The Stroller, Oct. 20, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Plum Education Association to host Festival of Honor fundraiser

The Plum Festival of Honor will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Plum High School, 900 Elicker Road.

There will be food trucks, vendors, a silent auction, entertainment and appearances by Iceburgh, the Pirate Parrot and Princess Belle. Sponsored by the Plum Education Association, there will be a costume parade at noon and the Plum Alum Concert will be from 1 to 5 p.m.

Admission is $20 per child and includes unlimited play at over 15 games, candy, an airbrush tattoo, a pumpkin from the patch, crafts and other activities. Proceeds will the benefit the families affected by the Rustic Ridge house explosion.

Float entries wanted for Lower Burrell Christmas parade

The City of Lower Burrell is seeking groups and organizations to sponsor a float in the Christmas parade planned at 7 p.m. Dec. 9.

The parade will begin at Hillcrest Shopping Center and end at Stewart School. Prizes will be awarded to the most festive, creative and entertaining entries. Entry deadline is Nov. 17. Guidelines will be provided at registration. To register and for information, contact Rich Lang at richlang54@yahoo.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner in memory of Melvin “Jimmy” Rearick will be from 2 to 8 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Firehall, 470 Joyce St. There will be a basket raffle. Cost: $10.

Apollo

Saturday : A Night at the Races will be at St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Must be 21. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and races will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and drink. Menu: chili, chicken noodle soup, hot dogs, ham and turkey sliders, macaroni and cheese and dessert. There will be 11 races, a 50-50, themed basket raffle, instant lottery ticket raffle and pull tabs. Those attending will be eligible to win an extra $500 cash prize. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1 p.m. at 601 Drey St. Doors open at noon.

Brackenridge 

Saturday: A Halloween party will be from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. There will be a costume contest with cash prizes and a 50-50. Costume entries must be registered by 8:45 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

Buffalo Township

Thursday : Zion Methodist Community 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 vitalant.org and search for group code UC664 or zip code 16055.

Freeport 

Nov. 3: A bingo night to benefit the playground project in Freeport Community Park will be at 6 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $20, includes five bingo sheets, a dauber and entry into door prize raffle. BYOB. Must be 21 to attend. Prize winners must be present. There will be food trucks, a basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets: beebejr@gmail.com.

Gilpin

Nov. 8 and 9: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $13.50 each with an order deadline of Oct. 30. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 6. Pickups: noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 14. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Anne, 412-549-1583.

Harrison

Today: 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: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome.

Jefferson

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

Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit junior members.

Kiski Township

Nov. 18: Apollo-Ridge Middle School PTA is accepting table reservations and basket donations for a craft and vendor show planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kiski Township Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Details: ARMiddleSchoolPTA@gmail.com.

Leechburg

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Oct. 28: A masquerade ball will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $20 each; $30 per couple. Table reservations for six or more tickets will be sold for $10. Must be 21 to attend. There will be appetizers, music by The Mixmaster Mike Kepics, cash bar, basket raffle, 50-50 and prizes. This year’s theme will be Mardi Gras. Tickets: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Nov. 5: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $15, includes spaghetti, salad and bread. There will be a dessert bake-off for prizes, 50-50 raffle and cash bar. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

Nov. 11: A gun and cash bash to benefit Gilpin and Leechburg volunteer fire companies will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company truck building, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes music, food and refreshments. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets: 724-845-1684 or John, 724-549-8867.

Nov. 18: A turkey bingo will be hosted by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. at the firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games will begin at 5:30. Cost: $35 in advance; will be $40 at the door; includes packet for 20 $100 games, four $250 specials and a light meal. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 9 and 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space applications for a Christmas craft and vendor show at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $50 for both days; or $30 per day, includes a table and two chairs. Applications and more information: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a meet-and-greet, an art project, lunch, word and trivia games, card games and entertainment by Jimbo Jackson. Sponsored by the Veterans Administration of Pittsburgh.

Saturday: Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lodge banquet room. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code UC2210076 or zip code 15068.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-274-4531.

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

Sunday: A vendor fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. There will be over 20 vendors, two food trucks and a fire truck from Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 for children to explore.

