The Stroller, Oct. 21, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Holiday evergreen fundraiser to benefit Community Library of Allegheny Valley

Community Library of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for holiday evergreen wreaths, door swags and miniature trees.

The library will receive $8 for each item ordered online. Prepaid orders must be placed by Oct. 29 at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., and online orders by Dec. 9. Shipped orders will be delivered in the first part of December via Fed Ex. Pickups will begin Dec. 3 at the library.

For prices and ordering information, visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Participants sought for New Kensington Christmas parade

The New Kensington Christmas parade will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 with lineup at 9:30 a.m. on Barnes Street.

Groups, fire departments, clubs and organizations wishing to march or sponsor a float in the parade must fill out an entry form. Forms are available by calling 724-337-4523 or emailing cityclerkadm@nkcity.org.

Masquerade ball planned Oct. 29 in Leechburg

Leechburg Area Community Association will sponsor a masquerade ball from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.

Those attending must be 21. Formal attire and a traditional mask is recommended but not required. There will be a DJ, photographer, cash bar, 50/50 and awards for the best dressed. Catered appetizers and cakes will be served.

Tickets are $25 per couple or $15 each and are available at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., Leechburg.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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.

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: Arnold Fire Company 95-1 will have a food truck and vendor event from 4 to 10 p.m. at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Drey Street. A fireworks display will begin shortly after 9 p.m. The event was rescheduled from Oct. 1 due to inclement weather.

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.

Buffalo Township   

Thursday : 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 

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Mark Liti who passed away Aug. 23, 2022, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 608 High St. Cost: $10, dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll and beverage; a la carte meatballs, $1 each. A bake sale will begin at 8:30 a.m. and there will be a basket raffle, 50/50 and music by The Knockoffs. Tickets: 724-295-2281, at the church and at the door.

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: Addiction Recovery Ministry of Pittsburgh will sponsor a fall bingo at 2 p.m. in the church hall at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2599 Freeport Road. Admission is $25 and there will be 10 regular games, five specials and a $200 jackpot game. Reservations: 412-378-9290 or email rhaasarm@gmail.com. Proceeds will be used to fund the group’s free Thanksgiving dinner for those suffering from substance abuse disorders, those in recovery and their loved ones.

Harrison  

Today: 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.

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.

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

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.

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg   

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

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.

Nov. 12: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free holiday grief workshop for all ages, “Hope and Healing for the Holidays,” from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the office, 116 Browns Hill Road, suite 100, Valencia. There will be special breakout sessions with activities for children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations encouraged by Nov. 4, but walk-ins welcome. Reservations: Kerry, 800-720-2557, ext. 4426.

New Kensington

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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.

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  

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.

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.

Vandergrift

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

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.

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: 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.

Thursday : 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.

Thank you

Burtner House Restoration Committee would like to thank everyone who was involved in the group’s recent fall festival, including local businesses, volunteers and members of the public who attended. “We truly appreciate you all for your continued support of this beautiful historic homestead.

Reunion

• Freeport Area High School Class of 1967 will have an informal get-together at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the White Star Club, Buffalo Township. The reunion will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at the same location. Cost: $30. Classmates who have not received information or have not replied should call Karen at 412-559-1489.