The Stroller, Oct. 16, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Is your non-profit organization going to have a fundraiser? Send information to The Stroller at least a week in advance to vndnews@tribweb.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

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Vote for your favorite pumpkin at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

The staff at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison, decorated book-themed pumpkins and is asking the public to stop in the library lobby during operating hours and vote for their favorite.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visits in the library are by appointment only.

The winner will be announced on Halloween.

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Outdoor concert planned by Fox Chapel Area HS orchestra

Fox Chapel Area High School Orchestra will present an outdoor fall concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Riverfront Park, 285 River Ave., Aspinwall.

Those attending are encouraged to wear a costume.

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Band Blast concert planned Sunday canceled

The Band Blast concert set for Sunday in Memorial Park, New Kensington, is canceled due to the increase in covid-19 cases and other issues.

Organizers hope to see everyone next year.

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Feline spay and neuter clinic planned in West Deer

Conquer the Colony will host a mobile spay and neuter clinic for cats by appointment Tuesday at Deer Lakes Community Church of the Nazarene, 1839 Saxonburg Blvd., West Deer.

Cost is $60 per animal and includes spay or neuter, FVRCR and rabies vaccines, flea treatment and optional ear tip. Microchipping will available for a separate charge. Pet and feral cats are welcome.

Appointments are first come, first served. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required that will be applied to the appointment cost at checkout.

For an appointment, email conquerthecolony@gmail.com.

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Leechburg Veterans Day committee seeking youngest veteran

The Leechburg Veterans Day committee is planning a small ceremony on Nov. 11 to dedicate the veterans banners in the borough at Freedom Square along Market Street.

The committee is looking for the youngest veteran who lives in Leechburg or Gilpin who can attend that day. If you think you could be the youngest veteran and can be present, call Wayne Dobos at 724-842-3191 or message him on Facebook.

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Help available from HOPE Center hotline

If social distancing has forced you into an unsafe situation, help is available by calling the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.

The hotline provides information about domestic violence, community resources, safety planning, support and more.

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Calendar

Apollo

Nov. 3: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: vegetable beef, wedding and sweet or spicy chili. Cost: $7 per quart; $4 per pint. Order deadline: 6 p.m. Oct. 24. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at the fire hall, 325 N. Fourth St. Orders: call 724-549-1601 or message the company Facebook page with name, phone number, type and size soup

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will serve a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes and french toast. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.50; younger than 12, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique will be from dawn to noon at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. CDC guidelines will be observed. Spaces: $30 per month. Vendors may set up beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com

Harrison

Saturday: A free clothing and toy distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Incontinence diapers of all sizes will be available.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual encore performance of the Who Knew? program, “Alcoa,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or the library Facebook page.

Kiski Township

Nov. 18: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, pumpkin and harvest and pumpkin rolls. Paid orders due Nov. 7. Pickup: Nov. 18 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington  

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Monday. Face masks required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome only during operating hours.

Oct. 24: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is accepting applications from crafters and vendors for an outdoor fall harvest fair. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Details: 878-302-3270 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/events

Oakmont

Sunday: Oakmont United Methodist Church will host a drive-thru pie sale from 1 to 3 p.m. or until sold out at the church, 419 Maryland Ave. Cost: $12. Details: 412-828-9499

Through Oct. 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library invites residents to visit its outdoor garden area on the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Laminated pages from a children’s book are attached to wooden stakes along an outdoor garden path. Details: 412-828-9532

Parks

Today: A takeout fish fry will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Menu: Fish sandwich or chicken strips, fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and drink, $10. Orders: 724-567-5517

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Plum

Today: A takeout fish fry will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O’Block Road. Menu: fried fish sandwich with fries, $10.

South Buffalo

Sunday: A turkey shoot will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Freeport Sportsmen’s Club, 197 Horseshoe Drive. Cost: 12 or 20 gauge, $4 per shot; $5 per shot, 50/50 every three lines. 15 shooter per line. Prizes of turkeys and hams will be awarded. Club supplies the shells. Public welcome. Details: Jeff, 724-493-4311 or freeportsportsmensclub.com

Springdale

Saturday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, $8. Face masks and social distancing required. Orders: 724-274-5313

Oct. 27: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. The featured book will be, “Heart in the Right Place,” by Carolyn Jourdan. New members welcome. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

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

Upper Burrell

Today: Upper Burrell Supervisors will hold a budget workshop at 3 p.m. at the township building, 3735 Seventh St. Road. Details: 724-335-3517

Vandergrift

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427 after 2 p.m.

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Cancellations and changes 

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society has canceled all programs for the rest of the year, including the banquet.

Freeport

• The Freeport Halloween carnival and parade are canceled.

• The annual Freeport Kiwanis Pumpkin Path event is canceled.

Harrison

The annual Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Festival of Faith is canceled.

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Leechburg

October: The Halloweenburg Festival is canceled.

Lower Burrell

The St. Margaret Mary Parish nut and apricot roll sale is canceled.

Oakmont

The Riverside Women’s Association Halloween parade is canceled.

Oklahoma Borough

Oct. 31: The Drag Queen Bingo to benefit Tinycause Rescue in Vandergrift and the Proper Pitbull is canceled.

Nov. 7: The 90s Bingo planned by North Apollo and Oklahoma volunteer fire departments is canceled. Details: 724-596-7293

Saxonburg

The annual Saxonburg Holiday Parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association is canceled.

Tarentum 

The annual BooFest event is canceled.

November: The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

Vandergrift

The Halloween parade is canceled.