The Stroller, May 20, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Cat sanctuary requesting donations

Zen Cat Sanctuary in New Kensington is asking for donations of dry food, litter and supplies.

Wish lists for supplies from Chewy.com and Amazon are online at zencatsanctuary.org/wish-lists. Monetary donations are also welcome by visiting the group’s website. For details, email contact@zencatsanctuary.org.

Golf outing planned by St. Joseph High School

The 31^st annual St. Joseph High School Tom Kaniecki Spartan Scramble golf outing will be June 16 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell.

Check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11 a.m. The scramble will start at noon and dinner will be at 5 p.m. Cost is $150 per golfer and includes lunch, cart, and dinner. Dinner tickets are available for $30. Ticket deadline is May 31.

For tickets and more information, contact Jennifer MacNeil at 724-226-8043 or jmacneil@saintjosephhs.com or visit saintjosephhs.com. Funds raised help to keep tuition affordable at the school.

Religion Digest

Vacation Bible schools scheduled

• Grace Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., Lower Burrell, will have a free vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 to 15 at the church for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-339-9661 or email secretary@gracecommunitypresbyterian.org.

• East Union Church, 292 East Union Road, West Deer, “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Creativeness,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 19 to 23 at the church. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1 through rising sixth-graders welcome. Suggested donation: $10 per child with a $20 maximum per family. Reservations required. Details and reservations: eastunionchurch.org/vbs-2023.

• First United Presbyterian Church of Tarentum, “Changemakers Lab,” 5:45 to 8 p.m. June 25 to 28 at the church, 913 Lock St., for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Prekindergarten children welcome with a parent or guardian. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-2550 or office@fupct.org.

Send vacation Bible school announcements to vndnews@triblive.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: A Big Top book fair and jewelry sale to benefit Apollo Memorial Library will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. There will be games, entertainment, face painting and more.

Today: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

Today: The annual May Daze event will be from noon to 4 p.m. in Apollo Plaza. There will be food trucks, vendors and a bounce house. A car show will be at the field at 310 Clifford Ave. Entry fee: $10 per vehicle. Car show proceeds will benefit the Apollo Fireworks Fund. Trophies will be awarded.

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will sponsor a performance of Cindy McShane as Marie Brose Tepe Leonard, aka “French Mary,” at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Tepe fought for the Union Army in the Civil War. Donations will be accepted.

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

Today: A free brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Fellowship will be at 7 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Bell Township

Today: A large indoor sale at the estate of Carol Novosel, 520 Fifth Ave., will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food will be sold. Proceeds will benefit local animal charity Cat Crusaders.

Brackenridge

Sunday: Contemporary Christian group Risen to Save will perform a benefit concert from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave. Donations will be accepted for Allegheny Valley Association of Churches.

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $9; younger than 12, $6.

Burrell Township 

Today: Cochran’s Mill Church will have a rummage and bake sale at 9 a.m. at Burrell Township Firehall, 108 Cochran’s Mill Road. Details: 724-525-2927 or 724-354-2010.

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.

East Franklin

Today: Penn State Master Gardeners of Armstrong County will hold a landscape plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Belmont Complex, 415 Butler Road. Perennials, deer-resistant annuals, trees, shrubs, native plants and tropical plants will be available. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Proceeds will support Master Gardener educational outreach activities in Armstrong County.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 53-number jackpot game and a 42-number picture frame game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will open the season from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178.

Harrison 

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will have a work day beginning at 9 a.m. at the homestead on Burtner Road. Volunteers are needed to cut grass, weed and trim the property and work inside the house. Details: bhrs1821@gmail.com.

Today: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday: A craft and vendor show will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “Dinner With the President,” by Alex Prud’homme. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

June 16: St. Joseph High School is selling tickets for a super raffle. The grand prize winner will receive $20,000 and three runners-up receive $1,000 each. Only 500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be at the school golf outing at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Winner need not be present. Cost: $100. Tickets: 724-226-7877.

