The Stroller, May 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Boaters bash planned July 10 in New Kensington

Lighthouse Marina, New Kensington, will host a Rockin’ For Lockin’ Boaters Bash from 1 to 10 p.m. July 10 at the marina, 799 Industrial Blvd.

There will be performances by Curtis and the Shakers, Heidi and the Hellcats, 13 Stories and Glitz; food trucks, raffles and a corn hole tournament.

Reservations are being accepted boat docking for the nights of July 9 and 10. Cost is $20 per night and no electric or water is available. For tickets and docking reservations, visit alleghenyriverdevelopment.org/rockin-for-lockin.

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.

Hold the Phone!

The Coffee With A Cop event planned by Lower Burrell Police Department will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, 2800 Bethel St.

The event, to encourage positive interaction and meaningful dialogue between law enforcement officers and the public they serve, will be outside. Social distancing will be observed.

For details, contact Patrolman Rob Acquaviva at 724-339-4287, ext. 270 or racquaviva@lbpolice.org. The day was listed incorrectly in Sunday’s Stroller.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Tuesday: Christopher’s Light children’s charity will host an information meeting for those interested in becoming a volunteer at 6 p.m. in the banquet room of King’s Restaurant, 315 Hyde Park Road. Details: christopherslight.com

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

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.

Harrison  

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.

Leechburg  

Monday: 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

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

June 13: The Elks will host a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. There will be a 50/50 raffle, small games of chance, food and a silent auction. Must be at least 18 to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

New Kensington

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

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 an anonymous donor. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Plum School District 

Today: Plum School Board will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road. Details: 412-795- 0100

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: holidayparkvfd.org/ under the weekly bingo tab.

Saxonburg

Wednesday: A bike night to benefit Sponsor the Troops will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. Music will be by The Shiners Acoustic Trio and Terry Lee Spencer and there will be food, raffles and door prizes. Details: sponsorthetroops.com

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

Tarentum

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.

Vandergrift 

Thursday: St. Gertrude Church will sell frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce from 4 to 6 p.m. by curbside pickup at the church social hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Cost: sauce, $7 per quart; meatballs, six for $3. Please enter the driveway near Sandra Lynn’s Dance School and follow the arrows to the social hall door. Items will also be available after the Saturday and Sunday Masses at the church while supplies last.

Through Friday: 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

West Deer

Thursday: A food truck roundup will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nike site, West Deer Senior Citizen Center, 4834 Gibsonia Road. Hosted by the township Parks and Recreation Department.