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The Stroller, Oct. 23, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Hatchet-throwing event to aid local cancer patient

The Linda Louise Foundation will host a cancer awareness fundraiser, “Hatchets for Hope,” at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Las Hachas, 1043 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.

The event will feature hatchet throwing, prizes and raffles. Cost for throwers is $30 and $10 for spectators. Proceeds will be donated to Cami’s Cure that is raising money for breast cancer patient Cami McDonald. For tickets, visit lindalouise.org/events.


Halloween bingo to benefit Leechburg Public Library

A Halloween bingo is planned at 1 p.m. Saturday at West Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 1116 Gosser St.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Cost is $35, and includes regular and special games, lunch and entry into 12 cash drawings.

Tickets are available at Cicero’s Bar and Grill, 115 Third St., and at the library, 139 Market St.


Stuffed pork chop dinner fundraiser to aid Knead Community Cafe

A harvest dinner fundraiser will be from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington.

The menu will include stuffed pork chop, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, roll and beverage for $15. A dinner of chicken fingers will be available for children 10 and younger for $7. Baked goods will be sold a la carte for dessert.

Tickets are available at kneadcommunitycafe.org/events/fall-harvest-dinner. Proceeds will benefit the cafe’s mission to feed anyone regardless of ability to pay.


Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: A free staged reading of the play, “Jesus Rising,” with the actors and playwrights will be at 7 p.m. at Freeport Theatre Festival, 2498 White Cloud Road. A question-and-answer session will be afterward. Details: 724-295-1934.

Apollo 

Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The Embroidery Club will meet at 6 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Friday: Apollo Hose Company No. 3 will host a wing night from 6 p.m. to midnight at the firehall, 707 N. Fifth St. Cost: dozen chicken wings, $22; half dozen, $11; basket of fries, $5. Dine in or takeout. Orders: 724-478-3001.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

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.

Nov. 11: St. James Parish is accepting orders for a nut roll sale. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Nov. 7. Pickup: after 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the parish activities center. Orders: Rita, 724-478-2404, Charlene, 412-289-8903 or Jennifer, 412-860-5349.

Arnold

Saturday: A free dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. A gospel music concert will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Saturday: A Halloween bingo to benefit Paws Across Pittsburgh will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $30, include regular games and a set of specials. There will be a costume contest, basket raffle, soft drinks and a cash bar. Tickets: pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/events.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 678 Sarver Road, will sponsor a free gospel concert featuring the band, “Better Late,” from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Cash and non-perishable food donations will be accepted to benefit the Cabot Food Bank.

East Vandergrift  

Nov. 1: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will sponsor a cash bash in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and five numbers to win cash prizes. Must be 21. There will be pull tabs, a basket raffle and 50-50s. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 or stop in at the parish office in Apollo.

Freeport  

Sunday : A pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit cancer patient Tracy Ross-Kelley will be from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 608 High St. Cost: $16; 6 to 11, $12; 5 and younger, free. There will be a basket raffle, bake sale and 50-50. Tickets: Pam, text 724-991-3199.

Monday : St. Mary, Mother of God Church Christian Mothers will host a card party and game board social from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad bar, refreshments and beverages. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.

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.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

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 

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.

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Sunday : 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.

Jefferson Township

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.

Leechburg   

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum & Historical Society, 118 First St., will close for the winter in preparation for the filming of an episode of the PCN program, “It’s History.”

Sunday : 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

Saturday: A Halloween Cash Bash to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1600 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be at 5 p.m. The event will finish up at at 8 p.m. Winners need not be present. Costumes are welcome. Cost: $35 in advance; and will be $40 at the door; includes a buffet dinner, beer, snacks and a chance for prizes. Cash bar. Tickets: animalprotectors.net.

Saturday : 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.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a Halloween party featuring the 56 East Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

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, potato/cheese and sauerkraut pierogi, soups, haluski, kielbasa sandwiches, hot dogs, pies and baked goods. There will be a basket raffle and rummage sale. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. Tours of the church will be available. Details and a full menu: visit St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church on Facebook.

Oakmont

Saturday and Sunday: A two-day Gyrofest will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, 12 Washington Ave. Menu: gyro on a pita, spanakopita, grape leaves, baklava, pastry packs and more. Details: foodfestival@dormitionpgh.org.

Parks Township

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

Springdale  

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.

Oct. 28: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “Amalfi Coast” by Sarah Penner. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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: Tarentum Recreation Board will sponsor the Tarentum Business Crawl from 4 to 8 p.m. in the downtown section of the borough. There will be a scavenger hunt. free samplings and prizes. Get a card at the corner of Corbet Street and Fifth Avenue.

Friday: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Soups available will include turkey noodle and lentil, $4. Peach and peanut butter breads will be sold for $5. For orders of more than five spaghetti dinners, call 724-224-2417 after 10 a.m. Saturday.

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.

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.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

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.

Nov. 15: Quality Life Services, 151 Goodview Drive, is accepted space reservations for a holiday vendor show set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Details: Robyn Platt, 724-727-3451 or rplatt@qualitylifeservices.com.

West Deer

Nov. 1: Fun and Freedom Youth Sports is accepting team reservations for a 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament at East Union Community Center. Held in memory of founder coach Deeni Riddle, divisions will include third- through fifth-graders, and sixth- through eighth-graders. Teams can be coed. Players from all schools welcome. Cost: $120 per team. Paid reservations required by Friday. Details and registration: 724-274-7773 or click on the tournament tab at funandfreedom.org.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.

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