The Stroller, May 25, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. A day of prayer. Take a moment today to show respect

and give thanks to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

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Lower Burrell American Legion collecting old flags

Lower Burrell American Legion is collecting old, worn and damaged American flags for a flag retirement ceremony.

Flags can be dropped into the box in front of the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road.

The retirement ceremony will be held privately and filmed for broadcast later.

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Trash pickup delayed in Tarentum

Trash pickup in Tarentum is delayed one day due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Residents should ensure that containers are available for collection and move parked vehicles and obstacles to their trash.

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Animal Protectors seeking donations

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley in New Kensington is seeking donations of food, money and cleaning supplies to help with the current kitten season.

The wish list for most-needed items includes clay kitty litter, Purina kitten chow, Purina puppy food, six-foot leashes, Purina One Dog formula, he laundry detergent, dryer sheets, white copy paper, garbage bags, toilet paper, throw rugs with rubber backing, Lupine Martingale collars, blankets and towels. To make an online monetary donation, visit animalprotectors.net/donations.html.

Adoptions are being conducted by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 724-339-7388. If there is no answer, please leave a message. Animal intakes will still be accepted as long as room is available.

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Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank open Wednesday

The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Food will be bagged in advance and placed into vehicles. To make a donation, visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.

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Food Truck event planned Wednesday in Apollo

The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue.

Vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be Main Squeeze Juice and RollUp Truck and DelVecchio’s Sausage and PghCrepes from 4 to 8 p.m.

Any food truck vendor who wishes to participate at a future event should email apolloevents@gmail.com.

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Calendar

Freeport

June 2 and 5: The annual spring cleanup days have been rescheduled to be June 2 and June 5. Pickup on June 2 will be for Laneville, Locust Street, Stewart Street, Hickory Way, Buffalo Street, Washington Street, Franklin Street, Mill Street and Second Street Extension. June 5 will be for all other residents of the borough. All rubbish and junk items must be put out for collection the night before the scheduled pickup date. Details: 724-295-2251

Harrison

June 21: The Super Bingo planned for April 19 the Veterans of Foreign Wars is rescheduled to be at 2 p.m. June 21 at the VFW. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets purchased for the April event will be honored. Tickets and details: Lorraine, 412-537-5934

Lower Burrell

Tuesdays through Fridays: American Legion kitchen will be open for takeout orders from members and guests from 2 to 7 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. For a menu, visit facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417

New Kensington-Arnold School District

Tuesday: New Kensington-Arnold School Board will conduct the regular meeting online at 7 p.m. Meeting details and log on information will be posted at NKASD.com.

Vandergrift

June 4: The Vandergrift Farmers Market will open June 4 with guidelines to protect the community. New vendors are welcome. Vendor applications: facebook.com/vandergriftmarket/menu

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Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society museum will remain closed. The April 5 program about trolleys is rescheduled to be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.

Arnold

Thursdays: Worship services at Arnold Towers are canceled.

Arnold United Methodist Church: All meetings, activities and services are canceled.

Saturday : The annual Rockin’ Roosevelt concert is canceled.

Bell

June 20: The craft and vendor fair planned at Bell Township Volunteer Fire Hall is canceled.

Brackenridge

• The borough office is closed to the public, but is accepting telephone calls during normal business hours. Payments will be accepted by mail or through the mail slot.

Buffalo Township

Nar-Anon meetings at Generations House of Worship are canceled. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Harrison 

June 20: The Rachel Carson Trail Challenge is canceled. For refunds, email info@rachelcarsontails.org.

June 20: The Burtner House Strawberry Festival is canceled. Burtner House Restoration Society meetings are canceled until further notice.

Aug. 22: The Wine and Food Festival planned at Burtner House is canceled. No decision on the Harvest Festival has been made yet.

• Allegheny Valley Association of Churches office is closed. Anyone who needs assistance can call 724-226-0606. Tax appointments will be rescheduled.

Indiana Township

June 6: The annual Rural Ridge Community Reunion is canceled.

Leechburg

Leechburg Recycling Center is closed. There will be no pick-ups or drop-offs until further notice. No materials should be dropped off in front of the recycling center gate.

First United Methodist Church: worship services are canceled until further notice.

Mondays: The GriefShare group sessions at First Evangelical Lutheran Church are postponed and will be rescheduled.

Lower Burrell

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church: is closed for all activities and services.

• Entertainment and events at the Veterans of Foreign Wars are canceled and the club is closed.

New Kensington

Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church has canceled all Sunday services and church activities.

Peoples Library Book Sale is postponed indefinitely.

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church is closed for all services, fundraisers and activities.

Mondays, Tuesday and Saturdays: The Community Clothes Closet will be closed.

Oakmont

June 15: The Oakmont 5K is canceled.

Plum

Plum Community Center is closed and all events canceled. Meals on Wheels will continue as scheduled. Those over 60 who are food insecure or rely on the daily lunch can continue to pick up Congregant Lunch provided by the county on a take-out basis only. Pick-ups will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lunches must be ordered a day in advance by calling 412-795-2330.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Saxonburg

Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.

The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.

Springdale

The annual Springdale Jubilee, parade and fireworks are canceled.

Springdale High School Alumni Association meetings are suspended until further notice. The Monte Carlo night planned for April 25 has been rescheduled to Oct. 3.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has rescheduled the May Cash Bash to be Sept. 12. Current tickets will be honored in September and the Progressive 50/50 will be drawn. Please hold on to your tickets. The fire department thanks you for your understanding and support and urges everyone to stay safe.

Sept. 13: The Spring Fling Craft and Vendor fair planned for March 29 has been rescheduled to be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13 in the borough building gymnasium, 325 School St. Vendor applications are available at springdaleborough.com or by emailing springdaleboro@hotmail.com

Tarentum

July 3: The Summit Hose Independence Day fireworks are canceled.

• BridgePoint Church: Activities at the church, including the grief support group, and the children’s food and fun event are canceled. A live stream of the Sunday church service will be on Facebook Live.

• Tarentum Eagles is closed.

• Tarentum Elks Lodge is closed.

• Veterans of Foreign Wars is closed and there will be no Friday night bar bingo.

• The Heritage Museum will be closed to visitors until further notice. Details: AKVHS.org or 724-224-7666

West Deer

West Deer Farmers Market is canceled this year.

July 31 and Aug. 1: West Deer Community Days are canceled.

Aug. 28: The West Deer Police Benefit Golf Scramble that was to be May 1 is rescheduled to be Aug. 28 at Pittsburgh North Golf Course, Richland Township. Cost: $85 per golfer. Registration form: click here.

Vandergrift

Aug. 9: The Festa Italiana is canceled.

Vandergrift Public Library: the due date for all materials that have been checked out has been extended. If you log into your online account and notice an item with a different due date, please contact the library. The Book Drop is closed. Keep all materials until the library reopens. Tax forms have now been placed into the Little Free Library since the library is closed. AARP Tax Appointments have been postponed and representatives will contact clients directly who have an upcoming appointment.

West Deer

East Union Presbyterian Church: all services and activities are canceled, except for West Deer Food Bank and Meals To Go distributions.

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