The Stroller, May 6, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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American Cancer Society seeks volunteers

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatment appointments.

Access to timely, high-quality treatment can often be a cancer patient’s largest roadblock to survival. The society’s Road to Recovery program fills the gap when friends and family are unable to help out.

For information and to offer your time, visit cancer.org/drive.

Food drive planned at Tarentum Night Market

A food drive to benefit Highlands Family Center will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Tarentum Night Market event in downtown Tarentum.

Items most needed include cereal, granola bars, Poptarts, pancake mix, syrup, ramen soups, rice, Knorr sides, instant potatoes, pasta sauce, canned chicken, fruit and vegetables, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly.

Donors will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 gift card to Olive Garden Restaurant.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Tuesday: Westarm Physical Therapy will host a free seminar, “Are You Considering a Knee or Hip Replacement,” at 6 p.m. at the Kiski Park Plaza outpatient facility, 1001 S. Leechburg Hill Road. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Evans and facility director Luke Ladouceur will discuss therapy and surgical options for treatment of knee or hip pain. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-337-6522.

May 21: Allegheny Township Historical Society will sponsor a bus trip to Historic Hanna’s Town. There will be a guided tour and an opportunity to take part in a court room reenactment. Details: 1824antiques@comcast.net or visit Allegheny Township Historical Society on Facebook.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will host Saturday Morning Cartoons and Cereal from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library. Wear pajamas if you like. Details: 724-478-4214.

Thursday: Apollo Event Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the borough building, 809 N. Warren Ave. Plans will be completed for the May Daze and movie night. New members welcome.

May 23: St. James and Our Lady Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Departure: $9 from the St. James church parking lot and the group will be at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes $10 in free play and gratuity for the bus driver. A state-issued photo ID is required to receive the free play. Must be at least 21. Paid reservations required by Tuesday. Details and reservations: 724-478-4958.

May 27: St. James Parish will sponsor a Super Patriotic Bingo at 7 p.m. in the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes bingo supplies, food and drinks. Must be at least 21. There will be instant tickets, a basket raffle and a $1,500 cover-all jackpot game. Those attending are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Arnold

Today: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Today: 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.

Today: Contemporary Christian band Risen to Save will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 724-339-8888.

May 21: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will offer an educational event, “The Holy Spirit in the Byzantine Tradition,” at the church, 1610 Kenneth Ave. The Rev. Ivan Chirovsky from the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh will be the speaker. The presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m. with an Akathist prayer service to the Holy Spirit and the presentation will be afterward. Lunch will be served. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required by May 14. Reservations: call or text 724-681-3383.

Cadogan

May 13: The Cadogan Community Park Committee is accepting reservations for a pulled pork sandwich dinner set for 4 to 6 p.m. at the community center, 333 First Ave. Menu: pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $12. Dine in or takeout. Chocolate-covered strawberries will be on sale for Mother’s Day. Cost: $10 for five. Dinner order deadline: Thursday. Orders: Jeanne Richardson, 724-902-7156; or Dave Round, 724-902-7287.

Cheswick

June 4: Space applications are being accepted from vendors and crafters for the annual Strawberry Festival planned for 3 to 7 p.m. along the 1300-1400 blocks of Spruce Street. Volunteers are also needed. Details: recboard@cheswick.us.

Harrison

Thursday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the township municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. Plans for summer events will be discussed. New members welcome.

Leechburg 

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

May 20: Tickets are on sale for the Spring Into Cash $5,000 bingo sponsored by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and bingo will start at 5. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Details and tickets: Melissa: 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell  

Today: A vendor and craft show and flea market will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kinloch Fireman’s Club, 915 New York Ave.

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Guest speaker Stefanie Dietrich, director of adult day care services at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will discuss tips to sharpen your mind. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 or Mary, 724-337-7133.

May 20: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. No rain date. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington  

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board, lunch and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Raffle tickets will be sold for a Mother’s Day basket. Public welcome.

May 13: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor May Market at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors who sell homemade, natural-based or garden-themed products welcome. Rain or shine. Details: Kathy, 878-999-8680 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/mothernaturesmarket.

May 16: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: May 16 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Orders required by Thursday. Orders: Tracy, 724-339-7887.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Today: Plum Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a touch-a-truck event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plum Middle School/Holiday Park Elementary School campus. Admission: $5. There will be a bounce house, obstacle course, food, crafts, free face painting, photo ops with Elsa and Anna and the Pirate Parrot. Details: plumchamber.com.

Today: A designer purse bash will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Plum Creek-Monroeville Masons, 9521 Saltsburg Road. Doors open at noon. Cost: 40, includes food and refreshments. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Widow Sons Masonic Riders Association, Tyrian Chapter. Advance tickets recommended. Proceeds will benefit Masonic Charities. Tickets: 724-335-5307 or 412-607-8762.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: The general meeting of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 8 p.m. in the firehall brigade truck room, 290 Horne Ave. Final readings and vote for the amendments to the constitution and bylaws will be on the agenda.

Springdale

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

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.

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.

Mondays: Central Presbyterian Church will host a free weekly women’s book journal club featuring the selection, “The Cup of Life,” by Joyce Rupp at 11 a.m. Mondays through June 12 at the church. 305 Allegheny St. There will be no session on Memorial Day. There will be self-reflection, learning and fellowship opportunities for those who are interested in spiritual health. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. Deadline is noon the Friday before each session. Registration and details: 724-224-9220 or centralpresoffice@verizon.net.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Vandergrift

Sunday: Veterans of Foreign Wars District 27 will meet at 2 p.m. at the Vandergrift post, 141 Sumner Ave. Department President Valerie DeCorte will attend. All District 27 members welcome.

Sunday: The Twelve O’Clock Society will present a program about Bigfoot at noon in Goldstrum Hall, next to the Vandergrift Museum, 184 Sherman Ave. Paranormal investigator Tom Ference from Lower Burrell will be the speaker. Admission: $3.

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host a free Mother’s Day garden party at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be a craft project to make a unique planter. Funding provided by Delta Kappa Gamma Upsilon Chapter. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday : A toddler story time will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library will host a Mother’s Day game night and craft for all ages from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Space is limited. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Today and May 13: Boy Scout Troop 551/6551 will sell flowers for Mother’s Day from noon to 5 p.m. at Leo’s Tire Service, 166 Lincoln Ave.

May 20: A craft workshop to make a patriotic light-up bottle will be at 10:30 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $15, proceeds will benefit the library. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.

West Deer 

Today: East Union Presbyterian Church will host a spring craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church activity center, 292 East Union Road. There will be food and a raffle. Free admission.