The Stroller, May 30, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free art show set at Tarentum’s Manos Gallery

The Manos Gallery in Tarentum will host “Diversity Exhibition,” a juried art show featuring the works of members of the Pittsburgh Society of Artists, June 1 through 29 at the theater, 320 E. Fifth Ave.

An opening reception will be from 3 to 6 p.m. June 8 and a reception to close the event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. June 29, both at the gallery. Hours during the exhibition will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. All events are free and the public is welcome.

Touch-a-truck planned Saturday in Fawn

Autism support group Powered By Love will host its third annual touch-a-truck from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tour Ed Mine, 748 Bullcreek Road, Fawn.

There will be food trucks, music, a foam party, bounce house, car cruise, horseback riding, and trucks and large vehicles to explore. Donations will be accepted and there will be a 50-50 raffle.

For details, call Heather at 724-212-9301 or Emily at 724-859-0281.

Benefit ride and car cruise to benefit Mogie’s Mission

The Ride for Mogie’s Mission will be June 22 beginning in Lower Burrell.

Cost is $10 per vehicle. Registration will be from 10 to 11:45 a.m. and the ride will leave at noon from the parking lot at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road, rain or shine. Route information will be sent out in advance and there will be a police escort.

A car show will be afterward at Wildlife Lanes and there will be music and a fireworks display. All cars must leave the parking lot by 6 p.m. No alcohol is permitted.

For details, contact Kyle Sluk at 412-758-4703 or kylesluk@gmail.com.

Calendar

Apollo/East Vandergrift 

June 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Freeport 

June 7: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor a free community walk Freeport Community Park. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and will last one hour, rain or shine. Meet in the parking lot of Laube Hall. A naturalist will lead the group and will discuss birds, beneficial insects, native plants and wildlife. Binoculars will be available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-295-3589 or aswp.org.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

June 15: Burtner House Restoration Committee is accepting donations for the basket raffle planned at the Strawberry Festival. Details: Nicole Glasgow, 412-498-3039.

Harrison

Friday: 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.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Lower Burrell 

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts, crafts and STEM craft workshop for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Friday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee and conversation, Gerofit exercise, games, lunch and crafts. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Friday: An hour of jigsaw puzzle fun will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Through June 30: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Artists include Don and Debra Pendergast, Chris Reifenstein and Patti Giordano.

Middlesex Township

Saturday: The Keystone Button Club will host its annual Button Bonanza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glade Run Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road (Route 8). Use the back entrance. Antique and collectible buttons will be sold for sewing, quilting, restoring vintage and antique clothing, costumes and historical outfits. Free admission. Food will be sold. Details: 724-351-1084 or keystonebuttonclub.com.

New Kensington

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a watercolors for beginners class at 3:30 p.m. All skill levels and ages welcome. Supplies provided. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a cash bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: seasoned chicken legs, pasta salad and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot game, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Tarentum

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.

Washington Township 

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Saturday: A car cruise will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380. There will be music, food, a basket raffle, bake sale and 50-50. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Parsonage homeless center in Indiana, Pa. Vehicle registration: Kristen, text 412-334-1588 with your name, and the year, make and model of your vehicle.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.