The Stroller, Oct. 24, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Tarentum church to celebrate historic landmark designation

The building that houses Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, has received Historic Landmark status from the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation.

The present building was built in 1913 and the founding congregation dates back to April 1888, when a small wood-frame chapel was constructed on the site.

A brief ceremony will be at 5 p.m. today in front of the church, 305 Allegheny St. and a reception will be afterward. The public is welcome.

Age of Aquarius bash set Saturday in New Kensington

Age of Aquarius, an event featuring music from 1965 to 1974, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in the ballroom of the New Kensington Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road.

Radio personality Susie Barbour will be the host and groups scheduled to perform include Sourmash, First Light, Heidi and the Hellcats and The Love Generation. Those attending are encouraged to dress for the era and prizes will be awarded for best costume.

Tickets are $10 and a portion of proceeds will benefit Veterans of Valley High School Memorial Project in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity.

For tickets, stop in at Leo’s Sports Page bar in the Quality Inn, or the office of Dr. Charles W. Yakulis, 181 Washington Ave., Vandergrift, or call 724-396-6029.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a Halloween bingo at 7 p.m. at the fire hall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. No packets sold after 6:55 p.m. Costumes welcome, prizes will be awarded. Details: 724-478-4831, leave a message

Arnold

Saturday: Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will feature Risen to Save in concert at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Lunch with Us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888

Burrell Township

Saturday: A turkey dinner will be served beginning at 4 p.m. in Cochran’s Mill Church, 2571 Garretts Run Road. Cost: $10; ages 6 to 12, $5; 5 and younger, free; takeouts, 50 cents extra. Details: 724-842-8926 or 724-354-2010

Etna

Saturday: A fall craft and vendor show will be hosted by All Saints Church Christian Mothers and Guild from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church activities building on Dewey St. There will be refreshments and raffles. Free admission. Details: 412-781-4788

Saturday: A ham dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 66 Grant Ave. Menu: baked ham, coleslaw, escalloped potatoes, green beans, pineapple upside-down cake, bread and beverage. Cost: $10; younger than 12, $5. Dine in or take out.

Gilpin

Saturday: A Paint It Purple awareness event to benefit the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at Black Canvas Clubhouse, 298 Route 66. There will be vendors, face painting, games and activities. Food will be available from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a dance party from 7 to until time of a bonfire at 10 p.m. Food and admission to the dance party is by donation. Details: Lisa, 412-523-6154

Harrison

Saturday: A trash and treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Food, soup and baked goods will be available.

Saturday: The Anime Club at Community Library of Allegheny County, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will have a Halloween party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for teens at least in ninth-grade. New members welcome. Details: 724-226-3491

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A Halloween party featuring DJ Lisa will be from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Costumes optional. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-335-4131

Saturday: A craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Lunch will be available.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a Halloween party from 8 to 11 p.m. with entertainment by Marshal and the Deputies. Costume prizes will be awarded. Members and three guests welcome.

New Kensington

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., offers uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, fall and winter clothing, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A drop-off container for donations is at the entrance.

Saturday: A Muffins and Makeup fundraiser will be at 10:30 a.m. at Logan’s Ferry Presbyterian Church, 750 Church St. Mary Kay independent consultant Stefanie Ferguson will give a beauty demonstration and consultation to all who attend. Coffee and muffins will be served. Thirty percent of sales will be donated to the church building fund.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. The kitchen will be open and there will be a food basket raffle. Public welcome.

Saturday: Valley Viking Army JROTC Boosters are conducting a gun raffle. Cost: $10, includes five chances to win. Tickets and details: 724-826-0461

North Apollo

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund will be from noon to 6 p.m. at North Apollo Church of God, 507 20th St. Sponsored by the Penn State New Kensington THON group. Cost: Community members, $12; students, $8. Dine in or take out.

Oakmont

Saturday: A Big Bag Book sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, Allegheny River Blvd. Fill a bag provided by the library for $5. Details: 412-828-9532

Springdale

Saturday: Springdale United Presbyterian Church will have an Oktoberfest dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, 859 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 4 p.m. Menu: pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, vegetable, rolls, dessert and beverage. There will be crafts and a basket auction. Cost: $15. Tickets: Marie, 724-274-8371

Tarentum

Saturday: A fundraiser to benefit Superheroes Believe in Miracles will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Seita Jewelers, 215 E. Sixth Ave. Ten percent of all sales will be donated to the children’s charity.

Saturday: A Halloween party featuring music by the group American Pie will be from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Public welcome. No cover charge. Details: 724-226-1644