The Stroller, May 29, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Musicians to perform on streets of Arnold
The Wandering Musicians of Arnold, a group of local volunteer musicians, will perform from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday from trucks on the streets of Arnold, weather permitting.
There will be an act at each location that will perform a set and then rotate to the next location.
Locations are Warren Street, Alcoa Drive at Richmond Street, Moore Street and Ridge Avenue, Mohawk Street at Seneca Avenue, Iroquis and Leishman avenues, Victoria Avenue and Rankin Street, McCandless Street and Leishman Avenue, Arnold Manor at Horne Blvd., Arnold Tower at Horne Blvd. and Third Avenue at 16th Street.
Social distancing rules should be followed, and residents can enjoy the music from their yard or porch.
Trylife Center offers free diapers
The Trylife Center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell, has diapers for parents in need.
For details, call 724-339-9399.
Bell Volunteer Fire Department plans golf outing
The Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department golf outing will be Aug. 29 at the Apollo Elks Country Club, 151 Elks Lodge Road, Kiski Township.
The event will be a four-man scramble and the shotgun start will be at 8 a.m.
Cost is $70 per golfer and includes a cart, meal and drinks. There will be raffles.
For an application, email Chris at station67president@comcast.net or call 724-396-6419 or call Cody at 724-454-6053 and leave a message.
Food collection planned Saturday in Vandergrift
Non-perishable food donations will be accepted from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Vandergrift First United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave., to benefit to New Hope Food Pantry at the church.
Drop off will be in the parking area on the Custer Avenue side of the church off the alley. Donors will not have to exit their vehicles.
Springdale Free Public Library planning summer reading and lunch programs
Springdale Free Public Library will offer free lunches for children 18 and younger from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June 29 to July 28 at the door 22 entrance of Springdale High School on Colfax Street.
Free summer reading Take and Make Craft kits with activities for a week will be distributed Mondays for children in sixth grade and younger. Those who are not getting lunch can pick up their kits on Mondays at the library, 331 School St.
Registration is required. To register, call the library at 724-274-9729 or send a message on the library Facebook page.
Calendar
Arnold
Garbage pick-up will be delayed one day this week due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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
Kiski Township
Sunday: Chicken and biscuit dinners will be sold from 1 to 5 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: chicken and biscuit, mashed potatoes, vegetable and coleslaw. Cost: $10. Orders required from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Orders: 724-478-4210
Leechburg
Today: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a takeout fish fry from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Menu: baked and fried fish dinners, children’s fish dinners, chicken strips dinner, fish sandwich, child’s fish sandwich, macaroni and cheese, fries, coleslaw, apple sauce, fruit cocktail, desserts and pop. Advance orders required. Orders: 724-842-3141 or 724-845-1684
Lower Burrell
Monday: Lower Burrell Council will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. partially by teleconference at city hall, 2800 Bethel St. Public participation through written comments is encouraged and preferred. Written comments should be sent via US Mail or emailed to colb@cityoflowerburrell.com by 4 p.m. Monday. The agenda will be posted on the city website and at the municipal building. Physical presence by the public will be limited and subject to 6-foot physical distancing. Those attending must wear a face mask. Those without issues requiring immediate attention are asked to refrain from physically attending. The public will not be admitted beyond capacity. Anyone needing immediate assistance should call 724-335-9875.
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 To. Orders: 724-339-9417
Today: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department, Kinloch, will sell takeout food from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 916 New York Ave. Menu: chicken wings, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, steak hoagie, pizza and more. For a complete menu, visit facebook.com/lowerburrellvfc1/. Orders: 724-339-7537 or 724-212-3120
New Kensington
Tuesday: Orders are being accepted by East Kensington Community Circle for a homemade beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $7 per quart. Pick up will be June 2. Delivery available to the New Kensington area. Orders: Judy, 724-339-7887
Vandergrift
June 4: The Vandergrift Farmers Market will open with guidelines to protect the community. New vendors are welcome. Vendor applications: facebook.com/vandergriftmarket/menu
Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food with curbside pickup from 4 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Menu: dozen seasoned wings with large fries, $20; shrimp with fries, $8; four chicken planks with fries, $5 and pizza. Finger foods all $4: mushrooms, cheese sticks, pizza logs, breaded cauliflower, fries, cheese balls, jalapeno poppers, broccoli cheddar bites, onion rings and breaded zucchini. Orders: 724-568-1427
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.
Sunday : 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.
Kittanning
July 30 to Aug. 2: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is canceled. The Aug. 1 fireworks will take place if Armstrong County is at least in the Green Phase by that date.
Leechburg
Leechburg High School Class of 1953 Reunion planned in June is canceled.
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.
June 27 and 28: The annual Greek Food Festival sponsored by Church of the Holy Dormition Church 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 Craft and Vendor fair is canceled.
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.
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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