The Stroller, May 5, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Farmers market to begin in New Kensington

The River Community Church, New Kensington, will host a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays during summer beginning this week at the church, 200 Freeport Road.

There will food trucks and craft vendors on Friday. Vendor applications are being accepted for future markets. For details, call Nicky at 724-337-4837 or admin@goriverchurch.com.

HOPE Center offers shelter for families and pets

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center offers a Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T) Kennel to victims of domestic violence who are fleeing abuse with their pets.

The kennel allows families to bring their pets with them safely to an on-site kennel during their shelter stay.

All services are free and confidential. For information, call the center’s 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.

Family movie series to feature, ‘Field of Dreams’

The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie series planned Friday in Boyce Park wave pool parking lot will be, “Field of Dreams,” rated PG.

Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. There is a 100-vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Gates will close when the movie starts, or the venue reaches capacity.

Movie audio is played through a radio transmitter on 87.9 FM.

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to help in the kitchen and make deliveries in Arnold, New Kensington and Lower Burrell.

To give a couple of hours per week of your time, call 724-334-4404 and leave a message.

Calendar

Apollo

Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.

Thursday: The Teen Come As You Are Book Club at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Teens are welcome to come with their latest or favorite reads, discuss with others and discover new books. Details: 724-478-4214

Brackenridge

Thursday: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.

Butler County

Thursday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 7 p.m. at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. The group meets the at 7 p.m. the first Thursday and 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org. Participants must confirm attendance by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting to receive a link to participate.

East Deer

May 13: East Deer Commissioners agenda meeting scheduled Thursday is cancelled. The regular meeting will be 7:30 p.m. May 13. Comments should be emailed to eastdeermanager@outlook.com or sent to the office, 927 Freeport Road, by 2 p.m. May 12.

Freeport

Thursday: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Park gazebo. Everyone welcome.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Today: Harrison Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, Park Avenue and Springhill Road, to consider a kayak parking lot project at 5 Sycamore St. Social distancing and face masks required. Attendance may be limited due to physical distancing requirements. Details: 724-226-1393

Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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.

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free teen technology show, “TikTok, YouTube and Making Your Own Beats,” at 11 a.m. online at Zoom.us. Students age 12 to 16 can learn how to create their own original beats and songs that can be shared online. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

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.

Kiski Area School District

Today: Kiski Area School Board will hold a budget meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com

Leechburg 

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

Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Please note the new date. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Friday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a fish fry from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Menu: baked or fried fish dinners, shrimp dinners, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, fries and coleslaw. Orders: 724-842-3141 or 724-845-1684

May 31: 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

Lower Burrell

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting donations for the basket auction planned for the craft and vendor show at Quality Inn, New Kensington. Baskets can be taken to the center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road. Call 724-339-9399 to schedule a delivery time or arrange pickup.

New Kensington

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 Westmoreland Community Action. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

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

May 12: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game, and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: animalprotectors.net/events

May 22: Table reservations are being accepted by the East Kensington Community Circle for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. The kitchen will be open and there will be a summer basket raffle. Details: Bridget, 724-339-2392

Springdale 

Monday: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Standing in Another Man’s Grave,” by Ian Rankin. New members welcome. Face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum 

Today: 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.

Today: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-671-7580

Thursday: A Senior Citizens Scratch-off Bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Tarentum Marina, under the Tarentum Bridge. Players will receive cards and raffle tickets while remaining in their vehicles and there will be giveaways and prizes. Sponsored by the borough recreation board. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470

Thursday: Orders are being accepted for a soup sale by Central Presbyterian Church. Varieties: vegetarian vegetable and beef vegetable, $6 per quart. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Orders: 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.

Torrance

Saturday: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting via conference call at 1:30 p.m. Details and access information: 724-459-4411

Upper Burrell

May 21: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for a Fat Cat’s hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey, $8 each. Paid orders due by May 14. Delivery will be May 21 in the fire company social hall, 4370 Seventh Street Road. Orders and details: ubvfc115training@gmail.com

Vandergrift

Ongoing: Vandergrift Public Library has expanded its in-person operating hours. Hours are: 1 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Porch pick up is still available by request. All other safety precautions will still be enforced including masks and social distancing. Items required for return are being accepted at the desk. Details: 724-568-2212