The Stroller, Oct. 8, 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 information to cpinto-smith@triblive.com.
Food and fireworks to be featured Saturday in Arnold
Arnold Fire Department No. 1 will host a food truck and fireworks event from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the 18th Street ballfield in Arnold.
Vendors and offerings will include ox roast sandwiches by Arnold No. 1 firemen, fries by Arnold. No. 2 firemen, meatball subs by Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary, cotton candy and lemonade from Little C’s Concessions, barbeque by Sticky Mickey, pierogi from St. Vladimir Church, spit-fired chicken from CJS and Mediterranean food from Ash & Kris Kitchen. Food tickets will be sold in the concession stand on 18th Street.
Music will be performed by contemporary Christian group Risen to Save and Jerry Stay Humble Jefferson. Fireworks will end the evening at 8:15 p.m.
Free lunches available in Vandergrift
First United Methodist Church, 134 Custer St., will serve free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the Lincoln Avenue side of the church.
The menu will include a 6-inch hoagie, bag of chips, snack cake and bottled water.
Peoples Library plans annual Adventure with Wine event
Peoples Library will sponsor a different kind of Adventure with Wine event – a drive-thru takeout meal with wine from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 with pick-up in the parking lot behind the New Kensington location, 880 Barnes St.
The menu will be by Hoffstot’s Café Monaco of Oakmont and will include mixed greens with cider poppyseed vinaigrette, braised beef pot roast, shallot mashed potatoes, baby green beans, roll and butter, blueberry custard with whipped cream; and red wine.
Cost is $30. Registration is required by Oct. 20. To register, visit peopleslibrary.org.
Harrison diaper pantry offers monthly drive-up distribution
The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights.
Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles.
First-time recipients must still provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Food truck event to feature Murphy’s 56 East Band
Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will host, “Chill & Swill on the Hill,” from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday outside at the firehall, 4078 Route 66.
The Murphy’s 56 East Band will perform at 4 p.m. and there will be food truck vendors, a basket auction, tip boards, 50/50 raffle, and a bonfire, weather permitting.
No outside food or beverages, please. Proceeds will benefit the fire company.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Today: A free GOP Get Out the Vote gathering will be at 5:30 p.m. in pavilion 12 at Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Road. Speakers will include Congressman Glenn Thompson, State Senate District 45 candidate Nicole Ziccarelli, 18th Congressional district candidate Luke Negron and others. Reservations requested. Reservations and information: 724-787-8673 or sdschlauch@gmail.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
East Deer
Today: East Deer Supervisors will have a budget workshop at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at the municipal building, 927 Freeport Road. Details: 724-224-3434
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department kitchen will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays for takeout food. Menu: visit the department Facebook page. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message
Harrison
Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the Yakaon Shelter in Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights. Debbie Fugate will lead the discussion of the book, “Before We Were Yours,” by Lisa Wingate. Hostesses will be Margaret Baldassare, Marianne Hetrick and Marlene Leslie.
Kiski Township
Friday: Kiski Township Volunteer Firemen will host a take-out Food Extravaganza from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Pull into the parking lot, exit your vehicle and select from four food stations set up in the truck bays. Menu: station 1: Italian sausage sandwich and macaroni and cheese; station 2: chicken tenders, fries, hot dogs with sauerkraut; station 3: Philly steak cheese fries, bacon and cheddar cheese fries; and station 4: chili and wedding soup.
Leechburg
Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.
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
Today: St. Paul Baptist Church, 180 Delaware Ave., will host a free drive-thru food box distribution from noon until supplies run out Thursday at the church. Boxes will include produce, dairy products and meat. No advance registration or appointment required.
Through Oct. 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
Friday: A takeout fish fry will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Menu: Fish sandwich or chicken strips, fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and drink, $10. Orders: 724-567-5517
Saturday: Hyde Park Scout Troop 551 will host a Meet Our Troop event from 3 to 8 p.m. at Pleasant View Brethren Church field, 1156 Pleasant View Drive, for children who are at least 11 and their families. There will be ultimate Frisbee, gaga ball, angle ball, interactive camp cooking, mountain pies, s’mores and a movie on a big screen.
South Buffalo
Oct. 17: The Kevin Haas Memorial Truck and Tractor Pull will be at South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Fire Hall Road. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tractors will begin at noon and trucks will start at 5 p.m. There will be a car show from noon to 8 p.m. Car show registration: $10. Free admission and parking. There will be a basket raffle, concession stand and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will be donated to a trust fund for Haas’ daughter. Concession proceeds will benefit the fire department. Details: Erin, 724-599-4563
Springdale
Oct. 19: The Geraldine Yanni Science Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Registering signs your child up for all the programs. Children cannot be registered for individual sessions. Face masks and social distancing required. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729
Tarentum
Today: Rams Youth Football Association will sponsor a food truck fundraiser with Sonny’s Smorgasbord from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dreshar Stadium, First Avenue. A portion of proceeds will help the association keep costs affordable for families.
Torrance
Today: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting via conference call at 1:30 p.m. Details and access information: 724-459-4411
Vandergrift
Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders after 2 p.m.: 724-568-1427
Winfield
Oct. 13: A Caregiver Support Group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Lund Center at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134 Marwood Road, entrance 4. Face masks required. Details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8271
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-3515
West Deer
Today and Friday: St. Michael Eastern Orthodox Church, 92 Liberty St., Curtisville, will have a flea market from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Items will include icons, collectibles, fabrics and plants. Details: 724-265-1005
Friday: West Deer Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will host its seventh annual Ladies Night Purse Bash at 7 p.m. at the fire hall., 4372 Gibsonia Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $40, includes 4 raffle numbers, beer, food and soft drinks. There will be gift basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and Pick of the Table raffles. Tickets: mail@westdeervfc3.com
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 and parade are 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
The Riverside Women’s Association Halloween parade is canceled.
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.
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