The Stroller, May 21, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free food distribution set Saturday in Lower Burrell

Burrell Community Church, Lower Burrell, will host a free drive-thru food distribution from 10 a.m. to noon while supplies last in the parking lot in front of the church in Hill Crest Shopping Center, Leechburg Road.

Recipients should not come early and must remain in their vehicle. Each vehicle will receive one box of food that contains meat, dairy, fruit, vegetable and milk. There are no income restrictions.

The event is sponsored by the church, Compassion Network, 412 Food Rescue, CityServe and USDA Farmers to Families.

Golf outing to benefit Leechburg Rotary Club projects

Leechburg Rotary Club will host its 15th annual memorial golf outing June 18 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell.

The shotgun start will be at 10 a.m. Cost is $100 per golfer and includes continental breakfast, a gift bag, snack at the turn, buffet dinner and a door prize ticket. Non-golfer dinner guest tickets are $25. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For details, call Bruce at 412-736-9231 or Pat at 724-991-6923.

In Our Schools

Highlands School District

The Highlands School District annual picnic will be June 19 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin.

For tickets, visit kennywood.com/highlands. Cost is $29 plus a $3 processing fee and taxes for a FunDay ticket. There will no in-person sales at the schools.

St. Joseph High School

St. Joseph High School in Harrison will offer three summer camps for children in June. Dates and times are:

• June 14 to 18: boys and girls basketball for children in third through eighth grade. Grades three to five will meet in the morning and sixth through eighth in the afternoon. Cost: $100.

• June 14 to 18: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., material science for children in fifth through eighth grade. Cost: $100

• June 21 to 25: 9 a.m. to noon, art camp for children in fourth through eighth grade. Cost: $50

Family discounts are available. To register, visit saintjosephhs.com/scholastic-summer-camp/. For details, contact Shane Palumbo at 724-226-4932 or admissions@saintjosephHS.com.

Head Start

Early Learning Connections Head Start program is accepting applications for children ages 3 and 4 and families for for sites in Armstrong County for the 2021-2022 school year .

Head Start is a free comprehensive child development program that serves low-income families and their children. Families are eligible if they meet income guidelines, have children in foster care, the family is experiencing loss of residency, receives TANF benefits or a family member receives Supplemental Security income.

Centers are located in Apollo, Ford City, Dayton, Kittanning, Rural Valley and South Buffalo. Programming is available in classroom and online.

For information and an application, call Gina at 724-276-2761, ext. 425, or visit earlylearningconnections.org.

Calendar

Apollo

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

May 29: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church is accepting orders for a stuffed cabbage, pierogi and haluski sale. Cost: six frozen stuffed cabbages, $12; carton of haluski. $6; dozen pierogi from St. John the Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, $10. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 29 in the church hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Order deadline: Tuesday. Orders: 724-681-3383, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays

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

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

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti, salad and rolls, $10; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Members welcome for dine-in seating in the hall and on the patio. Orders: 724-295-2656

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Kiwanis will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 323 Fifth St. Cost: $8. Dine in or takeout. Proceeds benefit the club scholarship program.

Harrison 

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. online. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. The group is working on blankets for Project Linus. Registration required. Registration and supply list: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

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

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a food truck rally from 2 to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56.

Kittanning

Thursdays and Sundays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com

Leechburg 

Tuesday : 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

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Paul from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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: The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. Details: Nicky, 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com

Saturday and Monday : The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a basket raffle monthly.

Saturday: A flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Kensington Community Circle, 1785 Seventh St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a summer basket raffle.

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

Wednesday Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer a free online workshop at 10 a.m. on Zoom.us for anyone who needs help with spending, saving and managing their income. Details and registration: 724-334-8600

Plum

Today: Holy Family Parish will host Food Truck Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the upper parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church, 444 St. John St. The featured truck will be the Dad’s Pub. A portion of proceeds will benefit the parish and school.

Saxonburg

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a food truck festival from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the carnival grounds.

Springdale

June 1: Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St., is taking reservations for a free holiday craft class set for noon to 2 p.m. Decorate a holiday plate using fabric. Plates and fabric will be supplied, or bring your own. Reservations: 702-496-6268

Springdale Township

Saturday: A food truck rally will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 851 Parkway Drive. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. A portion of proceeds will benefit the fire company and there will be an all-day 50/50 raffle and prize raffles.

Tarentum

Saturday: A dollar pancake breakfast will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 Seventh Ave. Details: 724-224-2417

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

Vandergrift

Through May 28: Vandergrift Public Library is having a spring cleaning book sale. Cost: $3 per bag, provided by the library. Individual items: hardback books, audiobooks, puzzles, DVDs, and music CDs, $1; paperbacks, $50 cents; large paperbacks, $75 cents; TV series, $3. Details: 724-568-2212