The Stroller, Oct. 11, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Donations being accepted for holiday turkey vouchers

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is accepting donations to help with the food bank turkey voucher distribution.

Vouchers will be given out during November at the regular drive-thru food distributions in the association parking lot in Harrison. Free winter coats will also be available.

To contribute, send a check with “Thanksgiving” in the memo to Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. All donations will be acknowledged.

Halloween bingo to aid Paws Across Pittsburgh

A Halloween bingo to benefit Paws Across Pittsburgh will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 E. First Ave.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30, and include regular games and a set of specials. There will be a costume contest, basket raffle, soft drinks and a cash bar.

Table sponsorships are available for $50. Table sponsors can decorate their table, share business cards and giveaways, have a custom sign and early entry at 5 p.m. to set up. For tickets visit pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/events.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday: The township farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lot at Kiski Plaza Garden and Feed Center, 991 S. Leechburg Hill Road.

Thursday: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Ryta Mirisciotti of NG Wines will discuss, “From Prop Manager to Star of the Show.” Six wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. Sunday. Guests welcome. Visit Alle Kiski AWS on Facebook. Information: allekiski@yahoo.com.

Apollo

Today: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Ave. Markets are the second Saturday of each month. New vendors welcome. Table cost: $10. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Oct. 18: St. James Parish will host a night at the races in the parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and drinks. There will be a themed basket raffle, pull tabs and 50-50 raffles. Those present will be eligible to win $500 cash. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, in the parish office and at the door.

Nov. 1: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting space applications for an autumn vendor fair planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth Ave. Spots available with and without electricity available. Details: Shelby, 724-549-1601.

Arnold

Today: The Ar-Ken American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

Today: Free grab-and-go lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Everyone welcome.

Cheswick

Wednesday and Thursday: A veterans service officer will be available by appointment at the office of Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Services available include state benefits, burial and survivor benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system and more. Reservations: 724-826-5151.

Freeport 

Sunday: A turkey and biscuit dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 608 High St. Menu: split biscuits, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables and cranberry sauce. Cost: $12; 6 and younger, $6 There will be a basket raffle, bake sale and 50-50.

Oct. 29: Donations are being accepted to help to buy candy and provide prizes for the annual fireman’s Halloween parade. Checks can be sent to Freeport Fire EMS, 400 Market St., PO Box 158 Freeport PA 16229 or visit freeportvfd.square.site.

Harmar   

Nov. 9: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison 

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Oct. 26: A Black Light Halloween Bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. There will be cash prizes, door prizes, raffles and more. Cost: $45, includes lunch and fluorescent daubers. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954.

Nov. 2: St. Joseph High School will host a purse bash at 1:10 p.m. in Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament site. Doors open at noon. Cost: $25, includes a light lunch and chance to win 10 purses. Winner need not be present. Tickets: 724-226-7872, ahaugh@saintjosephhs.com or SaintJosephHS.com. Proceeds will be used to update cafeteria equipment.

Kiski Township 

Today: The Roaring Run Watershed Association and Trail will sponsor a bonfire and wagon rides starting at 3 p.m. at the main trail head, weather permitting. Wagon rides will be available for a donation to the Trail. Bring a chair and ingredients to make your own s’mores. A hot dog vendor will be available.

Oct. 18: An 80s Bingo will be hosted by Apollo-Ridge High School Marching Band Boosters at 6 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a silent auction, strip tickets, costume prizes and a 50-50. Cost: $30, includes cards, food and drinks. Details: 412-600-9114.

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.

Oct. 26: First Evangelical Lutheran Church will offer a free GriefShare program, “Surviving the Loss of a Spouse,” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church, 358 Main St. Details: 724-845-7518.

Nov. 15 and 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space reservations for a holiday craft and vendor fair at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30, includes an 8-foot table and two chairs for one day; two days, $50. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10. Get your Halloween costume items. Several bridal gowns are available. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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 physical therapist Susan Kreinbrook will discuss maximizing your potential. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 or text 724-393-1517 and leave a message.

Oct. 25: Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., will sponsor a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Menu: spaghetti, meatball, salad, bread, dessert and drinks, $15; younger than 12, $10. Dine in or takeout. Tickets purchased in advance receive a $1 discount. Tickets: 724-339-9661.

Through Oct. 31: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists member Cindy Downard will be on display during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Nov. 1: A Harvest Bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40, includes lunch, regular and special games and the $1,000 jackpot game. Tickets: Marianne, 412-337-0841 or at the lodge.

Nov. 10: Westmoreland County Marine Detachment is selling raffle tickets to win two rolls of $20 Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets or $1,000 cash. Cost: $10, for two numbers. The winning number will be the Nov. 10 evening Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington

Nov. 19: Peoples Library is selling chances to win a collection of Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5 each; or three for $10. The drawing will be Nov. 19. Tickets are available at both library locations. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Sunday: The Holy Name Society of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will sponsor bingo at 1 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. There will be cash prizes, extra cards. Lunch and drinks will be available. Players must be at least 18 years old. Cost: $12, includes 24 regular bingo cards.

Oct. 22: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its kibbee sale. Cost: $5 each; $30 for six; and $60 per dozen. Order deadline: Thursday. Pick-up: noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-335-9988.

Oakmont

Oct. 18: A first aid class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Community Center, 501 Second St. Cost: $50. Presented by Lower Valley Ambulance Service. Reservation deadline: today Reservations: 412-828-1062 or rcacorp.org.

Parks Township

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

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

Tuesday: A free onsite data destruction hard drive shredding event will be from 9 a.m. to noon at S&T Bank, 2388 Route 286. Items that will be accepted include laptops, desktops, cell phones, tablets and towers. No paper tapes, CDs, bulbs, batteries, CRTs, televisions or monitors, please. Rain or shine. Details: stbank.marketing@stbank.com.

Springdale   

Nov. 6: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut cream meringue, lemon meringue, apple, blackberry, cherry, Dutch apple, harvest, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $12. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Oct. 27. Pick-up: Nov. 6. Orders: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave., will sell fish sandwiches from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Menu: fish sandwich and chef’s choice side dish, $10. Orders: 724-224-2417, after 10 a.m. today.

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.

Nov. 18, 19 and 20: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its Thanksgiving nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Nov. 18. 19 and 20. Cost: $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026, leave a message with your name, phone number and order; email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or visit tarentumbyzcath.org.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Upper Burrell

Oct. 18: The free children’s Halloween celebration for township children age 1 to 12 will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the township building. There will be a costume parade, crafts and treats. Reservations required by Tuesday. Reservations: 724-335-3517.

Vandergrift 

Oct. 18: The Casino Theater will host a screening of the movie, “Night of the Living Dead,” at 7 p.m. at the theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is reserved. Cost: $5. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5amdhfav.

Oct. 21: Vandergrift Public Library will have a Halloween game night for youth and their families from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Costumes welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township   

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.

Nov. 2: Reservations are being accepted for an auto parts swap planned at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Rain or shine. Items must include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Cost: outside 12 x 48-foot space, $55; outside 12’ x 24-foot space, $30; cash only. Details: 724-727-3079, option 9.