The Stroller, May 29, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Peoples Library to reopen at both locations

Beginning June 1 Peoples Library will be open to all visitors in accordance with the lifting of covid-19 occupancy restrictions. Curbside pickup will remain available.

Hours at Peoples Library New Kensington, 880 Barnes St. will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Hours at the Lower Burrell location, 3052 Wachter Ave., will be 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

All visitors are asked to wear a mask inside the library.

5K run and walk to benefit Deer Lakes Track and Field

Deer Lakes Track and Field will host a 5K run and walk at 9 a.m. June 19. The event will begin and end at the high school track, 163 East Union Road.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runners. Entry fee is $25.

To register, visit signup.com/go/mjRocpv. Same day registration at the race will begin at 8 a.m.

Leechburg Museum to resume regular hours

The Leechburg Area Museum will resume regular hours beginning today and will be open to visitors after the Memorial Day parade.

Scheduled hours are noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Reunion

The Highlands High School Class of 1976 is planning a reunion. Contact information is needed by the committee for the following classmates:

Kim Beckwith, Marcy Black, Christie Brown, Melvina Clark, Robert Collins, Roberta Connally, Val Jean Connally, Dennis Falkner, Karen Harbison, Bill Hartman, Ed Hazlett, Sondra Kuntz, Ron Leclair, Mark Malinoski, Debra McDonald, Suzanne McFerren, Ed Miller, Kevin Miller, Audie Murphy and Robin Myers.

Information should be emailed to lisahanley55@gmail.com.

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

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

Freeport

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Harrison  

June 11 : St. Joseph High School is conducting an online basket raffle as part of the annual Spartan Scramble golf outing. Prizes include an autographed helmet by Pittsburgh Steeler Devin Bush, class baskets, special coaching sessions and more. Visit sjhs.basketraffle.org to view prizes and buy tickets. Details: Jennifer MacNeil, 724-226-8043 or jmacneil@stjosephhs.com. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable.

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  

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

Lower Burrell

Today: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. Proceeds will benefit the church youth group.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8. Details: 724-335-4131

Monday: Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will sell food and water starting at 10 a.m. during the Memorial Day parade at the church exit driveway.

June 19: Applications are being accepted for an outdoor flea market set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Cost: $15 for a 10-foot space. Details: summerfestival@comcast.net

New Kensington

Today: TryLife Center will host a craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the banquet hall of Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Admission: $2; children 5 and younger, free. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Food will be sold at Leo’s Sports Page bar. Masks required.

Today, Monday and Wednesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Mondays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 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.

Plum

Sunday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a food truck rally from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fire hall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Outdoor seating will be available and there will be children’s activities, instant win tickets and a 50/50 raffle. Social distancing required.

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

Today: 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

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.

Vandergrift  

Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Washington Township

Sunday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will conduct a boot drive beginning at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Route 66 and North Washington/Beaver Run Road. Donations will benefit the fire company.