetable soup, cabbage and noodles, ham barbecues, hot sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, pie, coffee, pop and water. Local delivery available. Advance orders for soup strongly recommended. Advance orders: 724-339-7887. Takeout orders: 724-337-7392

Wednesday Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer free workshops on Zoom.us for anyone who needs help with resumes and interviewing. A workshop about resumes will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and an interviewing workshop will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Details and registration: 724-334-8600

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 with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Michael and Sherri McCleary. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Saturday: A free Build Your Business webinar for women who are interested in starting or expanding their business will be offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m. online by The Corner Launchbox, Pittsburgh SCORE and the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship. Registration required. Registration: chathamwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/970114

Saturday: Table reservations are being accepted by East Kensington Community Circle for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. The kitchen will be open and there will be a summer basket raffle. Details: Bridget, 724-339-2392

Monday: A free webinar about human resource basics for start-ups and entrepreneurs will be offered at 1:30 p.m. online by The Corner Launchbox, Pittsburgh SCORE and the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship. Registration required. Registration: //bit.ly/3hg71vT

Parks

Thursday: Parks Township Sportmen’s Club will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome. Details: 724-845-2390 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Plum

Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks required. Details and other new safety policies: visit holidayparkvfd.org under the weekly bingo tab.

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: Tarentum 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.