The Stroller, Sept. 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Open house planned at NK senior center

The New Kensington Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave., will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the center.

The Community Health Clinic Mobile Medical Van will offer covid-19 testing and vaccinations all day. Activities and presentations will include:

• 9 to 11 a.m., blood pressure screenings

• 10 a.m., Jennifer Jones from Gateway Health

• 10:30 a.m., Kathy Pehanick from Senior Community Service Employment Program will speak at 10:30 a.m. about offering paid training for unemployed job applicants 55 and older who are willing to update and learn new skills.

• 11:30 a.m., Mary Bowlin from Alle-Kiski Hope Center

• noon, Audra Casino from United Health Care will answer Medicare questions

• noon to 1 p.m., music by Steve Nelson

• 1 p.m., Julia Toth from Quality Life Services

For details, call the center at 724-335-8597

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Senior Citizen column back in the VND

The Senior Citizen news column will return to the Valley News Dispatch print version starting tomorrow.

The column will be published Sundays and includes events at senior centers in the Alle-Kiski Valley.

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Vandergrift library adjusts operating schedule

Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., has updated its operating hours for browsing, computer use, copying and faxing.

Hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

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Calendar

Apollo

Today: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Sept. 18: Tickets are on sale for the Apollo Area Historical Society 50+1 Anniversary banquet planned at Apollo First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: 724-478-2899, stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St., or send a check made out to AAHS to P. O. Box 434, Apollo PA 15613

Arnold

Today: Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave., will sell barbequed chicken and rib dinners from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church. Menu: ribs or half chicken, green beans, potato salad, corn bread and cake, $18; extra sides, $2.50. Advance orders required. Orders: 724-335-5445

Today: The Tomb, formerly known as Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Free Lunch with Us is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888

Brackenridge

Today and Sunday: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., will have services at 5:30 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Sunday in remembrance of the 20^th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Details: 724-224-9280

Buffalo Township

Today: A free clothing giveaway will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Evangel Heights Church, 120 Beale Road. Infant, kids, juniors and adult sizes will be available. Everyone welcome.

Butler

Today: Job’s Daughters youth organization for girls age 10 to 20 will host an open house carnival party from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Masons, 346 S. Main St. There will be games, food and prizes. Details: 724-355-0185

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566

East Vandergrift 

Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. on the church lawn in front of the grotto, 420 McKinley Ave. Bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be in the church. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward.

Fox Chapel

Today: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church will host a Harvest Fair rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. Barbeque chicken dinners and mushroom sandwiches will be sold Saturday. Free admission. Proceeds will benefit local children’s and women’s charities. Face masks encouraged.

Gilpin  

Tuesday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD

Thursday: Cub Scout Pack 553 will host sign-up nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Gilpin Park pavilion 2 in Gilpin-Leechburg Park, Park Road. Details: Adam Spiering, 412-889-1295 or adampatty@windstream.net

Harrison

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Monday: Allegheny Family Network and Powered by Love will sponsor a Working Parent to Parent Support Group from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allegheny Family Network North office, 1600 Pacific Ave., suite 10. In person and online attendance available. Childcare and refreshments provided. Registration required by Monday. Registration: Jean Ericsson, 724-594-5968

Sept. 17: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host, “Discovering Family Roots: Extra! Extra! Finding Your Ancestors in Newspapers,” at 1 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Pamela Israel, genealogist from “Unlock Your History,” will be the speaker. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Sept. 25: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is selling “Love Your Library” T-shirts at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org. Cost: $19.99; youth shirts, $17.99. Those who purchase a shirt can come from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 to the library and tie dye their shirt. All supplies included. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library and be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation for Love Your Library month. Details: 724-226-3491

Nov. 6: Highlands Marching Band is seeking vendors for a fall craft show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications: hvmubcraftshow@gmail.com

Indiana

Today: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 9 to 3 p.m. at Indiana Community Freedom Fellowship Center, 905 McKnight Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code HEROES911

Kiski Township

Today: A flea market and craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Kiski Township Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $10 per space. Vendor information: 724-681-2023

Leechburg 

Today: The book club at Leechburg Public Library will have a meet-and-greet event at 11 a.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Members will take turns choosing a book each month to be read and discussed. Details: 724-236-0080

Today: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. The Lions Club will sell brooms.

Today: Church of God will have a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

Today: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or 5 for $1. The jewelry room will be open. Follow us on Facebook.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature John Melnick from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Monday: The Leechburg Public Library Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Public welcome.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Lower Burrell

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Guest speaker Dr. Ronald Festa will discuss stem cell regenerative medicine. New members welcome. Details: Mary, 724-337-7133, or Sharon, 724-393-1517

New Kensington

Today: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. at their new facility, 730 Church St. There will be tours, a food truck and a basket raffle.

Monday and Sept. 18: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The closet will offer fall clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, linens and household items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Memorial Park. Member Jeanne Smith will lead a workshop to make backyard bouquets using flowers and botanicals. The meeting and a light lunch will be afterward. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a craft and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Oct. 16: Knead Community Café is accepting space applications from crafters and vendors for a harvest fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Applications: marciecoveyleo@gmail.com or stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the cafe

North Apollo

Oct. 9: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is seeking food truck vendors and basket auction donations for its food truck rally set for 4 to 9 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16^th St. Details and applications: Chris at nachief170@gmail.com or leave a message at the station at 724-478-4260

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 6:30 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

Saxonburg 

Today: Sponsor the Troops will host a motorcycle poker run at the Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. Registration will be at 9 a.m. and the group will depart at 11 a.m. Cost: $20 per rider; $10 per passenger. Proceeds provide morale, welfare and recreation items to our deployed troops. Details: sponsorthetroops.com

Monday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Abba’s House, Main Street.

Springdale 

Sept. 14, 21 and 28: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting reservations for Tuesday Story Times. Schedule: Read to Me, infants to 2 years old, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; and Story Explorers, ages 3 and 4, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Sept. 24: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin rolls, apple dumplings and snails from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin, all $10; pumpkin rolls, $10; 6 cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7; 6 cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50; apple dumplings, 3 for $8; 12 snails, $7.50. Order deadline: Sept. 13. Pick-up: after noon Sept. 24 at the library, 331 School St. Orders: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Today: 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

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Vandergrift

Sept. 22: Vandergrift Public Library will host a Home School Meet Up and Think Tank at 11 a.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Homeschoolers of all ages are welcome to meet others and learn about the resources at the library. The group plans to meet monthly. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212

Verona

Sept. 18: Twin Boro Apaches Football Team will sponsor a comedy night at 8 p.m. in the Eagles upstairs ballroom, 315 James St. There will be a DJ and three comedians. Admission: $25, includes beer and Italian buffet. Tickets: J.B. Schaal, 412-735-5806 or Joe, 412-337-0384 The event is part of the Verona 150^th anniversary celebration.