The Stroller, Oct. 4, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

Volunteers needed Saturday to work on stream project

Kiski Watershed Association is seeking volunteers to help with a stream restoration project set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Native Plant Reserve on West Leechburg Hill Road in Allegheny Township.

Help is needed to remove tree snags and rocks to fix the bank erosion near the trail. Please bring a chain saw, pry bar, come-along, rakes and shovels, if you have them. Wear old clothes and boots.

Scarecrow contest taking submissions

Tarentum Recreation Board is sponsoring its 12th annual Scarecrow Contest.

The contest is open to all groups, including family, friends, group, club, school, business, etc. There is no entry fee.

Scarecrows must be humorous, whimsical and lovable, but not frightening and be attached with only rope to the light poles along Corbet Street and Sixth Avenue. The sidewalk should be kept clear.

Call or text a photograph of the scarecrow after it is placed to 724-448-1470. Prizes are: first, $100 gift card; second, $75 gift card; third, $50 gift card.

For details and an application, call Carrie Fox at 724-448-1470 or email carriefox170@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell PD to host Coffee with a Cop

Lower Burrell Police Department will host, “Coffee with a Cop” from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday outside City Hall, 2800 Bethel St.

The event is to encourage positive interaction and meaningful dialogue between law enforcement officers and the public they serve.

For details, contact Patrolman Rob Acquaviva at 724-339-4287, ext. 270.

Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting donations

The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts.

Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 305 Allegheny St., and by appointment.

For an appointment or to arrange a pickup, call the church at 724-224-9220. For details, visit the church website.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. All meetings will be held online until further notice. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Apollo

Nov. 3: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: vegetable beef, wedding and sweet or spicy chili. Cost: $7 per quart; $4 per pint. Order deadline: 6 p.m. Oct. 24. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at the fire hall, 325 N. Fourth St. Orders: call 724-549-1601 or message the company Facebook page with name, phone number, type and size soup

Buffalo Township

Tuesday: A community flu shot clinic will be from 4 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Freeport Area High School, 625 S. Pike Road. District employees may receive their flu shots beginning at 3 p.m. Registration required. Registration: freeport.k12.pa.us/content2/826

Fox Chapel

Wednesday: Fox Chapel Area High School will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Vitalant Harmar/Fox Chapel Donor Center, 2585 Freeport Road, suite 207. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will be tested for antibodies to covid-19 for free. Appointments: contact Cyndi at 412-477-2957 or cfunk@itxm.org, call 412-209-7000, or click on the Donate Blood button at vitalant.org.

Harrison 

Monday: Allegheny Family Network Circle of Parents support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Natrona Heights center and online the first and third Monday of the month. Free childcare available. Registration required. Registration: Christa, 724-759-9313

New Kensington  

Oct. 24: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is accepting applications from crafters and vendors for an outdoor fall harvest fair. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Details: 878-302-3270 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/events

Oakmont

Oct. 5 through 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library invites residents to visit its outdoor garden area on the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Laminated pages from a children’s book are attached to wooden stakes along an outdoor garden path. Details: 412-828-9532

Parks

Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Plum

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields.

Saxonburg

Monday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Abba’s House, 320 Main St. Kathy Nee will be the guest speaker. Donna Pollick will take care of the sign-in book. Hats, gloves and scarves will be collected for donation to the Cabot Food Bank.

South Buffalo 

Monday: South Buffalo Supervisors will conduct a budget workshop at 6 p.m. at the township building, 384 Ironbridge Road. Face masks required. Details: 724-295-0455

Oct. 10: South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual purse bash at 2 p.m. at the firehall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and water. All other drinks BYOB. Only 250 tickets will be sold. There will be a basket raffle, bingo, 50/50, early bird specials and raffles for other purses. Tickets and details: call or text 724-355-3555

Springdale 

Oct. 12: The Maker Monday Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will begin the season at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 331 Spring St. The club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month and includes a mix of STEM and crafting programs. Registering signs your child up for all of the programs. Children can not be registered for individual sessions. Face masks and social distancing required. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift  

Monday: Vandergrift Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in council chambers of the municipal building, 109 Grant Ave. Details: 724-567-7818

Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society has canceled all programs for the rest of the year, including the banquet.

Brackenridge

October: The Prospect Cemetery annual ghost tours are canceled. Details: 724-224-4552

Freeport

October: The Freeport Halloween carnival is canceled.

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Jefferson

October: The annual Knoch Craft Show to benefit the Knoch Girls Basketball program is canceled.

Leechburg

October: The Halloweenburg Festival is canceled.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Tarentum 

October: The annual BooFest event is canceled.

November: The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.