Jefferson

Sunday: A yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Haven II at Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments, 148 Marwood Road, Entrance 5. No early birds, please. Proceeds will benefit the activities department. The sale was postponed from today due to expected inclement weather. Details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8273.

Leechburg  

Today: The Spring Into Cash Bingo planned by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is canceled.

Today: The Clothing Closet at First Evangelical 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.

Today: A chicken and biscuits dinner will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. or until sold out at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St. Cost: $12, includes two biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert. Dine in or takeout. Reservations requested. Reservations: servinggodgracefully.net.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

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 

Today: Church of God will have a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Drive. No rain date. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Today: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter St.., will host a STEM program for children of all ages at 11 a.m. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: Burrellton Garden Club will host its annual May Mart plant sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lower Burrell City Hall garage, Schreiber Street. Items available will include annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs. Coffee and doughnuts will be sold. Proceeds benefit beautification projects in the city. New members welcome. Details: 724-335-3353 or visit Burrellton Garden Club on Facebook.

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

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon. This month’s special will be country-fried steak with eggs, toast, home fries and bacon or sausage.

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Speakers and scholarship winners will attend.

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

Today: Peoples Library will sponsor a virtual discussion with Courtney Summers, author of, “I’m The Girl,” at 2 p.m. online. Reservations required. Reservations: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Sunday: A rubber ducky derby and outdoor market to benefit the Valley High School girls volleyball team will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school. Rain or shine. There will food trucks, bounce house, basket auction, bake sale, vendors and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The first race of $5 ducks will be at noon and the second race of $25 ducks will be at 1 p.m. Winners need not be present. To purchase a duck, call Carrie Cook at 724-910-1012.

Sunday: The Rivers Church will host its 17^th annual car show after the 10:45 a.m. worship service at the church, 200 Freeport Road. There will be a free lunch, door prizes, awards and a kids zone. Vehicle registration: goriverchurch.com/car-show-2023.

Tuesday: The Corner, 701 Fifth Ave., will host a program about the UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge at 6 p.m. The purpose of the challenge is to bridge the gap between the nonprofit and entrepreneurial communities and increase the number of impactful technology-based solutions targeted to social challenges. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2afasrya.

Wednesday: The Corner, 701 Fifth Ave., will host a free seminar, “Open for Business: Productivity Tools That Count” at 6 p.m. at the center. Reservations required. Details: Alyssa, amp7089@psu.edu. Reservations: bit.ly/3MCoVJ3.

Thursdays: Vendor applications are being accepted for the Salvation Army Sally’s Outdoor Market planned for 2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays June through October at the center, 255 Third St. Vendor spaces are free. Details: 724-335-7221.

Parks 

Today: A dinner to benefit Kiski Area High School sophomore Anna Shaffer and her family will be at 4 p.m. at the Parks Township Firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Shaffer, 16, is recovering from influenza A and double pneumonia. Cost: $10, includes seafood pasta, rigatoni, meatball subs, fried chicken, green beans, bread and butter, side salad and a serve-yourself snack bar. There will be a family photo booth, face painting, a silent auction and 50/50. Tickets: text Victoria at 724-882-5738 or Jaime at 724-681-7010.

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Tarentum 

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Today: Tarentum Elks will feature the Poor Souls Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

Sunday and Tuesday: 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.

Tarentum

Thursday: Central Presbyterian Church will serve a stuffed cabbage dinner from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Menu: stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll and dessert, $10. Dine in, takeout and delivery available. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 724-224-9220.

June 3: Tarentum Area Lions Club will host its annual Book Walk for children age 3 to 5 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in Riverview Memorial Park. Meet at the fountain at the bottom of Lock Street in the park. Cost: $2, includes a copy of the book and a treat bag. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations required by Monday. Reservations: Jody, 724-954-2341 or at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison.

Vandergrift  

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.