The Stroller, Oct. 5, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Harvest Festival set Saturday in Lower Burrell

The Lower Burrell Harvest Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in the city.

The farmers market will have its last event of the year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Bon Air School, Leechburg Road. There will be music, crafters and vendors. A free yoga class for beginners will be in the softball field behind the market. Bring a mat and water.

A car show will be from 2 to 8 p.m. in the school parking lot. Vehicle entry fee is $5. There will be door prizes, a DJ, a basket raffle, food trucks and a 50-50.

More activities will be from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Burrell High School parking lot on Puckety Church Road. There will be vendors, music, entertainment, a cornhole challenge and bingo. Children’s activities will include free crafts, small carnival games, a scavenger hunt and bounce house. Event T-shirts will be sold for $14.

New pickleball courts to open at Freeport Community Park

Alle-Kiski Pickleball Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of the six new courts at Freeport Community Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the courts.

There will be a kids court, skill games, music, paddle demos, food, giveaways, free play and a 50-50.

Concordia to celebrate Oktoberfest

Concordia Lutheran Ministries’ annual Oktoberfest will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Haven I, 112 Marwood Road, Jefferson.

A German-themed menu will be offered including pork roast, kielbasa and and sauerkraut, bratwurst, apple cider and more. Children 12 and younger receive a free food voucher and there will be free children’s activities. Entertainment will be by the Mikey Dee Polka Band from 4 to 7:30 p.m. A fireworks display will end the day at 7:45 p.m.

Free parking and shuttle service will be available. Admission is free. For details, call 724-352-8268.

Thank you

Sandy Davitt of Springdale would like to thank all who were involved in the welcoming Mass and reception for the new members of the New Kensington Catholic Community. “Everyone has been amazing ever since our very first visit to St. Joseph Church. It’s great to see old friends and meet new friends. Bishop Kulick, you should be very proud of your New Kensington Catholic Community!”

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: 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

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: A spaghetti fundraiser will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry, 1702 Fifth Ave. Dine in or takeout. There will be a basket raffle. Cost: $10; children, $5. Cash, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal and Zelle accepted.

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Oct. 14: The Arnold Recreation Committee is accepting vendor applications for a craft show and touch-a-truck event set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 18^th Street ball fields. Details: arnoldrecreationcommittee@gmail.com.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

East Vandergrift 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. There will be a room of Christmas items. Details: 724-478-4958.

Saturday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have a cash bash in the social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and drawings start at 7. Cost: $25, includes food, beverages and 5 numbers for the drawings. Must be at least 21. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, theme baskets and 50/50 raffles. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 or at the parish office.

Freeport

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison 

Today and Friday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell White Green Cloths from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Carlisle Corner of the hospital cafeteria, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The cloths are streak-free and spot-free and work on glass and other surfaces. Cost: $5, cash only. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

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.

Oct. 14: A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $15, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.

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.

Leechburg  

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

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.

Lower Burrell

Today: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Drive, will offer a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 14 at the church. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: GriefShare.org.

Friday: 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, crafts, lunch, entertainment by Guy Russo and card games. Sponsored by the Veterans Administration of Pittsburgh.

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

Nov. 4: The auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 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.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Hei-Way LLC. Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: A fall harvest craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Indoor and outdoor vendors. A limited breakfast menu will be served from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a cash bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:30 and bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a progressive jackpot and magic number game. Cost: $20, includes lunch and 19 games.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer Stories with Sandy the goldendoodle dog at 10:30 a.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-828-9532 or oakmontlibrary.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

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Menu: spaghetti, bread, salad and dessert, $10. Takeout or dine in. Orders: 724-274-5313.

Tarentum  

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

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.

Oct. 28: Space applications are being accepted from crafters and vendors for the annual Boo Fest planned from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park. Details: call or text Tami, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Upper Burrell

Oct. 29: Reservations are being accepted for the annual Upper Burrell Children’s Halloween Celebration set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the township municipal building. There will be a costume parade, crafts and treats. Free for township children age 1 to 12. Reservations required by Oct. 20. Reservations: 724-335-3517.

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. 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

Friday: West Deer Police Department will sponsor a non-perishable food drive beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the entrance to Lancer Stadium at the home high school football game. Items collected will be given to district students to take home over the weekend in their backpacks via the Backpack Friday Outreach. Items needed include applesauce cups, ramen noodles, boxed macaroni and cheese, fruit snacks, and canned soup, ravioli and spaghetti. Cash will also be accepted.

West Leechburg 

Oct. 21: 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.