Tuesday: A community lecture “Treating Vertigo and Dizziness with Physical Therapy” will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Westarm Physical Therapy, 3160 Kipp Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-337-6522 or administration@westarmtherapy.com.

Nov. 4: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a dance in the post banquet room, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the kitchen will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. The band will be Cool Change and there will be a cash bar and drawings. Cost: $10. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. Tickets: Donna, 724-980-3222.

Nov. 10: Westmoreland County Marines Detachment is selling raffle tickets to benefit its Christmas Groceries for Veterans Families in Need program. The winning number from the Pennsylvania Lottery afternoon three-digit drawing will receive a $500 gift card to Community Market and the winner of the evening three-digit drawing will get a $1,000 gift card to Community Market. Cost: $10, for two numbers. Tickets: waltersusmc@comcast.net or on weekends at Community Market, Hillcrest Shopping Center.

Nov. 11: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Cash Bash will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be at 5 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. There will be a basket raffle, snacks, cash bar and 50/50. Tickets: animalprotectors.net.

New Kensington

Today, Saturday and Sunday: A program “The Last Supper and the Gift of the Eucharist” will be presented from noon to 3 p.m. today, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Friendship Hall at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 857 Kenneth Ave. A large replica of DaVinci’s Last Supper and other Last Supper renderings will be on display and historian Elizabeth Nev will be the narrator. A sampling of foods relating to the Last Supper will be served.

Saturday: New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department will host Matt Sobecky Fire Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the 800 block of Barnes Street. There will be fire safety seminars, food, a touch-a-truck, fire extinguisher education and a vehicle extrication demonstration.

Saturday: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a takeout Slavic food sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Menu: stuffed cabbage, pierogi, soups, haluski, hot sandwiches and baked goods. Tours of the church will be available. No advance orders accepted. Details and a full menu: saintjohnnewken.org.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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

Saturday: An open pickleball day will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Plum Municipal Complex Gymnasium, 2000 Old Mine Road. Plum residents only. Slots are available every hour for groups of four – two teams of two players. Once these time slots are filled additional time slots will open. Reservations required. Reservations: form.jotform.com/232744403825152. Questions: mcostanza@plumboro.com.

Rayburn

Saturday: Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society will offer free tours of KittanningCemetery from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants should meet at the cemetery, 171 Troy Hill Road, Rayburn Township, by 1 p.m. and dress for the weather. Carpool to the cemetery if possible and park off to the side of the road. Light refreshments will be served afterward at the society museum, 300 N. McKean St.

Springdale  

Nov. 5: A purse bingo to benefit Feeding the Flock Ministries will be at Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1 p.m. and bingo starts at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $25, will be $35 at the door if available; includes 12 games and a door prize raffle ticket. There will be specials, extra books, a basket raffle and 50-50. Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Cash bar. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yk3ambs7. Details: Brittany Bock, 724-816-8937 or bbock5110@gmail.com.

Nov. 10: 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, blueberry, cherry, cherry crumb, Dutch apple, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $11. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Friday. Pick-up: Nov. 10. Orders: 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. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave., will have a $1 spaghetti and meatball dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Also for sale will be stuffed pepper and lentil soups, $4 per quart; chocolate zucchini, banana and pumpkin breads, $5.

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.

Dec. 5, 6 and 7: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Christmas nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Dec. 5, 6 and 7. Cost per roll: $15. Orders: Lisa, 724-230-6504, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Vandergrift 

Saturday: Master magician Tim Kutch will perform at 7 p.m. at the Casino Theater. Cost: $15. Tickets: casinotheatre.org or at Pomfret’s Paints, 149 Farragut Ave., Vandergrift.

Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.

Washington Township

Today: 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.

West Deer

Today: North Hills Community Outreach will host a free distribution of produce, packaged food and meats from noon to 1 p.m. at the Free Store, 756 Little Deer Creek Road. The outreach also provides help with clothing, personal care items, utility and rental assistance, senior transportation and more. No ID or proof of income is required. Registration: nhco.org/on-the-go.

West Leechburg  

Saturday : Lower Burrell American Legion will sponsor a gun and cash bash from noon to 5 p.m. at West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes food and beverages. Winners need not be present. Tickets: stop in at the American Legion Post., 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road.