The Stroller, Oct. 20, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Oktoberfest planned in memory of late fire chief

The Arnold No. 2 Chief Keith Dziobak Memorial Oktoberfest will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the social hall, 1702 Fifth Ave., Arnold.

There will be German food, beer flights, wine raffles, a stein-holding competition, selfie station and children’s activities. There is no admission charge and ID is required to purchase alcohol.

Fall festival set Saturday in Leechburg Riverfront Park

Leechburg Area Community Association will host a Frightening Fall Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in Riverfront Park, behind Sprankle’s Community Market., Leechburg.

There will be food, crafts, holiday-themed photo sessions, a petting zoo, children’s games and wagon rides.

View Saturn and Jupiter at free star party

Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting.

You can bring your telescope, and AAAP members will be happy to help you with set up and operation. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair.

Please use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. For details and weather updates, call 724-224-2510 or visit 3ap.org.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Allison Park

Friday: The Pittsburgh North chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Fridays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: Kathy Bell, 412-855-0578.

Apollo

Saturday : A Night at the Races will be at 7 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Menu: hamburgers, chicken tenders, kielbasa and sauerkraut, cowboy beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Cost: $20, includes food. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery tickets, pull tabs and a 50/50. Those attending must be 21. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776; before and after Mass in the church vestibule and at the door.

Nov. 8: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is taking orders for an Election Day soup sale. Varieties: vegetable beef, stuffed pepper, chicken noodle and broccoli cheese, $8 per quart; $4 per pint. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Advance orders required by Oct. 24. Orders: avfd2@yahoo.com or contact any member.

Nov. 25: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is sponsoring a Black Friday cash lottery. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Nov. 25 Pick 3 Pennsylvania Lottery number. Winner receives $500, one number above and one number below both receive $25 each. Cost: $2, includes two numbers. Tickets: stop in at the library.

Arnold

Friday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., formerly known as Lazarus Tomb, will have a 50^th anniversary celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be food and refreshments. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their stories and memories of the facility.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Avonmore

Dec. 3: Space reservations are being accepted for a Christmas crafter and vendor show planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Avonmore Senior Center, 458 Railroad St. Cost: $10, includes a table. Reservations: 724-697-4014.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone welcome.

Buffalo Township  

Oct. 27: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code C664.

East Franklin

Oct. 29: Harvest Church will offer a seminar, “Who’s Raising Your Kids? Battling for the Hearts and Minds of Our Children,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 143 Reed Road. Cost: $20, includes a bag lunch. Reservations required. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events.

Freeport 

Monday : The Christian Mothers of St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a fall Game and Card Social from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 608 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet and refreshments. There will be door and table prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Men welcome. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.

Gilpin

Nov. 9, 10 and 15: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $12.50 each with an order deadline of Oct. 31. Pickup: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 or 10. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 7. Pickups: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Anne, 412-549-1583.

Harmar

Friday: The 20-piece Shriners Stage Band will perform swing music from the 30’s through the 60s from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Syria Shrine Ballroom, 1877 Shriners Way. Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit Shriners projects.

Harrison  

Friday: The Discovering Family Roots group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Share ideas with others, learn new research tips, and see what research resources are available in the library local history department. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

October: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Way, is conducting a membership drive through the end of the month. Details: 724-904-7649.

Jefferson

Today: The American Legion Auxiliary will host a luncheon card party at noon at the post, 754 N. Pike Road. Cost: $7. Public welcome. Details: Lil, 724-352-1809.

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

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Saturday: A chicken and biscuit dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. while supplies last at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Menu: chicken and biscuit, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and dessert, $12.

Leechburg   

Today: A storytime for preschoolers will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

Today: 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. Basic computer skills required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Today: 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.

Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elks, 228 Market St. Details: Debi, harker84@comcast.net or call the lodge at 724-842-8071.

Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

Nov. 5: Gift basket donations are being accepted by Leechburg Public Library for the raffle at the upcoming spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Donations of complete baskets and items to be placed in baskets welcome. Deadline: Oct. 28. Details: stop in at the library.

Nov. 12: A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Johnson’s Crossing from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday : Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Proceeds will benefit Operation Christmas Guild that ships gift-filled shoe boxes to children in need around the world. There will be a silent auction. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 12, $7. Advance tickets receive a $1 discount. Tickets: 724-339-9661.

Sunday : The super bingo at the Veterans of Foreign Wars is sold out.

Middlesex Township

Saturday: Glade Run Lake Conservancy will host a free conservation day from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Glade Run Lake, 94 Lake Road. Participating groups include the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Penn State Master Gardeners of Butler County and Public Lands. There will be food trucks, guided mushroom hikes and kayak demonstrations. Details: gladerunlakeconservancy.org.

New Kensington 

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 88 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Heritage Hospice will host a free Grief Support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, 2400 Leechburg Road, building 300. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Details: Amber, 724-334-6600 or amberhusar@heritagehospicepa.com.

Today: Knead Community Café will host its monthly dine-in Breaking Bread Dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This month’s meal is sponsored by Alkab Contract Manufacturing Inc. No takeout meals will be available. Details:878-847-7997.

Today: 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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS), a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet at 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Saturday: A Halloween party will be from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Music will be by Heidi and the Hellcats. There will be a costume contest. No cover charge. Public welcome.

Saturday : Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a Howl-O-Ween Cash Bash at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be at 5. Admission: $30 in advance; $35 at the door. There will be small games of chance, a buffet dinner, basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: visit the Events section at animalprotectors.net.

Saturday: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a take-out Slavic food sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church. Menu: pierogi, stuffed cabbage, soups, hot sandwiches and haluski. There will be a bake sale and basket raffle. Full menu and prices: visit the church happenings page at saintjohnnewken.org.

Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Parks 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

Springdale  

Wednesday : The free Wacky Wednesday program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The evening will be a pumpkin decorating party. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: The Night Market event in downtown will be from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be music and food and shops will be open.

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Today: The Gathering on Grant in downtown will be from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be music, vendors and games. Vendor information: vandergriftbusinessassociation@gmail.com.

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.

Saturday: Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Society will host a postcard show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Admission: $3. Details: 724-224-7666.

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.

Vandergrift

Thursdays and Fridays: Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will feature a display of photographs and memorabilia from Parks Township through Dec. 16 at the museum, 84 Sherman Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Details: 724-568-1990.

Saturday : The Casino Theater will present the Electric Light Orchestra tribute band Into the Blue in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $20, all reserved. Tickets: 724-567-5049 or stop in at Pomfret’s Paints & Variety, 149 Farragut Ave., Vandergrift.

Oct. 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having its fall book sale through the end of October during operating hours at the library. Cost: books, $3 per grocery story bag, provided by the library. Other items available for $1 each include puzzles, DVDs, music CDs and audio books. Details: 724-568-2212.

Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.

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.

Nov. 6: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. Nov. 5. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message.

West Deer 

Today and Friday: St. Michael Eastern Orthodox Church, 92 Liberty St., Curtisville, will have a flea market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church. Details: 724-265-1005.

Oct. 27: Highpointe at Rebecca is accepting reservations for an Oktoberfest set for 4 to 7 p.m. at the campus, 1871 Highpointe Lane. Mikey Dee will provide the music and there will be a German-themed dinner. Dinner fee: $10. Tours of the facility will be available. Reservations required by Oct. 24. Reservations: Julie, 724-444-1521.

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.

Winfield

Wednesdays: Good Samaritan Hospice , a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will offer a free grief support group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 16 in the second floor classroom of Haven II, 148 Marwood Road, entrance 5. Participants can join at any session. A virtual group is available. Reservations required. Reservations: Kerry, 800-720-2557, ext. 4426.